Job Description
An open-air adaptation of Death of a Salesman is now casting the role of Happy Loman, the younger son whose cheerful façade masks inner emptiness. This character offers a compelling opportunity for actors to explore the tension between charm and insecurity in a performance that balances subtlety with emotional complexity.
Job Responsibilities
• Portray Happy Loman with a charismatic yet emotionally conflicted presence
• Engage with an ensemble cast in a collaborative and emotionally rich process
• Participate in all scheduled rehearsals, tech week, and live evening performances
• Contribute to a bold and immersive theatrical experience in an outdoor venue
Requirements
• Experience with layered or psychologically complex characters
• Ability to express duality—confidence on the outside, vulnerability within
• Comfortable with performing in outdoor spaces during evening hours
• Available for rehearsals on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (starting early July)
• Committed to tech week (August 5–11) and performances (August 12–14 evenings)
Compensation
• Profit-share model (honorarium provided)
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Portray a central character in a short thriller film
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Male actors ages 35–55
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Strong dramatic acting ability
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Willing to perform scenes involving intimacy
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Must be able to work locally in Los Angeles
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Copy and screen credit
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Perform assigned role in a scripted short film
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Follow direction from the director and production team
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Horse Riding Double
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Male, Caucasian
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Ages 30–45
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Height between 6’3”–6’5”
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Beard required
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Comfortable riding a horse
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Non-union
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Any ethnicity
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Any age
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Comfortable delivering dialogue on camera
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Background Extras
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Male or female
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Ages 20–45
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Any ethnicity
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1880s-style wardrobe preferred but not required
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Horse riding double: $350 per day
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Job Responsibilities
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Perform scripted scenes in a character-driven indie short film
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Collaborate with the director to deliver natural, emotionally authentic performances
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Participate in rehearsals and scheduled filming
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For extras, appear as town residents in diner, street, or community scenes
Requirements
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Open to all backgrounds
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Alex (Lead)
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Male, ages 28–38
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Marcus (Supporting)
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Male, ages 30–45
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Older brother
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Jamie (Supporting)
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Male, ages 20–35
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Young barista
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Maya (Lead)
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Female, ages 26–36
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Traveling sound artist
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Lena (Supporting)
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Female, ages 25–35
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Rita (Supporting)
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Female, ages 40–55
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Diner owner
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Nora (Supporting)
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Female, ages 18–25
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Teen listener
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Emily (Featured)
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Female, ages 22–32
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Brief pivotal role
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Background Extras
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All ages and looks
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Town residents for diner, street, and fundraiser scenes
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Must be available for filming
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Local Houston talent encouraged
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Paid principal and supporting roles (modest stipend)
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Paid daily rate for extras
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Meals provided on set
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Job Responsibilities
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Portray modern, urban characters in scripted film scenes
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Deliver natural, emotionally grounded performances
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Work closely with the director to bring character relationships to life
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Participate in scheduled filming days
Requirements
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Male and female actors
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Urban, pan-Indian appearance
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Strong on-camera presence and emotional range
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Must fit one of the following roles:
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Husband
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Male, early 30s (30–35)
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Smart, modern, professional appearance
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Affectionate, caring, and supportive personality
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Corporate or professional look
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Wife
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Female, late 20s (25–29)
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Smart, confident, and independent
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Strong multitasking and driven personality
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Able to portray a successful career-oriented role
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Paid acting roles
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Professional film credit
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Job Responsibilities
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Perform scripted dialogue in a romantic comedy short film
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Bring comedic timing, emotional depth, and natural chemistry to scenes
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Participate professionally in rehearsals and filming
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Must fit one of the following roles:
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Ethan – Male, early 20s to late 20s
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Tom – Male, early 40s to late 50s
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Lucas – Male, mid 30s to late 40s
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Comfortable performing in a romantic comedy tone
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Strong on-camera presence and dialogue delivery
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Able to work locally in Toronto, Ontario
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Paid role (honorarium)
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Screen credit
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Perform scripted dialogue in a romantic comedy short film
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Bring personality, timing, and emotional nuance to character-driven scenes
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Collaborate with the director and cast during rehearsals and filming
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Participate professionally in a student film production environment
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Must fit one of the following roles:
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Anna
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Female, mid 20s to early 30s
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Ethan
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Male, early to mid 20s
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Tom
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Male, early 40s to late 50s
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Lucas
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Male, mid 30s to late 40s
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Jim
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Male, mid 20s to late 30s
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Comfortable performing in a romantic comedy tone
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Available for scheduled shoot dates
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Based in or able to work locally in Toronto, Ontario
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Paid role (honorarium)
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On-screen credit
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Experience working on a narrative short film
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Portray Italian-American characters in a scripted short film
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Perform dialogue using a New York–Italian dialect
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Follow direction from the director and production team
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Participate in multiple filming days
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Deliver emotionally grounded, character-focused performances
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Male and female actors
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Italian-American performers only
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Ability to portray a New York–Italian dialect
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Available for a multi-day shoot
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$150 total for two days
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Job Responsibilities
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Appear together as a father and son in scripted television scenes
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Maintain continuity across multiple shoot days
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Follow direction from the production team
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Remain available for full-day filming schedules
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Work professionally on set throughout the production period
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Real-life father and son duo only
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Son must be ages 9–10
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White performers
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Open to ACTRA or non-union talent
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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Appear in a family breakfast scene for a commercial
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Deliver a short Spanish line naturally on camera
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Follow light direction from the director
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Participate in a self-tape audition
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Boy around 8 years old
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Girl around 6 years old
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Must be able to say the line “¡Y él nos protege!” in Spanish
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Comfortable on camera in a family-style setting
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Natural, expressive personality
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Parent or guardian support required
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Paid commercial role
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Industry-standard child performer rates
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Professional on-set experience
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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Perform as a lead character in a children’s television series
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Take direction from the director and creative team
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Participate in rehearsals, filming days, and production activities
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Bring personality, energy, and authenticity to scenes
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Kids ages 10–12
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No acting experience required
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Must be comfortable performing on camera
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Must be based in or around Melbourne
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Must have good availability during the production period
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Parent or guardian support required for participation
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Paid lead television roles
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Professional on-set experience
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Opportunity to star in a long-running kids series
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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Portray a middle school student in scripted television scenes
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Deliver natural, age-appropriate performances
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Take direction from the director and production team
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Work professionally on set with fellow youth actors
Requirements
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Male actors ages 14–17
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Must convincingly portray a middle school student
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Clean-cut appearance
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Confident, charming, and warm on camera
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Prior acting experience preferred
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Non-union performers only
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Paid acting role
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Non-union television rates
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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Portray a victim in a true crime reenactment scene
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Follow direction from the director and production team
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Perform non-speaking, physical acting for realism
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Maintain professionalism during evening filming
Requirements
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Male talent, late teens to 20s
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Athletic or college football-style build
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Preferred height 6’1” or taller
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Comfortable portraying scripted violence and alcohol-related scenes
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Non-union performers only
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Must be available during the scheduled filming window
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$150 per day
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Paid non-union television role


