Updated November 22, 2009

Help with Casting

This session was conducted on 11/18/2009.
Thanks to all who participated!

Actors 18-25 needed for focus group for feature-length project.
Play the scene and offer casting suggestions for LA-based SAG actors.
We’re looking to cast a couple of known actors from LA.
Think of your contemporaries from Network TV and Theatrical Films.
The majority of the cast will be from the Balto-Wash market.
We will ultimately be looking to cast a number of college-aged roles.

We’ll be meeting in Brooklyn Park, MD at the Chesapeake Arts Center.
Weekday evening to be determined.

John Strawbridge & Gary Wheeler

Email gary@actorsco.com

Audition Notices

This project was cast on 11/3/2009

Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Audition Notice/Headshot Submission

Paid

Male - 35-45 Any race.
Humorously introspective character who must decide the path for the rest of his life. His eventual decision is a warmly serious note for everyone.

9-minute live scene performed on stage at Heritage Community Church, Severn, MD on Sunday, December 13 during two morning services. Scene must be memorized.

You will perform the scene with Gary Wheeler.

Please email the following:
1 only small headshot file either jpeg or pdf. Keep the file size to 100 KB or smaller.
No MB sized files. Please include your résumé as a separate attachment. PDF or Word document.
Do not send links. Do not send more than 1 image file and 1 résumé file.

Place "Heritage" in your subject heading.

Email your materials to gary@actorsco.com

You’ll be advised via email if considered for an audition. Auditions will be by appointment.

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This project was cast on 10/3/2009

We are now acepting headshot and résumé submissions for a 30-second webspot for a chiropractor.

Non-Union Paid

40ish Caucasian Male - not in the best of shape, but not overtly overweight. Some light lifting will be employed.

Please email the following:
1 only small headshot file either jpeg or pdf. Keep the file size to 100 KB or smaller. No MB sized files.
1 only small 3/4 shot that would indicate body type.
Do not include links.
Please include your résumé as a separate attachment.

Place "Chiropractor" in your subject heading.

Important: Do not submit more files than requested.

This production will be taped in two locations in northern Anne Arundel County, MD. There will be interior and exterior scenes.

Email your materials to gary@actorsco.com

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Temporarily on Hold

We are now accepting headshot and résumé submissions for a 30-second webspot for a local bank.

Non-Union Paid

5 or 6 year-old females - any race. The apparent age is important. 8 & 9 year-olds look too old for the scenario.

If you are submitting your child and would also like to be considered for the mom, you may indicate your interest with the submission; however we won't necessarily cast the child's real mom.

At this time, do not submit for the mom unless you are also submitting your child.
Once the child is selected, we'll post specific requirements for the mom submission.

Your child will need to be able to take direction, deliver a line and smile naturally on cue without repeated coaxing.

This production will be taped in northern Anne Arundel County, MD.

Please email the following:
1 only small headshot file either jpeg or pdf.  No links.
You may include your résumé as a separate attachment.

Important: Do not submit more files than requested.

Place "Bank" in your subject heading.

We realize that at this age, résumés will be minimal.

Email your materials to gary@actorsco.comgar

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This project was cast on 9/21/2009

Wayne Shipley & Gary Wheeler are helming a short video which takes a humorous look at technology.

This is non-paying as it is an exercise to test a new camera car rig.
However the production will provide an excellent sample of a comedy scene for your demo tape.

The video will essentially take place in two locations:
1) a suburban kitchen and
2) in the car.

Production will occur in and around the Baltimore Metro area. We’ll shoot over two days (weather permitting) during the week (Mon-Fri) daytime. Dates TBD.

You will need to memorize the script.

FRED: 38-45 Caucasian male. Likeable guy, but not the sharpest tack in the box. Lots of energy with a reasonably quick delivery. Think According to Jim. Must have a driver’s license as you will drive in some of the shots.

ANNIE: 35-42 Caucasian female. Attractive with a strong sense of self. Intelligent with a flair for repartee.

To be considered for an audition, please submit via email
1 only small headshot file either jpeg or pdf.  No links.
You may include your résumé as a separate attachment.

Important: Do not submit more files than requested.

After reviewing the material, we’ll notify those we’re considering, to schedule an audition during the following week.

Once the project is cast, we’ll schedule a rehearsal early enough for you to have ample time to memorize before the shoot.

Email your materials to gary@actorsco.comary@actorsco.com

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A few general policies about submitting for an actorsco audition:

1) Working Actor alums should submit for any role which seems appropriate. We won't be asking you to submit. We'll expect that you will make the effort to stay in touch and apply when you're interested and available. We appreciate our students, but we also appreciate initiative. Do not assume and do not miss an opportunity.

2) When we ask for a small image file attached to the email, we want a small image file attached to the email. Many of you would not want to see your headshots magnified to the size they are on a computer screen when submitting a file larger than 100 Kb. We don't need to see your pores and some of you have spent too much time in the sun. Some files are so large they aren't even opened and thus aren't considered. Don't submit a large file and apologize for not following instructions. We live in a computerized world, get those skills up-to-date and learn how to resize your images to facilitate fast transmission and easy viewing. We don't have time to follow links around. We also want to see if you can take direction. Good actors take direction. Make this process as easy as possible for anyone requesting you adhere to submission guidelines. A small file in an email window will work best for us and thus for you. If other agencies want it differently, you follow their directions when submitting to them. To submit to us, these are our guidelines and our expectations.

3) We only need to see one current picture. One. We know what we're doing. If the photo you send doesn't work, we'll ask for another.

4) Your resume should be attached as a Word document. If you don't have Microsoft Word (I'm not selling the software) copy and paste it into the body of the email.

5) If we are looking for a specific talent or ability and ask you to cite it. Cite it.

6) Don't submit for a role not requested. We're not keeping files. We'll post another notice. If you feel that you're appropriate, submit at that time.

7) If we offer you a role, we'll expect an acceptance email (not phone call) from you a.s.a.p. I know that's vague, but it will depend upon how close we are to the shooting date. If you haven't responded by the next day, we'll offer the role to someone else.

8) We will predominantly communicate via email so that we both have a written record of our correspondences. This will minimize communication errors.

9) Please include an email address that reaches you directly. We won't respond through a service. You deal with us--we deal with you.

10) We're not going to be able to respond to every email. But we thank you for your submission. Every face tells a different story. Don't think because we didn't cast you that we don't recognize your talent and ability. It's just on that day, we're telling a different story. Keep submitting when role appropriate. Hopefully, one day soon, we'll be telling your story.

Despite all that you've just read, we actually have a very enjoyable set. We're just looking for a level of profesionalism that will make our day expedient and rewarding. We care about our product and the goodwill we offer our clients. We look forward to sharing that experience with you. Until we meet, break a leg!