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Live New Years Event Open Casting Call

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Casting Look-Alike Actors for Live New Year’s Eve Event

Job Description:
A unique opportunity is available for talented look-alike actors to portray iconic characters at a live New Year’s Eve event in Burton, Ohio. The roles require individuals with strong improvisational skills who can interact with guests in character. The event will be an exciting and immersive experience, featuring memorable figures like:

  • Pulp Fiction (Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta)
  • My Cousin Vinny (Vinny and Mona Lisa)
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Elvis

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform as a look-alike for one of the listed iconic characters.
  • Engage and interact with event guests in character, improvising as needed.
  • Maintain the personality and demeanor of the assigned character throughout the event.
  • Adhere to the event schedule, including a one-hour dinner break.

Requirements:

  • Must have a close resemblance to one of the listed characters.
  • Strong improvisational and performance skills.
  • Ability to self-report to Burton, Ohio.
  • Availability to work from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM on the event day.
  • Submission of one full-body photo, one close-up photo, and a description of your improvisational experience.

Compensation Details:

  • Flat Rate: $250.
  • Travel Stipend: $50.
  • Meals included during the event.

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Skills:
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Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

  • Participate as a child performer in the upcoming feature film “High Priestess of Souls.”
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  • Demonstrate appropriate expressions, reactions, and on-camera behavior for assigned scenes.
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  • Participate in scheduled filming activities under appropriate parental or guardian supervision.

Requirements

  • Latino and Chinese child actors ages 8–13.
  • Children ages 8–10 are needed for one group of scenes.
  • Children ages 9–13 are needed for another group of scenes.
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  • Must have a parent or legal guardian involved throughout the casting and filming process.
  • Comfortable appearing on camera in a professional feature film production.
  • Ability to follow directions and work cooperatively with the production team.
  • Previous acting experience is not specified as required.

Compensation

  • Compensation details have not been disclosed.

 

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

$182/Day ‘Challenger’ Limited Series Casting Call for Bar Patrons in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description

The upcoming period drama limited series “Challenger” is seeking background actors and real couples for bar scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Set during the late 1970s and 1980s, the series explores the story surrounding NASA and the 1986 Challenger disaster. Casting directors are looking for local talent to portray bar patrons, restaurant staff, neighbors, office workers, and other everyday characters in authentic period settings. The production is also seeking real couples or individuals comfortable portraying couples during a New Year’s Eve 1985 celebration. This paid background acting opportunity offers performers a chance to bring historical scenes to life in a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray background characters in bar, restaurant, and social gathering scenes set during the late 1970s and 1980s.
  • Participate in realistic bar activities, including socializing, celebrating, and interacting with other background performers.
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  • Portray characters such as bar patrons, servers, bartenders, office staff, neighbors, or other background roles as assigned.
  • Follow directions from the director, assistant directors, and production team during filming.
  • Maintain appropriate period-specific appearance and behavior throughout the production.
  • Work professionally with fellow background actors and production crew.
  • Participate in costume fittings when required by the production.

Requirements

  • Background actors based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
  • Local hires only; no travel or lodging provided.
  • Must be comfortable portraying characters in a late 1970s or 1980s setting.
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  • Real couples are encouraged to apply for the New Year’s Eve 1985 party scene.
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  • Ability to maintain a consistent period-appropriate appearance throughout filming.
  • Previous background acting experience is not specified as required.

Compensation

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  • $28 for a 2-hour costume fitting.
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01-04-2025

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