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Experienced Male Tailor for TV Series Background Role
Job Description
A television series filming in Yonkers, New York, is seeking an experienced male tailor for paid background work. Casting is looking for someone with real professional tailoring experience who can authentically portray a tailor on camera. Both union and non-union talent may be considered for this special ability background acting opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a professional tailor in background scenes for a television series.
- Use real tailoring skills to perform authentic actions on camera.
- Handle tailoring tools, fabrics, and related materials naturally.
- Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff.
- Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.
Requirements
- Male talent with real tailoring experience.
- Must be able to authentically demonstrate professional tailoring skills.
- Union and non-union talent may be considered.
- Must be available to work in Yonkers, New York.
- Comfortable performing tailoring tasks on camera.
- Reliable and able to follow on-set direction.
Compensation
- $241 for 8 hours at the SAG-AFTRA Special Ability Background Rate.
- Overtime paid after 8 hours.
Job Description
Waldron Casting is seeking non-union men and women ages 30–50 for paid background roles on the TV series Gordie. Talent will portray chic, upscale, wealthy elite parents in scenes filming in Brooklyn, New York. The production is looking for sophisticated, polished talent who can convincingly portray an “old money” aesthetic. Applicants with elevated, upscale wardrobes suitable for wealthy elite characters are strongly encouraged to submit.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray an upscale, wealthy parent as background talent
- Maintain a polished and sophisticated appearance on camera
- Provide appropriate upscale wardrobe as requested by production
- Follow direction from the production and casting teams
- Remain professional throughout filming
Requirements
- Men and women, ages 30–50
- Non-union talent
- Must have chic, upscale attire appropriate for portraying wealthy elite characters
- Submit current candid face and full-body photos without sunglasses or anything covering the face
- Must provide acceptable physical I-9 documentation establishing identity and employment eligibility if cast
Compensation
$187/10 hours — non-union rate.
Job Description
Waldron Casting is seeking non-union upscale talent for paid background work on the television series SLIP in New York. Selected talent will portray chic, sophisticated, and elegant guests attending a high-end cocktail gala. Talent must have appropriate upscale or gala attire and be available for a fitting in Yonkers, New York, as well as all three matching work dates in Midtown East, Manhattan. Applicants should submit recent photos that accurately represent their current appearance.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray an upscale cocktail gala attendee in background scenes
- Bring a polished, sophisticated, and elegant presence to the production
- Attend a required wardrobe fitting in Yonkers
- Follow wardrobe, blocking, and on-set direction from the production team
- Maintain continuity of appearance and wardrobe across matching scenes
- Remain professional throughout fittings and filming
Requirements
- Non-union talent
- Must have an upscale, sophisticated appearance suitable for a high-end gala
- Must have appropriate cocktail dresses or suits
- Men should be comfortable being clean-shaven if requested
- Photos should be taken against a light or white background without hats or sunglasses
- Selected talent must provide required I-9 documentation establishing identity and employment eligibility
Compensation
- Filming: $187/10 hours
- Fitting: $44.75 plus travel stipend for up to 4 hours
- Paid non-union background work
