HEIDI EKLUND/ Hudson Valley Casting 
Assistant: Jada Hart
Inters: Emma Boyle, and Pau Bredl Marti

2024 - CASTING FAMILIES W/ KIDS 6-11 FOR LEGOLAND
CASTING IS COMPLETE
LEGOLAND ® New York Resort Park IN GOSHEN NY (must be local to Goshen, NY) 

AUDITION SUBMISSION DEADLINE Sunday February 25, 2024 by 9PM (don't wait)!

Please fill everything out completely... on our form below
YOU MUST SUBMIT A VIDEO (read all the details  before filling out the form which is all the way at the bottom)!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We’re looking for families of all types. We are seeking all gender representations, ethnicities and abilities. ULTIMATELY we would love to find 1 family for our LEGOLAND ® New York Resort Park photoshoot. 

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ALERT
There will be many outdoor activities so our talent needs to be okay being in the SUN, chilly weather, able to walk around (or move around in wheelchair or other aid) easily. Our ideal talent should be able to provide their own wardrobe, such as: clothing appropriate for going outside and attending a fun park in the early Spring or late Autumn, no winter coats or jackets while being videoed or photographed... but there will be warming coats on the side in between shots!!!

CHILDREN
The ideal children for this shoot are just over 6 years old and under 11 years old and are under 58" tall. It is required for children to present their DOB. (For this casting, we are not seeking children under 5 years as working outside and need attention and focus).

ONE DAY QUICK SHOOT ON MARCH 1, 2024.
AT THIS TIME YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL DAY, THERE ARE NO SCHEDULING WORK AROUNDS. (Even if a particular schedule is given, you must keep the entire day free in case of changes).

CHILDREN Will need to obtain a Child Performer Work Permit as per NY State DOL... (do not do this ahead of time unless your child has already had their first permit).

RATES
Fees for adults $1000 which includes session fee + 2 years usage .
Fees for children $500 which includes session fee + 2 years usage.
*please note that payment will be handled by invoice to the client (in this case the client is the ad agency). No travel fees, no talent agency fees.

SUBMISSION SPECIFICS:
 SIMPLE VIDEO AUDITION Required to be considered.
We are looking forward to your personality video submission letting us know how much LEGO® bricks and LEGO® products mean to you. Make sure it is done today and specifically for this project and in a LANDSCAPE FORMAT. Your photos should also be taken today.
This is a GOSHEN NY local (self-report by your own car) project.
VIRTUAL OPEN CALL DEADLINE: ONGOING but we will be evaluating auditions as soon as they are uploaded... do not wait.

Fill out the form and submit your personality video audition (with the whole family) here:
https://forms.gle/rY9LERv662zjqdot7​

Do not repost this casting notice on other casting sites without permission. The only way to be considered is through this form. Copyright 2024 Hudson Valley Casting LLC

THIS CASTING IS COMPLETE


Heidi K. Eklund, CSA and Jada Hart, Assistant are casting a very fast turnaround for a photo shoot for a Soda and Snack company.

We need NON-UNION Talent as follows:
2 Male Identifying Talent 
and 
2 Female Identifying Talent
**Ideal age range is 28-40 years old** 
-POC and Racially Ambiguous Performers are encouraged to apply.
Individuals of all genders, backgrounds, and abilities are welcomed to apply.

MUST BE AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY 12, 2024 ALL DAY AND ALL NIGHT (No working around schedules, no 'hard out' times, FULL availability).

Those who are booked will be compensated with $300 for a 8-12 hour session fee and $1000 usage for one (1) year of exclusivity for soda/snack/ similar brands. (must be legal to work in the US).

We are seeking actors who can self-report to GHENT NY. There are no additional travel fees or accommodations provided.

Here is our ONGOING talent submission Form... and availability check 
Please have your photos ready and be sure they are CURRENT (what you look like right now and will look like during the day of the shoot).
forms.gle/yiF2NAapLAkK1mqF6

If you have any questions, send an email to [email protected]
with the subject Snack & Soda

THIS CASTING IS COMPLETE
Producer and Director: E. Stuelke

Casting Directors: Heidi K. Eklund, CSA
Casting Assistant: Jada Hart
Interns: Emma Boyle, Pau Bredl Marti

FEES for  Roles
$125/role, minimum.  There are circumstances where this is negotiable. There is possible travel compensation if actors are coming from a distance.  We are very interested in attracting submissions of actors LOCAL TO THE ITHACA, NY 

SHOOT DATES: April 13-17, 2024
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 or concerns, you may email [email protected] (no phone calls, please).

Only those who submit a self-tape will be considered unless they are submitting for the role of Jen (which is essentially Background and shoots for one day).

GOOD NEWS... we have extended:
AUDITIONS ARE DUE ON Wednesday, February 7  by 12 PM to be considered.
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​SUBMISSION OPTIONS
1. IF YOU ARE ON ACTORS ACCESS and have the unlimited submissions subscription, you can submit there for HER LOVER and send us an email letting us know you submitted and sending us your LINK (the real link to your actors access, so be sure you learn how and do it correctly)... we will also post on 

2. Backstage 

OR YOU CAN SUBMIT by using our google form HERE:

forms.gle/2UPAxpsLZiNM6xQN9

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go to the form first to retrieve the scenes we will use to audition actors 

Open Virtual Audition Opportunity
​first come first served from 6-7pm on 2/1/24 and 2/2/24 (if you have submitted video... we have watched all and submitted our selects to the director so please do not join here if you have submitted - these were wonderful, impressive reads from those who submitted THANK YOU).

This is an opportunity for those who have challenges meeting the self-tape demands... THANK YOU

We will have assistants and interns and Heidi the CD present and also our director MIGHT drop in if she can.

google MEET https://meet.google.com/szj-cwai-ofv
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**Below is a preview of the audition instructions and descriptions of the roles:

To get the audition sides without using a subscription platform, you must: click on the link above in pink and follow the instructions on the form and agree to the confidentiality agreement. Only those who agree may have access to the confidential sides.

AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Please record in a clean & clear location. Make sure you are well-lit. Have someone off camera reading the corresponding lines (the reader is giving the lines but it isn't about the reader so they should not overpower). 
2. Please stand for your read and frame it so we see you from the waist up (don't make it too far away or too close up). 
3. Record two takes of your read and present them in the same file one after the other (NO EDITING... be sure you do your read without edits) You will be able to upload on this form OR at this dropbox link:
4. Record and upload a separate slate stating your name, height, and home base location. 
5. DEADLINE FOR AUDITIONS: ASAP (DO NOT WAIT, we will cast as we go)
THE TONE The tone is authentic, nuanced, honest, subtle.

ROLES available:

[SANDY] 26 to 35 years old, all ethnicities, character is portrayed as woman, ANY ETHNICITY looks 26 (present day 1990). Is a young mother, grieving for her mother, 15 years after her
death.  Fullshoot - 4 days. LEAD. Will smoke a cigarette... herbal cigarettes can be provided.

 [CECIL] 30 to 40 years old, ANY ETHNICITY, character is portrayed as Male, looks 35 (present day 1990) WILL ALSO PLAY 20 years old in 1975. Seeking an Actor who
can appear BOTH AGES. **Full head of hair is a plus! Ability to grow a beard/facial hair is also a plus.**  Daily rate is $125. Full shoot - 4 days. LEAD.

[YOUNG SANDY] 9 to 13 years old, character is portrayed as Tween, ANY ETHNICITY girl, looks 11 (Sandy as child in 1975). Cute, precocious, spunky youngest of
two children. Interested in the dealings of the adults around her. She tries to “find things out.” - Important Main part of the action during the flashbacks.
 Rate is $125 per day. 2 filming days. NON-SPEAKING

[SARAH] 35 to 50 years old, character is portrayed as Female, ANY ETHNICITY, looks 35 (Sandy’s mother, 1975). Caring, mothering, secretive, might have had a different life than
the one she has now.  Minimum Rate is $125 per day. 2 Filming days - SUPPORTING

[LEM] 45 to 55 years old, character is portrayed as Male, ANY ETHNICITY, looks 50 (Sarah’s husband, Sandy’s father, 1975). A hard worker and practical provider
for the family. Puts his wife Sarah on a pedestal. Doesn’t see the bad in people.  Minimum rate is $125 per day. 2 filming days. SUPPORTING.

[JEN] 13 to 17 years old, all ethnicities, character is portrayed as 15 years old and female, ANY ETHNICITY. - (Sandy’s sister as child, 1975) - Older sister, trying to be even older. Wears
makeup when she can. Strains against her parents and other conventions. Wants to be left out of any drama. Featured role in Flashbacks. Rate is $125 per day. NON-SPEAKING. 1 filming day. NON-SPEAKING

Storyline: In this evocative drama, new-parents Cecil (35) and Sandy (26) discuss her deceased mother. Sandy receives a box containing her mother’s belongings from
Cecil and learns about her, has flashbacks about the time of her death, and reads letters addressed to Cecil, which prove Cecil and her mother had an affair, her mother
was pregnant, she had an abortion, and then killed herself.

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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 [email protected] (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 [email protected]. (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/