Casting Young Talent for Non-Union Commercial Campaign in NYC
About This Casting
Project Overview
We are casting for a paid non-union commercial campaign for P.C. Richard & Son. This project features a series of short retail spots that combine household comedy, family dynamics, and the importance of helpful in-store service. The campaign will showcase customers shopping for various home products in a relatable and humorous manner.
Roles
- Talents must demonstrate strong comedic timing and grounded reactions.
- Believable chemistry among cast members is essential.
- The tone should be natural, warm, and performance-driven, avoiding broad sketch comedy or hard sell approaches.
This campaign may lead to future opportunities for recurring characters within the P.C. Richard & Son retail environment.
Dates & Deadlines
- Shoot Date: May 28th (one production day)
- Self-Tape Submission Deadline: May 15th
- Callbacks: Scheduled on a rolling basis until May 22nd
- Final Cast Confirmations: Expected by May 22nd
Location
- Production will take place at a P.C. Richard & Son retail location in the Long Island area during an evening/overnight window.
Compensation
- Roles are compensated up to $1,000.
- Travel expenses will be covered or reimbursed (no lodging provided).
- Usage includes final approved campaign deliverables across various platforms in perpetuity.
Note: A parent or guardian must be present on set. Talent should be prepared for an evening/overnight shoot window, with production potentially starting around 5 PM ET to accommodate daylight exterior coverage and prioritize child performer scenes earlier in the schedule.
Requirements
Categories
Roles
1Child - Lead
Young child of the mattress-shopping couple. Mostly observational until the final payoff, when they notice the tiny mattress and reveal a small doll, making the failed online order unexpectedly useful. Looking for a child actor who can follow simple direction, stay natural on camera, and deliver one short line clearly. Rate: US$350 flat rate - (est. 4 hours of work)
Compensation
$350 / Day
Location
New York
Roles
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