Learn how to get to “Sesame Street” this week with some direction from today’s casting roundup. The popular long-running program is casting two actors for a letter film. Plus, a true-crime series is casting an episode, and a Black History Month special is filling last-minute roles.
“SESAME STREET” LETTER FILM
Come on down to “Sesame Street” and join a letter film that will air during an episode. Young Latino talent, aged 6–8, is wanted to play the role of the grandson in the film. Talent must be comfortable in front of the camera and be able to take direction. Strong reading skills are preferred. There is also a role for a Latino male actor, aged 60–79, to play the non-speaking role of the grandfather. Auditions will take place in January in Chicago, Illinois. Filming will be in February. Some pay will be provided. Apply here!
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The Investigation Discovery true-crime series “Evil Lives Here” is casting an upcoming episode. Two young male actors, aged 6–15, are wanted to play the young and tween versions of the lead character Mark. There is also a lead role for a female actor, aged 40–55, to play Mark’s wife, Kaitlyn. The episode will shoot the week of Feb. 4 in the New York City and New Jersey area. Pay is $120 for eight hours of work or $210 per day, depending on the role. Apply here!
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL WITH ALOE BLACC
Join a last-minute opportunity for a Black History Month video. Children, aged 4–11, are wanted to play the new generation in the special where they will be running around the grounds of the plantation. Other Black actors, aged 18–65, are wanted to portray Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Bill Russell, and more, as well as choir members (singing ability is not required for these roles). The video shoots on Jan. 25 at Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia. Pay is $125 per day plus a travel stipend or mileage refunded. Apply here!