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:
<ul>
<li>Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and crew to bring the character of Victor to life.</li>
<li>Attend all rehearsals and perform during all scheduled performances as part of the festival.</li>
<li>Participate in promotional events and media interviews as required.</li>
<li>Maintain a high level of performance consistency and professionalism throughout the run.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Proven acting skills with the ability to embody the character fully.</li>
<li>Both AEA and non-union actors are encouraged to apply.</li>
<li>Preference for local hires; however, limited housing options are available for actors residing out of town.</li>
<li>Must be available for rehearsals starting approximately two months before opening night and for all performance dates.</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
<ul>
<li>A stipend of $1,500 or the equivalent "Special Appearance" rate for AEA members.</li>
<li>Other benefits include potential housing accommodation for non-local actors.</li>
</ul>

Portland Theater Festival 2024 Casting Call for Victor

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:
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
Job Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Work collaboratively under the direction of Taylor Reynolds to bring the character of Reba to life, maintaining the integrity of the playwright&rsquo;s vision.</li>
<li>Participate in all scheduled rehearsals and commit to the performance schedule set by the festival.</li>
<li>Engage in promotional activities, including media interviews and public appearances, as required by the festival&rsquo;s marketing team.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Actors should be 18+ but able to convincingly play a 17-year-old.</li>
<li>Strong stage presence and the ability to portray nuanced emotions.</li>
<li>Both AEA and non-union actors are encouraged to apply.</li>
<li>Local hires are preferred; however, limited housing options are available for actors residing outside the area.</li>
<li>Must be available for the entire duration of the festival rehearsals and performances.</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Salary: $1,500 stipend or equivalent to the "Special Appearance" AEA rate, depending on union status.</li>
<li>Additional benefits include exposure in a prominent theater festival and the opportunity to work with acclaimed director Taylor Reynolds.</li>
</ul>

Portland Theater Festival 2024 Casting Call for Reba

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:
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
Job Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Participate in all scheduled rehearsals and perform during all show runs as scheduled.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and crew to develop a truthful and impactful portrayal of the character.</li>
<li>Maintain a high level of professionalism and dedication throughout the production process.</li>
<li>Attend costume fittings, promotional events, and other activities as required by the production team.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Both AEA (Actors' Equity Association) and non-union actors are encouraged to submit.</li>
<li>Must be available for all rehearsals and performance dates.</li>
<li>Strong preference for local hires, although limited housing options are available for out-of-town actors.</li>
<li>Previous acting experience in theater preferred; please submit your resume and a headshot with your application.</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Salary: $1,500 stipend for non-union performers or per "Special Appearance" AEA rate for union members.</li>
</ul>

Portland Theater Festival 2024 Casting Call for Ester

"SOUND OF FEAR" SHORT FILM CASTING - PROVIDENCE, RI.&nbsp;
Kendall Cooper Casting is seeking submissions for the short film SOUND OF FEAR
SOUND OF FEAR: Two friends in their 20s are haunted by a film score in this horror parody.&nbsp;
FILMING DATES: July 20th &amp; 21st, 2023 (TBC talent availability may play a role in the final scheduling)
SALARY: $250/day
Submissions are welcome from SAG and Non-Union Talent! Must be able to work locally in Providence RI
CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
Sara (she/her) - Open Ethnicity, the mid-20s. Scream Queen with the ability to outsmart the slasher. Even assuming the worst-case scenario. Physically expressive. Non-verbal acting skills are a must. Experience in comedy and horror genres preferred. Works two days of filming.&nbsp;
Lisa (she/her) - Open Ethnicity, late 20s. Horror movie victim. Feminine essence. Ditsy, yet charming. Perpetually scared. Works one day of filming, exact date TBD.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

$250/Day "SOUND OF FEAR" SHORT FILM CASTING

Seeking: People local to Portland, ME to work as EXTRAS on the HULU Original True Crime series: Wild Crime S3. 
Recreation scenes filming June 1-6th in Portland, ME.
PAID.&nbsp;
Seeking:
<ul>
<li>Adults and Children local to Portland, Maine who want to appear in Season 3 of &ldquo;Wild Crime&rdquo;.</li>
<li>No prior experience necessary.</li>
<li>We need lots of people to play various roles; cops, rangers, reporters, cafe patrons.</li>
</ul>
Pay for extras is $150 for the day.
Roles will typically require a 1-2 day commitment sometime between June 1-6th.
We will also be casting some people who closely resemble the characters involved in the case.&nbsp;

Hulu's 'Wild Crime' Season 3 Open Casting Call

OPEN CASTIN CALL: SANCTUARY CITY, PORTLAND, ME
SANCTUARY CITY: In a small American City post-9/11, two teenagers who were brought to America as children seek refuge in each other from their harsh living environment. When G becomes naturalized, she and B hatch a plan to marry so that he may legally remain in the country and pursue the futute of his dreams. But as time passes and complications mount, the young friends find that this act threatens to fracture the closest relationship either has ever had.
First Rehearsal: O/A July 17, 2023 Tech: August 13-16, 2023 First Performance: August 17, 2023 Last Performance: September 3, 2023 Salary: $1200 stipend or "special appearance" AEA rate Both AEA and non-union talent are encouraged to submit
Local hires preferred
CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
G (she/her)- Open Ethnicity, 18+ to play High School. Brought to the United States as a child; Best friends with B; Caught in a cycle of harsh circumstances, and hopeful for a better future; Playful and resilient; Seeking non-white-identifying actors for this role
B (he/him)- Open Ethnicity, 18+ to play High School. Brought to the United States as a child; Best friends with G; B must make his own way when his mother is forced back to her country of origin; Care-taking and cautious; Seeking non-white-identifying actors for this role
Henri (he/him)- Open Ethnicity, 20s. First-generation American born to immigrant parents; Loves B and protects him fiercely; Stable and skeptical;
Will consider white-identifying actors for this role

"Sanctuary City" Open Casting Call

(OPEN CASTING CALL &mdash; THE THIN PLACE &mdash; PORTLAND, ME)
Seeking submissions for THE THIN PLACE by Lucas Hnath, directed by Tess Van Horn and Lauren Stockless. Executive produced by East Shore Arts (Dave Register, Artistic Director) and St. Lawrence Arts (Deirdre Nice, Executive Director) as part of the second annual Portland Theater Festival (PASS OVER, PONY, BODY AWARENESS, THE ALIENS). Casting by Kendall Cooper.
THE THIN PLACE: Everyone who ever died is still here, just in a different part of here. Linda can communicate with them. And if you believe, she can make you hear them, too &mdash; in the thin place, the fragile boundary between our world and the other one. With acuity and relentless curiosity, Hnath's play transforms the theater into an intimate s&eacute;ance, crafting an unnerving testament to the power of the minc which has a mind of its own.
First Rehearsal: O/A June 7, 2023
Tech: July 9-12, 2023
First Performance: July 13, 2023
Last Performance: July 30, 2023
Salary: $1,200 stipend or "Special Appearance&rdquo; AEA rate
Both AEA and non-union talent are encouraged to submit
Local hires preferred
Auditions will be held on April 23rd and 24th, time and location TBD
CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
Linda (she/her)- Open Ethnicity, 50s/60s. A professional psychic; Blunt, no nonsense; Speaks with a British accent, more working class than posh
Hilda (she/her)- Open Ethnicity, late 20s/30s. A close listener and keen observer. Hilda is enthralled with Linda after attending one of her seances, or &ldquo;sittings,&rdquo; and the two of them grow close
Sylvia (she/her)- Open Ethnicity, 40s/50s. Linda's wealthy friend and mentee; Seeks Linda's guidance during a hard time, then later grows skeptical of her intentions
Jerry (he/him) - Open Ethnicity, 40s/50s. Linda&rsquo;s younger cousin; A political and financial consultant; Loves Linda and will go to great lengths to protect her.

"The Thin Place" Open Casting Call

OPEN CASTING CALL- SANCTUARY CITY- PORTLAND, ME
Seeking submissions for SANCTUARY CITY by Martyna Majok, directed by Bari Robinson. Executive produced by East Shore Arts (Dave Register, Artistic Director) and St. Lawrence Arts (Deirdre Nice, [ Executive Director) as part of the second annual Portland Theater Festival (PASS OVER, PONY, BODY AWARENESS, THE ALIENS). Casting by Kendall Cooper.
SANCTUARY CITY: In a small American city post-9/11, two teenagers who were brought to America as children seek refuge in each other from their harsh living environment. When G becomes naturalized, she &lsquo;and B hatch a plan to marry so that he may legally remain in the country and pursue the future of his dreams. But as time passes and complications mount, the young friends find that this act threatens fo fracture the closest relationship either has ever had.
First Rehearsal: O/A July 17, 2023
Tech: August 13-16, 2023
First Performance: August 17, 2023
Last Performance: September 3, 2023
Salary: $1,200 stipend or "Special Appearance&rdquo; AEA rate
Both AEA and non-union talent are encouraged to submit
Local hires preferred
1st round auditions will be held over Zoom with director Bari Robinson
CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
- &nbsp;G (she/her)-
<ul>
<li>Open Ethnicity,</li>
<li>18+ to play Migh School. Brought to the United States as a child;</li>
<li>Best friends with B; Caught in a cycle of harsh circumstances, and hopeful for a better future;</li>
<li>Playful and resilient; Seeking non-white-identifying actors for this role</li>
</ul>
~ &nbsp;B (he/him)-
<ul>
<li>Open Ethnicity,</li>
<li>18+ to play High School. Brought to the United States as a child;</li>
<li>Best friends with G; B must make his own way when his mother is forced back fo her country of origin;</li>
<li>Care-taking and cautious; Seeking non-white-identifying actors for this role</li>
</ul>
- Henri (he/him)-
<ul>
<li>Open Ethnicity,</li>
<li>20s. First-generation American born to immigrant parents;</li>
<li>Loves Band protects him fiercely;</li>
<li>Stable and skeptical; Will consider white-identifying actors for this role</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

OPEN CASTING CALL &mdash; SANCTUARY CITY &mdash; PORTLAND, ME
Seeking submissions for SANCTUARY CITY by Martyna Majok, directed by Bari Robinson. Executive produced by East Shore Arts (Dave Register, Artistic Director) and St. Lawrence Arts (Deirdre Nice, Executive Director) as part of the second annual Portland Theater Festival (PASS OVER, PONY, BODY AWARENESS, THE ALIENS). Casting by Kendall Cooper.
SANCTUARY CITY: In a small American city post-9/11, two teenagers were brought to America. Children seek refuge in each other from their harsh living environment. When G becomes naturalized, she and B hatch a plan to marry so that he may legally remain in the country and pursue the future of his dreams. But as time passes and complications mount, the young friends find that this act threatens to fracture the closest relationship either has ever had.
First Rehearsal: O/A July 17, 2023 Tech: August 13-16, 2023
First Performance: August 17, 2023
Last Performance: September 3, 2023
Salary: $1,200 stipend or "Special Appearance" AEA rate Both AEA and non-union talent are encouraged to submit
Local hires preferred
1st round auditions will be held over Zoom with director Bari Robinson
CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
- G (she/ her)-
<ul>
<li>Open Ethnicity, 18+ to play High School. Brought to the United States as a child; Best friends with B, Caught in a cycle of harsh circumstances, and hopeful for a better future; Playful and resilient; Seeking non-white-identifying actors for this role</li>
</ul>
~ B (he/him)-
<ul>
<li>Open Ethnicity, 18+ to play High School. Brought to the United States as a child; Best friends with G; B must make his way when his mother is forced back to her country of origin; Caretaking and cautious; Seeking non-white-identifying actors for this role</li>
</ul>
~ Henri (he/him)-
<ul>
<li>Open Ethnicity, the 20s. First-generation American born to immigrant parents; Loves Band protects him fiercely, Stable and skeptical; Will consider white-identifying actors for this role</li>
</ul>

Now Casting EXTRAS and DOGS for Wild Crime Season 3 recreation scenes filming April 3-5 in Portland, ME. PAID.&nbsp;
Seeking:
<ul>
<li>Adults</li>
<li>Children and</li>
<li>Dogs local to Portland, Maine</li>
</ul>
Who want to appear in season 3 of the Hulu Original series &ldquo;Wild Crime&rdquo;. This is a true-crime documentary series produced by Lone Wolf Media with ABC News.
This casting is for the non-union recreation scenes filming in Portland, ME April 3-5.
This is PAID work. Local Hire Only.&nbsp; ROLES:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Looking for Adults and Kids of all genders and ALL ages to portray extra roles.</li>
<li>Also looking for Men ages 25-40 who can portray cops and park rangers.</li>
<li>Also looking for well behaved dogs who walk well on leash. We have a number of Hikers w/ Dog roles to cast, these can be any kind of dog. Additionally we are specifically seeking a Black Lab, and a Brown Irish Setter to be featured.</li>
</ul>

"Sanctuary City" Open Casting Call-2 in Maine by Kendall Cooper Casting

Kendall Cooper Casting