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1970s Square Dancers for Netflix TV Series
Job Description
A Netflix television series is seeking experienced square dancers to work as special ability background performers for scenes set during the 1970s. The production is looking for adults ages 18 and older with square dance training or professional experience who can authentically perform period-appropriate dancing on camera. Filming will take place in the Bolton Landing and Lake George area of New York, with scenes portraying the Adirondacks during the summer of the 1970s. Selected performers must also attend an in-person period costume fitting in Newburgh, New York.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform authentic square dancing as a special ability background performer.
- Help recreate a lively 1970s Adirondacks summer setting.
- Execute square dance movements confidently and consistently on camera.
- Follow choreography, blocking, and direction from the production team.
- Wear vintage 1960s and 1970s period wardrobe provided by production.
- Attend a required in-person costume fitting.
- Maintain professionalism throughout a full production day or night.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Square dance training or professional square dancing experience required.
- Must be comfortable performing square dancing on camera.
- Must be able to work in the Bolton Landing/Lake George, New York area.
- Must attend an in-person costume fitting in Newburgh, New York.
- Full-day availability is required for filming.
- Must be prepared for filming that may continue late at night or past midnight.
- Must be able to work in vintage 1970s period wardrobe.
Compensation
- $241 for 8 hours as a special ability background dancer.
- Costume fittings are paid.
Netflix TV Series “The Woods” Casting – Kids Background Actors
Job Description
Netflix TV series “The Woods” is casting children for non-speaking background roles in New York. The production is seeking young performers who can work in Newburgh and surrounding towns, Tuxedo Park, Harriman State Park, Southfields, and Forestburgh. Both SAG-AFTRA and non-union child talent are welcome, with filming potentially requiring full-day or evening availability depending on age-group work-hour requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Work as a child background actor on Netflix TV series “The Woods”
- Portray assigned non-speaking background roles naturally on camera
- Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team
- Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming
- Work with a parent or legal guardian as required
Requirements
- Child performers
- SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent welcome
- Must be able to work in the listed New York filming locations
- Must have appropriate availability based on permitted child work hours
- Comfortable working as non-speaking background talent
- Parent or legal guardian must accompany the child when required
Compensation
- SAG-AFTRA: $224 for 8 hours
- Non-union: $187 for 10 hours
Netflix TV Series “The Woods” Casting – Background Actors
Job Description
Netflix TV series “The Woods” is casting adult background actors for non-speaking roles in New York. The production is seeking performers ages 18 and older to work in Bolton Landing and surrounding towns. Both SAG-AFTRA members and non-union talent are welcome to apply. Selected background actors should be prepared for full-day or nighttime filming and maintain flexible availability in case production runs late.
Job Responsibilities
- Work as a non-speaking background actor on Netflix TV series “The Woods”
- Portray assigned background characters naturally on camera
- Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
- Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming
- Remain available for full-day, evening, or nighttime production schedules
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent welcome
- Must be able to work in Bolton Landing and surrounding New York towns
- Flexible availability for full-day and evening filming
- Comfortable working as non-speaking background talent
Compensation
- SAG-AFTRA: $224 for 8 hours
- Non-union: $187 for 10 hours
