NYC f23-45 m30-60 high end fashion film

 Apply using link below 

https://airtable.com/appJwBCp9zjTuKLKX/shrA7dN40k9NOXFpl

HIGH END FASHION FILM - CASTING

I'm casting a film for a HIGH END FASHION BRAND; a dark comedy short from writer-director, Kaylin Skye Mirel. PROJECT DETAILS: Type: Non Union Short Film Title: HIGH END FASHION FILM Producer: Miranda Khan Casting Director: Violette Trotter Rate: $750-$3000 per day (see breakdowns for rates) Usage: Socials & in-store Shoot Dates: June 14 Shoot Location: New York, NY CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS: [MARNIE, 23-45] Any ethnicity, female. Marnie is a cool, calculated femme fatale, a master of deception who uses her beauty and charm to manipulate those around her. Highly considering unique and interesting looks. Think Anya Taylor Joy or Chloe Sevigny type. Must fit a sample size 0-2. $3000 for one day of shooting. LEAD [THE BOSS, 50-60] Any ethnicity, male. Is a charming yet controlling figure, exuding intelligence and authority with an undercurrent of obsession. $1000 for one day of shooting. SUPPORTING [BELL BOY, 30s] Any ethnicity, male. The Bell Boy is a funny whimsical awkward character with boyish mischief. $750 for one day of shooting. SUPPORTING [THE BOSS, 50-60] Any ethnicity, male. Is a charming yet controlling figure, exuding intelligence and authority with an undercurrent of obsession. SUPPORTING Must be Non Union to apply. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns & I'm looking forward to seeing your work. Thanks so much! Best, Violette Trotter | Casting Director t: +1.224.244.2696 e: violettetrottercasting@gmail.com ig: @violettetrotter

group 20250530

 

ATL F music video

NYC equity EPA OEDIPUS Broadway

NYC SM ASM BWAY OEDIPUS

ATL F music video

 IG DM

NYC equity EPA OEDIPUS Broadway

 https://www.backstage.com/casting/oedipus-broadway-equity-nyc-epa-2964486/equity-actors-5267392/

Equity Actors

About the project

'Oedipus' (Broadway), Equity NYC EPA

Seeking talent from New York City, NY

COMPANY DETAILS

Boyo Productions LP

Sonia Friedman Productions, Sue Wagner, John Johnson, and Patrick Catullo, prods.; Robert Icke (after Sophocles), playwright; Robert Icke, dir.; Jim Carnahan Casting, Jim Carnahan, CSA, Liz Fraser, CSA, dirs.

Casting Equity actors for roles in the Broadway production of"Oedipus."

Other roles in this project

This project has no other roles

Dates & Locations

Rehearsals begin Oct. 6; runs Nov. 4-Feb. 6, 2026 at Studio 54 in NYC.

Compensation & Contract

Rate:

Additional: Equity states: "The minimum base weekly salary for the positions being auditioned for is established by a collective bargaining agreement between The Broadway League Inc., on behalf of the above-named producer, and Actors' Equity Association. For Broadway, it is anticipated that the base weekly salary for each of the below-listed roles will range between a minimum of $2,638 per week (which equals an annualized base salary of $137,176) and a maximum of $3,000 per week (which equals an annualized base salary of $156,000)." Equity Production (League) Agreement.

Key Details

Auditions:

Ripley-Grier Studios (520), 520 8th Ave, Holding room - Studio 17B, New York City, NY, 10018-6507

Equity Principal Audition

• Jun 11, 2025: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EDT

break 2-3 p.m.

Seeking talent from New York City, NY

Additional Instructions:

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Prepare one of the audition scenes (Sides) as outlined in the material guide in the Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ce3eqcgjml1zu4vhbkgfq/AH0ShU4zRZw9FchQal4XYmA?dl=0&rlkey=h39v7ubl1y8ydf0quixhutawd . Sides will also be available at the audition site. Also bring your headshot and resume stapled together. All Roles to be read in RP or similar English accent. Prepare one of the audition scenes (Sides) as outlined in the material guide in the Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ce3eqcgjml1zu4vhbkgfq/AH0ShU4zRZw9FchQal4XYmA?dl=0&rlkey=h39v7ubl1y8ydf0quixhutawd OR you can choose to submit a contemporary monologue of 1-2 minutes in length in RP accent. Equity video submission deadline is Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m. ET. The employer will accept 126 video submissions from Equity members. Members will sign up online for one of the 126 slots. Only members who get one of the 126 slots will receive a confirmation e-mail with the preparation and submission information. After members' submissions have been viewed, the employer will notify each member who viewed their audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. 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 attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Additional Materials

Breakdown Of Roles

LICHAS (ANTIGONE UNDERSTUDY) (Female, 20s, any ethnicity) Professional, pragmatic campaign staffer.

DRIVER (Male, mid 50s+, Global Majority) Personal driver of former president Laius (Jocasta’s late husband). The discreet witness to Laius’ death.

The following roles are cast but they are seeking Understudies for all roles:

Mark Strong – OEDIPUS (Male, 50s, white) A charismatic political leader on the verge of election victory. Driven, commanding, eloquent, and self-assured, he believes deeply in transparency and truth but gradually unravels as revelations about his origins come to light.

Lesley Manville – JOCASTA (Female, 60s, white) Oedipus’ wife. Sophisticated, sensual, she’s a strong intellectual. Poised and protective of her family's privacy. Her love for Oedipus is genuine, but her past catches up with her in the most devastating way.

TBA – MEROPE (Female, 70s+, white) Oedipus’ (adoptive) mother. Held-together, compassionate, motherly, but sharp when necessary. A dignified presence despite being without the class and political knowledge her son possesses.

TBA – CREON (Male, early-mid 60s, white) Jocasta’s brother and Oedipus’ key political advisor. A defeated but loyal man, he’s the level-headed, practical “fixer” & counterbalance to Oedipus’s emotions. A strong man turned dog left out in the rain.

TBA – ANTIGONE (Female, early-mid 20s, white) Daughter of Oedipus & Jocasta. Thoughtful, introspective, observant, youthful but emotionally open. She searches for truth like her father.

TBA – ETEOCLES (Male, 18 - early 20s, white) Oedipus and Jocasta’s son. He is witty, athletic, selfassured but with a jokey immaturity.

TBA – POLYNEICES (Male, 18 - early 20s, white) Oedipus and Jocasta’s son. He is open-hearted, sensitive, and softer than his brother. He’s grappling with issues of identity and acceptance, including coming out as gay to his family.

TBA – CORIN (Male, 60s, Global Majority) Kind, loyal, long-time staffer with the family. A friend and confidant to Jocasta. Reliable and gentle.

TBA – TEIRESIAS (Any age, ethnicity, gender) A blind prophet who appears to deliver key revelations. Cryptic, intense, and emotionally powerful. They warn Oedipus of the tragic truth and catalyzes the unraveling of Oedipus’ identity. Actors who are Visually Impaired are encouraged to audition.

Jun 12, 2025: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EDT

 

NYC SM ASM BWAY OEDIPUS

Equity Stage Manager and ASM

Location: New York, NY

'Oedipus,' (Broadway), Equity Stage Manager Submissions

Seeking talent from New York, NY

COMPANY DETAILS

Boyo Productions LP

Sonia Friedman Productions, Sue Wagner, John Johnson, and Patrick Catullo, prods.; Robert Icke (after Sophocles), playwright; Robert Icke, dir.; Jim Carnahan Casting, Jim Carnahan, CSA, Liz Fraser, CSA, dirs.

Seeking Equity Stage Manager submissions for "Oedipus."

Other roles in this project

Dates & Locations

Rehearsals begin Oct. 6; runs Nov. 4-Feb. 6, 2026 at Studio 54 in NYC.

Compensation & Contract

Rate:

Additional: Pays $3725/wk. Stage Manager and $3046/wk. Assistant Stage Manager. Equity Production (League) Agreement.

Key Details

Seeking talent from New York, NY

Additional Instructions:

Submit your resume for future consideration by June 12 to admin@wagnerjohnson.com. All Equity stage managerial positions for the Broadway production of Oedipus have been filled. Submit for future consideration. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. 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.

GROUP 20250529

 

NY YONKERS Gala Attendee DEXTER: RESURRECTION

NJ Teachers - Tent.6/30 non SAG)

AEA FL, NY aud Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration ...

NY YONKERS Gala Attendee DEXTER: RESURRECTION

EMAIL  PICS IN GALA ATTIRE

Gala Attendee

$182 flat rate (no duration provided)

Background / Extra

All Genders

18+

Scripted Show

Location: New York City, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Ronkonkoma, NY; Yonkers, NY; New Haven, CT; Newark, NJ; Brooklyn, NY; Manhattan, NY

To portray gala attendees. Filming interiors and exteriors for an upscale gala with people in tuxedos and evening gowns

Rate: $182 flat rate (no duration provided)

Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

About the project

'Dexter: Resurrection,' Gala Attendees

Seeking talent from New York City, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Ronkonkoma, NY; Yonkers, NY; New Haven, CT; Newark, NJ; Brooklyn, NY; Manhattan, NY

COMPANY DETAILS

Waldron Casting

Tony Waldon, Casting Director

Seeking nonunion background talent to portray gala attendees for "Dexter: Resurrection," a Showtime series. see less

Dates & Locations

Fittings May 20, 22 or 23 in Yonkers; shoots June 2-4 (with some possible late nights) in Manhattan, NYC. Note: The stages are directly off of the Yonkers stop.

Compensation & Contract

Rate: $182 flat rate (no duration provided)

Additional: Pays $181.50/10 for work days; fitting will be ¼ check of $181.50. Pays a $24 stipend to cover your travel to/from the stages in Yonkers on the Metro-North.

Key Details

Seeking talent from New York City, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Ronkonkoma, NY; Yonkers, NY; New Haven, CT; Newark, NJ; Brooklyn, NY; Manhattan, NY

Additional Instructions:

For consideration, apply via Dexter@waldroncasting.com and put “Gala Bstage” in the subject. Provide the following: 1. Current photos – pictures should reflect the current hairstyle, color, and length. Must include a neck-up photo as well as a full-body photo against a light or white background in your best gala attire. 2. full legal name. 3. confirm you are non-union. 4. phone number. 5. sizes: women - height, weight, dress/pant, bust, waist, hips and shoe sizes. Men - height, weight, jacket, waist, inseam, neck, sleeve and shoe sizes. 6. do you have any visible tattoos on your body including face and neck? 7. are you ok to work around atmospheric smoke? 8. have you worked on dexter previously? If so, when and what did you portray? 9. confirm when you are free for a fitting: May 20, 22 or 23 - list all dates available. 10. confirm you are ok with all matching filming days. 11. confirm you own or have access to the upscale gala gown or black tuxedo attire provided in your photo. Note: if you are cast, you must provide i-9 documentation that establishes your identity and employment eligibility. If you do not provide this as required by law, you will not be allowed to work.

Additional Materials

Website:http://www.waldroncasting.com

NJ Teachers - Tent.6/30 non SAG)

 Please log in to https://gwci.app/talent to view details.

GWCI is seeking people for background work on Mama’s Boy to portray Teachers (NOT SAG-AFTRA COVERED).

Tentative Dates: Work: 6/30 in NJ. Interior and exterior shoot.
Fitting: TBD in Jersey City, NJ.

Shooting NON-SAG Rate: $181.50/10hrs

Fitting rate: 1/4 of Shooting Rate

This is a horror series that takes place in the 1970s. Seeking people with hair in natural colors. No highlights, balayage or fantasy colors. Men with some length to their hair (at least 2 inches all around, shaggier, or longer hair). No modern looking haircuts, no shaved heads, no shaved sides or edges. No facial piercings, ear gauges, or visible tattoos.

Please note sizes: MEN:height, weight, suit, neck x sleeve, waist x inseam, and shoe WOMEN: height, weight, bust-waist-hip, dress, and shoe **Height, weight, and clothing sizes are used for costuming purposes only, unless needed for the casting of stand-ins or photo doubles.. Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.

Go to Open Roles / Mama’s Boy / Teachers – Tent. Works 6/30 (NOT SAG-AFTRA Covered)

AEA FL, NY aud Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration FL RUN

Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration

Paid

Union

Musical

General Singing Gigs

Seeking talent from Orlando, FL; New York, NY

About the project

COMPANY DETAILS

Walt Disney World Company

Erika Ureña, casting dir.

Seeking video submissions from Equity vocalists for "Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration," performed at the Walt Disney World Resort during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 holiday season. Join Mickey and his friends as they throw a Christmas party on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage, in a celebration of music, dancing, and friends. Full of classic holiday songs and new favorites, Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration features a variety of characters, vocalists, and dancers coming together for the most wonderful time of the year.

Roles in this project

Male-Presenting Equity Vocalist

18+

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.

A high bari-tenor who can sing in the styles of contemporary pop, country, and musical theatre. Should have solid vocal technique, exceptional stage presence, and execute light choreography.

Rate: $25 / hour (no duration provided)

Female-Presenting Equity Vocalist

18+

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.

A pop soprano who can sing in the styles of Latin, contemporary pop, and musical theatre. Bilingual skills are a plus! Should have solid vocal technique, exceptional stage presence, and execute light choreography.

Rate: $25 / hour (no duration provided)

Dates & Locations

Rehearses and runs mid-September-early January 2026 in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Compensation & Contract

All Roles

Rate: $25 / hour (no duration provided)

Additional: Pays $25/hr. Equity Walt Disney World Contract. Potential housing may be provided for out-of-town candidates. Upon signing of Walt Disney World Individual Employment Contract, candidates are eligible to immediately apply for membership in Actors' Equity Association.

Key Details

Seeking talent from Orlando, FL; New York, NY

Additional Instructions:

Visit the audition posting at disneyauditions.com to see the submission and online audition check-in instructions section. Submit a link of material of your own choosing or see the posting for a link to provided material. Deadline: June 3 (11:30 p.m. EST). Potential in-person callbacks June 27 in Orlando, and July 13 in New York. Candidates must be available for one of the in-person callbacks to be considered. Those invited to a callback will be notified by June 13.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. 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.

GROUP 20250527

 

L.A. CELEB BEAUTY BRAND IN-PERSON CASTING 5/28 + 29

L.A. 18-20s outdoor loving

Brooklyn album photoshoot

L.A. CELEB BEAUTY BRAND IN-PERSON CASTING 5/28 + 29

CELEBRITY BEAUTY BRAND - IN-PERSON CASTING SESSION 5/28 + 5/29 

If you are unable to complete the below, please send your submission to casting@chasezalewski.photo

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7TyfCMbc0bzpv9Gx1RQdxi0DV0N1NPzeBqngcdBBasSr5qA/viewform

What is your name? 

Are you signed with a model/talent agency? 

Yes

No

Are you available on 5/25 or 5/26 for an in person session in LA?

5/25

5/26

Both

None

Please upload a few recent images of yourself, preferably with natural makeup/little to no makeup.

Upload up to 5 supported files. Max 10 GB per file.

What is your instagram?

 

L.A. 18-20s outdoor loving

 IG DM

Brooklyn album photoshoot

 IG DM

GROUP 20250526

 

NYC 18-25 Rock climber clothes brand

NYC 18-25 Trail Runner clothes brand

L.A. 18-70 Celebrity beauty brand

NYC 18-25 Rock climber clothes brand

 IG DM

NYC 18-25 Trail Runner clothes brand

 IG DM

L.A. 18-70 Celebrity beauty brand

 IG DM

group 20250523

 

NYC F PREGANT, F LIITTLE PERSON music vid

NYC Jun 7 mf 20-40 stage read

MF 22-30 NYC short burnt

NYC F PREGANT, F LIITTLE PERSON music vid

 EMAIL SUBMIT

 

NYC Jun 7 mf 20-40 stage read

 IG DM

MF 22-30 NYC short burnt

 Apply below 

https://airtable.com/appmaQKFBQJWLskrb/shrDj2asGQcq1VQRh

BURNT - CASTING

I'm casting BURNT; a dark comedy short from writer-director, Kaylin Skye Mirel. SYNOPSIS: After sudden breakups, Gemma and her friend Quinn navigate the phases of metaphorically "killing" their exes. A night out with their friend Katie—and some unexpected new company—turns their heartbreak into a wildly cathartic adventure. PROJECT DETAILS: Type: Non Union Short Film Title: Burnt Producer: Katrina Kearns Director: Kaylin Skye Mirel Casting Director: Violette Trotter Rate: $225 per day Usage: Film festival circuit, TBD future distribution Shoot Dates: 3 Days of shooting TBD Mid-Late July Shoot Location: New York, NY & Brooklyn, NY CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS: [QUINN, 22-26] BIPOC, Female. Quinn is the perfect blend of sharp wit and playful cynicism. Initially, she holds back, adhering to the carefully crafted image she’s built. But as the film unfolds, her rebellious, spirited side begins to shine. She gradually lets go, finding her voice and embracing her true self. As Gemma’s best friend, Quinn brings a grounding presence. Soft, loyal, and deeply empathetic, perfectly balancing Gemma’s energy. 3 days of shooting. LEAD [RICKY, 23-30] Black, Male. Ricky is the vibrant, raunchy, and delightfully eccentric spark that electrifies the night. Bursting with personality, he crashes the girls’ bathroom rendezvous with perfect timing, offering a fresh perspective alongside his loyal sidekick, Elizabeth (Hen), to lift their spirits and set the tone for an unforgettable night. The ultimate gay best friend, Ricky is the big brother or sister every girl dreams of having. 2-3 days of shooting. SUPPORTING [ELIZABETH AKA HEN, 23-30] Any ethnicity, female. Elizabeth, also known as Hen, is the night’ s irresistible, charismatic, and beautifully chaotic force. Strutting in alongside Ricky, she’s a whirlwind of sensual energy, ready to turn the evening upside down. With just one sly grin, she can have anything or anyone she wants. Hen exudes the kind of confidence most can only dream of, effortlessly commanding attention and leaving a trail of unforgettable moments in her path. 2-3 days of shooting. MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH SEXUAL SITUATIONS: Must be comfortable with a same sex kiss with actress playing Katie. Must be comfortable with putting a hand on Katie’s breast. SUPPORTING All actors must be comfortable smoking herbal cigarettes. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns & I'm looking forward to seeing your work. Thanks so much! Best, Violette Trotter | Casting Director t: +1.224.244.2696 e: violettetrottercasting@gmail.com ig: @violettetrotter

group 20250521

 

5/27 Maplewood, NJ WM body double 5’11, jacket 46R.

MI Detroit area EV focus group

Friday casting director zoom free

CHI IL film, local and nationwide roles

5/27 Maplewood, NJ WM body double 5’11, jacket 46R.

Please log in to https://gwci.app/talent to view details.

Go to Open Roles / American Classic / Body Double (Still Photo Shoot)

GWCI is seeking someone to bodydouble principal actor for still photo shoot on AMERICAN CLASSIC (comedy series). Seeking someone who is white male, 5’11, jacket size 46R.

Tentative Dates:
Work: 5/27 in Maplewood, NJ

Shoot Rate: $253/8hrs

This is for a still photo shoot; photo to be used as set dressing.

Submission Instructions:
Email classic@gwcnyc.com w/ subject line “APP BodyDouble”
- Your name
- PHONE#
- are you a member of SAG-AFTRA member in good standing or non-SAG?
- current Height, Weight, Current clothing and shoe size
- Are you local to NY/NJ area?
- availability for 5/27
- Attach current, clear photos of yourself

**Height, weight, and clothing sizes are used for costuming purposes only, unless needed for the casting of stand-ins or photo doubles.

Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.

GWCI is casting Body Double (Still Photo Shoot) for American Classic

MI Detroit area EV focus group

 Signing up at the link below 

https://caracasting.formstack.com/forms/detev

Casting: Electric Vehicle Owners near Detroit!

Rate: $300 for two hours- Friday, 5/23 in Livonia, MI

We’re conducting a focus group this Friday evening 5/23 at 6pm with Electric vehicle owners. 

The session will take 2 hours, in person at their facility and if you qualify, you’ll receive $300. 

We’ll ask to see a copy of the vehicle registration to verify.

Friday casting director zoom free

 Jamibeth Margolis is a well-respected industry "name" and a rare guest at our Lunch Bunches.

Jamibeth is non-stop casting seven days a week: House of McQueen, Maine State Music Theatre, National Yiddish Theatre, Alexsei's Quest. Recently she cast the Broadway show Harmony starring Barry Manilow prior to his run at New York's Radio City Music Hall.

Jamibeth was the Director and Casting Director for the hit off-Broadway show Winesday at the Theatre Center-- and achieved every theatrical professional's dream of having their name in lights on Broadway.

Additional credits include Fiddler on the Roof - in Yiddish, Les Mis, Phantom of the Opera, Jane Eyre, Cats, The Producers and many more.

In addition to Broadway, Jamibeth casts off-Broadway, national touring companies and regional theatre.

Her casting reach also includes film & TV and casts actors across the country.

Jamibeth is one of the nicest and most upliftng people you'll meet in this business. You will learn a lot from her and make a working contact from this Lunch Bunch.

Call to RSVP Wednesday or Thursday

+1 212.242.4700

THE LUNCH BUNCH

WHEN:.....Friday, May 23, 2025.

TIME:........1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

.......... .. ...10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

WHERE:...Zoom. Meeting ID & Passcode .emailed Thursday 6:00  to those registered. 

COST:.......Free.

CHI IL film, local and nationwide roles

 https://www.damianbao.works/progeny/

PROGENY – FEATURE FILM – OPEN CASTING CALL

CASTING NATIONWIDE FOR
LEADING AND SUPPORTING ROLES!!!

PROJECT: Progeny
TYPE: Feature Film
GENRE: Sci-Fi Thriller / Body Horror
CO-WRITER-DIRECTOR: Justin Daering
CASTING DIRECTOR: Damian Bao
SHOOT START DATE:  August 4, 2025 for 4 weeks
SHOOT LOCATION: Chicago, IL Metro Area
CONTRACT: SAG Modified Low Budget Agreement (open to union and non-union talent)
TALENT RATE: $436/day (8-hour day) or $1,514/week for Speaking Roles
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Monday, June 2, 2025

LOGLINE:

In a world where aliens rule as society’s elite, a man violently implanted with his alien boss’s parasitic offspring must risk his life, sanity, and marriage to remove the growing creature before it takes control.

DAMIAN BAO CASTING is currently searching nationwide for leading and supporting principal roles for Progeny, a sci-fi thriller / body horror feature film.

Filming will start around August 4, 2025 for 4 weeks in the Chicago metro area. This is a paid casting opportunity open to actors and non-actors for all roles. Open to union and non-union talent. Talent does not have to have prior acting experience to apply. First time actors are welcome to apply!

ABOUT THE CO-WRITER/DIRECTOR: Justin Daering is a director and co-writer with a deep passion for science fiction filmmaking. He believes that science fiction has the unique ability to move and change us by encouraging empathy, curiosity, and wonder. He began directing at the age of 10, borrowing his friend’s parents’ video camera and transforming his basement into a mad scientist’s laboratory. His continued interest in film led him to The University of Wisconsin, where he earned a BA in Cinema Studies. In addition to directing his own films, Justin has worked as a director’s assistant and creative executive on projects including The Accountant, Jane Got a Gun, and the television series The Americans. He holds his MFA in Directing from the American Film Institute Conservatory.

THE WORLD: Saccovens live among us. They are our teachers, our doctors, and our lawyers—our politicians and our celebrities. An alien race whose emissary came to Earth over 200 years ago and saved humanity from imminent self-destruction. We repay the Saccovens by hosting. Adult Saccovens implant their fertilized egg sacs into men’s bodies. The sacs grow until they rupture, and a Saccoven baby is born. The host families raise the Saccoven children until their teen years, when they leave and return to the Saccoven homeland. Hosting is an honor, and only a select few humans are chosen to be implanted in a clinical, anesthetized process. Our story takes place in a rural Midwestern town, where an orbital elevator rises above the clouds, allowing the Saccovens easy access to off-world transportation. The elevator looms overhead—a spire that extends beyond the clouds, a constant reminder of their superiority.

THE STORY: Factory-worker TANNER KEITH and his wife EMILY KEITH are desperate to become hosts. After their latest rejection from Host Services, Tanner is invited by his Saccoven boss BENOIT WALTON on a hunting trip on his private land. Alone in the woods together, Walton suddenly throws Tanner to the ground, holds him down, and pierces his neck with a razor-sharp appendage, implanting a gestational sac.

Tanner is haunted by the memory of how he became a host. He tries to extract the parasite from his neck with a knife, and Emily finds him in a pool of blood on the bathroom floor. He decides to hide the truth from her, and he reluctantly joins the other host fathers at the altar to have his gestational sac blessed by their pastor.

Alone in his fear, he seeks out an underground network of extraction clinics, run by JOJO out of an old barn. In order to win Jojo’s trust, Tanner must sneak into the hospital and steal medical records from Emily’s hospital.

As Tanner goes under the knife for his illegal extraction, the underground clinic is raided by a SWAT team. Emily discovers Tanner’s life is in jeopardy and helps him extract the alien parasite from his neck—but Walton finds them at the factory. Tanner must decide if he wants to be reimplanted or commit himself and Emily to a life on the run.

PROOF OF CONCEPT SHORT FILM: A short film also titled Progeny was made in 2019 as a proof of concept. It screened at 60 festivals worldwide and won top prizes at Screamfest, Maniatic, and Filmquest. Since 2022, it is available to view on Alter and has over 1.5m views. Click here to watch before you audition.

TO SUBMIT A TAPE FOR SPEAKING ROLES:

Step 1: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SELF TAPE DIRECTIONS FOR THE OPEN SPEAKING PRINCIPAL ROLES BELOW. PLEASE SEE THE SPECIFIC DESCRIPTIONS FOR EACH ROLE TO MAKE SURE YOU QUALIFY FOR THE LOCATION REQUIREMENT.

Step 2. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS AND RECORD YOUR TAPES BEFORE DEADLINE. MAKE SURE TO RECORD IN A SMALL FILE SIZE. PLEASE NOTE THAT EACH FILE SHOULD BE LESS THAN 500MB IN SIZE TO BE ABLE TO UPLOAD FOR FREE.

Step 3. CLICK HERE TO GO TO WHERE YOU WILL NEED TO UPLOAD AND SUBMIT YOUR VIDEOS. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS AT THE SAME TIME.

DAMIAN BAO CASTING HAS PAID THE CASTIT PLATFORM TO COLLECT AND STORE SELF TAPES SO THAT YOU CAN SUBMIT TO OUR OFFICE FOR FREE. YOU CAN UPLOAD FILES STRAIGHT FROM YOUR PHONE, TABLET, OR COMPUTER BY CLICKING ON THE LINK IN STEP 3. IT’S A VERY EASY SYSTEM. OUR OFFICE WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY UPLOADED YOUR MATERIALS. 

STORAGE SPACE IS EXPENSIVE SO THE CASTIT PLATFORM MAY CHARGE YOU IF UPLOAD ANY FILE THAT IS OVER 500MB. PLEASE KEEP YOUR FILES BELOW THE SIZE LIMIT. DAMIAN BAO CASTING WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS OF TALENT WHO DO NOT FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. 

IT IS 100% FREE TO SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION SELF TAPE. AUDITIONING COMES AT $0 COST TO TALENT AND AGENTS. PLEASE NOTIFY OUR OFFICE IMMEDIATELY IF ANYONE IS ASKING YOU FOR PAYMENT TO SUBMIT.

OPEN SPEAKING PRINCIPAL ROLES:

BELOW ARE LEADING AND SUPPORTING PRINCIPAL ROLES CURRENTLY OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS:

THE BELOW 4 MAJOR LEADING ROLES
ARE OPEN TO TALENT NATIONWIDE:

Production will provide flight, lodging, and local transportation for talent based outside the Chicago metro area for these 4 leadings roles: Tanner Keith, Emily Keith, Benoit Walton, and Jojo.

TANNER KEITH  – Male. White. Mid 20s. Rugged on the outside, tender on the inside. A charming, blue-collar guy who works at a factory manufacturing fuel cells for alien ships—but he longs for more. Madly in love with his wife, Emily, he’s determined to prove to her middle-class family that he’s good enough to be chosen as a host for a Saccoven child. But his menial job and trailer-park background stand in his way—for now. (This character will have to wear prosthetics in some parts of the script.) LEAD ROLE. OPEN TO WHITE MALE-IDENTIFYING TALENT AGE 20-35 FROM ANYWHERE IN THE USA.

EMILY KEITH  – Female. Non-White, Bi-Racial, or Mixed Race. Mid 20s. An optimistic medical assistant at a local fertility clinic who believes that hard work always leads to success. She guides couples through pregnancy for a living, and wants nothing more than to have a child of her own. She is devoted to her career, her husband Tanner and her family. Raised with a Saccoven (an elite alien species) brother, Emily views hosting Saccoven children as both an honor and a religious responsibility. Ambitious and driven, she’s deeply committed to the ideals of the system—often reluctant to recognize the societal structures that separate her and Tanner from their dreams. LEAD ROLE. OPEN TO FEMALE-IDENTIFYING TALENT AGE 20-35 FROM ANYWHERE IN THE USA.

BENOIT WALTON – Male. White. 50s-60s. A Saccoven (an elite alien species) and the wealthy owner of the factory where Tanner works. Elusive and intimidating, Walton calls the shots. His status gives him power to do what he pleases. A savvy hunting enthusiast and gun collector, he likes to think of himself as a man of the people and genuinely enjoys the company of his employees. But beneath the charm lies a darker side. (This character will have to wear practical makeup and prosthetics.) SUPPORTING LEAD ROLE. OPEN TO WHITE MALE-IDENTIFYING TALENT AGE 50-70 FROM ANYWHERE IN THE USA.

JOJO – Female. Any ethnicity. 50s-60s. A gruff former beauty queen who runs an illicit extraction clinic from a bunker on the outskirts of town. Jojo tops off her toughness with a touch of glittery eye shadow. As leader of the rebellion, she is an advocate for the ‘little guy’ and not afraid to go head to head with the big guns, her guns are bigger anyways. SUPPORTING LEAD ROLE. OPEN TO FEMALE-IDENTIFYING TALENT AGE 50-65 FROM ANYWHERE IN THE USA.

THE BELOW 6 SUPPORTING ROLES ARE OPEN TO
TALENT WHO CAN WORK CHICAGO LOCAL ONLY:

BEVERLY – Female. Any ethnicity. 50-60s. Emily’s mother. A well to do woman dedicated to keeping the status quo. She loves her family, but not more than she loves the Saccoven’s (elite alien species) regime and rules. SUPPORTING ROLE OPEN TO FEMALE-IDENTIFYING TALENT AGE 50-70 WHO CAN WORK CHICAGO LOCAL.

FRANKLIN – Male. Any ethnicity. 50-60s. Emily’s father. Respectable and slightly cold. He is proud of his son for carrying a Saccoven (elite alien species) progeny, and looks down upon his son-in-law Tanner for his factory job and lack of status. SUPPORTING ROLE OPEN TO MALE-IDENTIFYING TALENT AGE 50-70 WHO CAN WORK CHICAGO LOCAL.

CLINT– Male. Any ethnicity. 30s. Tanner’s best friend and coworker at the factory. He has no desire to elevate his status, unlike Tanner. SUPPORTING ROLE OPEN TO MALE-IDENTIFYING TALENT AGE 25-40 WHO CAN WORK CHICAGO LOCAL.

DARLENE – Female. Any ethnicity. 40s. Rough and tumble. A factory worker who sometimes fills in for Tanner. A rebel with a cause, though her employers don’t know that yet. Darlene is a key player in the rebellion, unafraid to take a stand and make a move. SUPPORTING ROLE OPEN TO FEMALE-IDENTIFYING TALENT AGE 40-55 WHO CAN WORK CHICAGO LOCAL.

DARRYL – Male. Any ethnicity. 40s-50s. Supervisor of the factory. Darryl is the enforcer of Walton’s will and Tanner’s superior. A bigger guy, who sports a polo and khakis. He turns a blind eye to Walton’s power grabs. SUPPORTING ROLE OPEN TO MALE-IDENTIFYING TALENT AGE 40-60 WHO CAN WORK CHICAGO LOCAL.

DR. ANDREWS – Male. Any ethnicity. 40s-50s. An effusive Saccoven (an elite alien species) doctor at the fertility clinic, Emily’s boss. Caring and attentive, yet unable to relate to the humans he treats. (This character will have to wear practical makeup and prosthetics.) SUPPORTING ROLE OPEN TO MALE-IDENTIFYING TALENT AGE 40-60 WHO CAN WORK CHICAGO LOCAL.

TO SUBMIT FOR BACKGROUND EXTRA ROLES:

CLICK HERE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED AS AN EXTRA OR BACKGROUND TALENT IN THE CHICAGO METRO. ALL TALENTS BASED IN THE CHICAGO METRO CAN TAPE FOR ANY/ALL SPEAKING ROLES THAT THEY FIT OR CAN RELATE TO AND ALSO SUBMIT FOR BACKGROUND CONSIDERATION. =)

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L.A. F models Rush Today

High End Club Bouncers nonSAG for 72 Hours

Saugerties MF 18+ 5.28,29

NY Dutchess cty F 18+ petite dbl

 

L.A. F models Rush Today

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High End Club Bouncers nonSAG for 72 Hours

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Go to Open Roles / High End Club Bouncers (NOT SAG-AFTRA COVERED) for 72 Hours

Submission Note Instructions
Email 72hours@gwcnyc.com w/ subject line “APP LIV Bouncers”
-Name
-PHONE#
- Are you SAG-AFTRA member (#) in good standing or non-sag?
- Height, Weight, Current clothing and shoe size
- Are you avail for tentative dates: 6/24, 6/25, 6/26
- Are you local to NY/NJ area?
-Are you at least 18 years old?
- Any visible tattoos?
Attach current, clear photos of self (one full length) in bouncer attire

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• GA, AL, TN, SC Contestants
• TX Commercial Casting Kids 5-17 and their Grandparent

GA, AL, TN, SC Contestants

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Casting Contestants in GA, AL, TN, and SC to Win 10,000!

 

TX Commercial Casting Kids 5-17 and their Grandparent

 https://caracasting.formstack.com/forms/hearing_loss

Commercial Casting Kids 5-17 and their Grandparent Who is Experiencing Hearing Loss - Dallas, TX Area

Rate: $1000 per person (up to two people)

We are paying grandparents $1000 to take a free hearing test. We need grandchildren to recommend their grandparents and be a part of the process. Both must live in the Dallas area. 

Accepting submissions immediately - Submit ASAP!

Video Submissions: Please submit ASAP - now through Monday (5/19)
Market Research Dates: 6/6 and/or 6/8

After we receive your email submission we will let you know the next steps.

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BK sublet NYC Brooklyn

NYC AEA ECC Northport, NY Equity Singers and Dancers

L.A. 65+ BOOST COMMERCIAL

BK sublet NYC Brooklyn

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NYC AEA ECC Northport, NY Equity Singers and Dancers

$660 / week (no duration provided)

Location: New York City, NY

Rate: $660 / week (no duration provided)

About the project

John W. Engeman Theater 2025-26 Season NYC ECC

Seeking talent from New York City, NY

COMPANY DETAILS

Harborside Productions LLC

Richard T. Dolce, producing artistic dir.; Vic DiMonda, assoc. producing dir.-choreo.; Chelsey Steinmetz, production mgr.; TBD, musical dir.

Casting Equity chorus singers and dancers in John W. Engeman Theater's 2025... view more

Dates & Locations

Rehearses and runs in Northport, NY.

Compensation & Contract

Rate: $660 / week (no duration provided)

Additional: Pays $660/wk. Equity LOA (Ref. to COST) Contract, 2024-25 rates.

Key Details

Auditions:

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center, 165 W 46th St., 16th Fl., New York City, NY, 10036

Equity Chorus Call

• Jun 11, 2025: 9:30 AM EDT

singers, morning, all genders; lunch, 1-2 p.m.

Equity Chorus Call

• Jun 11, 2025: 2:00 PM EDT

singers, afternoon, all genders.

Equity Chorus Call

• Jun 25, 2025: 9:30 AM EDT

dancers, morning, all genders; lunch, 1-2 p.m.

Equity Chorus Call

• Jun 25, 2025: 2:00 PM EDT

dancers, afternoon, all genders.

Seeking talent from New York City, NY

Additional Instructions:

ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Singers, prepare 16-bars of a song in the style of the show for which you wish to be considered. You may sing from the production's 2025-26 Season. Bring sheet music in the key in which you would like to sing. An accompanist will be provided. Those wishing to play an instrument should bring what they wish to play. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

Dancers, bring dance shoes and wear dance clothing. If you are asked to stay and sing, prepare 16-bars of a song in the style of the show for which you wish to be considered. You may sing from the production's 2024-25 Season. Bring sheet music in the key in which you would like to sing. An accompanist will be provided. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

For more info, visit www.engemantheater.com.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. 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 attend every audition.

Additional Materials

Season Breakdown

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL"

SEEKING:

ENSEMBLE: Male and Female Identifying of all ages and types who act, sing and move/dance. The parts listed below will be cast from the ENSEMBLE:

Beadle
Mr. Smythe
Old Joe
Charity Men
Poulterer
Blind Hag
Fred
Mrs. Cratchit
Jonathan
Ghost of Christmas Future
Mrs. Mops
Scrooge Double
Judge
Scrooge’s Mother
Scrooge’s Father
Mr. Hawkins
Fezziwig
Mrs. Fezziwig
Scrooge at 18
Young Marley
Emily
Sally (Fred’s Wife)
Lights of Christmas Past (4)
Fiddler (Featured Dancer)
Scrooge at 8
Scrooge at 12
Fan at 6
Fan at 10
Anderson Children
Cratchit Children

"THE BODYGUARD, THE MUSICAL"

SEEKING:

ENSEMBLE: Ensemble Chorus/Ensemble; All Genders, 18-60

ENSEMBLE: Background Dancers; All Genders, 18-45 – Strong in Hip-Hop, Partnering and Jazz, will double as Ensemble Chorus

"CAMELOT"

SEEKING:
ENSEMBLE: Ensemble Chorus/Ensemble; All Genders, 18-50

"THE WEDDING SINGER, THE MUSICAL COMEDY"

SEEKING:

ENSEMBLE: Including the following roles:

Harold and Debbie Fonda - the first bride and groom in the show

David Fonda - drunk brother of the groom at the first wedding; gives the worst speech ever.

Priest - Priest at Robbie and Linda’s wedding.

Angie - Julia’s mom. Divorced and still bitter about it. Age: 45?50. Good singer.

Crystal and Mookie - a stereotypical Jersey guy and girl. Mookie is very macho and Crystal loud and pushy. Crystal should be a good singer

Tiffany and Donnie - another couple who gets engaged at the restaurant. Tiffany should sound like Janice from “Friends”. A3

1st and 2nd Waiters - Waiters at restaurant where Glenn proposes to Julia.

Donatella and Shane McDonnough - bride and groom at the second (disastrous) wedding. Donatella speaks in an obnoxious baby?talk voice.

Donatella’s Mother - A very assertive woman.

Bad Haircut Guy, Sideburns Lady, Loser Guy, Large Lady - solo lines in “Casualty of Love”

Salesclerk - works at the mall. Good singer.

Glen’s Secretary, Junior Secretary, Second Suit - work at Glen’s Wall Street office. Obsessed with making money.

Ricky - the bartender. Good singer.

Bum - hangs out at the bar. Good singer.

Agent - works at the airline counter

Impersonators - Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper- good singer, Mr. T, Ronald Reagan, Tina Turner- good singer, Nancy Reagan, Imelda Marcos

Ensemble - plays wedding guests, suits, shoppers at the mall, dancers at the club, etc