Start your week off right with today’s top gigs! All aboard: the long-running Broadway musical “Hadestown” is casting talent for future principal and chorus replacements. Plus, a series of social media self-defense videos, an indie drama film, and a funny online ad for a laundry detergent brand are casting now!
“Hadestown”
New York City-based Equity actors, aged 18 and older, are wanted as future replacements in principal and chorus roles in the award-winning Broadway musical “Hadestown.” Auditions will be held on Oct. 19 for chorus dancers, Oct. 21 for chorus singers, and Oct. 27 and 29 for principal roles. “Hadestown” is currently running at the Walter Kerr Theatre; contract start dates are TBD. Pay is $2,799 per week.
Want this gig? Apply here for principal roles, and apply here for chorus roles.
Self-Defense Social Media Video Series
A male actor, age 18 or older, is sought to portray an attack in a series of high-exposure self-defense videos for social media. Talent must meet physical specifications and be comfortable performing stunts and simulated chokes. Talent will work weekly or biweekly in NYC. Pay is $60 per hour for a planned total of 2,400–4,000.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“I Want to Know When This Is Going to End”
Parkside Films is currently seeking talent for “I Want to Know When This Is Going to End,” an indie drama feature about a call center worker who believes she may be partly responsible for the death of a customer and sets out to find the truth. Illinois-based actors, aged 20–45, are sought for the lead role and multiple supporting roles. Talent will work over weekends beginning in December through February in Berwyn, Cicero, and McCook. Pay is $100 per day for up to 16 days of work, plus $50 per day deferred.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Comedic Laundry Detergent Spot, OCP & BG Actors
Los Angeles-based actors, aged 28–45, are sought for the lead female role and background roles in a comedic web and social media spot for a laundry detergent brand. Filming is scheduled for Nov. 12. Pay is $350 for background talent and $2,000 for lead talent.
Want this gig? Apply here.
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