NYC Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

‘FUGUE’ Casting Call

Seeking 10-23 years old to portray middle school students

Possible testing: Thursday 5/5 in New York
Possible working day: Friday 5/6 in New York
Dates are subject to change based on schedule

Vaccination Requirements

• According to the newly re-negotiated Return to work agreement, All Zone A Cast and Crew must be up to date with their vaccines, including boosters, by March 15, 2022.
• The Return to Work Agreement stipulates that effective March 15, 2022, only individuals who are “up to date” on their vaccines, as that term is defined by the CDC, shall be considered “fully vaccinated”
• Per the CDC, individuals are considered “up to date” on their vaccines if they have received a booster dose at least 5 months after the last dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or a booster dose at least 2 months after the first dose of the J&J/ Janssen vaccine.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by law for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
• Individuals who are seeking an exception/exemption from the vaccine requirements must submit a request for accommodation and will be given proper instruction on how to do so. 

NEW YORK CITY casting call for a MAJOR music video

GRANT WILFREY INC. CASTING CALL

Looking for NEWPORT, RI LOCAL men to portray Upscale Waitstaff/Footmen for Season 2 the HBO Series The Gilded Age.

This background performer role is NOT covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

THIS IS PAID WORK!

-Shooting 5/12, 5/13; covid test 5/10; fitting 4/26, or 4/27 Covid test 4/25.

There will be required covid tests 48 hours prior to your fitting, and 48 hours prior to your work date. The rate for this work will be: Non-SAG = $150/10hrs; Covid Test = $60; Fitting = $27.27/2hours
There may be atmospheric smoke in the interior scenes

Scenes are set in the 1880s….
MEN: NO VISIBLE TATTOOS. (especially on neck & hands); Must have natural hair colors and ok getting period haircut and have your facial hair styled/altered to be period appropriate; NO wool allergies, no braces MEN: ideally 36inches – 42inches chest; 5’10 – 6’2 in height.

Please be advised that to work on The Gilded Age S2, all cast members must be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”). Being “up-to-date” means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. If you are offered employment on The Gilded Age S2 and would like to request an accommodation to this policy due to medical or religious reasons, you must submit your request for approval via WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal.

‘HAIRSPRAY’ VIRTUAL OPEN CALL

The Tony Award winning Broadway production of HAIRSPRAY is going on a 1st class tour of Australia starting July 2022 and we are casting talent from the US for the roles of ‘Seaweed’, the ‘Dynamites’, and the ‘Motormouth’ singing/dancing ensemble.

Seaweed Casting: 

• Male, African/American
• To Play high school age. Penny boyfriend, cool, sexy,street smart, goodhearted.
• Good Actor with strong young masculine presence.
• Strong soulful, tenor pop singer, and great mover.
• Tenor to Bb with strong Falceto.
• PRINCIPAL

This tour is AEA non jurisdictional as its overseas, and the salary is comparable to US AEA tours.
Valid US Passports required. In person auditions are happening in NYC on May 4th 2022!

‘HAIRSPRAY’ VIRTUAL OPEN CALL

The Tony Award winning Broadway production of HAIRSPRAY is going on a 1st class tour of Australia starting July 2022 and we are casting talent from the US for the roles of ‘Seaweed’, the ‘Dynamites’, and the ‘Motormouth’ singing/dancing ensemble.

Motormouth Casting: 

• All Gender African/American 
• To play high school age 
• Dancers and singers who hangout and dance with Motormouth and her record shop.
• ENSEMBLE

This tour is AEA non jurisdictional as its overseas, and the salary is comparable to US AEA tours.
Valid US Passports required. In person auditions are happening in NYC on May 4th 2022!

Grant Wilfrey Casting Call Notice

Casting: NEWPORT, RI LOCAL men to portray Gala attendees for Season 2 the HBO Series The Gilded Age.

This background performer role is NOT covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

THIS IS PAID WORK!

-Shooting 5/9, 5/10, 5/12, 5/13; covid test 5/6; fitting 4/22, 4/25, or 4/26.

There will be required covid tests 48 hours prior to your fitting, and 48 hours prior to your work date.

The rate for this work will be: Non-SAG = $150/10hrs; Covid Test = $60; Fitting = $27.27/2hours
There may be atmospheric smoke in the interior scenes

Scenes are set in the 1880s.
MEN: NO VISIBLE TATTOOS. (especially on neck & hands); Must have natural hair colors and ok getting period haircut and have your facial hair styled/altered to be period appropriate; NO wool allergies, no braces MEN: ideally 40inches – 44inches chest; 5’8 – 6’1 in height.

Grant Wilfrey Casting Call Notice

Casting: NEWPORT, RI LOCAL men to portray Upper class tennis tournament spectators for Season 2 the HBO Series The Gilded Age.

This background performer role is NOT covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

THIS IS PAID WORK!

-Shooting 5/9, 5/10, 5/12, 5/13; covid test 5/6; fitting 4/22, 4/25, or 4/26.

There will be required covid tests 48 hours prior to your fitting, and 48 hours prior to your work date.

The rate for this work will be: Non-SAG = $150/10hrs; Covid Test = $60; Fitting = $27.27/2hours
There may be atmospheric smoke in the interior scenes

Scenes are set in the 1880s.
MEN: NO VISIBLE TATTOOS. (especially on neck & hands); Must have natural hair colors and ok getting period haircut and have your facial hair styled/altered to be period appropriate; NO wool allergies, no braces MEN: ideally 40inches – 44inches chest; 5’8 – 6’1 in height.

Grant Wilfrey Casting Call Notice

Casting: NEWPORT, RI LOCAL men to portray Waitstaff for Season 2 the HBO Series The Gilded Age.

This background performer role is NOT covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

THIS IS PAID WORK!

-Shooting 5/9, 5/10, 5/12, 5/13; covid test 5/6; fitting 4/22, 4/25, or 4/26.

There will be required covid tests 48 hours prior to your fitting, and 48 hours prior to your work date.

The rate for this work will be: Non-SAG = $150/10hrs; Covid Test = $60; Fitting = $27.27/2hours
There may be atmospheric smoke in the interior scenes

Scenes are set in the 1880s.
MEN: NO VISIBLE TATTOOS. (especially on neck & hands); Must have natural hair colors and ok getting period haircut and have your facial hair styled/altered to be period appropriate; NO wool allergies, no braces MEN: ideally 40inches – 44inches chest; 5’8 – 6’1 in height.

Casting B – Commercial shoot forJupio

All genders ages 18-30, youthful look. Non speaking role

Role requirements: No long nails or bright colors

Location:  White Plains, NY
Date TBD, in May
 $400 / 8 hours

Must have your own transportation! Bus and train runs close by

Grant Wilfrey Casting Call 

Casting people to portray SUPER COOL, EDGY, ALT, SEXY TYPES for a Philly Warehouse Party scene! 

Seeking ALL TYPES (any gender, any ethnicity) in the 20s-30s age range.

Especially seeking:’

Unique character looks

Tentatively works on Mon 5/16in Queens NY for a day into late night shoot.
Mandatory COVID Testing is on Fri 5/13

Non-SAG bg rate: $165/10hrs
Non-SAG COVID Test pays $60 stipend

PLEASE NOTE: There will be strobe lights and atmospheric smoke on set for these scenes.

This background performer role is NOT covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA.

Please be advised that to work on Gossip Girl starting March 15, all cast members must be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”).  Being “up-to-date” means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.  In other words, this means that at least 2 weeks have elapsed since receiving the 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or since receiving a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine; and when a booster shot is recommended, that the individual has received it prior to March 15, 2022. You must be able to show proof of vaccination status prior to your start date.  All vaccination records will be maintained confidentially and securely by production.
If you are offered employment on Gossip Girl and would like to request an accommodation to this policy due to medical or religious reasons, you must submit your request for approval via WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal.

Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.