Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Local to Chicago, Surrounding Suburbs, and border states to IL ONLY!

Casting Alert! Featured non-speaking role.

Searching for MALES, 40’s, any ethnicity, who looks like a guy who could be “a good gritty bad guy look”. This is the direction we received to find this look. The photo shoot is this Friday, 10.14 TBD time. It will only take a few hours.

You will then come back on our next episode for a one-day shoot to be arrested. This day hasn’t been chosen yet.

Please make sure you are flexible enough to work in order to submit. I need to show pictures to the director.

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States to IL ONLY!

Casting Alert!

Searching for Males and Females, all ethnicities, ages 20’s to 60’s, to play MOLLY’S BAR PATRONS on Tuesday, Oct. 18th. There is a Covid test on Monday, Oct. 17th (Takes about one hour).

Don’t apply if you have worked in the past three weeks on Chicago Fire. Let us know the last time you have worked.

**CREATURE CASTING NOTICE**

Huge new series for streaming service looking for Men, must be EXACTLY the sizes below, must be available to costume fit the week of Oct 24th, and work Tentative dates November 14th-18th, Must be fully vaccinated and boosted! Please only apply if you have a flexible schedule! Must be comfortable in masks/costumes/prosthetics!

Must fit these EXACT sizes

• 5’10, 174lbs, Shirt Medium, Neck 16.5, Sleeve 32.5, Pants 34×32, Shoe 11
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Starting Rate: SAG $187/8 $132/8 NU
• COVID Bump: $50 NU $100 SAG

Per studio’s policy, all performers MUST be Vaccinated AND Boosted in order to work. Production will ask for proof so please only submit if you are able to provide that if booked.

Thank you!!

Now Casting in DC, Maryland and Virginia

• Seeking Real Couples Age 18 – 35
• We are looking for Real Couples, age 18-35, for a really fun non-union project!
• If cast pays: $1250/Person

No Acting Experience Necessary

Now CASTING – Bilingual (Spanish & English) Talent!

Project:  Harassment training videos

(All the scenes are short samples of harassment with mild  undertones, no touching or crass language. It’s more like the usual “Hey Baby” kinda language. Must be over 18.)

Client: Farm workers association

Talent: 10 Actors – MUST BE Bilingual English and Spanish!

Narrator – Male or Female – 18+

• Female Worker #2, 3 = 18+ any ethnicity
• Female Worker #3 = 18+ any ethnicity
• Female assistant – under 40 any ethnicity
• Female Supervisor – over 30 any ethnicity
• Male Supervisor – over 30
• Male Worker #1, 2 & 3 – any age
• HR supervisor – over 30 Any Gender

Shoots: October 24th -27th either 2 or 3 day shoot.

Talent comp: $500/ per day (up to 3 days)

Paramount Pictures Feature Film

Talent Search

Seeking:

• Black Males in 20s – 30 of West Indian Heritage
• Who can play any of the following:
• Guitar, drums, keyboard, bass

Our client, a top multinational retail corporation, is looking for an Art Director to manage a small to mid-size team responsible for the day-to-day updates and seasonal campaigns on their website.

In this role you would direct the implementation of the design strategy under the guidance of senior creative management by translating marketing goals and consumer insights into creative concepts; keeping up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and the competitive landscape; collaborating with cross-functional partners to influence the development of creative strategies; understanding the capabilities of company technologies; recommending new technologies to support digital marketing programs; and partnering with other art directors and management to help identify opportunities for new functional systems and processes. The ideal candidate is a leader, problem solver and conceptual thinker.

This is a full-time remote role.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition and ensuring diversity awareness.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity; utilizing and supporting Open Door Policy; and implementing action plans.
• Coordinate, complete, and oversee job-related activities and assignments.
• Hands-on design of graphic solutions (for example, digital) for projects.
• Provide supervision, collaborative opportunities and development opportunities for associates including designers, junior designers and production artists
• Support and maintain the strategic alignment of design programs and assets under the guidance of senior Creative management
• Juggle multiple projects and multiple timelines.
• Focus on the Customer/Member.
• Use Appropriate Judgment.
• Manage Execution and Results.
• Plan and Pursue Team-Based Improvement
• Manage Ethics and Compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Design, Advertising, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 8 years experience in interactive design or related field including 2 years experience managing design team.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Retail, beauty or fashion background highly preferred.
• 8 years experience working in design (including 3 years of web design) and advanced knowledge of design software (Adobe Creative Suite).
• 2 years experience managing small- to mid-scale interactive campaigns in an online creative or related digital field.
• 1 year experience working for or with creative agencies.
• 2 years experience developing design concepts in a retail or marketing environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of responsive/adaptive design, HTML5/CSS3, Javascript (ability to read/understand code; potentials and limitations; no coding required).

Contact from a Cella, Inc employee will always come from the domain @cellainc.com and will always provide a phone number where you can contact us. Cella will NEVER present a job offer without a verbal or video interview and we will never ask you to transfer or pay money to get hired or for equipment.

If you are skeptical about any email or job offer, please reach out to us directly at [email protected]

**Some sites post salary ranges based on data they gather related to similar job titles within the same area. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, region [(if remote)], contracted company, unique role expectations, etc. At Cella, we are committed to ensuring all employees are fairly compensated and take great pride in our ability to offer a total compensation package that supports all facets of employment. **

Job ID: 326485

Cella is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Cella

Modera is on the hunt for an experienced Creative Director. At least, that’s the title. Modera is really on the hunt for a hands-on creative leader. A leader and a coach. Someone with creative knowledge, but also with a toolbox that goes much deeper than being able to develop a winning concept.

You see, we have excellent designers, strategists, project managers, and some solid relationships with freelance talent. Our current team is small but very mighty and consistently punches above its weight. And our business is growing rapidly, because of it. So, we see this as an opportunity to fortify and add more structure to ensure our epic team remains invested in and supported, and to prepare for a ton of future growth.

That’s where you come in.

Yes, we need you to be a seasoned and talented creative, able to design, not just direct. But what we really need is someone who gets the absolute best out of people – coworkers and clients. 

We’re looking for someone who:

• creates clarity around roles, tasks, and processes
• fosters a learning and growth environment
• is comfortable at 30,000 ft, but can swoop down to 10 ft, in a heartbeat
• loves presenting, and knows how to sell ideas through
• understands that to lead, is to serve
• likes working with people
• loves design, creative strategy, and brand storytelling in all forms – digital and print
• has been doing it for a while, at an agency
• has worked with healthcare brands and is excited about the future of healthtech
• is fed by the latest technology including animation and video production
• understands that to successfully lead a business unit there are hours to track and budgets to keep
• knows how to treat the agency brand as a client and will not let it get dusty!

Sound like you? We’d love to talk!

 Modera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to growing an inclusive work environment where everyone belongs and is safe to be themselves. We celebrate the spark in each person and their abilities. We believe embracing diverse perspectives is not only the right thing to do, but it creates a space where ideas and people can thrive.

Modera is a Southern California-based Advertising Agency that is about to turn 12 years old!  Our clients love us. We love them.

Modera Inc.

DESCRIPTION

At quip, we design and deliver delightful products and services that keep your mouth healthy. We’re looking for a passionate, design-savvy Senior Art Director to join our in-house creative leadership team to lead and work with our designers. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading and developing strong brand and visual identity creative, product launches, lifestyle and promotional campaigns, email and blog design initiatives across multiple channels. Most importantly, this candidate has experience developing a team of designers that want to create great work.

The role will lead designing compelling, visually engaging, and high-performing seasonal campaigns and product launches across e-commerce, social media, paid media, email marketing and retail in-store environments. The role will also oversee design for our professional and partner experiences as our professional and digital experiences continue to expand. With a keen eye for details and aesthetic, you possess the ability to solve big design challenges while always having an eye towards the details. You have a strong portfolio of work and understand what it takes to develop great design that pushes a brand forward while retaining quip’s brand essence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and lead a team to create beautiful and functional visuals through graphic design, typography, and hierarchy, for all brand applications, both digital and physical.
• Uphold quip’s brand identity while pushing the brand forward, no matter the medium.
• Manage creative development and execution from conception to completion, ranging from brand and marketing campaigns, product and service launches.
• Act as a player and coach and be willing to work directly on projects but also be confident to delegate and provide feedback and guidance as necessary
• Experience in executing and overseeing production design. Be organized, detail oriented, know how to prepare files for appropriate output to meet deliver requirements
• Manage quip’s CMS/content platform as it relates to design within quip’s ecommerce experience
• Support creative leadership to lead junior and mid level designers across all initiatives by leading projects, and reviewing and providing feedback
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, and cross-functional teams to craft compelling stories through video, graphics, 3D, animation, illustration and photography
• Help our budding design team develop new tools and processes for success, e.g. style guides, scalable design solutions and systems.
• Address both product and business goals by creating user-centric design solutions in collaboration.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years design experience, bonus if in-house for CPG or DTC brands.
• 3+ years management experience, especially in leading and managing direct reports, and coaching and mentoring junior and mid level designers.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a design discipline related to graphic design.
• Confidence in giving and receiving feedback, in addition to applying feedback effectively.
• A relentless attention to detail
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, visual); ability to propose ideas across teams, and contextualize multiple ideas in relation to one another.
• Know your way around Adobe Suite. Be passionate about good type, composition, and effective communication across many mediums, both digital and physical.

BENEFITS

• You’ll be working in a high energy, fast-paced environment helping us make oral care simple and effective!
• An office located in the heart of DUMBO with breathtaking views of Manhattan Bridge
• Fully covered health insurance (with an option to opt into a premium internal dental program)
• Commuter benefits for parking & transit
• Offer competitive paid parental leave policy for qualifying employees
• Flexible work from home options
• Open vacation policy
• Dog-friendly office space
• 401k Contribution
• Competitive compensation package
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks (make sure to use your quip after snacking!)
• Your very own quip with an unlimited subscription plan
• The opportunity to help us make oral care more simple, effective and accessible!

About quip

quip is a modern oral health company launched in 2015 that provides thoughtfully designed personal oral care products and professional dental care services through a digital platform that makes oral care more simple, accessible, and enjoyable. The current personal care offerings include a wide selection of American Dental Association accepted (ADA seal) adult and kid electric toothbrushes, smart brushes, refillable floss pick and string, refillable mouthwash and gum, all kept fresh with a refill delivery service. quip’s professional platform, which is behind quip Aligners and quipcare, is part of the company’s future vision to connect personal care, oral health monitoring and professional care in one digital oral care companion app that helps access and manage all your oral care needs and guide and incentivize good oral health habits.

quip is committed to promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity beyond your brushing routine. We believe our company is better equipped to care for every mouth when we listen to fresh perspectives from every voice, and in doing so, we build an equal-opportunity team of the brightest minds (and mouths)—regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, identity, or any other trait that makes you you. By celebrating and supporting our differences, we will thrive in our mission to improve oral health for all.

quip.

General Description:

Entertainment Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating all touring, ticketed entertainment events within The Classic Center Theatre, as well as within other venues operated or rented by The Classic Center in which it might present concerts/shows with an emphasis on safety, security, crowd management and ancillary revenue generation. Position shall also provide direct day to day administrative support to Theatre GM including but not limited to monthly accounting settlements, booking support, providing available dates/holds, tracing key dates, agent/client follow up communications, keeping booking calendar up to date as well as create engagement proposals. Entertainment Coordinator is integral in monitoring operational calendar, ticketed event expenses, processing applicable advance payments, integrating with ticket team/software, and assisting with event settlements. Position will support other roles in the department as assigned. Position will be able to serve as the Theatre Event & Service Coordinator in their absence and reports directly to the Theatre GM.

Typical Work routine Includes, but Not Limited to:

1.      Position will lead the advance, planning, equipment, staffing, catering, and hospitality of touring/professional ticketed events and ensure all non-technical elements of a rider are executed and ensure both artist/tour and promoter/client needs are exceeded. Will create pre-settlement spreadsheets, maintain expense budget, gather, organize, and produce all settlement backup and conduct show settlements with Theatre GM. Position will lead file closing process and internal accounting settlements and must keep clean, organized event documents and notes.

2.      Develop research based operational crowd management, security, and life safety plans in conjunction with President or VP representative for assigned events. Will Coordinate with Levy Restaurants the food and beverage menu and operational plan, as well as recommend appropriate staffing numbers for concessions to maximize revenues. Position will utilize venue policy and procedures, research of other events and best practices of the industry in these processes.

3.      Serve as primary administrative support to Theatre GM. Provide proactive attention to booking calendar to assist with booking administration and tracking upcoming event traffic.  Position will be included in confidential booking/sales conversations for the purpose of assisting with placing holds in Ungerboeck and shall be trained to support Theatre GM in providing avails and holds to clients, promoters and agents and drafting offers for GM.   

4.      Assist Theatre General Manager with managing our relationship with and responsibilities to The Athens Symphony. Assist Theatre GM with maintaining rehearsal and show date bookings 5 years out. Serve as the facility’s lead representative for communicating, planning, scheduling, execution, and logistical needs in direct partnership with the Athens Symphony Orchestra for their rehearsals, concerts, and special events as they take place at The Classic Center.

5.      Will be proficiently cross trained in ticket operations. Will be required to perform ticketing sales, customer ticket support, mobile ticketing systems/troubleshooting and able to step in as ticket solutions lead. In addition to performing the basics of Ticket Service Specialists, may also support the Broadway Entertainment Series renewal process.

6.      Shall become knowledgeable of advancing production and able to support Production Manager in a variety of ways such as leading a general production advance, filling out union payroll sheets and sending out labor calls. Will also learn the union memorandum of understanding and work closely with Production Manager and House Heads to maintain a positive working relationship.

7.      Assist with preparation of pre-settlements for all Ticketed events based on the deals and booking details. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory. Must display excellence in managing event budgets, meticulously follow directions and comprehend and apply general accounting concepts. In order to perform this expectation, training will be provided in ticketing software systems (Paciolan and Equery.)

8.      Will carefully review booking deals, riders, emails and offers to prepare show advance via the appropriate people in tandem with Production Manager. Act as lead promoter representative for Classic Entertainment presented events, support partners and rental clients to the full extent requested.

9.      Recruit, cultivate and stay in communication with a pool of intermittent/as needed entertainment staff such as merchandise sellers and runners. Ensure all necessary HR documents are completed and up to date in order to pay these support staff and ensure they are approved to drive company vans as/if needed.

10.  Seek, review, and participate to the extent possible in the most current IAVM resources and continuing education on life safety, security and crowd management on an annual basis based on annual facility budgets and required pre-approval. Actively pursue information, data, and professional networking to be thoroughly informed of industry concerns, trends, and best practices in these life-safety areas. Keep crowd management staffing partner up to date 6 months out on upcoming events and likely dates that will require staffing. Continual updates shall be sent out as events book and confirm.

11.  Consistently communicate with Ticketing Services Manager and Advertising Coordinator by sharing relevant information, combining resources, assisting with client/partner approvals, and staying current with ticketing counts and sales trends for all engagements to maximize overall ticket sales.

12.  Supplement company focus on learning lab by leading beneficial intern programs focusing on various entertainment functions.

Detailed Event Coordination and Planning:

1.      Lead all aspects of touring/ticketed entertainment event planning in an organized, efficient, and comprehensive manner focusing on promoter/tour communications, event timeline, staffing schedule, ordering non-technical equipment and crowd management plans. 

a.      Obtain event needs from client communications, artist contract and rider

b.      Prepare cost estimates and present to appropriate persons involved in decision making

c.      Assist Theatre General Manager or other designated settlement lead

d.      Prepare event settlement by collecting and verifying all invoices for event expenses.

e.      Present pre-settlement materials to settlement lead for approval.

f.       Be prepared and able to act as settlement lead should such be required.

g.      Order, manage and oversee all touring catering needs with special attention to dietary preferences, allergies, budgets, or unique requests.

h.      Coordinate the direct fulfillment of artist or touring group’s performance rider

i.        Lead all these functions on event day on behalf of the facility, partnership, or renting client

2.      Notify necessary departments of event needs by preparing the EPS. Place all staffing and security orders through correct channels a minimum of 2 weeks prior to event with the general expectation being 4 weeks ahead. Prepare cost estimates for all security, ACC Police Officers, EMTs and non-technical labor based on the needs of an event. Serve as the department’s planning, scheduling and operational lead for third-party contracted event security and life safety staffing during assigned events.

3.      Attend meetings as required – weekly operations and BEO meetings and lead review of EPS of assigned events, bi-weekly Entertainment team meetings to review event schedules, staffing needs, current topics, and present upcoming event documents.

4.      Advance and negotiate details for merchandise operations including commission rates, buyouts required staffing, equipment, sales method(s), cash requirements, and physical sales location upon final approval of Theatre GM. Ensure Theatre Event and Services Coordinator has necessary information a minimum 5 business days out.

5.      Act as operational lead to ensure the entertainment venues are in clean, safe, and functional order in the areas of the house, lobbies, concession, and all ancillary support spaces unrelated to the technical elements, production equipment and stage. Be a leader to improve service, efficiency, patron enjoyment, functionality, safety, and crowd flow. Oversee facility readiness and safety. Lead and crosscheck pre-event walk-throughs for Theatre and other sites for entertainment events regarding areas of ingress, egress, emergency exits, fire code, and any other potentially dangerous conditions.

6.      Assist and provide leadership for department in planning and executing the yearly Volunteer Appreciation Party.

Qualifications:

1.      Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Publisher experience preferred.

2.      Experience using Microsoft Excel formulas and formatting is essential.

3.      Excellent email composition and verbal communication skills are essential.

4.      College degree or pursuit of college degree preferred but not required. 1 to 2 years minimum experience in event management, concerts, hospitality, or customer service-related field preferred

5.      Competence in Accounting practices.

6.      Must possess highly effective organizational skills.

7.      Impeccable customer service skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.

8.      Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

9.      Demonstrates strong supervisory skills.

The Classic Center