TV Series Los Angeles Extras Casting Call for Pedestrians and Community Members
Casting Call: Background Actors for 1950s Themed TV Series
Job Description: Alessi Hartigan Casting Los Angeles is seeking male and female actors to portray pedestrians and community members in a TV series set in the 1950s. This role requires actors who can authentically represent the look and feel of the era, contributing to the vibrant and historically accurate atmosphere of the series.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform as a background actor in various community and street scenes set in the 1950s.
- Follow specific directions for movement and interaction to maintain the flow and authenticity of the period setting.
- Participate in costume fittings and adhere to wardrobe requirements to accurately depict the 1950s style.
Requirements:
- Ages 18 and older.
- Must have natural hair color and no visible tattoos to align with the 1950s aesthetic.
- Willing to wear period-specific costumes and possibly undergo hairstyle changes as needed.
- Must be local to or able to travel to Los Angeles, CA for shooting.
Compensation:
- SAG-AFTRA members: $216 for 8 hours of work.
- Non-SAG members: $140 for 8 hours of work.
- Costume fitting rate for SAG-AFTRA members: $54 for up to 2 hours.
- Costume fitting rate for Non-SAG members: $35 for up to 2 hours.
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