SEEKING VERSATILE PERFORMERS FOR SINGING TELEGRAMS

SEEKING VERSATILE PERFORMERS FOR SINGING TELEGRAMS

CATEGORY:Performing Arts: Cabaret & Variety

TAGS:Paid Nonunion

EXPIRES:December 1, 2022 7:59 PM

Company

Singing Telegrams Now

Heather Atles, CEO

Production Description

Now hiring Singing Telegram and Variety Performers in all major US cities. Fun, flexible, well-paying job for entertainers.

www.singingtelegramsnow.com

Job requirements:
-Must be reliable and on time
-Able to carry a tune
-Have improv experience
-Have dependable transportation
-Own a smartphone and use our scheduling app
-Be charming, quick witted, and able to work a crowd

Pay averages $85-$150+ per Singing Telegram.

Singing Telegrams are typically 8-10 minute performances consisting of a loosely scripted comedy act and 2-3 songs. You must be able to improvise and play off the crowd and recipient. Delivery to offices, restaurants, homes, etc.

Ideal candidates have lots of availability in their schedules and can accept same-day and next day gigs. You must respond quickly to gig requests (keep an eye on your phone!) You set your own schedule and you need to be on top of it.

Popular characters include: Marilyn Monroe, Nurse, Cop, Elvis, Austin Powers, Gorilla in a Tutu, Phantom of the Opera, Nerd, Chicken, and many more. You can also develop your own characters. Bonus if you have some costumes already.

This is a really great gig for the right kind of person.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

To be considered, please send an email to casting@singingtelegramsnow.com

Please include:
-Current photos of yourself and/or links to your media kit
-Resume
-Phone Number
-List of any costumes you already have
-List of characters you can do or want to do

This is a non-union, freelance job. There is no fee to work with us. Performers are paid per gig.

Actors & Performers

Singing Telegram Performer: All Genders, 18+

Performers who can do multiple characters given priority. Owning your own costumes is a major plus!

Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Cover Letter

Required Skills:

• Comedy

SingingActing Techniques: ImprovisationComedy: ImpressionsActingMusical Style: A capellaVoice Style: BigComedy: ImpersonationsApply

Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations

On-going gig work, must be able to travel within your area (ie LA metro area, San Francisco Bay Area, NYC boroughs, etc)

Compensation & Contract Details

All Roles

Estimated payment amount: $85.00 - $150.00 for 1 hour of work

Additional: Most clients add a tip for the performers, averaging $20-$50.

Key Details

Seeking talent:

Nationwide (United States)

Additional Instructions:

Please check out www.singingtelegramsnow.com for examples of characters