Casting

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New York Tristate

Plays

‘It’s A Wonderful Life, Radio Play,’ AEA Video Submissions • Casting Equity actors for the

Connecticut Repertory Theatre prerecorded virtual production of the radio play adaptation of “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Note: Due to COVID-19 concerns, accepting video submission auditions in lieu of live Equity auditions.

• Company: University of Connecticut.

Staff: Michael Bradford, artistic dir.; Jennifer Scapetis-Tyer, dir.; McCorkle Casting. Pat McCorkle, casting dir.

• Rehearses Oct. 5-Nov.6, 2020; runs

Nov. 12-21 (pre-recorded) in Storrs, CT.

• Seeking—Actor One: 40-70, all ethnici

ties, should have the capability to voice a variety of characters including the following: Potter - a hard-nosed, wealthy businessman; Mr. Gower; the druggist, young George’s employer; As Cast. Actor Two: 35-55, all ethnicities, should have the capability to voice a variety of characters including the following: The Boss - the top hierarchy in Heaven; Tilly - Secretary at Bailey Building and Loan; Mrs. Bailey (George’s Mother); As cast. Actor Three: 18-30, all ethnicities, should have the capability to voice a variety of characters including the following: Young George - George Bailey as an 11-year-oldchild; Any/all of the Bailey children (Peter, Janie, Tommy, Zuzu); as cast.

• Seeking submissions from CT. • Vide Submission Requirements: Limit

video submission to three minutes maximum. Prepare one contemporary comedic monologue of your choosing in the style of “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Time limit includes your slate (your name, name of play, and character you will be performing). Upload your video audition to Vimeo and include a link for viewing in your email submission. Youtube links are also acceptable, but Vimeo is strongly preferred. Do not share via WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud or other file sharing platforms. If the actor prefers, we will also accept the same material in audio format for this production. Follow the above guidelines for submission in this format as well. See breakdown for general self-tape suggestions. Email submissions the video or audio link and separate attachments of your headshot and resume to epa.submission@ mccorklecasting.com with the subject line “Full Actor Name/It’s A Wonderful Life EPA Submission” Submissions deadline is Sept. 9.

• Pays $688/wk. (rehearsal/first week of

prerecorded performances); $229/wk. (subsequent pre-recorded performance week.) Equity URTA Agreement.

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Student Films

‘Cicada’ • Casting “Cicada,” a thesis student film

for School of Visual Arts.

• Company: SVA. Staff: Kai Yang, dir. • Rehearsals self-tape/remote; shoots

TBD in NYC.

• Seeking—Miles: male, 30-35, all eth

nicities, a man who just died and he is having a conversation with the officer from the afterlife, about his life. Kate: female, 25-35, all ethnicities, a blind girl who just died, and she is talking with the officer of the afterlife. About her story. The officer: male, 18-25, the officer of the afterlife his job is to listen to other people’s stories.

• Seeking submissions from NY. • Send submissions to syang31@sva.edu. • Pays $100/day.

Multimedia

‘Vote In The Buff’ • Casting ‘Vote In The Buff.” Synopsis:

Comedy Central’s digital team is casting for a vote-early digital sketch about absentee/mail-in voting, “Vote Naked!.”

• Company: Comedy Central. Staff: Greg

Washburn, dir.; Marc Lemoine, prod.; Tim Duffy, writer.

• Shoots mid September around New

York City and possibly New Jersey.

• Seeking—Earl: male, 45+, a sweet man,

a family guy who stays informed on the issues and does his best to vote early every year; a lifelong naturist (nudist), Earl’s priorities in life are family, fun, and relaxation; in that order; this role will require simulated nudity; all talent will be provided with nude-colored garments that will cover the same areas as

online commercials ‘Martha & Marley Spoon’

Cook up a storm with Martha Stewart products in NYC

animation & videogame voiceover ‘Just A Bite’

Chew up this remote voiceover role for a comedy video game

multimedia ‘Vote In The Buff’

Get naked for this Comedy Central vote-early sketch in NYC

tv ‘Blacker The Berry’

Interview for this Los Angeles, CA production

a swimsuit would. Bernadette: female, 45+, a gentle and loving woman, she is politically active and studious about the issues; not one for labels she does her research and votes with her mind, body, and heart; a lifelong naturist (nudist), Bernadette’s priorities in life are family, civic duty, and relaxation; in that order; this role will require simulated nudity; all talent will be provided with nude-colored garments that will cover the same areas as a swimsuit would. Naturist: transgender, 30+, a handful of naturists (nudist) for a sketch about early voting in pandemic times; these are nonspeaking but screen forward roles; must be comfortable doing simulated nudity; no actual nudity is required; actors will be provided with nude-colored garments that will cover what a swimsuit would.

• Seeking submissions from NY. • Apply on Backstage.com. • Indicate specifically that you are com

fortable with simulated nudity. No actual nudity will be required. Men will have nude-colored shorts provided, women will have nude colored bikini area garments provided. When applying, include some video examples of your acting, preferably comedy!

• Depending on role, all talent will be

paid a day rate on a nonunion basis. Minimum day rate is $200, maximum is $500.

Online Commercials & Promos

‘Martha & Marley Spoon’ (Martha Stewart) • Seeking couples and individuals of all

ages who are interested in participating in a digital ad for Martha & Marley Spoon; a healthy, pre-portioned mealdelivery service sponsored by Martha Stewart. Production states: “We will be creating two ads; one targeted towards US audiences and one specifically for the Australian market, so Australian couples/individuals are encouraged to apply. Participants will be asked to cook a meal using Martha & Marley Spoon products and review them afterwards. Social distancing and special protocols listed by the DOH will be followed to ensure safety on set.”

• Company: Motto Productions. Staff:

Allen Otto, prod.

• Shoots Sept. 8 or Sept. 9 in NYC. • Seeking—Various: all genders, 18+, all

ethnicities, couples and individuals of all ages; participants will be asked to cook a meal using Martha & Marley Spoon products and review them afterwards.

• Seeking submissions from NY. • Send submissions to scottdpierce@

gmail.com.

• Send a photo and video application

answering the following questions. State your name and age. What do you like about meal kits? How long have you been using meal kits? What are some of your favorite ingredients to cook with? What did you have for dinner last night? How would you