Maine Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Child with Bearded Dragon for TV Commercial in Portland, ME

Job Description: We are casting a child aged 7-10 who owns a bearded dragon to appear in a TV commercial. This is a unique opportunity for your child and their pet to be featured together on camera. The shoot will take place in Portland, ME, and we are specifically seeking local talent.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver one line of dialogue convincingly on camera.

• Handle and interact with their bearded dragon during the shoot.

• Follow the directions of the director and production team.

• Ensure the bearded dragon is comfortable and well-cared for during the filming process.

Requirements:

• Child aged 7-10 years old.

• Must own a bearded dragon and be comfortable handling it on camera.

• Must be a local resident of Portland, ME.

• Able to follow directions and perform naturally in front of the camera.

Compensation:

• Pay rate: $850 per day.

People & Culture Coordinator:

Responsibilities and Duties:

To provide Human Resources support the hotel team members at the Holiday Inn Marlboro. Creating a culture to ensure a fun, safe, and engaging place to come to work everyday!

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Use your creativity to recruit and maintain team members by utilizing the hotels HRIS system, ATS system and providing a fun & engaging workplace.

· Create, organize, and maintain team member employment files, workers compensation records and other records/files as necessary.

· Plans, organizes, and executes team member functions to maintain and boost overall morale and show appreciation.

· Creates job offers to be presented by Management contingent upon successful completion of a passing background check.

· Conduct New Hire Orientation training to welcome new team members.

· Conduct all-team member training sessions to ensure the team is fully prepared and up to date with brand, hotel & Spire Hospitality specific items, including regular safety training.

· Perform other hotel duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following:

· Experience of two years prior Human Resources experience required. Hotel experience preferred.

· Some knowledge of EEOC and employment laws.

· Ability to work under strict deadlines.

· Ability to sit for long periods of time.

· Ability to read and speak the English language fluently, bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelors degree or 2 years of HR specific skills and abilities.

Experience: One year of Human Resources experience preferred. Skilled in HRIS. Experience with payroll and Union relations is a plus.

Other: Additional language ability preferred.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accidental or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more!

IHG Hotels & Resorts

Position: Supervisor of the Sudbury Resident Swim Program

Season Dates: Weekends June 22 – September 1

Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Pay: $25/hour

Desired Qualifications:

Required:

• At least 21 years of age
• LGT and CPR certifications

Experience:

• Experience lifeguarding
• Waterfront Supervision experience preferred

Responsible to: Town Liaison

General and specific responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Able to keep residents and staff safe and assist in an emergency situation. Able to follow direction and apply good judgment. Capable of effective and sustained mental, emotional, and social interaction with others in a community environment. Able to troubleshoot problems, and understand when it is appropriate to ask for help. Able to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Able to lead, motivate and support staff. Able to observe, process and provide meaningful feedback on staff performance.

Has to be capable of guarding/standing/walking/swimming on a 6-hour daily basis on varied terrain and in the direct sun.

Able to perform all Red Cross lifeguarding skills.

Position Purpose

To enhance the Sudbury resident Sewataro swim experience by providing a safe and fun environment for residents to enjoy. Provide management to the physical operation of the waterfront’s facilities and equipment.

Overall

• Assist with planning and implementing Sudbury Resident Swim program
• Oversee waterfront staff
• Evaluate swimming and search-and-rescue abilities
• Ensure lifeguards and security staff are working together effectively
• Adjust staff assignments and provide training based on findings from on-the-job observations.
• Training
• Pre-camp: Assist in developing and delivering training for Resident Swim Waterfront Staff
• Be a role model
• Maintain good attitude and behavior in interactions with residents and staff.
• Be familiar with and follow Sewataro procedures for rules, regulations, and mission.
• Manage the physical facilities and equipment in the waterfront program area
• Weekly set up of the waterfront area for weekend resident swim.
• Help teach and monitor proper use of equipment.
• Conduct a daily check of equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
• Survey waterfront area daily, and keep the area free of hazards and debris.
• Ensure the waterfront is in good condition for campers at the end of each weekend.
• Follow all waterfront safety measures and be ready to act in a waterfront crisis.
• Help to ensure compliance with MA state laws and regulations related to swimming, including Christian’s Law. Oversee…
• Swim assessments for minors
• Documentation of assessments and PFD fit test as appropriate
• Appropriate identification for non-swimmers and providing of PFDs
• Be physically able to work at the waterfront for long periods of time (in the sun, standing for prolonged periods, etc.

Inclement Weather

• On days when the weather is unsafe for swimming, work with the Town Liaison to make a determination to cancel. Assist in spreading the message that swim is canceled.

Emergencies

As the Waterfront Supervisor, you are a part of the Crisis Management Support Team (CMST). The CMST will implement the camp’s response to an emergency as directed by the Owners, or their alternates and/or designees. The duties of the members of the support team include executing any plans for communicating with staff, campers and parents, implementing any needed safety measures and addressing emergency camp ground or facility needs. More details outlining your specific responsibilities will be communicated to you before the summer.

Camp Sewataro

Open Casting Call: “Wolf Play” – Portland Theater Festival 2024

Project Description:

“Wolf Play” is an evocative and compelling production that will be part of the Portland Theater Festival 2024. We are seeking talented actors for key roles in this thought-provoking play. The story navigates themes of identity, family, and acceptance, requiring performers who can bring depth and authenticity to their characters.

Casting Roles:

1. Ash:

   • Description: Late 20s-30s, BIPOC, assigned female at birth/non-binary. A highly skilled southpaw boxer coming to terms with the sudden adoption of a child by her wife, Robin. Tough exterior but sweet and nurturing on the inside. Strong, direct, no BS.
   • Requirements: Actor should be excellent with movement; boxing experience is a plus.

2. Robin:

   • Description: 30s-40s, female, any ethnicity. Ash’s wife. She adopts a re-homed child from the internet hoping he will fulfill her desire to have a family. Queer. Maternal. Nurturing. Organized. Very emotional.
   • Requirements: Strong emotional range and ability to portray a nurturing, maternal figure.

3. Ryan:

   • Description: 20s-30s, male, any ethnicity. Robin’s younger brother. Straight. Athletic. Very “male.” Charming. Impulsive. Athletic.
   • Requirements: Actor should be comfortable with boxing.

4. Peter:

   • Description: 30s-40s, male, any ethnicity. Straight dude on the conservative spectrum. Hetero energy. A little pathetic but funny. Fears the non-traditional.
   • Requirements: Ability to portray a conservative character with comedic undertones.

Compensation:

• $1,500 stipend or “Special Appearance” AEA rate
• Local hires preferred. Limited housing available for out-of-town actors.

Our client is looking to hire an Art Buyer with stong project management skills for an immediate contract position.

This role is fully remote but EST hours are preferred.

Day to Day:

• Attending creative service status meetings, and work in progress reviews, and reviewing concepts to anticipate execution requirements.
• Sourcing suppliers – liaising with existing agency suppliers and sourcing third parties for the purchase of e.g. static imagery. Making supplier, casting and image recommendations and managing internal and client sign offs. Leading all conversations with external suppliers of moving or static images.
• Managing the art buying timings – checking the suppliers, creative team and client availability for production and approvals, generating timings and monitoring progress
• Negotiating rates and rights, generating internal estimates and purchase orders, monitoring budget utilization to ensure profitability
• Liaising with creative services to arrange briefing meetings with pre-production, creative team, photographers etc. and clients.
• Managing sign offs and approvals of images. Keeping the team informed on progress of projects in production.
• Effectively negotiating rates, rights and timings internally and externally.
• Creating, circulating and gaining internal and external approvals of all briefs, call sheets, approval forms and associated art buying administration.
• Uploading all files and, managing version control of all raw and final images.

Apply today to be considered!

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies’ dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers’ technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

Beacon Hill

Art Director

Location: Hybrid, 2 days onsite – Boston, MA

Pay Rate: $90-$100k

Position Overview:

The Art Director will lead all aspects of marketing visual content creation, including graphic design, web design, audio content, and video production/editing. The ideal candidate will be a creative powerhouse with exceptional creative vision, exceptional design skills, and a keen eye for detail. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of projects that align with the company’s brand identity and objectives. They will have a passion for creativity, innovation, and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead marketing designer, responsible for conceptualizing and creating industry-leading innovative design solutions that effectively communicate key messages and engage target persona audiences.
• Provide leadership to the organization on embracing industry design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in graphic design, web design, and video production/editing and incorporating them into our creative processes. Challenge the marketing team and organization to embrace more compelling designs.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and content teams to understand project requirements, goals, and timelines and ensure that deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
• Create visually stunning video and audio content from concept to completion, including storyboarding, filming, editing, and post-production.
• Optimize video for use on social media platforms, digital property, YouTube and in support of demand gen
• Review and approve designs, layouts, and videos to ensure they meet project objectives, brand guidelines, and technical specifications.
• Evaluate design performance, productivity, and efficiency and implement strategies for continuous improvement and optimization
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources and managing other team members, as needed, to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results within time constraints.
• Manage external vendors, agencies, freelancers, and other partners as needed to supplement internal resources and capabilities.
• Ensure all designs are optimized for various platforms and devices, maintaining consistency and quality across different channels.

Key Skills

• 8+ years’ experience as a Senior Designer or similar role
• Understanding of web design principles, UI/UX best practices, and front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Portfolio of completed design projects
• Hands-on experience with image editing software (Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator), experience with Vimeo & SiteFinity CMS preferred
• Proficient in design software (InDesign and Figma)
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, Multimedia Arts, or related field.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively present and articulate design concepts and ideas.

Planet Interactive

Casting Call: Actor for the Role of Victor in “Dry Land”

Job Details: The Portland Theater Festival is seeking talent for its upcoming production of “Dry Land,” a compelling drama written by Ruby Rae Spiegel. The play will be directed by Taylor Reynolds and is set to be a highlight of the Festival’s 2024 summer season, which features a lineup of live, professional theater.

Role Casting For: Victor: A male character, aged 20. Victor lives somewhat in his own world, characterized by a distinct style that includes skinny pants, old shirts, and sneakers that seem slightly out of sync with the rest of his outfit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and crew to bring the character of Victor to life.
• Attend all rehearsals and perform during all scheduled performances as part of the festival.
• Participate in promotional events and media interviews as required.
• Maintain a high level of performance consistency and professionalism throughout the run.

Requirements:

• Proven acting skills with the ability to embody the character fully.
• Both AEA and non-union actors are encouraged to apply.
• Preference for local hires; however, limited housing options are available for actors residing out of town.
• Must be available for rehearsals starting approximately two months before opening night and for all performance dates.

Compensation:

• A stipend of $1,500 or the equivalent “Special Appearance” rate for AEA members.
• Other benefits include potential housing accommodation for non-local actors.

Casting Call: Actors for the Role of Reba in “DRY LAND”

Job Details:
Portland Theater Festival is excited to announce an open casting call for the role of “Reba” in the upcoming production of “DRY LAND” by Ruby Rae Spiegel, directed by Taylor Reynolds. “DRY LAND” is part of the 2024 Portland Theater Festival season, featuring a summer lineup of three live, professional theater productions. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic cast in a festival celebrated for its commitment to theatrical excellence.

Role Description:

• Reba: Aged 17. Portrays the archetypal perfect camp girl, spirited and sociable, without the extremities of a Valley Girl stereotype. Reba is characterized by her casual meanness, which is more playful than harmful, centered around her self-focused nature rather than any deep-seated cruelty.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively under the direction of Taylor Reynolds to bring the character of Reba to life, maintaining the integrity of the playwright’s vision.
• Participate in all scheduled rehearsals and commit to the performance schedule set by the festival.
• Engage in promotional activities, including media interviews and public appearances, as required by the festival’s marketing team.

Requirements:

• Actors should be 18+ but able to convincingly play a 17-year-old.
• Strong stage presence and the ability to portray nuanced emotions.
• Both AEA and non-union actors are encouraged to apply.
• Local hires are preferred; however, limited housing options are available for actors residing outside the area.
• Must be available for the entire duration of the festival rehearsals and performances.

Compensation:

• Salary: $1,500 stipend or equivalent to the “Special Appearance” AEA rate, depending on union status.
• Additional benefits include exposure in a prominent theater festival and the opportunity to work with acclaimed director Taylor Reynolds.

Casting Call: Actor for “Dry Land”

Job Details: Portland Theater Festival is excited to announce an open casting call for the play “Dry Land” by Ruby Rae Spiegel, directed by Taylor Reynolds. This poignant and intense drama is part of our three-show summer season. We are seeking talented performers who are ready to bring this compelling story to life.

Roles Available:

• Ester: Female, 18 years old. The star of her high school swim team, known for her literal thinking and eagerness to please. She dresses simply, with attire that might be found at stores like Target. Strong acting skills required, with the ability to convey deep emotional range and physical stamina.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in all scheduled rehearsals and perform during all show runs as scheduled.
• Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and crew to develop a truthful and impactful portrayal of the character.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and dedication throughout the production process.
• Attend costume fittings, promotional events, and other activities as required by the production team.

Requirements:

• Both AEA (Actors’ Equity Association) and non-union actors are encouraged to submit.
• Must be available for all rehearsals and performance dates.
• Strong preference for local hires, although limited housing options are available for out-of-town actors.
• Previous acting experience in theater preferred; please submit your resume and a headshot with your application.

Compensation:

• Salary: $1,500 stipend for non-union performers or per “Special Appearance” AEA rate for union members.

Marketing – Photo Production 3

Location: Boston, Massachusetts 02114 (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months Contract (with strong possibility of extension)

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To thrive on our team and be successful in this role:

● You are a detail-oriented producer with experience in project management

● You consistently complete projects on-time, on-budget, and on-brand

● You have excellent communication skills and emphasize being succinct and kind

● You are empathetic and find ways to connect with stakeholders to build and maintain trust

● You are a resourceful self-starter with a team-first, collaborative attitude

● You are knowledgeable in creative production, including stills, motion, and video

● You have on-set experience managing or working on commercial productions

● You can speak the languages of pre-production, production, and post fluently

● You maintain objectivity to ensure everything is product-focused and customer-centric

● You think logically and realistically when troubleshooting a problem, striving for clarity

● You show strong judgment by knowing when to move and when to pause for consultation

● You are radically candid in acknowledging your mistakes and sharing feedback

● You love to learn new skills, master new technology, and push for process optimization

● You always maintain a positive attitude and give stakeholders the benefit of the doubt

● You have experience with digital tools like Asana, Airtable, Slack, Zoom and MS Office

● You have familiarity with creative tools like Figma, Miro, Frame.io, Keynote, and Adobe Suite

● You have a connection to streetwear culture and a passion for keeping up with trends

● You love Converse: you wear Converse, follow Converse, and exemplify brand values

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As a Content Producer for Global Digital Content & Design you will work within a highly matrixed,

cross-functional team composed primarily of Art Directors, Experience Strategists, Operations,

Copywriters, and Designers. You will collaborate closely with internal teams across the Digital

Organization, including Brand Marketing, UX, Merchandise, Legal, Finance, and Geography Teams

from North America, Western Europe, and Partner Markets. You will partner with external vendors

across all production disciplines as needed. Together, you will identify creative needs and produce

assets that support digital business goals and the Converse Brand.

This role reports to the Lead Producer, Global Digital Content & Design.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Specifically, this role is focused on our wholesale (“sell-in”) and custom (“Converse by You”)

businesses. These businesses require a high amount of cross-functional collaboration and the

willingness to build deep relationships with partners in Experience Strategy, Product Management,

Art Direction, Design and Operations.

Wholesale: You will be responsible for bringing all our wholesale photography content and catalogs

to life. This means getting access to products that are a year or more away from their public debut.

These images are highly confidential and captured at our in-house studio. You will manage a world

class production team to create these assets in very close collaboration with Experience Strategists,

Product Managers, Designers, and Copywriters. This seasonal production is fast-paced and

high-volume which requires consistent and detailed communications to successfully project manage.

Custom: See all of that incredible imagery on converse.com/c/custom? You will be responsible for

producing most of the photos, GIFs, and 3D assets that educate and excite Converse audiences to

build and design their own custom footwear. You will work closely with external agency partners and

internal teammates across Experience Strategy, Product Management, and Design to develop and

distribute these assets across email, SMS, social, and .com channels.

Your Responsibilities will include:

Production

● Act as the on-set leader for all assigned productions, ensuring that you uphold our

Production Principles and safety standards to ensure an optimal work environment

● Lead on-set production for all shoots, planning run-of-show and tracking time to ensure shot

list is fully executed while avoiding overtime.

● Collaborate with external Line Production partners to source and confirm all talent and crew.

● Manage talent and crew call-times that promote efficiency and maximize budget.

● Own production budgets and ensure all budget trackers are up-to-date and accurate

● Partner with Operations to develop and update detailed production schedules

● Source, negotiate, hire, and coordinate payment for all production partners

● Partner with Converse and Nike Legal to execute contracts, work orders, and NDAs

● Source and book studio and on-location spaces for live-action productions

● Manage all footwear, apparel, and accessory samples to Nike Security standards

● Partner with Art Directors from brief to final delivery to ensure on-brand creative

Project Management

● Serve as the central point of contact for cross-functional partners during all phases of

production: planning, pre-production, production, and post through final delivery

● Own all weekly Wholesale and Custom meetings by planning each meeting’s agenda,

ensuring the correct stakeholders are present, taking notes on all feedback, and

communicating results to relevant stakeholders

● Own and update Asana project management boards for assigned productions every season

● Own digital asset management, maintaining quality control and consistent file naming

● Own hind sighting process and meetings for every production and attend each hindsight

● Maintain the latest information and process documentation within our knowledge base

● Partner with Operations on process improvement, developing solutions, and training team

• members on best practices and new ways of working

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