Below is an overview of the casting opportunities at Actorfest LA, which takes place on Saturday, November 5th in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.ActorfestLA.com. To register for Workshops, Free Casting Calls or Free Meet & Drops, visit actorfestla2011.eventbrite.com.
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WALT DISNEY PARKS & RESORTS
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will be holding auditions at Actorfest L.A.
Have the experience of a lifetime with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. We are continuously seeking Dancers and Character Look-alikes to perform in meet-and-greets, parades and stage shows at Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and even the Disney Cruise Line with itineraries to exotic locales such as Europe, Hawaii, the Mexican Riviera, and the Caribbean.
Seeking:
Males (5'9" - 6'2"): and Females (5'0" - 5'8"): to portray popular lead characters made famous in the following Disney features: Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Pirates of the Caribbean, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Tangled, The Little Mermaid, Tinker Bell, The Princess and the Frog;
Dancers: males (5'1" – 6'2") and females (4'8" – 5'8"), dancer/performers who move well, to appear in our Mainstage musical theatre productions, Disney Cruise Line, and in Disneyland Resort Parades. Some performers will appear as Disney Costumed Characters and Look-alikes for Meet and greets on board ships and others will step out into ensemble dancer roles. Candidates will be measured at the audition. Note: All Applicants must be 18 years or older.
For more information and to sign up for an audition spot, visit the Walt Disney Parks & Resorts table in the Actorfest Exhibit Hall.
Auditions will be held at Back Stage's Actorfest LA on Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. (sign-in 10:30 a.m.) and 4 p.m. (sign-in 3:30 p.m.) for Characters, and 2 p.m. (sign-in 1:30 p.m.) for Dancers at California Market Center, 110 E. 9th St. (between Main and Los Angeles Sts.) in Downtown Los Angeles.
Bring pix & résumés. Dancers should wear appropriate dance attire and be prepared to learn a dance combination. Depending on the location, Individual Employment Contracts range in length from six months to one year.
Benefits may include per diem, housing, medical/dental coverage, vacation/sick days, complimentary park entrances, employee discounts and more. There is no guarantee that everyone will be seen; early attendance is strongly recommended.
General admission to Actorfest is free. Please be advised that no actor is guaranteed a role in a future production.
NBC, TELEMUNDO AND MUN2
NBC, Telemundo and mun2 will be holding auditions designed to add diversity to their expanding talent pool.
There Is No Guarantee That Everyone Will Be Seen; Early Attendance Is Strongly Recommended.
What:
NBC is seeking union talent (SAG or AFTRA members only); Males and Females, who can play ages 18 to 45.
Telemundo is seeking Spanish-Speaking and Bilingual actors; Males and Females, all ages; union and non-union talent welcome.
mun2 is seeking Spanish-Speaking, English-speaking and Bilingual actors; Males and Females, all ages; union and non-union talent welcome.
When:
Saturday Nov. 5, 2011
Starting at 10:00 a.m. and continuing until 1:30 p.m. Callbacks will be held in the afternoon. Audition wait time may be several hours.
Where:
California Market Center, 110 East Ninth St., (between. Main and Los Angeles Sts.) in Downtown Los Angeles
*** All talent under 18 years MUST be accompanied by an adult.***
What To Prepare:
-- Bring multiple copies of your picture & résumé, stapled together; must include contact info.
-- If you are called back, you will be given a scene to prepare and read.
What To Wear:
-- Dress casual
What To Expect:
-- Audition time slots will be given out upon sign up. If you miss your time slot you will not be seen.
-- The audition itself should not last longer than 1 – 2 minutes.
-- A limited number of people will be notified at their audition that they have a callback.
Important Info:
-- There is no guarantee that everyone will be seen; early attendance is strongly recommended.
-- Sign up for an audition time slot as early in the day as possible after arriving at Actorfest.
-- General admission to Actorfest is free.
-- There is no guarantee of being cast or called back.
-- Headshots may be kept on file for possible future casting.
-- We are not accepting any DVD's, CD's or Demo Tapes. Items left may be discarded.
-- Please be advised that no actor is guaranteed a role in a future production.
CASTING DIRECTOR MEET & DROPS
The Meet & Drops at Actorfest provide you with the opportunity to have a 1-2 minute one-on-one meeting with a well-know casting director, and drop off a copy of your headshot and resume.
This is a great opportunity to meet a knowledgeable casting director, ask questions you have been eager to know answers to, and get critical feedback on your pix & résumé presentation.
Below are names of confirmed casting directors participating in Actorfest LA Meet & Drops:
Kerry Barden, CSA: Casting Director/Partner, Barden/Schnee Casting with offices in NY and LA. Casts mostly feature films. Credits include: "The Help," "Machine Gun Preacher," "Winter's Bone," and "Conviction."
Mark Teschner, CSA: Four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director for "General Hospital."
Matthew Barry, CSA: Casting Director/Partner, Barry Green-Keyes Casting. Casts feature films. Works with Nick Cassavetes, credits include "My Sister's Keeper," "Alpha Dog," and the upcoming "Yellow."
Dorian Frankel, CSA: Casting Director. Casts mostly for television. Credits include: "Parks and Recreation," "The Office," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
Craig Campobasso, CSA: Casting Director. Casts for feature films. Credits include: "Pizza with Bullets," "The Perfect Host," and the upcoming "Buffalo Bill" and "In Love and Death."
Chadwick Struck: Casting Director and Producer of indie Feature Films. Credits include: "A Green Story," "The Drunk," and "Rockbarnes."
Michael Testa: Casting Director/Partner, Shaner/Testa Casting. Casts mostly for television. Credits include: "Cold Case," "Ringer," and "Chase."
Caroline Liem, CSA: Casting Director for television and feature films. Credits include: "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3," "Silent Witness," and "X2."
Chris Game: Casting Director, Theater Director, Teacher. With 15 years of experience in the industry, Chris has cast a number of national commercial campaigns, for Harley-Davidson, Swiffer, Shell, and Burger King.
Killian McHugh: Commercial Casting Director and Teacher. Works with Alyson Horn Casting.
Fern Champion: Casting Director. Casts mostly feature films. Credits include: "Pet Cemetary," "The Mask" and recently "Beyond" and the TV mini-series "The Hatfields & McCoys."
Russell Boast: Casting Director, Pagano/Manwiller Casting. Credits include: "Franklin and Bash" and "White Irish Drinkers." Russell also produces and directs theater in L.A.
Meet & Drop sessions are available to all attendees who have registered for Actorfest.
PIX & RÉSUMÉ DROP BOXES
Lots of casting directors will have drop boxes set up at Actorfest that you can use to drop off your pix & résumés for FREE. Back Stage will make sure that the boxes are shipped directly to the casting directors' offices so they'll have a chance to see your info.
So make sure to bring multiple copies of your headshots and resumes (stapled together) to Actorfest. And make sure to drop off your pix & résumés in the boxes early, because the boxes will be promptly packed up before the end of the day.
