17 minute read
California
shaven or willing to shave. Pays $210/12. Warning: This episode has implied violence. Note: Must be fully vaccinated. Jacob: male, 18-22, White / European Descent, a bit of a mystery. He’s a dutiful son, admiring baby brother. He’s got a deep southern respect for tradition, but he’s resolute in his brother’s innocence and feels slighted by the world for the injustice his family has endured. LEAD.Physical Description: Shorter stocky build, buzzed brown hair (or willing to buzz hair), must be clean shaven or willing to shave. Pays $210/day. Warning: This episode has implied violence. Note: Must be fully vaccinated. Jim: male, 20-30, White / European Descent, tall, a bit nerdy – and very smart. He’s a computer programmer and workaholic. He’s always looked up to his big sister Cameron and has fond memories of her caring for him and his brothers. His sister’s death left him numb for decades. LEAD.Physical Description: short/medium dirty blonde hair, tall lanky build, must be clean shaven or willing to shave. Pays $210/day. Warning: This episode has implied violence. Note: Must be fully vaccinated.
• Seeking submissions from NY and NJ. • Send submissions to tinarmmcasting@
gmail.com.
• Pay provided.
Multimedia
‘BuzzFeed Unsolved’ - Lorena Bobbitt | Revenge, Host
• Seeking a Latinx woman to host a story
about the trial of John and Lorena Bobbitt, examining the motive behind Lorena’s actions. Interest in true crime a plus, but not necessary.
• Company: BuzzFeed Inc. Staff: Oscar
Reveles, casting dir.
• Shooting in NYC Manhattan studio. • Seeking—Host: female, 21+, Latino /
Hispanic.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • Apply on Backstage.com. • Fill out this form to be considered:
https://airtable.com/ shr4nvHUAn02LalaT.
• Pay is $250/day
Crockpot Video
• Casting actors for a brand new
Crockpot product, lifestyle photography & video shoot.
• Company: Newell Brands. Staff:
Michelle Kornelli, prod.
• Works between Nov. 8-11, exact shoot
days TBC, in NYC.
• Seeking—Male Model for Crockpot
Photo & Video Shoot: male, 22-30, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, modeling use of crockpot product with food for web use.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • Send submissions to michelle.kornelli@
newellco.com.
• Pays $700/day non union, no agent.
Print & Digital Modeling
Pajama Lifestyle Shoot
• Casting a family (mom, dad, 2 teens, 3
younger kids) for a pajama brand lifestyle shoot. Looking for diversity, lots of movement, and smiles! Production states: “Do not email or send direct messages via social channels. Only applications submitted via Backstage will be considered. Talent will not be considered if they send unsolicited direct messages.”
• Company: OAK&ROMA. Staff: R. O. ,
coord.
• Shoots one weekend in November in
Brooklyn, NY.
• Seeking—Mom: female, 20-55, all eth-
nicities. Dad: male, 20-60, all ethnicities. Teen: all genders, 13-18, all ethnicities. Kid: all genders, 5-10, all ethnicities.
• Auditions will be held Oct. 29 in
Brooklyn, NY 11237.
• Apply on Backstage.com. • For consideration, include height and
three current photos of yourself (one headshot, one smiling, and one full body),.
• Pays $800 day-rate.
Southern California
Plays
• Seeking video submissions from Equity
actors for roles in the world premiere of Adam Ashraf Elsayigh’s “Drowning in Cairo.”
• Company: Golden Thread Productions.
Staff: Sahar Assaf, artistic dir.
• Rehearsals begin Mar. 1, 2022; tech/
dress rehearsal/preview runs Apr. 8-10; runs Apr. 8-May 1, 2022 in San Francisco, CA.
• Seeking—Moody: male, 20-39,
Egyptian, male-identifying, temperamental/moody; Main Character Syndrome; Has a lot of untapped potential; extroverted; excitable; joyous; he attaches to people; wants to always be loved; irreverent; honest with himself and others; not afraid to speak his mind. Khaled: male, 20-39, Egyptian, male-identifying, conservative, has a deep capacity for love and it scares him; Incredibly self-aware of his own worst thoughts; Jealous; Always guilty and reacts to his guilt by lashing out; self-hating; grew up with privilege and power, and knows it; Will do anything to not lose that power, at the cost of his happiness. Taha: male, 20-39, Egyptian, male-identifying, ambitious yet nurturing; always feels the need to prove himself; has an inferiority complex yet can still be very confident in his ability; highly adaptable/knows how to “fit in” when he wants to; smart; determined; knows what he wants; he’s a fixer; he tends to always want to help, even at the the cost of his own happiness.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • For consideration, submit a two-minute
monologue that showcases your vocal, physical, and emotional range. If you wish to be considered for a specific role, sides are provided on our 2022 Casting Breakdown document at: https://goldenthread.org/get-involved/ casting . Submit your headshot, resume and video link to the online audition form at: https://goldenthread.org/getinvolved/casting and be sure to select ‘Drowning in Cairo’ under ‘Productions you are auditioning for.’ Submissions deadline Nov. 8.
• In-person callbacks for “Drowning in
Cairo” will be scheduled on an individual basis between Nov. 12 and 20, 2021 at Potrero Stage, 1695 18th St., San Francisco, CA.
• Local (Bay Area) actors encouraged to
submit. Actors of all ages, races, genders, and ability levels encouraged to submit. We are a company focused on the Middle East, so we do have numerous roles of Middle Eastern heritage in productions and staged readings. Actors with physical movement experience, such as clowning; dance; ensemble, devised work; and musicians are encouraged to audition.
• Note: All cast must be bilingual, English
and Arabic (Egyptian dialect).
• For more info, visit www.goldenthread.
org.
• Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimina-
tion. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
• Pays $349/wk. Equity (BAT Intro) Bay
Area Theatre Contract.
Golden Thread Productions 2022 Season
• Seeking video submissions from Equity
actors for Golden Thread Productions 2022 Season. Season includes “Drowning in Cairo” (Rehearsals begin Mar. 1, 2022; tech/dress/previews run Apr. 8-10; runs Apr. 8-May 1, 2022); “The Language of Wild Berries” (Rehearsals begin Sept. 5, 2022; tech/dress/previews run Oct. 14-16; runs Oct. 14-Nov. 6, 2022); and The Fairy Tale Players “Fairytale Player’s “Nasrudin’s Magnificent Journey to Samarqand” (This is a touring company so dates are added and adjusted by bookings throughout the year. Company will work with the actors’ availability for rehearsal scheduling once cast.).
• Company: Golden Thread Productions.
Staff: Sahar Assaf, exec. artistic dir.; Torange Yeghiazarian, adaptation translator-dir.
• Season rehearses and performs in San
Francisco, CA.
• Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+, actors
with physical movement experience,such as clowning; dance; ensemble, devisedwork; and musicians are encouraged toaudition.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • For consideration, submit a two-minute
monologue that showcases your vocal, physical, and emotional range. If you wish to be considered for a specific role, sides and the submission form are provided at: https://goldenthread.org/ get-involved/casting. Upload your headshot, resume and video link to the online audition form and be sure to select “General Auditions (Full Season)” under ‘Productions you are auditioning for’. Submissions deadline is Nov. 8.
• In-person callbacks for our two main-
stage shows and Fairytale Players will be scheduled on an individual basis between Nov. 12-20 at Potrero Stage, 1695 18th St., San Francisco, CA.
• Local (Bay Area) actors encouraged to
submit. Actors of all ages, races, genders, and ability levels encouraged to submit. We are a company focused on the Middle East, so we do have numerous roles of Middle Eastern heritage in productions and staged readings.
• For more info, visit www.goldenthread.
org.
• Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimina-
tion. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
• Pays $349/wk. (BAT Intro); pays $16.32/
hr. for rehearsals and $130 per performance (Fairytale Players). Equity Bay Area Theatre Contract.
• Casting “Rhinoceros In Love.” The
scene is about Ming Ming being treated wrongly by the man that she loves and giving all her love to Ma Lu for comfort.
• Company: ArtCenter College of Design.
Staff: Production states: “Beatrice Wan is a writer-director studying under Oscar-winning director Matia Karrell. The play is a 1999 Chinese play directed by Meng JingHui. The story tells a zookeeper called Mau Lu who falls in love with his female neighbor Ming Ming, but Ming Ming is deeply in love with the other man. After studying this play for months, Beatrice is ready to prepare a theatrical and cinematic take on the play, which includes 1-day of rehearsal, 1-day performance in-class in front of Matia Karrell, and a 1-day shoot at a location.”
• Actors must do in-person rehearsal
before in-class performance in front of Matia Karrell; actors must come into class Nov. 17 to perform; actors must act in a one-scene film outside of class.
• Seeking—Ma Lu: male, 18-34, Asian,
Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, White / European Descent, a zookeeper of a Rhinoceros. He is a character that will never follow the trend or what others do. He’s reckless and persistent when it comes to love. He’s willing to give everything to Ming Ming, no matter how hard it takes, no matter what he ends up with, he will still chase for this love with no turning back. Ming Ming:
female, 18-35, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, White / European Descent, Ming Ming is this girl who lives next door with Ma Lu. She works in a copy center. She’s deeply in love with the other man and ignores or even tortures Ma Lu with his love. They are both paranoia about love. As long as Ming Ming loves the other man, he can torture her.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to xwan@inside.art-
center.edu.
• Flat rate of $50 for rehearsal, in-class
acting, and shooting. Meals and copy of film are given shortly after.
Feature Films
‘186,’ Feature Film
• Casting “186,” an action packed feature
film focusing on the principle of good composed of evil. Synopsis: It’s a journey of Tony and Axel discovering a shipment that unravels chaos. Bridges their menacing Patron brings back a ghost from the past to hunt them down... a Sicario masquerading as a pastor.
• Company: Seventy Six Films. Staff: Ali
Sajjaed, exec. prod.-writer; Karam Singh, dir.-writer; Marquez Acuna, prod.; Bernard Ssentongo, prod.
• Rehearses November to December in
the LA and greater LA region; shoots Jan. 1-20, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA.
• Seeking—Jefe Messenger 1: male, 18+,
Latino / Hispanic, the Jefe de jefe’s messenger; he delivers messengers when the Plaza Patrons can not get a job done; their presence is menacing enough to send shivers down anyones spines. Jefe Messenger 2: male, 18+, Latino / Hispanic, the Jefe de Jefe’s messenger; he delivers messages when cartel members go hayward; with his glare even Plaza Patrons shiver. Bridges: male, 40-75, Latino / Hispanic, White / European Descent, the plaza patron; he is a ruthless man that strikes fear in his cartel members; he is a charismatic charm yet an aggression that takes over at times; he sets the tone for the evil the main characters have to face against. Henchman: male, 18+, Latino / Hispanic, this is a jam packed action feature to be pitched to streaming services; great opportunity to get your feet wet as an extra and a make a presence in a cartel film; extensive fight choreography. Church And Bar Extras: all genders, 18+, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, this is a jam packed action feature to be pitched to streaming services; great opportunity to get your feet wet as an extra and a make a presence in a cartel film. Nephew: male, 18-35, Latino / Hispanic, this man is in his early 20’s still trying to prove his worth to the cartel and most importantly his tyrannical uncle Bridges the Patron; he strives to please his uncle but fails over and over; he finally gets his chance to gain the cartels respect and kills one of the main characters; he is a pivotal character and plus you get a cool ride! Rico: male, 30+, a cartel patron that runs a bar; he is a jolly going man with a vengeful taste to him. He has a major altercation with one of the main characters. Julia: female, 13-18, all ethnicities, escapes the crates and lands in a beat down clinic; she has many encounters with one of the main characters that creates a change within him; she plays a crucial part in motivating the main characters perspective.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to alisajjaed@icloud.
com.
• In your cover letter, state availability,
phone number and email address.
• Feature Film planning to be pitched to
streaming services. Payment will be discussed after film is picked up (lucrative). Meals will be provided.
Short Films
• Casting “Car Tunes,” a pilot for a TV or
streaming network.
• Company: TAR Networks. Staff: Sheila
Thompson, casting dir.
• Rehearses Nov. 16-17; shoots Nov. 18-22
in the Apple Valley Los Angeles, CA. • Seeking—Martha: 30-45, Black / African Descent, (estimated duration: three days); the patiently awaiting wife of Doc Powers, English-speaking female, any body type, birthplace unknown; ever-longing to be, yet somehow ever-present (in Doc’s mind), she is always ready to care for Doc in any way he needs; though we never see her body, only her silhouette, we can feel her big personality through her very distinctive and motherly voice; as well as her shape-shifting body. Laconte’ Leflair: 35-45, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, estimated duration: three days; darker-hue Puerto Rican; unique style and personality overall; confident and cheeky about his weirdness. Jocko: 35-49, estimated duration: three days; the Urban White Guy; CaucasianAmerican male, slender; a bit of a nerd with some soul, as he grew up in an original (black) American neighborhood (but still speaks with a traditional American accent). King: 30-40, Mr. ‘Doc’s Band Leader’, tall, slender; commands leadership; must sing - baritone vocals. Louise: 50-65, Black / African Descent, Ms. ‘Wanna Be Startin Sumtin’; mid-late 60s but looks younger, healthy body type; cabaret singer vibes but makes it well-known sheshould lead the band; an avid reader, has infectious energy, loves to sing and thecrowd loves for her to sing to them (call and response type), good dancer, and charming personality with everyone; must sing - vocals can range, at least a soprano-alto; estimated duration: three days. Lil Charles - Little Big Charles: 25-30, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, little Big Charles (early 20’s Moorish American, well-built), the youngest and loudest of the band; he always has a colorful opinion to go along with that goldenvoice of his; a modern-day hipster who wants to mimic his dad but they have opposing approaches to life. Must sing and play guitar - vocals can range; estimated duration: three days. Big Charles: 45-60, Black / African Descent, Daddy Uncle, musician entire life, jolly yet wise man, brings harmony and balance to the band; he smoothly keeps everyone in check; must sing and play drums - vocals can range; estimated duration: three days). Saxophone Sam: 50-65, the Quintessential Sidekick; Bernard’s drinking buddy, E. Coaster (Bmore, Philly, NYC-type accent); must sing andplay saxophonist - vocals and type of sax can range. (estimated duration: three days). Bernard: 40-49, feel the Bern; hotter than an Ultra Perm!; drinker, life of the party. Must sing - distinct voice (Louis Armstrong type); baseplayer; estimated duration: three days).
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to sheilatcasting@
gmail.com.
• This is for gas. Hot meals prepared on
the location with snacks.
Student Films
• Casting “Dadu.” Synopsis: Dadu, an old
stubborn widowed Indian man, sneaks out of his family home and goes to the park for a walk. There he meets Rita - old, lovely, female, and exciting. Sparks fly immediately, however in a few days, Rita goes missing. A desperate Dadu scours the neighborhood in search of her home. Will he be able to find her?
• Company: Chapman University. Staff:
Raghav Puri, dir.
• Shoots March 2022 in CA. • Seeking—Dadu: male, 60+, South Asian
/ Indian, old, lonely and stubborn.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Apply on Backstage.com. • Credit, gas, meals and deferred com-
pensation offered.
• Casting “Heart of Gold,” a 10-minute,
pilot episode.
• Company: Chapman University. Staff: R.
Blanchard, coord.
• Table reads over zoom until January;
shoots Jan. 28-30 in Southern California.
• Seeking—Benji Williams: male, 18-24,
all ethnicities, high school passing male, young looking, nerdy, lanky. Looks like the world could blow him over with one puff. Admires his grandfather. Wants more out of life, but lacks the confidence to do so. Nanpa Bob Williams: male, 65-80, all ethnicities, outgoing, eccentric, quirky, grandpa who loves his grandson and family very much. Treasure hunting is his passion and it gives him the greatest joy being able to share it with Benji. Rose Williams: female, 30-50, all ethnicities, Benji’s mom and Bob’s daughter. Single mom. Has gone through a lot of trauma and has walls up because of it. Very Professional and stern. Nurse. All work, no play. Resents her father for his treasure hunting hobby because it took him away from her. Harvey Pendleton: male, 18-24, all ethnicities, high school passing male, Benji’s best friend. Outgoing, eccentric, brave, and the clown in every setting. Everything Benji is not. Fluent in sarcasm. Overflowing in confidence for no reason at all. Jaxson Jones: male, 18-24, all ethnicities, high school passing male, young looking, bully, arrogant, athletic, preppy. “Stuck in high school” mentality. Benji and Harvey’s arch nemesis. Billy and Gilly: male, 18-24, all ethnicities, high school passing male, young looking, Jaxson’s little sidekicks. No brain cells and don’t think for themselves. Only good for insults and egging on Jaxson. No dialogue, just presence. (Twins welcome).
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to rblanchard@chap-
man.edu.
• For consideration, submit your resume,
headshot, reel, and role applying to Raquel Blanchard. Submissions deadline is Nov. 1.
• Meals provided and gas compensation
will be provided.
• Casting “Jerome.” Additional Project
Info: AFI first-year cycle films are not eligible for festival entry and do not receive IMDb credit. They are designed to be a safe space for filmmakers and actors to take risks and forge relationships. They are also opportunities to add beautifully shot footage to your reel. Note: at the 2019 Student Academy Awards, the Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals all went to AFI Thesis Films. This is where those relationships begin.
• Covid safety protocols may be found
online at: www.afi.com/protect/production-protocol/. Note if you are currently enrolled in the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory. SAG Eligible and NonUnion may also submit.
• Company: American Film Insitute. Staff:
Austin Williams, prod.
• Shoots Nov. 20-22 in Los Angeles, CA. • Seeking—Jerome: male, 18-24, Black /
African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Latino / Hispanic, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, 18-23 to play a 16-17-year-old male. Black and/or brown lead. Must play basketball. Athletic on the court and nimble off. Your mom wants him to be your friend. But around Father’s Day, he runs with a chip on his shoulder, good as he is keeping it down. Mateo “Mati” Rivera: male, 18-24, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Latino / Hispanic, 18-23 to play a 16-17 year old, male. Black and/or Brown. Must play basketball. A class act, all-around good kid. Big brother energy. His friends are his family. Has a hard time keeping things to himself and gets a little too pushy. Gustavo “Tavo” Rivera: male, 40-60, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Latino / Hispanic, South Asian / Indian, 40s, black and/or brown, a youthful spirit and a great father. He has the greatest intentions, even if he toes the line perhaps a little too closely. Clara Rivera: female, 40-60, Asian,
