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In today’s casting roundup, NYC’s hit theater experience “Sleep No More” is holding an open casting call, a tequila commercial paying $450/day is casting background, plus other great paying gigs for talent of all sorts!  “Being Mary Jane”Bet’s “Being Mary Jane,” starring Gabrielle Union, is casting background for upcoming shoots. Seeking male and female talent ages 18–70, production is ongoing through May in Atlanta, Georgia. Hired actors will be paid $75/eight hours. “Sleep No More”“Sleep No More,” the immersive theatrical hit, will hold an open casting call in New York City on March 21 and 22. Seeking male and female dancers ages 20 and up with at least three years of professional dance experience, performances will begin July 5.  New True Crime SHOWCasting is underway for a recreation shoot for a new true crime series. Seeking talent for lead and supporting roles including the cheerleader, the boyfriend, and more, shooting »

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Want to get paid while attending this year’s upcoming SXSW festival? Sure you do, and in today’s Texas notices, you can!  Casting is underway for male and female models and actors ages 18–35 “to portray well known TV characters” in order to promote a television network at SXSW.  Talent will be needed March 10–12 in Austin, and will be paid $200–$400/day, depending on the assignment.  Learn more about the gig here, and check out other great Texas jobs in Backstage’s casting calls! Browse Backstage’s YouTube channel for the headshot guidance you need! »

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“Lettuce,” an upcoming web series about a man on a fantastical adventure following a deadly diagnosis, is casting four child actors for supporting parts. The project, which will shoot Feb. 27–March 4 in Los Angeles, seeks male actors aged 10–12 for the roles, which include young versions of John Lennon and Adolf Hitler. Hired actors will be paid $50/day, as well as provided with meals.  Learn more about “Lettuce” or apply here. And see more gigs for child actors in Backstage casting, which can be sorted by age! Check out Backstage's YouTube channel for tips to make your headshot stand out! »

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“Arrival” is perhaps the year’s most unlikely Oscar contender, a science fiction hit earning eight nominations including best picture, director, adapted screenplay, and cinematography. The storytelling sophistication, thematic maturity, and philosophical depth of “Arrival” serves as a reminder of the creative possibilities of sci-fi, catapulting a genre often ignored by mainstream awards into a new stratosphere. This feat is due in no small part to French-Canadian director Denis Villeneuve, who guides the film with the surety of hand and he displayed in his prior tightly-wound features, “Prisoners” and “Sicario.” Beneath its existential exploration of heady concepts like language, communication, time, fate, and free will, “Arrival” has a resonant emotional core, so casting the right actors was tantamount. “Because of the quality of [Eric Heisserer’s] screenplay,” Villeneuve tells Backstage, “it was not a difficult project to cast.”  Villeneuve knew exactly which actor he wanted to carry the story’s weight. “Amy Adams »

22 February 2017 12:30 PM, PST

One young actor is needed for the leading role in “Tanked,” a student film for Nyu slated to shoot April 14–17 in New York City.  The project seeks a female actor aged 9–13 to portray Julia, a “creative and introspective fifth grader” who, through her newly formed friendship with a lobster, is able to deal with the adults in her life.  The film will adhere to a SAG-aftra Student Film Agreement, with pay to-be-determined. Learn more about “Tanked” here, and see more listings for actors of all ages in Backstage’s casting calls! And head over to Backstage's YouTube channel for advice to help you book it! »

22 February 2017 11:30 AM, PST

“White Boy Rick,” about a teenager who became an undercover informant for the police in the 1980s, is casting talent for background roles—and it’s a paying gig! We’ve also got two more on-camera opportunities, a union production of “Grease,” and more!  “White Boy Rick”“White Boy Rick,” an upcoming feature starring Matthew McConaughey, is casting talent for several background roles including prisoners, Chevron workers, and more. The flick is shooting March 21–June 6 in Cleveland, Ohio and will provide some pay.  “The 420 Force”Five leading roles are sought for “The 420 Force,” a web series billed as “James Bond meets ‘Charlie's Angels’ meets Cleopatra Jones.” The project will shoot at to-be-determined dates in California, and will pay $250/day. “Quantico” Background is sought for an upcoming episode of ABC’s hit series, “Quantico.” Seeking male and female talent ages 21–68 to depict “elite Washington, D.C. party-goers,” shooting is slated for Feb. »

22 February 2017 8:00 AM, PST

Applications are now open for the Blue Genie Voice Acting Scholarship, named as an homage to Robin Williams and his iconic character in “Aladdin.” Launched by English voiceover actor and coach Jay Britton, the scholarship benefits fledgling voice actors hoping to get their careers off the ground. The elements of the scholarship package equate to a value of $9,000 and consist of voiceover business coaching with Britton; a consultation with L.A. talent coach Mary Lynn Wissner; promo coaching with Jodi Gottlieb; a 12-month membership to Voice123.com; a 12-month membership to Gravy for the Brain; a Skype call with “Talkin’ Toons” podcast host Rob Paulsen; a Focusrite home recording studio starter kit, including microphone, headphones, and pre-amp; a website created by Kathy Osborne; and a commercial or narration demo from Chuck Duran of “Vo Buzz Weekly” and Demos That Rock. What is Britton looking for when choosing the winner? Aside from “raw talent, »

22 February 2017 8:00 AM, PST

With screen-to-stage adaptations, boundary-pushing dramas, and revivals galore, the 2017 spring Broadway season promises to be star-studded, nostalgic, and exhilarating. Here are some of the shows we can’t wait to get in line to see. “Sunday in the Park With George” (opens Feb. 23)Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford return to light up Broadway with this revival of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Stephen Sondheim musical about painter Georges Seurat. Sarna Lapine, whose uncle James Lapine wrote the book, helms a mere 10-week run—catch it while you can. “Significant Other” (opens March 2)Fresh from an acclaimed Off-Broadway run at Roundabout Theatre Company, Joshua Harmon’s sharp look at a gay bachelor’s search for love is bringing its humor, heart, and honesty to Broadway with most of its original cast (including Gideon Glick, Barbara Barrie, and Lindsay Mendez) and director (Trip Cullman) returning. “The Glass Menagerie” (opens March 9)Tennessee Williams’ landmark »

21 February 2017 2:57 PM, PST

Stay in the loop on industry and casting news with our weekly write-up on who’s been slated for recent film and television roles! “Valor”The CW will follow the military’s golden rule and leave no man behind in its new pilot pickup. The project will follow a team of Army pilots on a mission to save a pair of captured comrades. Navigating the rescue mission, the lost soldiers begin to plot an escape of their own. As the two teams move opposite each other, the families of the lost men, awaiting them on the base, fear the worst. The project, like many of its pilot counterparts, is looking to expand its empty roster with Branman/Brander Casting, which is helping assemble the covert operation. The pilot is scheduled to start shooting sometime in March. Production will head to the Southern hub of Atlanta. “Jalen vs. Everybody”While change can be hard for anyone, »

21 February 2017 1:11 PM, PST

Today in Los Angeles notices, you can earn up to $600 for a single day of work! Honda seeks models, two females and a male, all ages 22–34, to depict surfers in an upcoming accessories lifestyle photo shoot.  Hired talent will be paid $600/10 hours of production. Models will not actually be surfing, but surf experience and attire are both a plus. Shooting is slated for March 14 in Malibu, California.  Check out the full listing to learn more about the gig, and browse other great L.A. jobs in Backstage casting! Before you apply, head over to Backstage's YouTube channel for tips on your headshots and more! »

21 February 2017 11:30 AM, PST

Get to know the Lyon family in an upcoming shoot for “Empire,” earn $400/day in a trailer for a forthcoming book, and other paying gigs across the country in today’s casting roundup!  “Empire”Fox’s hit hip-hop drama “Empire” seeks talent for background in an upcoming shoot. Seeking male and female performers ages 18 and up, those hired will be needed Feb. 27–March 14 in Chicago, Illinois. Some pay will be provided. Elli Quark Commerciala commercial for Elli Quark, “a creamy indulgence that offers high protein without any added sugars or artificial ingredients,” is casting talent for two leading roles. Seeking a female aged 22–35 and a male aged 22–45, production is slated for March 10–12 in the Los Angeles, California area. Hired actors will be paid $100/day.  HEADPHONESAn actor is needed for the leading role in Headphones, a music video about a couple who’s breaking up. Seeking a female actor aged 18–25 who »

21 February 2017 8:00 AM, PST

Writers in both New York City and Los Angeles were crowned Feb. 19 in recognition of their achievements in film, television, new media, and more. The 2017 Writers Guild Awards celebrated the best screenwriters in the biz, including Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney for “Moonlight,” Eric Heisserer for “Arrival,” Susannah Grant for HBO film “Confirmation,” and FX series “The Americans.” The cable network, in fact, fared particularly well with the guild, earning additional wins in the adapted long form category for “The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” plus in both comedy and new series categories for “Atlanta.” Showrunner and star Donald Glover was honored alongside his writing team: Stephen Glover, Jamal Olori, Stefani Robinson, and Paul Simms. Unusually, “Moonlight” took home the top award in the original screenplay category (besting other awards season winners “Hell or High Water,” “La La Land,” “Loving,” and “Manchester by the Sea”) despite »

20 February 2017 11:30 AM, PST

Today’s Atlanta opportunities are aca-amazing. “Pitch Perfect 3,” the third installment in the mega-successful musical franchise, is casting talent for background roles.  The film, from Universal Pictures, seeks male and female performers ages 18–70 to depict “international looking people.” The flick is shooting February and March in Atlanta, Georgia. Hired talent will be compensated $64/eight hours of production. Learn more or apply for the gig here, and check out more Atlanta notices in Backstage casting! Visit Backstage's YouTube channel for tips to make your headshot stand out in a crowd! »

20 February 2017 11:30 AM, PST

In today’s roundup of casting notices, we have five on-camera gigs, all of which are paid! A commercial spot shooting in San Francisco is casting, as are projects shooting in L.A., New York City, and elsewhere. See if there’s a role for you below!  Prynt Promotional Videoa male and female actor, both ages 18–35, are needed for an upcoming promotional video for Prynt, an instant photo printer for your phone. The spot will shoot at to-be-determined dates in San Francisco, California and will pay $150–$300/day.  “Movieopolis: Red Caviar”“Movieopolis: Red Caviar,” an internet series set in 1970s Hollywood, is casting talent for several roles, including actors to portray real-life filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola. Rehearsals will begin in mid-March in Los Angeles, California with compensation set at $100/six hour day for speaking roles ($75 for non-speaking).  “Exit Interview”“Exit Interview,” a short, romantic student film, seeks talent »

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