Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Dancers of Greek Heritage for TV Series

Job Description
A new American television series filming in Montreal is now casting dancers of Greek heritage for a union ACTRA production. Casting directors are seeking talented performers ages 18 and older with strong dance ability and stage presence for featured dance sequences in the series. This is a great opportunity for dancers looking to work on a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform choreographed dance routines for television scenes
• Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled
• Collaborate with the choreographer and production team
• Maintain professionalism throughout rehearsals and production

Requirements

• Dancers of Greek heritage
• Ages 18 and older
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Montreal
• Strong dance experience preferred
• Must submit a dance reel, headshot, and resume
• Comfortable performing on camera for television production

Compensation

• Paid ACTRA union project
• Opportunity to appear in a new American TV series
• Professional dance and television production experience

Commercial Talent – Investment Company Campaign

Job Description
A commercial campaign for an investment company is casting authentic talent for a paid production. The project is seeking individuals with unique, natural looks and strong on-camera presence to bring a modern and relatable feel to the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial shoot for a financial brand
• Follow direction from the creative and production team
• Deliver natural, authentic expressions and reactions on camera
• Maintain professionalism and consistency throughout filming

Requirements

• Any gender, any background
• Ages 25–50
• Strong, authentic look with personality
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Must be available for filming in Montreal

Compensation

• $1,500 session fee
• $2,200 usage fee (Canada-only, 12 months)
• Additional 20% agency fee

Mikayla – Child Role in “The Bank Teller” (Mini-Series)

Job Description:
We are casting for the role of Mikayla, a significant child role in the mini-series, The Bank Teller. Mikayla is a young girl, aged between 8 to 10 years old, of African descent. This character is key to the storyline, and we are looking for a talented young actress who can bring authenticity, innocence, and emotional depth to the role. All applicants must be able to speak with a general American accent.

Job Responsibilities:

• Character Portrayal: Play Mikayla with charm and sincerity, reflecting the emotions and experiences of a young child in the story.
• Collaboration: Work well with the director, co-stars, and production team to create engaging and authentic scenes.
• Dialogue Delivery: Ensure lines are delivered naturally and with the required emotion, appropriate to the character’s age and situation.
• Adaptability: Be open to direction and capable of adjusting performance based on the director’s feedback.

Requirements:

• Experience: Open to ACTRA and ACTRA Apprentice members. Prior acting experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Accent: Must perform with a general American accent.
• Appearance: Female, Black, aged 8-10 years.
• Location: Quebec locals only (applicants must reside in or near Quebec as the shoot will take place in this area).
• Parental Consent: Since this is a child role, parental consent and presence on set are required for all shoot days.

Compensation:

• Rate: $150 per episode (ACTRA MIP).
• Episodes: 4-episode series.