8 minute read
California
Ventura. This show calls for the performers to be in brief but close contact with each other. Please take this into consideration before auditioning. If you are cast, you will be Required to be fully Vaccinated. Also, please contact us if you have contracted COVID-19 or have recently been in contact with someone who has contracted COVID-19. The Conejo Players Theatre will take every step to ensure the safety and comfort of everyone involved. Audition Dates: Aug. 21, 22, and 28, 2021 at 5 p.m. in person at Conejo Players Theatre, 351 South Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361. Producer: cancangray@ gmail.com.
• No pay.
Short Films
• Casting “The Longest Breath” a short
film that will be part of a series of spooky shorts titled “Bite-Size Halloween” as part of Hulu’s Huluween programming. The film is about a competitive swimmer who struggles to maintain her sanity as the pressure becomes too much to bear.
• Company: Hulu. Staff: Victoria Rivera,
dir.; Camila Zavala, prod.
• Shoots for one day (overnight shoot)
between Aug. 25-27 in L.A.
• Seeking—Janitor: male, 50-80, all eth-
nicities, an old wise man with a hint of malice and a strong gaze.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Apply on Backstage.com • Note your availability between August
25th and August 27th and note if you would be ok with an overnight shoot. Add a video with your submission using the sides attached.
• Pays $150 for one day of shooting.
Meals and crafts services provided during the day.
Student Films
• Casting “Jenna Has To Live, “ a student
short film. Synopsis: A diabetic young woman’s health plummets after illegally selling her insulin to make rent. To survive she must choose between rationing her insulin alone or accepting support from a pestering coworker who doesn’t understand living at the mercy of a disease.
• Company: Last 2 Brain Cells, Loyola
Marymount University. Staff: Katie Hopkins, dir.; Sasja Smith, prod.; Andrew Van Heusden; casting dir.
• Rehearses late September/early
October; shoots Nov. 12-14,19-21 in Los Angeles, CA.
• Seeking—Jenna: female, 24-26, White
/ European Descent, Type 1 Diabetic and independent to a fault; she wants to survive physically in both security and health while remaining unattached to anyone who might get in her way; ultimately needs a spark of playfulness in her life to remind her that surviving is not living; works as a waitress at a 50’s themed diner; Jenna’s sexuality is queer. Note: An actor with type 1 Diabetic or autoimmune disease preferred, but must have knowledge of the care required for Type 1 Diabetes including medical technologies such as continuous glucose monitors (CGM), and multiple daily injections. Julian: male, gender-nonconforming, 27-30, Black / African Descent, easy going and dependable, yet naive to the complex struggles Jenna faces with Type 1 Diabetes; Julian has a soft spot for Jenna since his sister has Type 1, but he sees Jenna as too serious for their age and wants to see her smiling and enjoying life; Jenna’s coworker at the diner. Note: Actor must have a working knowledge of Type 1 Diabetes. Mary: female, 30-35, White / European Descent, a put-together mother who is buying Jenna’s insulin for her young son; she reminds Jenna that while they are in a similar struggle, Mary’s son has someone to care for him while Jenna is alone. Note: Actor must have a working knowledge of Type 1 Diabetes. Jonathan (Mary’s Son): male, 6-10, White / European Descent, just a kid playing with his action figures. Able to remain a child amidst his health struggles because of Mary’s vigilance. Note: This is a non-speaking role, but actor will have the chance to be expressive on camera. Sarah: female, 19-22, all ethnicities, aA waitress at Jenna’s place of work, Sarah is a kind soul but young in maturity and untouched by hard struggles in life; she knows Jenna has a health condition, but is unaware of how consuming her struggles are; close friends with Sam and Vik. Sam: male, 19-22, White / European Descent, possesses the carefree ignorance Jenna will never have; sees diabetes as the joke portrayed in the media and his actions towards Jenna show it; a twin personality to Vik. Vik: male, 19-22, South Asian / Indian, possesses the carefree ignorance Jenna will never have; sees diabetes as the joke portrayed in the media and his actions towards Jenna show it; a twin personality to Sam. Ron: male, 50-60, all ethnicities, the large and gruff manager of the diner; he is concerned more with efficiency than the wellbeing of his employees.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Apply on Backstage.com. • In addition to sending a reel and
resume, please feel free to explain why this role grabbed your attention.
• Meal, copy, and credit provided.
• Casting “Left Hook Ladies Club,” the
story of a group of 1950s housewives who form a secret boxing ring in the woods to escape their restrictive personal lives and find freedom through excelling at a sport typically reserved for men.
• Company: USC School of Cinematic
Arts. Staff: Alexandra Miller, writer-dir.; Caden Hollander, prod.; Kiara Simmons, DP.
• Shoots Sept. 4-5 and 11-12 in Topanga,
CA. Note: One day of stunt choreography and rehearsals in Los Angeles, CA in late August/early September.
• Seeking—Barbara: female, 18-28, all
ethnicities, never without a smile, Barbara’s natural athleticism combined with her pure love of boxing makes her the most talented of the group; in another time she could’ve gone pro, but in the 50s their club is the only time she can spread her wings and refine her abilities; she wants to share the joy and freedom she feels with the others women and takes more pride in helping the others improve than winning. Betty: female, 18-24, all ethnicities, the newest addition to the group, Betty is equally excited and frazzled; what she lacks in technical ability she makes up for in enthusiasm; naive and kindhearted, she finds that boxing is a cathartic outlet for a deep rage she didn’t know she had until she stepped into the ring; plus she lives with her mother and needs to get out of the house. Cheryl: female, 18-28, all ethnicities, is just happy to be here, mostly because she doesn’t have anywhere else to be; she loves boxing and has a sense of pride in her ability to take hit after hit, but she is truly there for the company and connection that exists no where else; she thrives in the energy and ambiance of the club, even if that includes a bloody nose and buried jaw.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Apply on Backstage.com. • Include any experience in stunt chore-
ography, stage combat training, or boxing. Reels for these talents are highly encouraged.
• Copy, credit, and meal provided.
• Casting “Morning,” a student short film
for a brief role for an old woman with long silver hair - no lines.
• Company: Chapman University. Staff:
Ben Escobar, dir.
• Shoots TBD date in Topanga area, north
of LA. Won’t be needed for more than 4 hours.
• Seeking—Old Woman: female, 65+,
Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, White / European Descent, Old woman with long silver hair that sits beside a harp. Tender, quiet, at peace.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Apply on Backstage.com. • Copy, credit, and meals provided.
• Casting “Vida,” an action film set in a
dystopian L.A.
• Company: UCLA. Staff: Maria Valdez,
dir.; Savana Vagueiro da Fonseca, prod.; Keenan Kunst, prod.
• Shoots Aug. 24 for role of Homeless
Men. Shoots Aug. 27-30 for role of Women.
• Seeking—Homeless men in a dystopian
LA: male, 60+, Black / African Descent, Latino / Hispanic, homeless men living in a homeless encampment in a dystopian LA. This is an action film. Women in a dystopian shelter: female, 18-35, Latino / Hispanic, women who live in an underground encampment in a dystopian LA. This is an female-led action film.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to mvaldez9@g.ucla.
edu.
• No pay.
Reality TV & Documentary
True Crime Docuseries on Major Streaming Network
• Casting a variety of nonspeaking recre-
ation roles for a true crime docuseries on a major streaming network.
• Company: Half Yard Productions. Staff:
Lisa Steinberg, dir. of casting.
• Shoots Aug. 21 or 22 near L.A. • Seeking—Young Burt: male, 30-45,
White / European Descent, medium/ stocky build, brown hair and mustache. Older Couple: all genders, 60-80, White / European Descent. Patricia: female, 65-75, White / European Descent, shoulder-length hair, thin build.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to lisas@halfyardpro-
ductions.com.
• Confirm you are nonunion, send mea-
surements (shirt, pant, and shoe sizes), and a recent full-body shot.
• Pays $250/day plus mileage reimburse-
ment and meals on set provided.
Online Commercials & Promos
Anderson Auto Marketing Campaign Video
• Casting Anderson Auto dealerships
marketing campaign. Featuring a customer browsing for a new vehicle, a pleasant receptionist who welcomes all the potential buyers, and a sales rep who wants to make sure the customer gets the best deal.
• Company: Think Out Loud Studio. • Locking dates for the last week in
August (dates TBD) in Los Angeles or Burbank.
• Seeking—Customer: 25-50, The cus-
tomer is someone who is looking for a new car and Anderson Autos is something they have started looking into for a new vehicle. Receptionist: 25-50, The friendly receptionist is here to welcome all customers in Anderson Auto and help them get setup with a sales rep. Sales Rep: 25-50, The Anderson Auto Sales rep is a friendly attentive person who is there to help the customer get the best experience when trying to purchase a vehicle.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to morgan@think-
outloud.studio.
• Share your general availability and any
current photos if headshots are not current. Production company may reach out with a script and request a video of your reading.
• One day shoot with a flat rate of $700
for the day.
Dancer for Branded Commercial
• Casting a dancer. Seeking someone
with a lifelong passion for dance and movement, who actively makes an
