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Producers: Kara Vedder, Alex Fernbach, Jonathan Burkhart

Casting Directors: Amy Hutchings & Heidi K. Eklund, CSA

USAGE AND FEES for Speaking Roles
$900/role, flat = which includes global buyout fee all media (cover on air and internet, social media, etc.) in perpetuity, no agency fee, no travel.
Usage and Fees for Background Roles
$200/day, flat which includes global buyout fee all media (cover on air and internet, social media, etc.) in perpetuity, no agency fee, no travel.

SHOOT DATES: August 29, or 30 or 31 or September 1, 2023 (one shoot day per actor) - Talent needed for only one day but should be available generally.
**SEEKING NON-UNION TALENT FROM THE KINGSTON NY REGION AND SURROUNDING AREAS** 
ALL TYPES, ALL GENDERS, ALL ABILITIES are encouraged to apply. 

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE PRODUCERS OR CASTING TEAM DIRECTLY. 
If you have any questions you may email amyheidicasting@gmail.com (no phone calls, please).
DO NOT SUBMIT auditions to this email- follow submission/audition instructions on the OPEN CALL
Only those who submit a self-tape audition will be considered for speaking roles.

CLICK THE LINK BELOW EACH ROLE TO find info and SUBMIT YOUR SELF-TAPE AUDITIONS... THE AUDITIONS ARE DUE ON Friday August 18, 2023 by 12 PM to be considered.
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There is a separate link for each SPEAKING role below... you will be asked to create a FREE profile on Actor's Access if you do not already have one.

On Actor's Access you must include a full length photo and a headshot and fill out information about your acting/on camera experience. Be sure you know how to use AA once you are signed up... ESPECIALLY THEIR C-MAIL FEATURE SO WE CAN CONTACT YOU. (Make sure you set it up so you receive an email alert if you are contacted through their site).

BACKGROUND will submit here https://forms.gle/xXfpPYBLqvqaBizN9​

SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SPOTS and ROLES:

URSULA: African American woman, late 30's, Corporate type.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=84ed3

ESTEBAN: Argentinian male, early 30's.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=4bd6c

GUNNAR: German male mid 30's, fitness fanatic, bike riding, English speaking with German accent. 
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=756f6

AURORA: Filipino teenage female. English speaker with Filipino dialect.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=9d8ad

ALTHEA: Filipino woman, 30-40 years old. English speaker with Filipino dialect.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=ceb58

USAGE AND FEES
$850/role, flat = $400 session fee and $450 global buyout fee all media (cover on air and internet, social media, etc.) in perpetuity, no agency fee, no travel.

SHOOT DATES: September 12 or 13 or 14 or 15 or 16, 2023 (one shoot day per actor and these could be overnight shoots) - Talent needed for only one day but should be available generally.
**SEEKING NON-UNION TALENT FROM THE ALBANY NY REGION AND SURROUNDING AREAS** 
ALL TYPES, ALL GENDERS, ALL ABILITIES are encouraged to apply. Diversity is encouraged for all roles. 

We are seeking genuinely humorous reads showing authentically fun and unique personalities.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE PRODUCERS OR CASTING TEAM DIRECTLY. 
If you have any questions you may email Heidi@hudsonvalleycasting.com. (no phone calls).
DO NOT SUBMIT to this email- follow submission/audition instructions on the OPEN CALL
Only those who submit a self-tape audition will be considered.

CLICK THE LINK BELOW EACH ROLE TO find info and SUBMIT YOUR SELF-TAPE AUDITIONS... THE AUDITIONS ARE DUE ON THURSDAY August 17, 2023 by 12 PM to be considered.
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There is a separate link for each role... you will be asked to create a FREE profile on Actor's Access. 
You must include a full length photo and a headshot and fill out information about your acting/on camera experience. Be sure you know how to use AA once you are signed up... ESPECIALLY THEIR CMAIL FEATURE SO WE CAN CONTACT YOU.


SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SPOTS and ROLES: -ALL Auditions Due AUG 21 at 12pm 

"MIKE"
DOG (real well behaved med-large breed dog)  *NOT SURE OF RATE FOR DOG* 
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=84fcs
DOG VIDEOS SUBMIT HERE
​https://www.dropbox.com/request/CIMLlGWf4UXeSZjuV2Uj

MAN in "MIKE"
Mid to late 40s. Race/ethnicity open. Want a comic actor with memorable faces. This is meant to be played subtly, with the performances coming through with their unique presence and body language. Must be comfortable working with DOG.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=a6dea


H2G SHOPPER in "MIKE"
Late 20’s to early 30s. Race/ethnicity open. Friendly demeanor. Comfortable with unloading groceries and working with DOG.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=d9fes


THE DOJO
MOM 30s-40s, In "The Dojo"
Late 30s-early 40s. Any Ethnicity. Looking for a
memorable presence, not necessarily the perfect Mom archetype.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=9e6b2

KID, 7-10 years In "The Dojo" (martial arts exp preferred)
Looking for a diamond in the rough. Precocious. 7-10 y.o. High energy.
Able to read the line/list convincingly, especially while doing karate
moves. Race/ethnicity/gender open, should just be a kid match with
the MOM and visa versa regardless.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=b86be


"Quarterly Sales Meeting" 
Coworker 2 in "Quarterly Sales Meeting" 
 Looking for a “normal” guy to contrast with the
co-worker. ALL ETHNICITIES. Should comfortable delivering line
while holding sign and pressing elevator button.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=2c733

Coworker 1 in "Quarterly Sales Meeting" 
Female, mid 20s to mid 30s. Want to pack in a lot of personality in
her delivery of the line. Ok to be off-beat looking. All Ethnicities.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=99dzc
 


"Carbo Load"
COUPLE in their 30s. Athletic builds.
Any Ethnicity Open to same sex couple.
Want to see them getting excited about grocery shopping for an
upcoming race, so need those comedic chops.
Man and Woman  in "Carbo Load"    
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=d532e​-

SHELF STOCKER
Larger build. Early or mid 20s. Open to male or female.
Shelf Stocker  in "Carbo Load"  
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=6b764



"Fjords of Fire" 
Gamer in "Fjords of Fire" ALL ETHNICITIES
Female, mid 20s to mid 30s. Want to pack in a lot of personality in her
delivery of the line. Ok to be off-beat looking.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=cfaef
/Fellow Gamer In "Fjords of Fire"  ALL ETHNICITIES
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=4b2a5


"One More Game"
FRIENDS
Two men in their 40s or 50s. Race/ethnicity totally open. Want comic
actors with memorable faces. This is meant to be played slightly
larger, with their performances shining through their unique presence
and body language.
FRIEND 1 (Any Ethnicity) 
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=cd35c
& FRIEND 2 ( Any Ethnicity) 
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=c59d7


"My Phone Number"
​Woman In "My Phone Number"Late 20s, early 30s. Should have a natural charisma and comedic chops. Open to all ethnicities.

https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=e3adz


"AL FRESCO"
WOMAN Late 50s, early 60s. Open on race/ethnicity and should look fordiversity. Looking for a fun personality and great facial expressions.
Needs to be likable while still being blissfully unaware of the situation.
Think Anne Murphy from Schitt’s Creek.

MAN (NON -SPEAKING) Extra (this role may have a different rate) 60's 
Any Ethnicity. Want to make sure the couple has chemistry.
Woman and Man in "Al Fresco". 
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=27dd8

WAITER Male. Late 20s. Open on race/ethnicity. Want an open, nice presence. Shouldn’t feel intimidating.
Waiter in "Al Fresco".  
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=77aab


"BAR-BE-QUE"
Two men in their 40s. Race/ethnicity totally open. Want comic actors
with memorable faces. This is meant to be played big, with their
performances shining through their unique presence and body
language. OK to have “dad” energy, since we are talking about
barbeques and meat here.

FRIEND 1 in "Bar-be-que"
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=87ddz

FRIEND 2 in "Bar-be-que" 
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=2d776


"TIME SLOTS"
A couple in their late 30s to 40s. Open to same sex couple.
Race/ethnicity is open as well; as always we are seeking a diverse cast.
Their dynamic is that they are completely in sync and can effortlessly
talk back and forth very quickly.

Woman in "Time Slots".   ANY ETHNICITY   30-40years
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=e9bsd
Man in "Time Slots".        ANY ETHNICITY  30-40years
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=8f87e



MAN in "THE MICHAELSONS"
Male. Early to mid 40s.ALL ETHNICITIES
Needs to speak clearly and with authority, but infused with a hint of surprise and humor.
THIS SPOT HAS BEEN REPLACED - NO NEW SUBMISSIONS please
We will look at the auditions to consider for other roles :)

Here is the replacement spot
"MADDIE'S BIRTHDAY"
Man Early to mid 40's. Any Ethnicity. Seeking a couple with chemistry.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=cb764
Woman Early to mid 40's. Any Ethnicity. Seeking a couple with chemistry.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=b77fd

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"RUSSET POTATOES"
MOTHER-IN-LAW
Woman in her 60s. Race/ethnicity is open.
Needs to have a commanding presence in the spot. REALLY be difficult or persnickety and exact about your POTATOES... keep it real.
COUPLE
A couple in their mid 30s.
Race/ethnicity is open as well, we should look for diversity.
Their dynamic is that one of slight nervousness, mixed with an edge of
false confidence. A lot of this may play out with facial expressions and
glances.

MOTHER IN LAW in "RUSSET POTATOES".  Any Ethnicity 60-80
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=b7f4b
COUPLE in "RUSSET POTATOES" 30-50
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=b7f4b


"Boy's Night" 
A couple in their 30s. ALL ETHNICITIES
 -Getting excited about an upcoming game night.
Skill in Comedic Acting preferred.
WOMAN (30-40) in BOY's NIGHT  
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=62c43
MAN in "Boy's Night" 
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=s2eb3

HERE IS A LIST of TALENT NEEDED FOR THE GENERAL HUDSON VALLEY tourism on AUG 22-24 

FORM TO SUBMIT YOUR GROUP, Individual talent or FAMILY ( photos of what you look like currently required, video submission suggested (which helps us see you or your group together):

Click this link to submit:
https://forms.gle/LBxnyqmqpbidRpdu8

They are 4 hour shoots with a flat rate of $150 per talent 

Older Friend Group (50- 60yrs). PLAYING PICKLEBALL.  8/22/2023

Multigenerational Family: grandma & grandpa, 1 kid, 1 parent.    APPLE PICKING, PETTING ZOO.     8/22/2023

Family: mom, dad, 2 kids (6-10yrs) MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM   8/23/2023

Multigenerational Family: grandpa, dad, son, daughter (8-10yrs).  WATCHING BALL GAME  8/23/2023

Family: mom, dad, 2 kids (5-8yrs). FAIR Carousel/ rides & games Tasty Treats Animal petting Face Painting. (for safety reasons kids should not have ALLERGIES).    8/24/2023

Male Friend Group (30- 40yrs)        SIPPING WHISKY (not real) must be over 30 years old.       8/24/2023

Family: Mom, Dad, 2 kids (12-15yrs)     FAIR. MUST RIDE RIDES.    8/24/2023

Couple on a date (25- 35yrs)  FAIR - Must ride FERRIS WHEEL and be comfortable with light romantic relating like holding hands, etc.  8/24/2023

​FYI... this project is NON-UNION and always has been NON-UNION and always will be NON-UNION and has NOTHING to do with the sag-aftra strike.
NON-UNION work is NOT scabbing unless you are a UNION member.
Scabbing accusations will not be tolerated.
Please educate yourself of the strike reality here: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/

NY State Training Video (Dramatization)                          Producer: Joseph Walsh
                                                                                                      Casting Heidi Eklund Casting
                                                                                                      Casting Assistant: Zoe Hunter Lee
USAGE AND FEES
The rates are indicated with the roles... each fee includes session and global buyout fee all media (cover on air and internet, social media, etc.) in perpetuity, no agency fee, no travel. (this is an internal training video so it is not currently projected to be broadcast).

SHOOT DATES: November  7th, 2022 
**SEEKING NON-UNION TALENT FROM THE ALBANY NY REGION AND SURROUNDING AREAS** 
ALL TYPES, ALL GENDERS, ALL ABILITIES are encouraged to apply. Diversity is encouraged for all roles.

We are seeking strong actors with skill and focus to be able to do LONG TAKES around 10 minutes at a time.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE PRODUCERS OR CASTING TEAM DIRECTLY. 
If you have any questions you may email cdassistant@hudsonvalleycasting.com. (no phone calls).
DO NOT SUBMIT to this email- follow submission/audition instructions on the OPEN CALL
Only those who submit a self-tape audition will be considered.

CLICK THE LINK BELOW EACH ROLE TO find info and SUBMIT YOUR AUDITIONS... THE AUDITIONS ARE DUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE...  We will be reviewing them as they come in so sooner is always better than later.
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There is a separate link for each role... you will be asked to create a FREE profile on Actor's Access.
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You must include a full length photo and a headshot and fill out information about your acting/on camera  experience.

 **COVID-19 POLICY for those who book this work:  MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AND SHOW PROOF TO THE PRODUCER OR PROVIDE up-to-date NEGATIVE PCR lab TEST (at your own cost) before arriving on set***

SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

Shelby Mac -Staff (early 30’s) ALL ETHNICITIES Shelby Mac (early 30’s) Staff member assigned to Morgan, troubled teen, for one on one supervision. Knows everyone , so is in charge of medication administration.  $900 session fee and full buyout flat.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=za82a

Taisha Miller - Staff (early to mid 20’s) ALL ETHNICITIES
Newly assigned staff member. Makes everyone a snack. Gets worried when Morgan disappears. $900 session fee and full buyout flat.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=9fs2e

Jack Donahue- Staff young (early 20’s) ALL ETHNICITIES
Newly assigned staff member. Worked double shifts, so is tired. Takes Bob to play a game. $900 session fee and full buyout flat.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=4c37d
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Mercy Taylor- Staff oldest of the staff members(30’s to 50’s) staff member in charge, delegates work duty.
No nonsense. Aware of staff shortages. $900 session fee and full buyout flat.  ALL ETHNICITIES
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=8z4ea
 
Tween/ Teen Roles
Morgan Campbell - Individuals Receiving Services (15-18 years old, will consider over 18 to play young) ALL ETHNICITIES  Troubled teen, needs one on one supervision, escapes while everyone is distracted with Penny. $500 session fee and full buyout flat.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=9e72a

Penny Barnes - Individuals Receiving Services (15-18 years old, will consider over 18 to play young) ALL ETHNICITIES. Teen, with a bad headache, needs medicine.  $500 session fee and full buyout flat.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=94e7d

Bob Miller - Individuals Receiving Services (15-18 years old, will consider over 18 to play young) ALL ETHNICITIES.  Argues with Robyn. Gets upset when Morgan goes missing.  $500 session fee and full buyout flat.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=sab73

Robyn Phelps- Individuals Receiving Services (15-18 years old, will consider over 18 to play young) ALL ETHNICITIES. Teen, argues with Bob. Gets upset when Morgan goes missing.  $500 session fee and full buyout flat.
https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=fscse