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19
Jan

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING: Non-Union Dental Education Video

 

PROJECT:  DENTAL EDUCATION VIDEO

PRODUCER:  DEAR DOCTOR

NON-UNION INDUSTRIAL

SHOOT DATE:  Wednesday, January 27th

LOCATION:  Fishkill, NY or nearby area surrounding (MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR)

USAGE:  Video, Web, TV (primarily dentist office TV network), All Digital Use

RATE:  $400/8 hrs OR $200/4 hrs, paid day of session/website link provided as copy/food & drinks; any overtime is $50/hr, NO TRAVEL PAY OR AGENCY FEES (SEE ROLES BELOW)

 

-DIRECT BOOKING FROM HEADSHOTS/SELFIES/LINKS (if available)

-SUBMIT ASAP!!!

 

SEEKING:

 

[HISPANIC/LATINO MALE PATIENT]

Male, 30-45 years, Hispanic/Latino, good looking, clean shaven with GREAT TEETH and a PERFECT SMILE.  At the dentist office, he will be portraying a dental patient as well as demonstrating proper brushing and flossing techniques in the bathroom scenes, NON-SPEAKING.  

RATE:  Full Buyout at $400/8 hrs, paid day of session + copy + food & drinks; any overtime is $50/hr 

 

[AFRICAN- AMERICAN MALE PATIENT]

Male, 30-45 years, African-American, good looking, clean shaven with GREAT TEETH and a PERFECT SMILE. At the dentist office,he will be portraying a dental patient as well as demonstrating proper brushing and flossing techniques in the bathroom scenes, NON-SPEAKING.  

RATE:  Full Buyout at $400/8 hrs, paid day of session + copy + food & drinks; any overtime is $50/hr 

 

[HISPANIC/LATINA FEMALE PATIENT]

Female, 30-45 years, Hispanic/Latina, attractive, with GREAT TEETH and a PERFECT SMILE. At the dentist office, she will be portraying a dental patient as well as demonstrating proper brushing and flossing techniques in the bathroom scenes, NON-SPEAKING.  

RATE:  Full Buyout at $400/8 hrs, paid day of session + copy + food & drinks; any overtime is $50/hr 

 

[CAUCASIAN FEMALE PATIENT]

Female, 30-45 years, Caucasian, attractive, with GREAT TEETH and a PERFECT SMILE.  At the dentist office, she will be portraying a dental patient as well as demonstrating proper brushing and flossing techniques in the bathroom scenes, NON-SPEAKING.  

RATE:  Full Buyout at $400/8 hrs, paid day of session + copy + food & drinks; any overtime is $50/hr 

 

[HISPANIC/LATINO MALE DENTIST]

Male, 40-55 years, Hispanic/Latino, friendly and approachable,  scholarly and educated, clean-shaven, GREAT TEETH and a PERFECT SMILE, NON-SPEAKING.  (AM shoot)

RATE:  Full Buyout at $200/4 hrs, paid day of session + copy + food & drinks; any overtime is $50/hr 

 

[CAUCASIAN MALE DENTIST]

Male, 40-55 years, Caucasian, friendly, approachable, scholarly and educated, clean-shaven with a GREAT TEETH and a PERFECT SMILE, NON-SPEAKING.  (AM shoot)

RATE:  Full Buyout at $200/4 hrs, paid day of session + copy + food & drinks; any overtime is $50/hr 

 

 

To submit, email the required info below:

-name

-email

-cell

-agency (if applicable)

-location base (must self-report by car)

-SMILING headshots required (clearly showing teeth)

-2 current selfies:

a) big, exaggerated smile showing upper AND lower teeth (MANDATORY)

b) presentable selfie for client viewing (if headshot not available)

-links to work (if available)

 

EMAIL ASAP:  

johanna@breakthroughcasting.com (FEMALES ONLY)

dana@breakthroughcasting.com (MALES ONLY)

 

SUBJECT LINE:  Dental Ed Vid

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13
Jan

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING L.A.: “Last Looks” seeking Non-Union Background

 

PROJECT NAME:  Last Looks

PROJECT TYPE:  Pilot

SAG-AFTRA New Media

DIRECTOR:  Mike George

PRODUCER:  Joshua Tate

PRODUCTION COMPANY:  Rec Room

SHOOT DATES:  Saturday, 1/16 &  Sunday, 1/17

LOCATION:  L.A. Mid-Wilshire Area (On Sound Stage)

RATE:  $75/10 hour day (Saturday 1/16); $50/ 4 hour day (Sunday 1/17) cash on set + credit + snacks & drinks

 

SYNOPSIS:  A Hollywood starlet navigates the twists and turns of her life and career with the help of her hair, makeup, and wardrobe “Glam Squad”.

 

SEEKING:  Non-Union Background

 

[ZURI’S ENTOURAGE] 

Male & Females, mid 20s-early 30s, all ethnicities, assistant types.

 

[PRODUCERS]

Male & Females, mid 20s-early 30s, all ethnicities.  They will be sitting around the monitor and busy on their cell phones.

 

[CREW MEMBERS]

Male & Females, mid 20s-early 30s, all ethnicities.  They will be busy with Craft Services, on walkies, etc.

 

[MAKE UP ARTISTS]

Male & Females, mid 20s-early 30s, all ethnicities, artistic/creative/edgy looks a plus.

 

SUBMIT:

-name

-cell

-email

-current selfie (MANDATORY)

-height, weight, hair & eye color

 

EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

 

SUBJECT LINE:  Last Looks/L.A.

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07
Jan

BreakThrough Casting: HUDSON VALLEY IMPROV Seeking Improv Troupe- ALTER EGOZ

 

PROJECT:  ALTER EGOS Improv Troupe

CLIENT:  Hudson Valley Improv

DIRECTOR:  Samantha Jones

PRODUCER:  Samantha Jones

AUDITION DATES:  TBD

LOCATION:  Rifton, NY

REHEARSALS:  Monday evenings in Rifton, NY

PERFORMANCES:  3/19/16 in Kingston, NY and future performances

RATE:  TBD

 

SEEKING:

 

Hudson Valley Improv is seeking professional level improv actors for its pro-troupe, ALTER EGOZ. We are in rehearsals for our second show in March and are actively seeking 2 more cast members. Must have an extensive performing resume with training and live comedy experience. Both short form and long form experience preferred but not required. Must be able to attend rehearsals in Rifton, NY on Monday evenings and be available for performances in the NY Hudson Valley Region (which are booked to accommodate cast members schedules).  We are in the beginning steps of developing our group and pay really varies depending on gig right now. Don’t do this for the pay. Do it because you are passionate about performing and improvisation. Please submit headshot, resume and video links to be considered for an audition. Finally, if your resume and experience isn’t where you need it to be for this troupe, we offer tons of training and are developing new troupe with our students as we speak. www.hudsonvalleyimprov.com

 

SUBMIT:

-name/email/cell

-city based

-headshot/resume

-media links to work

 

EMAIL:  Johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

 

SUBJECT LINE:  ALTER EGOZ

 

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08
Dec

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING: REVISED SHOOT DATES, SUPER DARK TIMES- Seeking Non-union Background & Featured Background Talent

*REVISED DATES!!!

*Submission instructions found at the bottom of page

 

SUPER DARK TIMES

SAG Modified Low Budget Feature

Director: Kevin Phillips

Producers: Jett Steiger, Richard Peete

Writers: Ben Collins, Luke Piotrowski

Production:  Neighborhood Watch Films + Team G

Casting Director:  BreakThrough Casting  (LOCAL PRINCIPAL and BACKGROUND CASTING)

Shoot dates: starts 11/19 for 4 to 5 weeks *(see roles, shoot days subject to change)

Location:  Kingston, NY and surrounding vicinities

Non-Union Background Rate:  $40/up to 10 hours (NYS Child Performer Labor Laws will be followed)

 

SYNOPSIS:

A horrible accident causes a tectonic shift between high school best friends Zach and Josh, spiraling them in different directions. Set in 1990’s suburbia, Super Dark Times is a thriller that explores the twilight zone between adolescence and adulthood, lust and love, bravery and fear, good and evil. 

Director Kevin Phillips’ short proof of concept TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL,  premiered at Cannes this year.  Click or copy/paste links below to learn more:

 

SEEKING:

 

[DANA/CHAD’S GIRLFRIEND]- Tentative shoot date 12/19

SDT Goth Girl

Caucasian Female, must be legal 18 looking 16-18 years, FEATURED BACKGROUND.  Probably a high school drop out, intimidating energy, punkish/grunge. Her group likes to smoke and hang out in the bleachers of the football field.  Her boyfriend CHAD is the leader of the pack, one scary dude.  Please submit selfie as couple as well as kissing selfie.  

 

[GINGER LETTERMAN]- Tentative shoot date 12/19

SDT Ginger Letterman

Caucasian Male, must be legal 18 looking 16-18 years, ginger/red/strawberry hair, FEATURED BACKGROUND.  Probably a high school dropout. Part of CHAD’s group who smokes and hangs out in the bleachers of the football field.  Letter Jacket a plus.

 

[HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS]-  Tentative shoot dates 12/19 & 12/20

Males and Females, looking 16-18 years, PREFERABLY LEGAL 18, all ethnicities, BACKGROUND.  These students will be in the hallway, classroom and auditiorium scenes where the LEADS interact.  Must own backpack.  

 

 

[MAKE OUT COUPLE]- Tentative shoot date 12/20

SDT Student Couple

Caucasian Female & Male, must be legal 18 looking 16-18 years, REAL COUPLE to makeout heavily, FEATURED BACKGROUND They do so by their lockers during a very active high school hallway scene with a fight breaking out, a kid with a broken arm screaming, etc.

 

[SOCCER KID W/ BROKEN ARM]– Tentative shoot date 12/20

Caucasian Male,looking 16-18 years, PREFERABLY LEGAL 18, must own soccer uniform, FEATURED BACKGROUND.  He will burst through the hallway doors dressed in a soccer uniform holding his arm, which seems broken. Soccer Kid sprints past the leads while screaming and crying.  Please wear uniform for your selfie.

 

[FACULTY]- Tentative shoot dates 12/20

Females and Males, 40s-50s, any ethnicity, BACKGROUND.  They will be teaching class, interacting with students.

 

EMAIL REQUIRED INFO:

Name-

Email-

Cell-

City Based-

Age (minors only)-

Height-

Weight-

Hair color-

Eye color-

*Include a selfie from today (clearly showing face and hair length AND/OR as specified in role you are submitting for).

 

EMAIL:

johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

 

SUBJECT LINE:

SDT BG

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10
Nov

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING: AUDITIONS for SUPER DARK TIMES

LOCAL PRINCIPAL CASTING- SEEKING TEENAGERS, 15-18+ 

 

AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Wednesday 11/11, 10-7 PM (Teenagers 15-18+)

Friday 11/13, 10-7 PM (All Roles- see below)

Saturday 11/14, 10-7 PM (Callbacks Only)

 

LOCATION

BreakThrough Casting

Beacon, NY 

 

TO REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

email:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

subject line:  SDT Auditions

 

INCLUDE IN EMAIL:

-current selfie (without filters)

-contact info 

-city based

-age and DOB

-height, weight, hair & eye color

-media links showcasing your personality and/or acting work (if available)

-preferred audition date and time

 

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND AUDITIONS, YOU CAN SELF-TAPE (email for instructions).

REVISED BREAKDOWN (see age range for kids and NEW ADULT ROLES)

SUPER DARK TIMES

SAG Modified Low Budget Feature

Director: Kevin Phillips

Producers: Jett Steiger, Richard Peete

Writers: Ben Collins, Luke Piotrowski

Production:  Neighborhood Watch Films + Team G

Casting Director:  BreakThrough Casting  (LOCAL PRINCIPAL CASTING)

Shoot dates: starts 11/19 for 4 to 5 weeks *(see roles, shoot days subject to change)

Location:  Kingston, NY and surrounding vicinities

Rate:  SAG MLB scale ($335/8 hours)

 

 

SYNOPSIS:

A horrible accident causes a tectonic shift between high school best friends Zach and Josh, spiraling them in different directions. Set in 1990’s suburbia, Super Dark Times is a thriller that explores the twilight zone between adolescence and adulthood, lust and love, bravery and fear, good and evil. 

Director Kevin Phillips’ short proof of concept TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL,  premiered at Cannes this year.  Click or copy/paste links below to learn more:

 SEEKING:

 

[DARYL] 

Must look 16-18 years (legal 18 ideal), Caucasian Male.  Older, overweight and a collosal moron.  He is from a lower income family and lives in a duplex by “the pipeline”, while the others live in single family homes.  Daryl enjoys such activities as writing “LOSER” on backpacks, giving “swirlys” to the new kids and searching for old porno magazines in the garbage behind his house.  He is impulsive, has a big mouth and speaks before he thinks.  Daryl would never fight someone bigger than him, and can be instantly submissive if it will save his butt.  *(shoots 20 days)

 

 

[CHARLIE]

Must look 15-16 years (legal 18 ideal), Caucasian Male.  A slight, sharp-eyed kid. He is DARYL’s friend from the nearby Callaway Middle School.  He meets JOSH and ZACH and is accepted into their group.  A master of deadpan sarcasm, Charlie has no qualms about backing down from a dare or a fight, and can tolerate DARYL’S “sense of humor” and even jokes along occasionally.  However, when witnessing a horrific event, he prefers to pretend he never saw anything, and is deadly serious about this pretense.  *(shoots 18 days)

 

[DENNIS]

Male, Caucasian, 24 yrs old.  Allison’s annoying older brother.  Kind at heart, but masks it with a machismo bravado and always manages to be smoking, DENNIS is a moron who looks like a blue-collar worker.  The typical older brother who interrupts your phone calls and hassles you and your friends.  He has a very hardened exterior and likes to pick on Allison. However when it comes down to it, he cares very deeply for his little sister.  *(shoots 10-12 days)

 

[ASHLEY] 

Female, must look 14 -15 years (legal 18 ideal), any ethnicity. ALLISON’s best friend.  She is not the most popular girl in school, but is still popular.  Warm, complicated, intelligent and from a well-off family, REBCCA throws a hip high school party at her house for Allison’s birthday while her parents are out of town.  She enjoys a bit of trouble and isn’t afraid to try new things.  She may have a crush on Josh (LEAD) or maybe she’s just using him for his ‘connections’.  *(shoots 7 days)

 

[JOAN TEMPLETON]

30s, Caucasian Female.  Josh’s (LEAD) mother.  Overworked and underpaid.  One of those mothers who always looks weary.  She loves Josh, but does not always have the time for him.  She likes Zach and considers him a good friend for Josh.  She does NOT allow shoes in the house.  *(shoots 4 days)

[DUKE]

Caucasian Male, 40s. The owner of the local convenience store. He knows his regular customers around the neighborhood and has taken a special liking towards Zach.  He doesn’t understand why Zach hangs out with ‘losers’ and doesn’t have a girlfriend. While he is nice, perhaps his morals are a bit skewed — he has no qualms about selling cigarettes to kids.  *(shoots 2 days)

[JOHN WHITCOMB]

Must look 15-16 years (legal 18 ideal), Caucasian Male. Defined in high school by the hip Kool-Aid blue streak in his hair.  He is technically a middle schooler, but has the privilege of hanging-out with the seniors. He’s shorter, punkish and perhaps known to smoke a ton of weed.  He is not in the same social group as ZACH & JOSH however they sometimes attend the same parties and have classes together, and he’s always nice to them.  *(shoots 2 days)

 

[EUGENE]

Must look 15-16 years (legal 18 ideal), African-American Male.  He has alot of confidence and  swagger, very cool, probably left behind a grade.  Tall and lanky, probably a basketball player and can levitate.  *(shoots 2 days)

[TECHNO GOTH]

Must look 16-17 years (legal 18 ideal), Male Caucasian.  Techno goth, just as it sounds and  the more hard core the better.  He gets sent to the Principal’s office for yelling at the Librarian and throwing a box of crayons across the room.  *(shoots 2 days)

 

 

[CHAD]

Must look 17-18 years, (legal 18 ideal) Caucasian Male, high school senior.  CHAD is the leader of the pack of “Jockey-Douchebags”.  A highschool dropout, CHAD can often be found under the bleachers with his cronies smoking a doobie or drinking PBR.  He bullies ZACH and JOSH when they mistakenly take a shortcut by the football field.  His lack of respect also extends to his girlfriend, whom he refers to in the crassest of terms.  *(shoots 1 day)

  

 

[MS. BARRON]

20s, Female Caucsian.  Kind and compassionate, she is the token “hot” teacher in the school.  Ms. Barron wakes up Zach (LEAD) after he falls asleep in her class.  *(shoots 1 day)

 

[DR. ARNOLD]

50s-60s Caucasian Male, REAL TEACHER, he teaches AP History, wears glasses, has a beard, well spoken, unique and crotchety.  *(shoots 1 day)

 

 

[TEACHER] 

30s, Caucasian Male.  REAL TEACHER, young guy, wears glasses, wants to do right by the students.  A teacher who talks to Allison (LEAD) after class in the hallway, most likely about that paper that was due two days ago…  *(shoots 1 day)

 

[PRINCIPAL]

50s-60s Caucasian Male.  A friendly, soft and emotional princial.  *(shoots 1 day)

 

[SECRETARY]

40-50’s Caucasian Female, interacts with Zach (LEAD) when he tries to find his buddy Josh (LEAD) as he’s worried about his whereabouts and state of mind, after a tragic accident occured.  *(shoots 1 day)

 

[GUY 1 ]

LEGAL 18 to play 15-17, Caucasian Male.  This group gossips about the current state of affairs of disappearances and shocking behaviors with students.  *(shoots 1 day)

 

[GUY 2]

LEGAL 18 to play 15-17, Caucasian Male.  This group gossips about the current state of affairs of disappearances and shocking behaviors with students.  *(shoots 1 day)

 

[GIRL 1]

LEGAL 18 to play 15-17, Caucasian Female. Quick on the tongue, sharper and more astute than  GUY #1 who’s she’s coupled with.  This group gossips about the current state of affairs of disappearances and shocking behaviors with students.  *(shoots 1 day)

 

[GIRL 2]

LEGAL 18 to play 15-17, Caucasian Female. This group gossips about the current state of affairs of disappearances and shocking behaviors with students.  *(shoots 1 day)

 

[GIRL 3]

LEGAL 18 to play 15-17, Caucasian Female.  This group gossips about the current state of affairs of disappearances and shocking behaviors with students.  *(shoots 1 day)

 

[KID IN BATHROOM] 

13 yrs old, Caucasian Male. Goofy look, contemptible kid in Middle School.  He walks into the bathroom Zach (LEAD) is in, sees him crying, and proceeds to make fun of him until Zach’s had enough.  *(shoots 1 day)

 

[SENIOR]

Must look 17-18 years (legal 18 ideal), Male Caucasian. Large and Bulky. A Senior that bumps into Daryl and does not appreciate Daryl’s retort.  He’s the guy that will stick gum in your hair to impress his Junior girlfriend.  Or give you a swirly.  *(shoots 1 day)

 

[POLICE OFFICER #1]

40s-50s Male Caucasian, charcacter faces a plus.  These officers are continually returning to the school where strange occurences and disappearances of students take place.  *(shoots 1 day)

 

[POLICE OFFICER #2]

30s-40s Male , charcacter faces a plus.  These officers are continually returning to the school where strange occurences and disappearances of students take place.  *(shoots 1 day)

 

[CINDY MAPLES]

Must look 16 years (legal 18 ideal), Caucasian Female, wears way too much makeup, salacious, kind of a bad girl.  *(shoots 1 day)

 

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06
Nov

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING: Non-Union Voice-Over PSA- GAMING COMMISSION

*Direct booking from self-tapes and required info (see submission instructions below)

*DEADLINE:   9am Monday, 11/9/15

GAMING COMMISSION

Non-Union Voice-Over PSA

CLIENT:  NYS Gaming Commission

PRODUCER:  Chris Conto

PRODUCTION COMPANY:  NYS Media Services Center

CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting

SESSION DATE:  by Friday 11/13/15

LOCATION:  Remote Recording

USAGE:  :30 TV, Radio, Web

RATE:  $750 full buyout, no agency fee

SEEKING:

[Bilingual Spanish-English Voice Artists]

Seasoned actor, adult female or male voice, FLUENT in Enlish and Spanish.  Looking for the voice of a younger parent (mid 20s-mid 30s), someone who can invoke the spirit of the holidays.  Only remote applicants with professional home studio need apply.  

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS (see A&B below)- DEADLINE:  9am Monday, 11/9/15

A)  Complete and email info below

  1. name/email/cell/city based
  2. list home studio equipment
  3. agency/rep name/email/cell (if available)
  4. links to audio work

B)  Submit audio audition

  1. Give us 2 different reads of the audition copy (below) to showcase range, one in English, the other in Spanish (translate copy below).
  2. Send only MP3 or MP4.
  3. DEADLINE to  submit is 9am Monday, 11/9/15

AUDITION COPY

This holiday season, when your kids play with their new gifts, will it sound like this? (Lawn mower sound) or this? (coffee brewing, then being poured).  There are certain gifts that should be left to the grown ups. Scratch off Lottery games are intended for those 18 and older.  So, be sure their gifts sound like this: (Jack in the Box music), or this, (video game sounds) not this: (sound of scratch off ticket being scratched). Please, gift responsibly.  This message is brought to you by the New York State Gaming Commission and New York’s Responsible Play Partnership.

EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  GAMING VO PSA

 

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05
Nov

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING: SAG Feature, SUPER DARK TIMES (Local Principal Casting)

REVISED BREAKDOWN (see age range for kids and new adult roles)

*Submission instructions found at bottom of page:

 

SUPER DARK TIMES

SAG Modified Low Budget Feature

Director: Kevin Phillips

Producers: Jett Steiger, Richard Peete

Writers: Ben Collins, Luke Piotrowski

Production:  Neighborhood Watch Films + Team G

Casting Director:  BreakThrough Casting  (LOCAL PRINCIPAL CASTING)

AUDITIONS BY INVITATION ONLY

Audition Dates:  11/11, 11/13, 11/14 (callbacks 11/14)

Audition Location:  Beacon, NY

Shoot dates: starts 11/19 for 4 to 5 weeks 

Location:  Kingston, NY and surrounding vicinities

Rate:  SAG MLB scale ($335/8 hours)

 

SYNOPSIS:

A horrible accident causes a tectonic shift between high school best friends Zach and Josh, spiraling them in different directions. Set in 1990’s suburbia, Super Dark Times is a thriller that explores the twilight zone between adolescence and adulthood, lust and love, bravery and fear, good and evil. 

Director Kevin Phillips’ short proof of concept TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL,  premiered at Cannes this year.  Click or copy/paste links below to learn more:

 SEEKING:

 

[DARYL]

Must look 16-18 years (legal 18 ideal), Caucasian Male.  Older, overweight and a collosal moron.  He is from a lower income family and lives in a duplex by “the pipeline”, while the others live in single family homes.  Daryl enjoys such activities as writing “LOSER” on backpacks, giving “swirlys” to the new kids and searching for old porno magazines in the garbage behind his house.  He is impulsive, has a big mouth and speaks before he thinks.  Daryl would never fight someone bigger than him, and can be instantly submissive if it will save his butt. 

 

[CHARLIE]

Must look 15-16 years (legal 18 ideal), Caucasian Male.  A slight, sharp-eyed kid. He is DARYL’s friend from the nearby Callaway Middle School.  He meets JOSH and ZACH and is accepted into their group.  A master of deadpan sarcasm, Charlie has no qualms about backing down from a dare or a fight, and can tolerate DARYL’S “sense of humor” and even jokes along occasionally.  However, when witnessing a horrific event, he prefers to pretend he never saw anything, and is deadly serious about this pretense. 

 

[CHAD]

Must look 17-18 years, (legal 18 ideal) Caucasian Male, high school senior.  CHAD is the leader of the pack of “Jockey-Douchebags”.  A highschool dropout, CHAD can often be found under the bleachers with his cronies smoking a doobie or drinking PBR.  He bullies ZACH and JOSH when they mistakenly take a shortcut by the football field.  His lack of respect also extends to his girlfriend, whom he refers to in the crassest of terms.  

 

[ASHLEY] 

Female, must look 14 -15 years (legal 18 ideal), any ethnicity. ALLISON’s best friend.  She is not the most popular girl in school, but is still popular.  Warm, complicated, intelligent and from a well-off family, REBCCA throws a hip high school party at her house for Allison’s birthday while her parents are out of town.  She enjoys a bit of trouble and isn’t afraid to try new things.  She may have a crush on Josh (LEAD) or maybe she’s just using him for his ‘connections’.

 

[DENNIS]

Male, Caucasian, 24 yrs old.  Allison’s annoying older brother.  Kind at heart, but masks it with a machismo bravado and always manages to be smoking, DENNIS is a moron who looks like a blue-collar worker.  The typical older brother who interrupts your phone calls and hassles you and your friends.  He has a very hardened exterior and likes to pick on Allison. However when it comes down to it, he cares very deeply for his little sister.  

  

[JOHN WHITCOMB]

Must look 15-16 years (legal 18 ideal), Caucasian Male. Defined in high school by the hip Kool-Aid blue streak in his hair.  He is technically a middle schooler, but has the privilege of hanging-out with the seniors. He’s shorter, punkish and perhaps known to smoke a ton of weed.  He is not in the same social group as ZACH & JOSH however they sometimes attend the same parties and have classes together, and he’s always nice to them.

 

[EUGENE]

Must look 15-16 years (legal 18 ideal), African-American Male.  He has alot of confidence and  swagger, very cool, probably left behind a grade.  Tall and lanky, probably a basketball player and can levitate.

 

 

[MS. BARRON]

20s, Female Caucsian.  Kind and compassionate, she is the token “hot” teacher in the school.  Ms. Barron wakes up Zach (LEAD) after he falls asleep in her class.

 

[DR. ARNOLD]

50s-60s Caucasian Male, he teaches AP History, wears glasses, has a beard, well spoken, unique and crotchety.

 

 

[TEACHER] 

30s, Caucasian Male.  Young guy, wears glasses, wants to do right by the students.  A teacher who talks to Allison (LEAD) after class in the hallway, most likely about that paper that was due two days ago…

 

[PRINCIPAL]

50s-60s Caucasian Male.  A friendly, soft and emotional princial.

 

[SECRETARY]

40-50’s Caucasian Female, interacts with Zach (LEAD) when he tries to find his buddy Josh (LEAD) as he’s worried about his whereabouts and state of mind, after a tragic accident occured.

 

[GUY 1 ]

LEGAL 18 to play 15-17, Caucasian Male.  This group gossips about the current state of affairs of disappearances and shocking behaviors with students.

 

[GUY 2]

LEGAL 18 to play 15-17, Caucasian Male.  This group gossips about the current state of affairs of disappearances and shocking behaviors with students.

 

[GIRL 1]

LEGAL 18 to play 15-17, Caucasian Female. Quick on the tongue, sharper and more astute than  GUY #1 who’s she’s coupled with.  This group gossips about the current state of affairs of disappearances and shocking behaviors with students.

 

[GIRL 2]

LEGAL 18 to play 15-17, Caucasian Female. This group gossips about the current state of affairs of disappearances and shocking behaviors with students.

 

[GIRL 3]

LEGAL 18 to play 15-17, Caucasian Female.  This group gossips about the current state of affairs of disappearances and shocking behaviors with students.

 

[KID IN BATHROOM] 

13 yrs old, Caucasian Male. Goofy look, contemptible kid in Middle School.  He walks into the bathroom Zach (LEAD) is in, sees him crying, and proceeds to make fun of him until Zach’s had enough.

 

[SENIOR]

Must look 17-18 years (legal 18 ideal), Male Caucasian. Large and Bulky. A Senior that bumps into Daryl and does not appreciate Daryl’s retort.  He’s the guy that will stick gum in your hair to impress his Junior girlfriend.  Or give you a swirly.

 

[POLICE OFFICER #1]

40s-50s Male Caucasian, charcacter faces a plus.  These officers are continually returning to the school where strange occurences and disappearances of students take place.

 

[POLICE OFFICER #2]

30s-40s Male , charcacter faces a plus.  These officers are continually returning to the school where strange occurences and disappearances of students take place.

 

[TECHNO GOTH]

Must look 16-17 years (legal 18 ideal), Male Caucasian.  Techno goth, just as it sounds and  the more hard core the better.  He gets sent to the Principal’s office for yelling at the Librarian and throwing a box of crayons across the room.

 

[CINDY MAPLES]

Must look 16 years (legal 18 ideal), Caucasian Female, wears way too much makeup, salacious, kind of a bad girl.

 

[JOAN TEMPLETON]

30s, Caucasian Female.  Josh’s (LEAD) mother.  Overworked and underpaid.  One of those mothers who always looks weary.  She loves Josh, but does not always have the time for him.  She likes Zach and considers him a good friend for Josh.  She does NOT allow shoes in the house.

 

 

TO REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT (no guarantees):

email johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

 

INCLUDE IN EMAIL:

-current selfie (no makeup on teenage girls please, except for those submitting for CINDY MAPLES)

-age and DOB

-height, weight, hair & eye color

-media links showcasing your personality and/or acting work (if available)

 

SUBJECT LINE:  SDT

 

 

 

 

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Oct

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING: Non-Union PSA, GIFTING RESPONSIBLY

*Direct booking from headshots, media links and personality clips (minors only)

*Scroll to bottom of page for submission instructions

*DEADLINE IS 9AM Monday, 10/26/15

 

PROJECT:  Non-Union PSA, GIFTING RESPONSIBLY

CLIENT:  New York State Gaming Association

PRODUCER:  Chris Conto

PRODUCTION COMPANY:  NYS Media Services Center

CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting

SHOOT DATE:  November 10th (tentative)

LOCATION:  Albany, NY (self-reporting drivers preferred, no travel pay)

USAGE:  TV & Web (full buyout)

RATE:  $600/8 Adults; $400/8 Kids (as NYS Child Performer Labor Laws permit), no agency fee

 

SEEKING:

 

[MOM]

Female, mid 30s, all ethnicities, ethnically ambiguous a huge plus, STRONG ACTORS; looking for “citizens of the world”(individuals that together, look as though they belong to the same family).  These are non-speaking roles but because we’re recreating the joy of the holiday season,  we still require excellent acting skills.  *MUST SELF-REPORT TO ALBANY, NY FOR AN 8 AM CALL TIME.

 

[DAD]

Male, mid 30s, all ethnicities, ethnically ambiguous a huge plus, STRONG ACTORS; looking for “citizens of the world”(individuals that together, look as though they belong to the same family).  These are non-speaking roles but because we’re recreating the joy of the holiday season,  we still require excellent acting skills.  *MUST SELF-REPORT TO ALBANY, NY FOR AN 8 AM CALL TIME.

 

[KIDS]

Girls and Boys, 6-8 years,all ethnicities, ethnically ambiguous a huge plus, STRONG ACTORS; looking for “citizens of the world”(individuals that together, look as though they belong to the same family).   These are non-speaking roles but because we’re recreating the joy of the holiday season,  we still require excellent acting skills.  *MUST SELF-REPORT TO ALBANY, NY FOR AN 8 AM CALL TIME.  (PARENT/GUARDIAN DRIVERS PREFERRED)

 

[GRANDMOTHER]

Female, 60s, all ethnicities, ethnically ambiguous a huge plus, STRONG ACTORS; looking for “citizens of the world”; (individuals that together, look as though they belong to the same family).  These are non-speaking roles but because we’re recreating the joy of the holiday season,  we still require excellent acting skills.   *MUST SELF-REPORT TO ALBANY, NY FOR AN 8 AM CALL TIME.

 

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS (*DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION – 9 AM Monday 10/26/15)

 

A)  COMPLETE AND SUBMIT REQUIRED INFO:

  1. name/email/cell/city based
  2. age and date of birth (minors only)
  3. do you own a car to self-report to ALBANY, NY?
  4. current vital stats (height/weight/hair & eye color)
  5. agency/agent name/email/cell (if available)
  6. all profile links (Actors Access, Backstage, Casting Networks, Website, etc) 
  7. jpeg of CURRENT headshot/pics 
  8. pdf of UPDATED resume
  9. jpeg of CURRENT selfie to be submitted to client (MANDATORY-shoot from shoulders up clearly showing face and hair length, without photo effects and filters)
  10. Adults- provide full URLs of your media links (reels/monologues).  
  11. Kids- submit a personality clip if professional media links are not available.   Personality clip should be no longer than 2 mins, uploaded to Vimeo (preferred and can be password protected- make sure to provide password) or YouTube (not password protected), with full URLs sent to us.  No other formats will be accepted.

 

EMAIL:

dana@breakthroughcasting.com  (MALES only)

johanna@breakthroughcasting.com  (FEMALES only)

 

SUBJECT LINE:

Gifting PSA

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15
Oct

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING: Non-Union Voice-Over PSA, “Surprise”

*Direct booking from self-record and required materials (see submission instructions below)

 

PROJECT:  Non-Union Voice-Over PSA, “Surprise” 

CLIENT:  NYS Department of Health

PRODUCER:  Chris Conto

PRODUCTION COMPANY:  NYS Media Services Center

CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting

SHOOT DATE:  Tuesday 10/26/15

LOCATION:  Remote Recording

USAGE:  :30 TV, Radio, Web

RATE:  $600 full buyout, no agency fee

 

SEEKING:

 

[FEMALE VOICE]

Female, sounding 25-40, STRONG ACTORS with range:  upbeat and conversational, between bubbly and sultry with lots of character.  Remote applicants with professional home studio need apply.  

 

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS (see A&B below)- DEADLINE 9 AM MONDAY, 10/19

 

A)  FILL OUT TEMPLATE

  1. name/email/cell/city based
  2. list home studio equipment
  3. agency/rep name/email/cell (if available)
  4. links to audio work
  5. jpeg of  headshot

 

B)  SUBMIT AUDIO AUDITION 

  1. Give us 2 different reads of the audition copy (below).
  2. Upload to soundcloud.com and send separate links for each read.
  3. Deadline to submit is 9 AM Monday, 10/19

 

AUDITION COPY

“There are many different New Yorkers, that’s why there are many different Health Care options, with something for everyone…and signing up is so simple, you’d be surprised how easy and affordable it is! Visit ny state of health dot ny dot gov.”

 

EMAIL:

johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:

VO PSA Surprise

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08
Jun

Congratulations to Pokey Spears on booking a day player role in HONEYBEE!

Congratulations to Pokey Spears on booking a day player role (Mr. Rose) in the SAG Feature, HONEYBEE, directed by Nicole McGrath. We know you’ll kill it!

 

 

Pokey Spears

Pokey Spears

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