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28
Jul

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- ALBANY: Non-Union Industrial, NYS EAP Seeking TelePrompter Pros

*Deadline to submit required materials and self-tape:  5pm Tuesday,  8/1/17

*Submissions missing self-tapes will not be considered

NON-UNION INDUSTRIAL

CLIENT:   NYS Employee Assistance Program

DIRECTOR:   Chris Conto

PRODUCTION COMPANY:   NYS Media Services

CASTING DIRECTOR:   BreakThrough Casting

LOCATION:   Albany, NY (must self-report)

DATE:   August (date tbd)

USAGE:   Web only (full buyout)

RATE:   $830/4 hours + 10% agency fee + $75 travel stipend

SEEKING:  

[TELEPROMPTER PRO]

Female, 35-45 yrs, any ethnicity.   STRONG ACTOR, TELEPROMPTER PRO WITH RANGE who can efficiently deliver a 2-3 minute long form script with ease.  “Citizen of the world” with a neutral accent, easygoing, kind, accessible, good energy- someone to whom you can turn for help.  ONLY SEASONED PROS SHOULD APPLY.

SUBMIT REQUIRED MATERIALS:  *Deadline is 5pm Tuesday,  8/1/17

  1. email talent and agency contact info (if applicable)
  2. attach current headshot and resume (do not send links)
  3. include acting and hosting reels
  4. attach self-tape (see instructions below)

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:  

  1. slate (name and agency, if applicable)
  2. state current height/weight/location base (mandatory)
  3. state, “I confirm that I can self-report to Albany, NY”
  4. zoom out full body & profiles
  5. zoom in headshot (chest to top of head) and perform MEMORIZED audition copy (see below)

AUDITION COPY:

When co-workers and friends ask me what I do as a coordinator for the “Employee Assistance Program”- I have one simple answer:  I make life a little easier for New York State employees.

I can help you deal with big problems that you just didn’t see coming- in addition to the everyday issues that might keep you from doing your best at work.

We all experience stress and worries that can distract us during the day.  Maybe you’re without a car and need a way to get back and forth to work.  Maybe your child care provider is away…

Or, a family member needs legal advice.

Whether it’s a work, family or personal problem, E-A-P can help.  It’s free of charge- and it’s confidential.

E-A-P is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year.

E-A-P coordinators receive training to learn all about community resources and can help you understand your benefits, leave policies and health insurance.

Plus, we work where you do, so we understand your agency and the culture of your workplace.

EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  EAP

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26
Jul

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NY HUDSON VALLEY REGION: Non-Union Industrial- Health Quest, Meet the Doctor 5

*DIRECT BOOKING FROM SELF-TAPES AND REQUIRED MATERIAL ONLY

*Deadline to submit self-tapes:  10pm Friday, 7/28/17

*Submissions without self-tapes will not be considered.

 

NON-UNION INDUSTRIAL

CLIENT:   Health Quest

PROJECT:   Meet the Doctor 5

PRODUCER:   Tara Latorre

DIRECTOR:   Edward Roy

PRODUCTION COMPANY:   J6 MediaWorks

CASTING DIRECTOR:   BreakThrough Casting

AUDITION:   Direct Booking from Self-Tapes/Headshots/Resumes/Reels

LOCATION:   Highland, NY (must self-report BY CAR ONLY)

DATE:   Tuesday, 8/29/17

USAGE:   Health Quest Website, YouTube and FaceBook (full buyout)

RATE:  $300/4 hrs, paid NET 30 (NO TRAVEL, NO AGENCY FEE)

 

SEEKING: 

 

[PATIENT 1]

Female or Male, 40s-50s, Caucasian.  Non-speaking role where patient will be interacting with doctors.  Shoots 9am-12pm on Tuesday 8/8/17,  MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO HIGHLAND, NY (no exceptions).

 

[PATIENT 2]

Female, 30s, ethnically ambiguous. Non-speaking role where patient will be interacting with doctors.  Shoots 1pm-4pm on Tuesday 8/8/17,  MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO HIGHLAND, NY (no exceptions).

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:  

*Deadline to submit self-tapes- 10pm Friday, 7/28/17
*Please read instructions carefully and follow each step.  Any submissions missing info or self-tape will not be considered.

1)  name/email/cell/city located

2)  include current height/weight/agency info (if applicable- contact/email/phone)

3)  attach current commercial headshot/resume

4)  include media links to work

5)  attach self-tape/audition video (please record vertically on devices, make sure you are well lit behind a simple background, with no background noise and in focus):

  • slate (state name and agency)
  • state current height/weight/city base
  • clearly state on camera, “I confirm that I can self-report BY CAR to Highland, NY”
  • zoom out full body shot and full body profiles
  • zoom in headshot (shoulders to head) and in 30 seconds, explain what OPTIMAL HEALTH means to you

EMAIL:   johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:   Health Quest, MTD 5

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25
Jul

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- Saratoga, NY: Non-Union PSA, “NYS Parks Empire Pass”

*Deadline to submit self-tapes:  11:00am Monday, 7/31/17
*Submissions without self-tapes will not be considered.  Please see self-tape instructions below.

NON-UNION PSA

CLIENT:  NYS Parks
PROJECT:  “NYS PARKS- EMPIRE PASS” :30
DIRECTOR:  Joe Walsh
PRODUCER:  Natalia Briggs
PRODUCTION COMPANY:  NYS Media Services
CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting
LOCATION:  Saratoga Springs, NY (must self-report by car)
DATE:  Monday, 8/7/17  (RAIN DATE: Tuesday, 8/8/17)
USAGE:  Web & NY Broadcast Only (full buyout)
RATE:  See roles below

SYNOPSIS:  PSA demonstrating how easy it is to use the new NYS Empire Pass and enjoy a beautiful picnic at the park.

SEEKING:

[MOTHER]
Hispanic female, mid to late 30s (NON-SPEAKING)
Rate: $400/4 + 10% agency fee (1/2 day) No travel expense – MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR – Outdoor shoot

 

[FATHER]
Caucasian male, mid to late 30s (NON-SPEAKING)
Rate: $400/4 + 10% agency fee (1/2 day) No travel expense – MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR – Outdoor shoot

 

[BABYSITTER]
Caucasian female, late teens LEGAL 18 (NON-SPEAKING)
Rate: $550/8 + 10% agency fee (Full day) No travel expense – MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR – Outdoor shoot

 

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:  

*Deadline to submit self-tapes- 11am Monday, 7/31/17
*Please read carefully and follow each step.  Any submissions missing info or self-tape will not be considered.

1)  name/email/cell/city located

2)  include current height/weight/agency info including contact/email/phone (if applicable)

3)  attach current commercial headshot/resume

4)  include media links to work (optional but a plus!)

5)  attach slate video (please record vertically on devices):

  • slate (state name, agency or self-represented, and city you are located in)
  • clearly state on camera, “I confirm that I can self-report by car to Saratoga State Park, Saratoga Springs , NY”
  • zoom out full body shot and full body profiles

EMAIL:  dana@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  Empire Pass PSA

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