Casting Call: Actress for Online Episodic Series “Riverside High”
Eligibility: Must be a Canadian citizen or Canadian permanent resident residing in the Greater Toronto Area.
Role: [CATHERINE]
- Gender: Female
- Age: Must be 18 years old but able to portray a 16-year-old character.
- Character Description: Catherine is a kind-hearted and empathetic high school student with dreams of becoming a veterinarian. She is a new vegan struggling to improve her grades. Catherine battles with low self-esteem and a desire to be more interesting, often referring to herself as “dumb.” Despite facing bullying, she maintains her moral compass but faces a challenging situation involving a cheating plan devised by her frenemy, Lucas. The role requires a performer who can portray a complex range of emotions, from vulnerability to moral conflict.
- Role Status: Lead for the first episode, recurring in subsequent episodes but not always as the lead.
Job Responsibilities:
- Interpret and bring to life the character of Catherine, ensuring accurate portrayal as per director’s vision.
- Collaborate with the cast and crew to develop character depth and dynamics.
- Memorize and deliver lines with emotional authenticity and consistency.
- Attend rehearsals, costume fittings, and other pre-production activities.
- Be available for the entire shooting schedule and promotional activities as required.
Requirements:
- Must be comfortable portraying emotional and complex scenes.
- Prior acting experience in theater, film, or television preferred.
- Ability to work well under direction and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong memorization skills and adaptability to script changes.
- Availability for the entire duration of the production schedule.
Compensation:
- Competitive pay based on industry standards.
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Casting Call: Female Pool Shark Body Double for Eyewear Campaign
Job Description: We are casting a highly skilled female pool player to serve as a body double for an actress in an upcoming eyewear campaign. The selected candidate will perform in scenes that require advanced pool-playing skills, ensuring the shots appear seamless and professional. While this role involves a body double, the focus will be on skillful execution rather than recognizable features. The ideal candidate will closely match the height and complexion of our lead actress and be confident performing in a lively party atmosphere.
Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as the body double for the actress, executing advanced pool shots during the campaign shoot.
- Confidently handle a pool stick, align shots accurately, and execute them flawlessly in front of a crowd.
- Collaborate with the director and production team to ensure the visual continuity between the actress and the body double.
- Maintain professionalism and follow directions to achieve the desired results for the campaign.
Requirements:
- Female, aged 25-40.
- Height: 5’8” to 5’10”.
- Medium brown complexion (please refer to the photo in the casting notice for reference).
- Must be a highly skilled pool player, capable of performing advanced shots with confidence.
- Comfortable performing in a dynamic environment surrounded by party onlookers.
- Experience in similar roles is a plus but not required.
- Must be available to shoot in Toronto.
Compensation:
- Pay: $3,000 if selected.
- This is a non-union campaign.