Just when I was thinking that the filming season is over I get booked for a Music Video and a Health Network Commercial. I really love doing Music Videos.
I'm back on New England Actors after letting my membership slip a couple of years ago. A couple weeks ago, I was cast in an Emerson student film, just from my old portfolio! This site is valuable!
Hi, I hope it's ok to ask here. Can anyone recommend an entertainment attorney to look over an agent's contract before I sign? Feel free to message me, although I believe this would be a beneficial answer to many. Thanks!
MainFrame Pictures seeks actors for an upcoming short slated for production in the first week of January 2015 in Connecticut.
THE COBBLESTONE CORRIDOR is a tongue-in-cheek modern day film noir that takes place at an elite prep school. Seeking the following:
ELIZABETH MERRIWEATHER: 18+ to play 17. The femme fatale. Coveted, worldly and intoxicating. Stunningly beautiful. LOGAN UNDERWOOD: 18+ to play 15. A freshman. Smart. Eager to make his mark on the school paper. TODD WILSON: 18+ to play 18. A senior. Grounded. Doesn't take things too seriously. JOHNNY BAKER: 18+ to play 17. Runs the underground counterfeit test ring. Takes his work very seriously. Like Hustler Kid on RECESS. CLAIRE ROBINSON: 18+ to play 17. A student in the journalism class. Prissy. A know-it-all. BROCK LARSON: 18+ to play 18. The baseball captain. A pretty boy, but there's more under the surface.
SAG-AFTRA and non-union welcome to submit. Copy, credit, transportation, craft service provided.
I looked into that "Baltic Casting Agency" and it looks so incredibly bogus it's almost funny. It's based in Latvia yet has more opportunities for US actors than even our own local agencies??? Not bloody likely. It's just another flimsy ploy to extort $62 per year out of hopefuls.
"How to start?
1. Register to Baltic Casting Agency by clicking on JOIN US
Hey Minelva! I worked a Perdue Harvestland Eat Like Your Ancestors commercial for Portland Model and Talent. Very professional & organized group. The gig was well paid for the time spent, great food and the talent (3 of us) had our own trailer for the day. I would definitely recommend them!
Folks, there are "comments" and there are "discussions." Posts that are a brand new topic, such as Zach's and Minelva's, would have been better as discussions, such as the ones Sarah and I have started.
That way your specific topic is kept separate, along with all its corresponding comments.
If you create a discussion, all replies will be attached to the original post, making it easier and more effective for us to follow along, participate and refer back to!
Simply click the +Add a Discussion link below the current ones.
SEEKING: NON-UNION ACTORS, 25 to 55, for moderately paid ($100) background EXTRA WORK in a TRAINING VIDEO for a retail clothing chain.
The shoot is at NIGHT, approximately 7pm until 4am, (likely LESS than 8 hours of work) in WESTBOROUGH, MA (approx. 45 min. west of Boston) on Wednesday, September 30th (into Thursday, October 1)
Send a headshot or recent photo to Matt@CPCasting.com if interested and available for this night work on 9/30 for $100.
Hey everyone! We are currently seeking some Non-Union Actors for a Senior Thesis Short Film at Fitchburg State University. The film is about two characters coping with tragedy who have no idea their stories are intertwined until it is revealed at a local bereavement group. We will be shooting on a Black Magic Cinema camera. If interested in any of these roles, please send your headshot, resume, and demo reel to ctempest@student.fitchburgstate.edu for more information. Thanks!
Priest – 40+ - The leader of the bereavement meeting (preferably African American but will accept any ethnicity) Nicole – Late 20’s or 30’s – Girlfriend of our Lead Role, any ethnicity Carlos – 20s – A young man at the bereavement group, Hispanic Rita – 40+ - A woman at the bereavement group, any ethnicity
HAPPY PLACEshort film about a failing stand up comedian, Ben, as he struggles to maintain his reality on stage. Fitchburg State University short film which will be submitted to festivals - shot with the Black Magic Cinema Camera as well as the Arri SR3.
SEEKING: NON-UNION ACTRESS (18-25)
Character Description: WOMAN - a young, beautiful woman in a red dress who infatuates the main character when he sees her laughing (ANY ETHNICITY)
If interested please contact happyplacecastingcall@gmail.com with your headshot, resume, and your availability from October 24th until the end of November.
Sunday, December 13th from 4pm to 7pm at Umbria Prime restaurant in downtown Boston.
WAIT FOR LAUGH is a dark comedy about a young man reaching out to friends and family one night after an unlikely near-death experience. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Patrick Franklin (Pushin' Up Daisies).
We need actors to play FRIENDS, FAMILY, and COLLEAGUES of a distinguish doctor at his intimate retirement party.
A young athlete becomes addicted, first to opiates then heroin following a tragic sports injury. When heroin leaves him unable to fulfill his role as caretaker of younger brothers- he faces a crossroads.
CROSSROADS is a script for a short film to be shot in Boston. Actors and other theater and film professionals are invited to attend. There will be a discussion following the reading.
We are two female student filmmakers looking for an actress! (We will provide food and drinks during shooting days as compensation)
Synopsis:
Two high school best friends grow through their college years and eventually drift apart. Story follows main character (Danielle) through the eyes of her best friend Annie as their friendship evolves and eventually college gets the best of both of them, causing the end of their friendship.
Shooting Dates:
April 8th, 9th, and 10th.
Location: Boston Chinatown, Downtown, BackBay area
HEADSHOT AND RESUME NEEDED.
YOU WILL RECEIVE OFFICIAL CREDIT FOR FILM AND COPY OF FILM.
We are open to any teenage girl of ANY size, shape and ethnicity.
It's that time again, head shots , a few months back I went to someone who is considered reputable and very good, sadly can't say the same of the finished product so suggestions and advise on finding the 'right fit' for me to look my best & presentable for casting. Thanks all
Hi all! I am looking for someone in Boston (I am in the Back Bay) that would be free sometime this week to work on lines with me? We can meet at a coffee shop somewhere and spend some time working on my upcoming projects, then also spend time on your upcoming projects? I have some friends who have read for me but I really do prefer to practice with other actors.... Jennifer@JenniferT.com - Please do message me!! Would love to possibly start a group that gets together once a week at my apartment to work on monologues etc.... just a thought :)
It was suggested that I shouldn't credit background work on my actor resume, but I feel like I get a lot out of those shoots. I watch what principal actors are doing, paying attention to their process; I take direction seriously and do as the director asks. We make note of our marks, often having to start back at 1. I think extra work is valuable and should be on a resume.
Hey Jerri Higgins- I know industry people and they all say do NOT put BG work on your resume. Sure it is valuable when you are starting out, to watch and learn what to do and not do 'on set'. If you don't have anything else, it is more valuable to do a few student films. Hope this helps :)
Jerri Higgins, any work is good on a resume if that's all you got. It did say that you've worked in front of the camera. But that's all. It doesn't say that you're good or desirable as an actor, or give a casting director an idea of what you might best be cast for. BG should quickly be shed from your resume.
Question, I recently did an audition and have the "Tape". The audition contains some strong language and racial slurs. Of course, It is a good audition tape I would like to post on the sites I am involved with. Any thoughts?
Ian I think it's best to check with the individual site management. I believe that Brad who runs this site will not allow anything that is not G rated or would not be child friendly? At least that was the last that I heard a few years ago when I joined.
Perhaps you could have the potentially offensive language beeped out?
I work in marketing for a small mortgage company in the Greater Boston Area. I'm looking to shoot three short, 10-20 second spots for the company and am looking for 3 actors for speaking roles, one per spot. Each shoot would be 1 hour max (likely shorter), single location. Compensation would be $100 & the media once completed for use in reel, etc. The spot would be a "customer" delivering a short, one or two sentence testimonial.
Looking for:
Female, preferable non-white (Late 20's to early 30's)
Female, Spanish/English speaker (Anywhere from early 40's to mid 50's)
Looking to cast for a series of short video spots for a finance company. The premise behind the spots is that a better mortgage makes for a better life, so each one is a very short scene taking place around the home. For the four spots I am currently seeking:
1) Late 20’s to Early 30’s female
2) The role is mother and kids Late 30’s to Early/Mid 40’s female Two kids, age 6-11
3) The role is father and son Late 30’s to Early 40’s male One kid, age 4-7
4) Father and Son Late 30’s to Early 40’s male One kid, age 6-10
The shoot is tentatively planned for July 27 & 28, shooting in Duxbury, MA. Would need to provide your own transportation. The spots will be roughly 20 seconds long, so each shoot would be no more than an hour. Can pay child talent $75 for the hour and adult talent $125.
Searching for a young actor (20-25) to play Clifford in Deathtrap, performing Oct. 5-21, with Marblehead Little Theatre. Unpaid. Please send resume/headshot to John Fogle at stagefog@gmail.com
Just joined Non Union actor group, would love to be considered for any teenage roles, paid or unpaid. I have experience in university level student films and independent films. Thank you!
Jack Burk Goldman
Mary, I have worked with her also. She is very legitimate and a good person to work with if you are within driving range of Maine.
Aug 7, 2014
Mary C. Ferrara
Thanks everyone, I'm in the Boston area but would drive to Maine.
Aug 7, 2014
Sonya Joyner
Aug 7, 2014
Jack Burk Goldman
Just when I was thinking that the filming season is over I get booked for a Music Video and a Health Network Commercial. I really love doing Music Videos.
Oct 22, 2014
Roxanne Y. Morse
Hi All,
I'm back on New England Actors after letting my membership slip a couple of years ago. A couple weeks ago, I was cast in an Emerson student film, just from my old portfolio! This site is valuable!
Nov 5, 2014
Joell A. Jacob
Hi, I hope it's ok to ask here. Can anyone recommend an entertainment attorney to look over an agent's contract before I sign? Feel free to message me, although I believe this would be a beneficial answer to many. Thanks!
Nov 18, 2014
Mike McGonegal
Joell,
Track down Rob Sciglimpaglia (http://www.voiceoverxtra.com/VOlegalScigBio.htm or http://ctworkerscompattorney.com/) and he can help you. I don't know what his rates would be for doing something like this, but he's certainly one of the best in our neck of the woods.
Nov 18, 2014
Joell A. Jacob
Thanks Mike! Someone else just told me about him a minute ago! He must be THE guy! :)
Nov 18, 2014
Erik Bloomquist
MainFrame Pictures seeks actors for an upcoming short slated for production in the first week of January 2015 in Connecticut.
THE COBBLESTONE CORRIDOR is a tongue-in-cheek modern day film noir that takes place at an elite prep school. Seeking the following:
ELIZABETH MERRIWEATHER: 18+ to play 17. The femme fatale. Coveted, worldly and intoxicating. Stunningly beautiful.
LOGAN UNDERWOOD: 18+ to play 15. A freshman. Smart. Eager to make his mark on the school paper.
TODD WILSON: 18+ to play 18. A senior. Grounded. Doesn't take things too seriously.
JOHNNY BAKER: 18+ to play 17. Runs the underground counterfeit test ring. Takes his work very seriously. Like Hustler Kid on RECESS.
CLAIRE ROBINSON: 18+ to play 17. A student in the journalism class. Prissy. A know-it-all.
BROCK LARSON: 18+ to play 18. The baseball captain. A pretty boy, but there's more under the surface.
SAG-AFTRA and non-union welcome to submit. Copy, credit, transportation, craft service provided.
For more from the director, visit www.FoundersDayMovie.com
E-mail headshot/resume/reel/links: CobblestoneMovie@gmail.com
Nov 26, 2014
Hyten Davidson
Corpus Quixote Theater Co. in Hartford, CT seeks TWO MALE ACTORS for their production of Chekhov's IVANOV- performing this May.
Roles Needed:
- Borkin (18-28) handsome, a playboy; distant relative to Ivanov
-Lebedev (30-45) wealthy landowner and close friend to Ivanov
(This production will be set in America in the 1920s and will require no accent work.)
IVANOV rehearses April 27th- May 27th weekdays 7-10pm and Saturday afternoons at the Studios at 14G on Park in Hartford, CT.
Performances run Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun May 28th- June 7th.
All interested applicants please email corpusquixote@gmail.com with headshot and resume. Non-union, no pay.
Mar 31, 2015
Anabel Graetz
Sad thing is, whenever I receive something like this from an unknown (to me) source, I assume it's spam.
Apr 10, 2015
Noël Ramos
I looked into that "Baltic Casting Agency" and it looks so incredibly bogus it's almost funny. It's based in Latvia yet has more opportunities for US actors than even our own local agencies??? Not bloody likely. It's just another flimsy ploy to extort $62 per year out of hopefuls.
"How to start?
1. Register to Baltic Casting Agency by clicking on JOIN US
( It costs only EUR 54.00 or 62.00USD per year )"
Apr 10, 2015
Noël Ramos
Hi Minelva, have you joined my Verified Casting group yet? Another NEActor posted about Portland there and got some good feedback:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/VerifiedCasting
May 1, 2015
Anabel Graetz
I have worked for them in the past; seem like good people.
May 1, 2015
Sonya Joyner
May 1, 2015
Lin Hult
Hey Minelva! I worked a Perdue Harvestland Eat Like Your Ancestors commercial for Portland Model and Talent. Very professional & organized group. The gig was well paid for the time spent, great food and the talent (3 of us) had our own trailer for the day. I would definitely recommend them!
May 2, 2015
David W. Cook
Agreed. I signed on with PMT and had my first TV VO gig within a week. Krystal is very responsive
May 2, 2015
Noël Ramos
Folks, there are "comments" and there are "discussions." Posts that are a brand new topic, such as Zach's and Minelva's, would have been better as discussions, such as the ones Sarah and I have started.
That way your specific topic is kept separate, along with all its corresponding comments.
If you create a discussion, all replies will be attached to the original post, making it easier and more effective for us to follow along, participate and refer back to!
Simply click the +Add a Discussion link below the current ones.
Just a suggestion for improving our forum. :)
Jun 9, 2015
Dianne Rothenberg
Excited to have been called into Susan Shopmaker Casting last week for an audition, and also filmed a UCONN commercial!
Jul 19, 2015
Dianne Rothenberg
Red Sox fans.....Two weeks ago, I shot a bank commercial with Tim Wakefield.
Sep 10, 2015
Dianne Rothenberg
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Sep 19, 2015
Industry Pro
Matt Bouldry of C.P. Casting
SEEKING: NON-UNION ACTORS, 25 to 55,
for moderately paid ($100) background EXTRA WORK
in a TRAINING VIDEO for a retail clothing chain.
The shoot is at NIGHT, approximately 7pm until 4am,
(likely LESS than 8 hours of work)
in WESTBOROUGH, MA (approx. 45 min. west of Boston)
on Wednesday, September 30th (into Thursday, October 1)
Send a headshot or recent photo to Matt@CPCasting.com
if interested and available for this night work on 9/30 for $100.
Sep 23, 2015
Carl Tempesta
Hey everyone! We are currently seeking some Non-Union Actors for a Senior Thesis Short Film at Fitchburg State University. The film is about two characters coping with tragedy who have no idea their stories are intertwined until it is revealed at a local bereavement group. We will be shooting on a Black Magic Cinema camera. If interested in any of these roles, please send your headshot, resume, and demo reel to ctempest@student.fitchburgstate.edu for more information. Thanks!
Priest – 40+ - The leader of the bereavement meeting (preferably African American but will accept any ethnicity)
Nicole – Late 20’s or 30’s – Girlfriend of our Lead Role, any ethnicity
Carlos – 20s – A young man at the bereavement group, Hispanic
Rita – 40+ - A woman at the bereavement group, any ethnicity
Oct 13, 2015
Jordan Tofalo
NON-UNION 18-25 Female Role for:
HAPPY PLACE short film about a failing stand up comedian, Ben, as he struggles to maintain his reality on stage. Fitchburg State University short film which will be submitted to festivals - shot with the Black Magic Cinema Camera as well as the Arri SR3.
SEEKING: NON-UNION ACTRESS (18-25)
Character Description: WOMAN - a young, beautiful woman in a red dress who infatuates the main character when he sees her laughing (ANY ETHNICITY)
If interested please contact happyplacecastingcall@gmail.com with your headshot, resume, and your availability from October 24th until the end of November.
Thank you!
Oct 15, 2015
David Leone
SEEKING: NON-UNION (35 & Up) (Male & Female) (Any Ethnicity)
We are casting FEATURED & BACKGROUND roles.
Sunday, December 13th from 4pm to 7pm at Umbria Prime restaurant in downtown Boston.
WAIT FOR LAUGH is a dark comedy about a young man reaching out to friends and family one night after an unlikely near-death experience. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Patrick Franklin (Pushin' Up Daisies).
We need actors to play FRIENDS, FAMILY, and COLLEAGUES of a distinguish doctor at his intimate retirement party.
Non-paying. Refreshments provided.
Please send resumes and headshots to frankdepictions@gmail.com.
Dec 7, 2015
Stephen Provizer
Mar 14, 2016
Kailey Tse-Harlow
Emerson College Student Film
We are two female student filmmakers looking for an actress! (We will provide food and drinks during shooting days as compensation)
Synopsis:
Two high school best friends grow through their college years and eventually drift apart. Story follows main character (Danielle) through the eyes of her best friend Annie as their friendship evolves and eventually college gets the best of both of them, causing the end of their friendship.
Shooting Dates:
April 8th, 9th, and 10th.
Location: Boston Chinatown, Downtown, BackBay area
HEADSHOT AND RESUME NEEDED.
YOU WILL RECEIVE OFFICIAL CREDIT FOR FILM AND COPY OF FILM.
We are open to any teenage girl of ANY size, shape and ethnicity.
Mar 31, 2016
Kilbert Pierce Jr
I would like to introduce myself to the group. I am new to acting and very excited. Hoping to break through......somewhere....anywhere!
Jul 6, 2016
Christopher J Davis
It's that time again, head shots , a few months back I went to someone who is considered reputable and very good, sadly can't say the same of the finished product so suggestions and advise on finding the 'right fit' for me to look my best & presentable for casting. Thanks all
Aug 31, 2016
Jessica Rainville
Aug 31, 2016
Anne Turgeon
Hi Kilbert, Have you signed up with Boston Casting? They seem to have a lot going on right now!
Sep 1, 2016
Jennifer Tyrrell
Hi all! I am looking for someone in Boston (I am in the Back Bay) that would be free sometime this week to work on lines with me? We can meet at a coffee shop somewhere and spend some time working on my upcoming projects, then also spend time on your upcoming projects? I have some friends who have read for me but I really do prefer to practice with other actors.... Jennifer@JenniferT.com - Please do message me!! Would love to possibly start a group that gets together once a week at my apartment to work on monologues etc.... just a thought :)
Sep 12, 2016
Jerri Higgins
Thanks for this group!
Oct 28, 2016
Jerri Higgins
It was suggested that I shouldn't credit background work on my actor resume, but I feel like I get a lot out of those shoots. I watch what principal actors are doing, paying attention to their process; I take direction seriously and do as the director asks. We make note of our marks, often having to start back at 1. I think extra work is valuable and should be on a resume.
Your thoughts on the subject are appreciated.
Oct 28, 2016
Bob Kuhn
Has anyone heard anything about an app called kaypr? They claim to be a new, free casting service.
Nov 28, 2016
Dianne Rothenberg
Hey Jerri Higgins- I know industry people and they all say do NOT put BG work on your resume. Sure it is valuable when you are starting out, to watch and learn what to do and not do 'on set'. If you don't have anything else, it is more valuable to do a few student films. Hope this helps :)
Nov 28, 2016
Dianne Rothenberg
Fun seeing the new Foxwoods commercial I am in- I'm the one excited at the craps table :)
Nov 28, 2016
Jeff Bellin
Nov 28, 2016
Jeff Bellin
Nov 28, 2016
Noël Ramos
I list my BG work. It's valuable experience. I am working fairly steady, if that means anything.
Nov 28, 2016
Ian Dylan Hunt
Question, I recently did an audition and have the "Tape". The audition contains some strong language and racial slurs. Of course, It is a good audition tape I would like to post on the sites I am involved with. Any thoughts?
Dec 11, 2016
Lin Hult
Ian I think it's best to check with the individual site management. I believe that Brad who runs this site will not allow anything that is not G rated or would not be child friendly? At least that was the last that I heard a few years ago when I joined.
Perhaps you could have the potentially offensive language beeped out?
Dec 11, 2016
Ian Dylan Hunt
Yeah, that's kind of what I was thinking. Maybe I'll just edit it........Thanks
Dec 11, 2016
Minor
Aleena Rose
Hello friends! Grateful to be in this group. Hope everyone is happy and enjoying their life as an actor!
Jul 16, 2017
Ting Lik To
Feel free to email me at ting.lik.2@gmail.com
Nov 27, 2017
Clark Hurlburt
Nice to be on board.
Dec 5, 2017
Patrick Naughter
Hello!
I work in marketing for a small mortgage company in the Greater Boston Area. I'm looking to shoot three short, 10-20 second spots for the company and am looking for 3 actors for speaking roles, one per spot. Each shoot would be 1 hour max (likely shorter), single location. Compensation would be $100 & the media once completed for use in reel, etc. The spot would be a "customer" delivering a short, one or two sentence testimonial.
Looking for:
Female, preferable non-white (Late 20's to early 30's)
Female, Spanish/English speaker (Anywhere from early 40's to mid 50's)
Male, any ethnicity (Late 50's to late 60's)
Feel free to email me at pfnaughter@gmail.com
Thanks!
Feb 28, 2018
Patrick Naughter
CASTING: PAID
Looking to cast for a series of short video spots for a finance company. The premise behind the spots is that a better mortgage makes for a better life, so each one is a very short scene taking place around the home. For the four spots I am currently seeking:
1) Late 20’s to Early 30’s female
2) The role is mother and kids
Late 30’s to Early/Mid 40’s female
Two kids, age 6-11
3) The role is father and son
Late 30’s to Early 40’s male
One kid, age 4-7
4) Father and Son
Late 30’s to Early 40’s male
One kid, age 6-10
The shoot is tentatively planned for July 27 & 28, shooting in Duxbury, MA. Would need to provide your own transportation. The spots will be roughly 20 seconds long, so each shoot would be no more than an hour. Can pay child talent $75 for the hour and adult talent $125.
Feel free to email me at pfnaughter@gmail.com
Jul 5, 2018
John Fogle
Searching for a young actor (20-25) to play Clifford in Deathtrap, performing Oct. 5-21, with Marblehead Little Theatre. Unpaid. Please send resume/headshot to John Fogle at stagefog@gmail.com
Aug 19, 2018
NYC & New England
Keith R Beck
Just joined Non Union actor group, would love to be considered for any teenage roles, paid or unpaid. I have experience in university level student films and independent films. Thank you!
Dec 12, 2018