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Casting for a children’s brand shooting in NYC on 2/26 + 2/27
LOOKING FOR SIZES 4/5 or 8/9 ONLY (no matter the age)
We are looking for kids who are more “plus size” and also kids with all different abilities. Pay is $500 per day if booked.
BLACK MAFIA FAMILY – STARZ network Documentary
Produced by Curtis “50 cent” Jackson
Shooting in Rochester, NY – Non- Union
Wed 2/9 and Thurs 2/10 (half or full day depending on character)
Pay is $175-$300 depending on role
Re-creation of actual events
ROLES:
DEMETRIUS FLENORY “BIG MEECH” : AGE mid/late 20s HEIGHT: 5’8 WEIGHT: 150lb HAIR: Brown, braids PHYSICALITY: Lean, Muscular build “Light skin black man” *Wed 2/9
DEMETRIUS FLENORY “BIG MEECH”: AGE 18-20 HEIGHT: 5’8″ WEIGHT: 150lbs HAIR: Brown, braids PHYSICALITY: Lean, Muscular build “Light skin black man” *Wed 2/9 and Thurs 2/10
DEMITRIUS FLENORY (YOUNG): Young black male . Age 10-13 Light skin (younger version of above) *2/10
TERRY FLENORY “SOUTHWEST T”: HEIGHT: 5’10 WEIGHT: 175lbs HAIR: Brown, Low fade PHYSICALITY: Solid, Muscular build “Brown skin black man” AGE: 16-18 * Wed 2/9 and Thurs 2/10
TERRY FLENORY (YOUNG) Black Male AGE: 8-11 to play younger version of above. * Thurs 2/10
LUCILLE FLENORY – Mother of Terry & Meech Flenory: HEIGHT: 5’3 WGHT: 180lbs HAIR: Brown PHYS: Short, stockey build Light skinned black women *Thurs 2/10
CHARLES FLENORY – Father of Terry & Meech Flenory HEIGHT: 5’10 WEIGHT: 185lb HAIR: Brown, Low Afro PHYSICALITY: Tall solid build Brown skin black man *Thurs 2/10
NICOLE FLENORY (YOUNG): Sister of Terry and Meech Flenory Young Black girl Age 6-10 yrs old. small *2/10
Wayne “Wayniac” Joyner: Larger more rotund man Black Age: ~late 30s Height: ~5’10” * Thurs 2/10
Roland West : Lean framed dark skin black man Age: ~20s Height: ~5’8″ ” *Wed 2/9 and Thurs 2/10
Derrick Meeks: Age: late teens early 20s Darker skinned black man Height: ~5’8″ * Wed 2/9 and Thurs 2/10
Yolanda “Yogi” Dreher: AGE: 20s/early 30s Darker skinned black woman Smaller woman Height: ~5’7″ *2/9
Green Eyes: Husky, light skin, bald, Spanish man Age: ~late 30s Height: ~5’11” * Thurs 2/10
Layton Simon: Age: 30s Darker skinned black man Height: ~5’10” (brother of Elvis) *Wed 2/9
Elvis Simon: Age: 30s Darker skinned black man Height: ~5’10” (brother of Layton) *Wed 2/9
Ederick “E.D.” Boyd: Age: 30s Darker skinned black man Height: ~5’9″ *Wed 2/9
J-BO Meech’s Leutenant – Right Hand : HEIGHT: 5’7 WEIGHT: 150lbs HAIR: Bald PHYSICALITY: Lean, build
“Medium skin black man” AGE: early 20s *Wed 2/9
Anthony “Wolf” Jones: Tall, built, muscular black man Age: 36 Height: ~6’1″ *Wed 2/9
Girdy: Lean, muscular black man Age: 36 Height: ~5’11” short hair * Wed 2/9
Amine “Bull” : Height Shorter, built, muscular, solid (not heavy) black man Age: 30 Height: ~5’5″, Braids * 2/9
No experience necessary – casting on likeness to real person!
Major Dancehall Artist Music Videoshoot
Los Angeles, California
Must be CA based with reliable transportation
Friday, February 4th
Beautiful Female Lead
Caucasian 1 male and 1 female
- Ages 50+
3 African American male extras
- Ages 18 – 28
Saturday, February 5th
3 Muscular Male Models
- Ages 18 – 28
Compensated
SAG-AFTRA to portray Experienced Bakers/Pastry Chef Types for the new Showtime series, “THREE WOMEN”:
– Covid Test: Thursday 2/10 in LIC or Greenport
– Tentative Shoot: Friday 2/11 in Greenport, NY
PAY RATE: $182/8hrs, COVID test $100 stipend
This production has a mandatory vaccination policy and requires all cast & Zone A crew to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) or have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. If you meet this criteria, please submit without providing any additional information at this time. If you are selected, you will be given separate information on how to provide evidence to the production that you are fully vaccinated or to request an accommodation of any disability or a sincerely held religious belief. Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily testing negative for COVID and showing evidence of vaccination or being granted an accommodation of a disability or sincerely held religious belief by the Employer. Per COVID department: we cannot guarantee the exemption will be granted in time for your scheduled dates, but, if granted after, the exemption will apply for all future projects with ViacomCBS/Showtime.
Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.
SAG/NON-SAG to portray REAL Court Stenographer for the new Showtime series, “THREE WOMEN”:
– Covid Test: Friday 2/11 in LIC
– Tentative Shoot: Monday 2/14 in White Plains, NY
PAY RATE:
– SAG-AFTRA $182/8hrs, COVID test $100 stipend
– NON-SAG $165/10hrs, COVID test $60/4hrs
This production has a mandatory vaccination policy and requires all cast & Zone A crew to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) or have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. If you meet this criteria, please submit without providing any additional information at this time. If you are selected, you will be given separate information on how to provide evidence to the production that you are fully vaccinated or to request an accommodation of any disability or a sincerely held religious belief. Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily testing negative for COVID and showing evidence of vaccination or being granted an accommodation of a disability or sincerely held religious belief by the Employer. Per COVID department: we cannot guarantee the exemption will be granted in time for your scheduled dates, but, if granted after, the exemption will apply for all future projects with ViacomCBS/Showtime.
Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.
NYC – TRAVEL PAID – BILINGUAL SENIOR LADIES
Can be in NYC already, actors will be asked to self tape.
Rate: $3,250 + Travel & Accommodations from NYC to Liverpool, NY
Must be fully vaccinated and boosted
Looking for Hispanic senior ladies 60+, typical grandma types, white hair, friendly face.
Showtime’s Three Women Casting Call
Seeking (ages 8-15) to portray Birthday Party Guests for new Showtime series, “THREE WOMEN”:
– COVID Test: Thursday 2/10 in LIC (required for both minor and guardian)
– Tentative Shoot: Friday 2/11 in Long Island/Greenport area
PAY RATE: $165/10hrs, COVID test $60/4hrs
REQUIRED FOR GUARDIANS AND MINORS: This production has a mandatory vaccination policy and requires all cast & Zone A crew to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) or have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. If you meet this criteria, please submit without providing any additional information at this time. If you are selected, you will be given separate information on how to provide evidence to the production that you are fully vaccinated or to request an accommodation of any disability or a sincerely held religious belief. Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily testing negative for COVID and showing evidence of vaccination or being granted an accommodation of a disability or sincerely held religious belief by the Employer. Per COVID department: we cannot guarantee the exemption will be granted in time for your scheduled dates, but, if granted after, the exemption will apply for all future projects with ViacomCBS/Showtime.
Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.
THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Casting Call
KIDS to portray Christmas Tree Lot Patrons (NON SAG-AFTRA COVERED) ages 8-16 yrs old for background work on the Golden Globe & Emmy Award Winning show THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL (Season 5). FILMING IN NYC!
- Must be okay working around atmospheric smoke. No wool allergies. EXTERIOR WORK in Winter season wardrobe.
- Boys and girls must be okay getting a 1960s haircut. No braces!
- This background performer role is not covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.
Tentative shoot dates (2/23) – Looking for general availability. Attending a wardrobe fitting next week in Brooklyn before work date is required. There will be 3 mandatory COVID testing prior to fitting and work date(s).
Must have full day availability for all the shoot dates, as we don’t get the call times until the day before filming. (COVID tests are typically in the morning.) Tests and fittings are paid and take place in Brooklyn.
Consistent with the COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement, this production has a mandatory vaccine policy for individuals working in Zone A, which includes actors and background actors. This production may make limited accommodations as required by law for individuals that cannot be vaccinated because they are minors, have a disability and/or a sincerely held religious belief.
PAID GIG! – 210/12hrs for each shoot date. $60 stipend for covid test.
Now Casting Female Models Only 18 and over!
(New faces are welcome)
February 2022
Next Casting for NYFW | FW/2022 shows
Casting Date:
- Saturday, February 5th
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- (Door closes at 5:45 PM)
Requirements:
- Female models only! Must be 5’8 or Taller (without heels)
- Dress Size (0-2-4-6)
Please be advised that in order to receive a call back to attend our casting all models must meet the required height and size listed above. Do not apply if you do not meet the requirements.
THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Casting Call
1960s Types to portray Airline Workers & Airport Travelers (NON SAG-AFTRA COVERED) ages 18 and older for background work on the Golden Globe & Emmy Award Winning show THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL (Season 5). FILMING IN NYC!
Must be okay working around atmospheric smoke. No wool allergies. INTERIOR & EXTERIOR WORK in Winter season wardrobe.
Men must be okay getting a 1960s haircut, if needed, and being clean shaven on the shoot date.
Women’s hair requirements are as follows: No fashion colors. No wigs. No weaves. No braids. No undercuts. No ombré or unnatural looking highlights. No roots if hair is colored. Hair must be above the shoulders; it CANNOT touch the shoulders. If hair touches shoulders, it will need to be cut by our hair dept. Short hair is great. Any texture is ok. Gray hair on more mature women is great.
NO TATTOOS FOR WOMEN! Men cannot have any visible tattoos that won’t be covered in a suit.
This background performer role is covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.
Tentative shoot dates (2/14 & 2/15) – Looking for general availability. Attending a wardrobe fitting next week in Brooklyn before work date is required. There will be 3 mandatory COVID testing prior to fitting and work date(s).
Must have full day availability for all the shoot dates, as we don’t get the call times until the day before filming. (COVID tests are typically in the morning.) Tests and fittings are paid and take place in Brooklyn.
Consistent with the COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement, this production has a mandatory vaccine policy for individuals working in Zone A, which includes actors and background actors. This production may make limited accommodations as required by law for individuals that cannot be vaccinated because they are minors, have a disability and/or a sincerely held religious belief.
*Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.
Once we receive your email submission, we will keep you on file for the duration of the season, so please do not be discouraged if you haven’t heard from us right away! There will be many opportunities.
PAID GIG! – 210/12hrs for each shoot date. $60 stipend for covid test.
Unlock Your Acting Potential: New York City Casting Calls and Auditions on Project Casting
New York City, often dubbed the “Big Apple,” is not only the largest city in the United States but also a global epicenter for the performing arts. From the dazzling lights of Broadway to the bustling film and television studios, NYC offers a plethora of opportunities for actors at all stages of their careers. If you’re an aspiring actor looking to break into the industry or a seasoned professional seeking new roles, Project Casting is your gateway to the city’s vibrant casting calls and auditions. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how Project Casting can help you navigate the competitive landscape of New York City’s entertainment industry.
Why New York City?
A Hub for Entertainment
New York City boasts a rich cultural heritage and a dynamic entertainment scene. It’s home to:
•Broadway Theater: The pinnacle of live theatrical performances.
•Film and Television Studios: Including Silvercup Studios and Kaufman Astoria Studios.
•Independent Film Scene: A thriving community of indie filmmakers.
•Commercial and Modeling Opportunities: Numerous advertising agencies and fashion shows.
The city’s diverse backdrop and iconic locations make it a favorite for filmmakers and producers, leading to constant demand for fresh talent.
Introducing Project Casting
What is Project Casting?
Project Casting is a leading online platform that connects actors, models, and other performers with casting calls and auditions across the United States. It offers a user-friendly interface where talent can find opportunities ranging from major film productions to local theater projects.
Why Use Project Casting for NYC Opportunities?
•Comprehensive Listings: Access a wide array of casting calls specific to New York City.
•Real-Time Updates: Stay informed about the latest auditions and opportunities.
•User-Friendly Search: Filter casting calls by type, location, and role requirements.
•Industry Insights: Gain valuable information on audition tips, industry trends, and networking events.
Navigating New York City Casting Calls on Project Casting
Setting Up Your Profile
To maximize your chances of landing a role, start by creating a compelling profile:
•Professional Headshots: Upload clear, high-quality photos.
•Resume: Include your acting experience, training, and special skills.
•Demo Reel: Showcase your talent through video clips of past performances.
Searching for Casting Calls
Use the platform’s search function to find opportunities:
1. Visit the Project Casting Website: Navigate to Project Casting.
2. Select Location: Choose “New York City” or specify boroughs like Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens.
3. Filter by Category: Select categories such as film, theater, commercials, or modeling.
4. Review Listings: Browse through the casting calls that match your criteria.
Understanding Casting Call Details
Each casting call provides essential information:
•Role Description: Details about the character, including age range, ethnicity, and personality traits.
•Project Type: Indicates whether it’s a film, commercial, theater production, etc.
•Audition Dates and Locations: Know when and where to show up.
•Submission Requirements: Instructions on how to apply, including materials to submit.
Tips for Success in NYC Auditions
Preparation is Key
•Research the Project: Understand the production’s tone, style, and context.
•Know Your Material: Memorize lines and be ready to perform with confidence.
•Dress Appropriately: Wear attire that fits the character without being a full costume.
Professionalism Matters
•Be Punctual: Arrive early to allow time for check-in and preparation.
•Bring Necessary Materials: Have extra copies of your headshot and resume.
•Positive Attitude: Maintain enthusiasm and courtesy throughout the process.
Networking Opportunities
Auditions are also a chance to network:
•Connect with Peers: Build relationships with other actors and industry professionals.
•Stay in Touch: Exchange contact information for future collaborations.
Unique Opportunities in New York City
Broadway and Off-Broadway Productions
Project Casting lists auditions for:
•Musicals and Plays: Opportunities to perform on some of the world’s most renowned stages.
•Workshops and Readings: Get involved in the development of new works.
Film and Television Roles
With numerous productions shooting in NYC, casting calls are plentiful:
•Major Studios: Auditions for films by prominent directors and producers.
•Independent Films: Opportunities to take on challenging roles in indie projects.
•Television Series: From network shows to streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu.
Commercials and Print Ads
The city’s advertising industry offers:
•Commercial Spots: Appear in national or regional advertisements.
•Modeling Gigs: Opportunities for print and digital campaigns.
Success Stories
Testimonials
•“Project Casting has been an invaluable resource. The platform is easy to use, and I’ve found numerous auditions that led to significant roles.” – Michael L., Actor
•“Being new to NYC, I didn’t know where to start. Project Casting connected me with casting calls that matched my type and experience level.” – Tanya S., Actress
Leveraging Project Casting Beyond Auditions
Educational Resources
•Blog Articles: Access tips on acting techniques, industry news, and career advice.
•Workshops and Classes: Find information on acting classes and workshops in NYC.
Community Engagement
•Forums and Groups: Participate in discussions with fellow actors.
•Social Media: Follow Project Casting on platforms like Instagram and Twitter for updates.
Staying Safe and Informed
Avoiding Scams
Project Casting strives to verify all postings, but actors should:
•Research Productions: Ensure the legitimacy of the project and casting directors.
•Never Pay to Audition: Reputable casting calls do not require payment to apply or audition.
Adhering to COVID-19 Protocols
•Stay Updated: Be aware of any health guidelines or requirements.
•Follow Instructions: Comply with any safety measures outlined in the casting call.
Conclusion
New York City is a land of endless possibilities for actors, and Project Casting serves as a valuable tool to unlock these opportunities. By providing a centralized platform for casting calls and auditions, it simplifies the search process and connects talent with the projects that suit them best. Whether you’re dreaming of gracing the Broadway stage, starring in a film, or appearing in a commercial, Project Casting can help you navigate the vibrant NYC entertainment landscape.
Take the Next Step
•Visit Project Casting Today: Start exploring casting calls in New York City at Project Casting.
•Create Your Profile: Set up a compelling profile to catch the eye of casting directors.
•Stay Persistent: The road to success requires dedication, so keep honing your craft and applying to opportunities.
Embark on your acting journey in the city that never sleeps, and let Project Casting be your guide to the spotlight.