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Disabilities for TV Series Background Roles
Job Description
A television series filming in New York City is now casting people with physical disabilities for recurring background work throughout the season. Casting directors are seeking performers with disabilities, including individuals who are visually impaired, wheelchair users, and those with cerebral palsy. Both SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent are encouraged to apply for this inclusive production opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as background talent throughout the television series
- Follow on-set direction from the production team
- Participate in realistic street, public, and featured scenes
- Maintain professionalism and availability during filming days
Requirements
- Open to performers with physical disabilities
- Visually impaired talent encouraged to apply
- Wheelchair users encouraged to apply
- Individuals with cerebral palsy encouraged to apply
- SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent accepted
- Must be available to work in New York City
Compensation
- SAG-AFTRA rate: $234 for up to 8 hours with overtime after 8 hours
- Non-union rate: $187 for up to 10 hours with overtime after 10 hours
- Opportunity for recurring work throughout the season
Kids Background Casting Call
Job Description
A television series filming in Sleepy Hollow, New York is now casting non-union children for paid background roles in exciting Fourth of July party scenes. Producers are seeking fun, energetic kids to help bring lively summer celebration scenes to life for the upcoming season of the series.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as party guests in background scenes
- Follow direction from the production team on set
- Participate in outdoor summer filming activities
- Maintain energy and professionalism during filming
Requirements
- Non-union children ages 6–11
- Comfortable working in outdoor summer scenes
- Energetic and outgoing personalities preferred
- Must be available for filming dates in Sleepy Hollow, New York
- Parent or guardian supervision required
Compensation
- $187 for up to 10 hours of work
- Paid television background acting opportunity
- Professional on-set experience for young performers
Leg Amputees for “Dexter: Resurrection” Background Roles
Job Description
The television series “Dexter: Resurrection” is casting leg amputees for featured background roles portraying bar patrons in upcoming Manhattan scenes. Production is seeking authentic talent for interior and exterior filming in New York City. Actors with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this paid opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray bar patrons in background scenes for a television series
- Participate in interior and exterior filming environments
- Follow on-set direction from the production team
- Maintain professionalism throughout filming
Requirements
- Leg amputees encouraged to apply
- SAG and non-union talent welcome
- Actors with disabilities, including wheelchair users and individuals with cerebral palsy, encouraged to submit
- Must be available to work in Manhattan, New York
- Comfortable participating in bar and nightlife-style scenes
Compensation
- Rate: $234 for up to 8 hours
- Overtime paid after 8 hours
- Paid television background role opportunity
