Hylton Casting is currently casting extras to work on the HBO Max Limited Series Staircase. Please review the breakdown below.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Staircase:
-Please be advised that, effective 9/23/21, prior to working on STAIRCASE, all background ages 12 and older cast must be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks have elapsed since receiving the 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or since receiving a single shot of Johnson & Johnson).
-The parent/guardian of any child cast must also be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks have elapsed since receiving the 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or since receiving a single shot of Johnson & Johnson)
-You must be able to show proof of vaccination status prior to your start date. All vaccination records will be maintained confidentially and securely by production.
-If you are offered employment on STAIRCASE and would like to request an accommodation to this policy due to medical or religious reasons, you must submit your request for approval via WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal.
Staircase – HBO Max Limited Series
9 Dance Class Extras
-Girls of all ethnicities, ages 10-14
-Girls with dance experience preferred, however, this is not a requirement to submit. These will be Dance Class scenes where the girls are seen stretching and moving.
-Looking for kids that are creative, emotive, expressive, not afraid to be genuine and vulnerable- who make unexpected choices.
Tuesday, 11/9/21 (9AM – 1PM, you may test any time within this time frame)
-You MUST test BOTH dates.
-Testing is located in Atlanta, GA.
-Your child and the parent/guardian that will be accompanying them on set must attend COVID-19 testing two consecutive dates before the date of filming.
-Minors under the age of 1 will not be tested. The parent/guardian that accompanies them must be tested.
-The test performed is a Covid-19 PCR (nasal swab) Test.
-While at the test facility and on set, PPE must be worn.
-All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing these tests.
-You may not provide test results from another outside source. You MUST be tested by the STAIRCASE Health and Safety team.
Wednesday, 11/10/21
Atlanta, GA
Call Time:
-Minors ages 9 years – 16 years old may be on set up to 10 hours each day.
-Call time will not be provided until the day before the filming date. Please do not submit if you do not have open availability for the time frame listed above.
-COVID-19 testing bumps: COVID-19 testing bumps of a quarter check rate for any testing outside of a work date
-The Georgia Department of Labor has implemented an electronic registration system for Minors in Entertainment.
-All children under the age of 18 years in the entertainment industry in GA are subject to the GA Dept of Labor’s rules concerning minors in entertainment. A representative of the minor must register the minor with the GA Dept of Labor prior to performing in GA.
-If your children is not already registered, please visit the following link to register: https://www.dol.state.ga.us/public/es/mie/minor/login
Identification Documents Required for Children to Work:
-If your child is selected to work as an extra, on the day that they work as an extra you must bring the appropriate forms of identification for your child for their payment.
-Please review the following link for the necessary identification documents for minors that you must bring:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/complete-correct-form-i-9/complete-section-1-employee-information-and-verification/minors-For E-Verify purposes, all minors must present a List A document or List B AND List C documents.
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