Alessi Hartigan Casting Los Angeles

Background Actors for Cafeteria Staff in Major TV Series

Job Description
A major television series is casting SAG background actors to portray school cafeteria staff in upcoming scenes filming in Los Angeles. This opportunity is ideal for union performers with real-life food service or catering experience, who can bring authenticity to the role. Talent should be comfortable working in a fast-paced set environment and portraying realistic interactions as part of a school lunch team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray cafeteria staff in a realistic school setting

• Follow direction from the background coordinator and director

• Recreate natural food service movements and interactions on camera

• Maintain professionalism and continuity during multiple takes

Requirements

• SAG-AFTRA actors only

• Ages 30–55

• Must have food service or catering experience

• Must be available for tentative work date: Thursday, July 17th

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. with valid I-9 documentation

• Must register with the casting database to be considered

Compensation

• SAG background rate: $224 for 8 hours

• Paid television work with potential for repeat casting

• Great opportunity to build network television credits

Casting Adults 18+ to Play Younger Teens for Major Series

Job Description:
A high-profile Disney series is seeking SAG and non-union talent ages 18+ who can believably portray younger teenage characters. This is a fantastic opportunity for youthful-looking adults to appear in background roles across multiple shoot days throughout the summer in Los Angeles and Orange County.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray high school-aged students in background scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant director and background coordinator

• Appear in various school or community-based scenes that capture teen life

• Maintain continuity and availability across multiple filming dates

Requirements:

• SAG or non-union actors aged 18+

• Must have a youthful appearance (able to play younger teens)

• Must have open availability for flexible summer shoot dates

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Los Angeles or Orange County

Compensation:

• SAG rate: $224 for 8 hours

• Non-union rate: $144 for 8 hours

• Paid background roles with potential recurring work

Casting Real Paramedics for Major Television Series

Job Description:
A major television production is seeking real-life paramedics, EMTs, or individuals with medical field experience to work as background actors for an upcoming episode. This is a great opportunity to bring authentic expertise to screen in a high-profile series. Casting is open to SAG and non-union performers who can realistically portray emergency responders on set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear on camera as a background paramedic in emergency scenes

• Perform realistic movements and actions based on real medical training

• Collaborate with directors and crew for scene coordination

• Maintain professional demeanor on set throughout production

Requirements:

• Must be 25–45 years old

• Prior experience as a paramedic, EMT, or in a medical role required

• Must be available for all shoot dates

• Must be based in or able to work in Los Angeles, CA

• SAG and non-union actors eligible

Compensation:

• SAG Rate: $224 for 8 hours

• Non-union Rate: $144 for 8 hours

• Paid background role with on-set exposure in a major series