General Casting FAQ
What is Back Stage?
Back Stage: The Actor's Resource -- the sister publication of The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, and Ross Reports -- publishes a national website and weekly print editions in New York City (Back Stage East) and Los Angeles (Back Stage West). All casting notices are available to members nationwide on BackStage.com.
The only national casting resource featuring print and online editions, Back Stage reaches over 150,000 highly trained, experienced, and specialized performers every month. For over 40 years, Back Stage has helped actors, crewmembers, and talent of all sorts find work in the entertainment industry while keeping them abreast of industry news, trends, and developments.
And we've helped our casting directors at every level find actors and staff. Past clients include film and TV producers from Warner Bros., Disney, HBO, MTV, DreamWorks, Miramax, ABC, CBS, Universal, Spike TV, Oxygen Network, History Channel, and Fox; independent filmmakers from Spike Lee to Steven Soderberg; student filmmakers in NYC, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and more; major Broadway producers; large and small regional theatres; and independent and community theatres in large and small cities across the United States.
With Back Stage, casting directors find exactly the talent they need when they need it, while performers get the inside scoop on performance and job opportunities. And now BackStage.com features new state-of-the-art tools to help make the casting process easier than ever. Check out our improved talent résumé database (featuring headshots and, soon, audio and video reels) and explore our hundreds of carefully vetted casting notices. New notices are posted five days a week, after we carefully edit and review the submissions. Our readers submit to notices daily. Search, sort, and save the info you need at BackStage.com!
How can I contact Back Stage regarding casting?
You can contact Back Stage through BackStage.com, or use the info below:
Back Stage East
Attn: Casting
770 Broadway, 4th floor
New York, NY 10003
Email: casting@backstage.com
Phone: (646) 654-5700
Fax: (646) 654-5742 (press 1)
Casting Editor: Luke Crowe
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Back Stage West
Attn: Casting
5055 Wilshire Blvd., 5th floor
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Email: bswcasting@backstage.com
Phone: (323) 525-2358
Fax: (323) 965-1340
Casting Editor: Cassie Carpenter
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
For regional casting questions, email regionalcasting@backstage.com.
What are the key elements of a Back Stage casting notice?
Back Stage casting and job notices provide all possible critical information on a project in a clear, concise, and highly readable format so that ours readers can make an informed decision.
Specifically:
1) The first paragraph lists the project details, including who's casting, the name of the production, the personnel involved, and the approximate rehearsal and performance/shooting dates (if known).
2) The middle paragraph(s) contain the character/job breakdown, including exactly what type of performers and/or staff the production is seeking. Available roles are in bold.
3) The final paragraph begins with the audition/submission info (dates, times, and location are in italics), followed by what performers must prepare/bring and any additional contact info (phone, email, website), and ends with the pay/contract details, followed by the date the notice was first posted (in parentheses).
4) BackStage.com provides additional information and tools not found in our print editions: Actors can explore our casting-notice database using simple or advanced searches, set up auto searches and email notifications, and view script "sides" for some projects, plus they can submit to projects online. Casting directors can post casting notices and script sides, search the headshot & résumé database, and accept and manage submissions online. And we offer a variety of other timesaving organizational tools, in edition to website-exclusive casting notices.
Can I see a sample of what a Back Stage casting notice looks like?
Yes. A typical notice will look something like this:
Category: Union/Nonunion Film
'THE DAY THE WORLD STOPPED'
Jane Doe (prod.) is casting The Day the World Stopped, a DV comedic feature about a man on a secret mission. John Doe, dir. Shoot starts Feb. 26 in Tucson, AZ.
Seeking -- Stephen Smith: late 20s, brown hair & eyes, nerdy, office analyst, LEAD; Jim King: early 30s, office star/bully, former frat boy with issues, supporting role; Mr. Stowell: 50s, boss, holdover from "good ole boy" network; Males and Females: 18+, to play various office workers. Note: All roles are Caucasian and require a Southern accent.
Auditions will be held Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-1 & 2-6 p.m. at Smith Studios, 1000 Burbank Blvd., N. Hollywood, CA. If unable to attend, send pix & résumés by Feb. 5 to 1111 10th St., Sample Beach, CA 90266, Attn: J. Doe. Bring a one- to two-minute comedic monologue; prepare to cold read. Pay, copy, credit, meals, travel, and lodging provided. SAG Low Budget Film Agreement, pending. (First posted 10/27/06)
Actor- Related FAQ
Searching For Notices
To search for casting notices, click on one of the BackStage.com toolbar links labeled Search Casting Notices or Search Notices, or visit the Actor's Toolbox page located in the casting area of BackStage.com. The Actor's toolbox features links to advanced casting and résumé tools, and on the right-hand side of the Actor's Toolbox page there's a Simple Casting Search box for your convenience.
In the casting search engine area of BackStage.com, you can fill out as much or as little search criteria as you'd like. The more details you enter, the more refined your search will be; the less you enter, the more results you'll get.
Helpful Hints for Advanced Casting Searches
Why aren't the casting notices opening up?
Turn off your pop-up blocker for BackStage.com, since casting notices pop up in a new screen.
I'm not getting very many results. Help!
If you choose a lot of search options, your results will be very limited. On the other hand, if you don't choose any options (including categories, regions, etc.), then you'll get to see every single notice on BackStage.com as soon as you click "Run Search Now."
We recommend trying broad searches such as this, or only choosing a few options, before experimenting with more detailed and specific searches. That way you'll always get the most results possible. To approximate the results you'd see on the old version of BackStage.com, try selecting only one of the casting categories and then select East Coast or West Coast in the location area of the search engine; leave all other fields blank; then click Run Search Now. You won't see each casting notice in its entirety, but you will see a detailed list of all of the notices for the category and area you selected. Then you can open the notices that look interesting.
How can I see all the new notices right away?
Under the Sort Results By option, choose "Posted Date" to make sure you see the newest casting notices first.
Why am I only seeing the title, company, and region in the list of casting results?
Under the Show Casting Notice Description option, choose "Detailed Results" and you'll easily be able to browse through the headlines and opening paragraphs of the notices. When you click on the links within the casting notice excerpts, the casting notices you want to see will pop up in a new window in their entirety. You can then print, save, or submit to the notice; close the pop-up and you'll be back on the results screen, where you can choose another notice. We're currently working on improving this area, so that the search results contain even more relevant data. What the new format does let you do is scan through myriad notices quickly.
What is a Saved Search? How do I make it work?
A Saved Search allows you to save the search criteria you've just entered into the advanced search engine, so you can quickly run the same type of search any time you're visiting BackStage.com. To create a Saved Search, enter a Saved Search Name (any name of your choosing) in the text field in the "Save Search Criteria and Create Casting Alert" area located at the bottom of every Advanced Casting Search page. To run a saved search, click on the Saved Searches link on the casting toolbar or choose Manage Saved Searches on the Actor's Toolbox screen. Then click on the triangular arrow icon located under the Action header next to the Saved Search you'd like to run. And, of course, you can create multiple Saved Searches (maybe one for films, one for stage notices, etc.).When you save your favorite casting notices and casting searches, you'll be able to organize your time more effectively. You can always access your saved info in your personal Actor's Toolbox.
What is a Casting Alert? How do I make it work?
The Casting Alert tool searches the BackStage.com casting database for new notices, based upon criteria you've entered. Then it emails you the results. Create a Casting Alert agent by clicking on the Actor's Toolbox link (located on the casting toolbar in the casting area of BackStage.com) and then choosing the Manage Casting Alerts link. Then click on the Create Casting Alert link. You can then schedule to have any of your Saved Searches emailed to you on a daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. This way, you'll be sent casting search results even when you don't have time to visit BackStage.com! (You can also create a Casting Alert email by checking off the "Create a casting alert" box located at the bottom of every Advanced Casting Search page.)
What are these funny little "Action" buttons next to the search results?
On the casting search-results screens, you have the option of using two different tools, both of which are located under the Action header. The first tool is an eyeball-type icon, which lets you view the notice (make sure you allow pop-up windows for the BackStage.com website domain, since casting notices pop up in a new window). The second tool is a mailbox icon, which will save the casting notice to your Casting Inbox; you can access your personal Casting Inbox by clicking on Casting Notices Inbox link located in Search Tools column of your personal Actor's Toolbox (the Actor's Toolbox can be found by clicking on the Actor?s Toolbox button on the Casting Toolbar located beneath the BackStage.com logo at the top of every Casting Search page on the website). You can also save multiple notices at once by clicking off the check box next to each of the search results and then choosing "Add Selected to Inbox."
How can I find audition dates and deadlines and other specific info?
Try a keyword search. Example: In the Keywords field on the Advanced Casting Search page, enter a date such as Nov. 10 and choose "Exact Phrase" to find all casting notices that mention that date -- this is a great way to locate casting notices that mention particular audition dates and deadlines! (For specific dates in casting notices, months are abbreviated like this: Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.) However, you may miss out on some auditions and deadlines even with a specific search such as this, so we suggest also trying broader searches and looking through the casting notices carefully in your favorite casting categories.
Why didn't I find notices perfect for my type when I entered my age, sex, and ethnicity into the search engine?
The search fields labeled "Pay," "Male/female," "Age Range," and "Ethnicity" are meant to help filter out irrelevant search results. However, choosing these options will also show you many casting notices that are not a perfect fit. We're working on refining this process, but for now you should just think of these fields as partial filters, and not 100% accurate matchmakers. If you'd prefer not to bother with these fields, simply leave them blank and your search results will contain all of our casting notices (depending upon the other search fields you've selected or left blank). We hope that as we improve this process, you'll find these search options more and more useful.
Where are all the casting notices?
The majority of BackStage.com casting notices are currently located in the East Coast and West Coast areas of the casting database. You may not always find a ton of casting notices in specific states outside of New York and California, but we post every relevant casting notice we find for every U.S. state, as well as Canada and Great Britain. And we're working on growing our regional and international casting coverage every day: We currently having casting reporters located in New York, northern and southern California, Florida, Las Vegas, and San Francisco, with more coverage being added soon.
If you leave all of the search fields in the Location Search Criteria area of the Advanced Casting Search blank (which is the default setting), then you'll see all of our casting notices from all over the U.S. and the world. Also, the East Coast and West Coast casting results feature many notices of national and international relevance.
Managing Your Résumé, Headshot, and Reel
1) To create, email, or edit résumé pages, just go to the Casting & Jobs toolbar near the top of BackStage.com and choose the Headshot & Reel Database link; or go to the Actor's Toolbox area of BackStage.com and click the Manage Résumés/Headshots/Reels option; or click on the Manage Résumés & Reels button on the toolbar in the casting area of BackStage.com.
2) Once you've landed in the Manage Résumés area of BackStage.com by doing any of the above, you can create new résumés by clicking on the Create Résumé link. Or create cover letters by clicking the Manage My Cover Letters link. You can set your résumé as Public (allowing casting directors and agents to view all of your info), Confidential (which hides your contact info, but still lets casting directors and agents view the basic contents of your headshot/résumé page), or Private (which hides your entire headshot/résumé page from being found when casting directors and agents search the BackStage.com talent database, but still allows you to email your headshot/résumé page).
3) After you've created a résumé and/or cover letter, you can continue to create more résumés and cover letters by repeating the steps above. And you can always edit and add to your résumés and cover letters by clicking on the little wrench icon (under the Action heading next to the résumé or cover letter link, in the Mange Résumés area).
4) If you've created a Public or Confidential résumé/headshot page, casting directors will be able to find you using our "Actor Search" tool that lets directors, casting directors, agents, and producers search the BackStage.com talent database. If you're page is Public, these industry people will also be able to contact you about work.
5) To email your headshot and résumé to a casting director, agent, or project, just go back to the Manage Résumés area, where you'll see your résumé(s) listed. Click on the little eyeball graphic to the right of the résumé link (under the Action heading) to view the complete résumé of your choice. From this screen (the "View Résumé" screen) you can choose to email your headshot & résumé page -- to whichever email addresses you choose -- by clicking the Send Résumés button at the bottom of the screen. Your headshot/résumé/reel page will then be sent to the email address you've specified.
6) Also, a few casting notices on BackStage.com will have an auto-submission link at the bottom of the casting notice (in the "contact details" area of the notice). When this link is available, you'll be able to submit your headshot & résumé to the project directly by clicking on the submit option and then choosing the résumé and cover letter of your choice.
7) We recommend using JPG files of less than 100KB when loading pictures onto BackStage.com, since this type of file will work best with the BackStage.com setup; other file types and files that are too large may cause errors. We're working on raising the size-limit of files, so that bigger pictures can be posted in the future, although keeping images below 100KB is more convenient for casting directors that receive headshots via email.
8) The final tab on the Resume Builder allows you to upload multiple audio and video reels. File-size and file-type limitations do apply, and are explained in more detail during the uploading process.
Posting Your Headshot on BackStage.com
Make sure you upload at least one headshot, picture, or comp card for each of your BackStage.com résumés. If you don't post a picture to go along with your résumé, casting directors won't know what you look like when they're searching through our extensive Talent Database or when you submit to them through the BackStage.com casting system. Without a picture, your chances of getting cast will be much lower.
To post your headshot, go to the BackStage.com toolbar and choose "Headshot and Reel Database" under the Casting & Jobs category on the toolbar. After you've logged in, you'll be able to go to your personal Résumé Manager in the casting area of BackStage.com. You can also access your Résumé Manager through your Actor's Toolbox. Click the wrench-shaped edit icon next to the résumé(s) you've created for yourself. You'll now be on the résumé Edit screen. The second-to-last tab on this screen is labeled "Photos." Click on that tab to go to the photo section of your résumé builder. From there you can upload and label multiple photos. The photo you designate as your Main Headshot will be displayed at the top of your résumé, and your other photos will be seen as links at the bottom of the résumé.
Photos should be JPG files and must be under 100kb in size. If your photo is too large, you'll receive an error message. If you do not have a program that will allow you to easily change the size of your photo, then we recommend using the free image editor/viewer available at http://irfanview.com. Inside of the IrfanView program, open your headshot file, then choose Edit on the toolbar, then choose Resize/Resample. This will allow you to cut your file size in half by choosing "Half" as the new standard dimension and then clicking OK. Make sure you then save your image as a JPG file using IrfanView. Repeat this process until your file is an acceptable size. If you experience problems uploading your headshot, email resume@backstage.com.
What Happened to the Headshot and Résumé I had on the old version of BackStage.com?
Because our old headshot and résumé database was technologically outdated, it was no longer very useful to casting directors and actors. So we replaced the entire headshot/résumé database with a new and better version, which will help directors, casting directors, and producers find the actors they need much more efficiently. That means more job opportunities for you! However, regrettably, most of the old headshots and résumés were lost during this transition. You should have received an email warning you about this before we made the transition, but if you didn't, we apologize. We hope you have a copy of your headshot and résumé on file and can load them back onto BackStage.com. If not, email your problem, name, username, and contact info to CastingHelp@backstage.com, and we'll try to dig through our old files for your info.
The good news is that, with the new database, you can create multiple headshot and résumé pages, and are no longer limited to just one page. And we've added new tools to make the process more streamlined and effective. By filling out all the fields in the Résumé Builder, you're résumé will be highly searchable inside of our talent database. Please create new headshot/résumé pages for yourself using the new, more advanced, and more powerful version of BackStage.com. For more info on creating new résumé pages, see the Managing Your Résumé, Headshot, and Reel section above.
What happened to the weekly Auditions at a Glance feature, the daily 24-Hour Casting section, the Advanced casting section, the Late Casting category, and the Casting Category links that used to be available on BackStage.com?
We've replaced all of the above with our new, robust, and powerful casting database and casting search engines, which will bring you more casting notices faster than ever before. Admittedly, the new casting area of BackStage.com is more complex than our old casting area, but once you've figured out all of the new tools and features available to you, we hope you'll see that finding work has never been easier.
For instance, instead of simultaneously listing a bunch of notices once a week under weekly category headings and then posting a few extra notices in the 24-Hour Casting section, the Advanced casting section, and the Late Casting category, we now post lots of new notices five days a week in their appropriate categories. So now you'll be able to find more casting notices more often, all located in one central casting database. To wit: Instead of delaying notices until a specific day or waiting for them to run in print, we now post new notices as soon as we've checked and edited the information for accuracy, giving BackStage.com members a special edge.
If you'd like to see all notices organized by category or geographic region, just choose the category and/or region you want in the casting search engine and click Run Search Now. You do not have to choose any other search options. In fact, the less you narrow the your search down, the more notices you'll see.
To find specific audition dates and deadlines, try refining your search using an Advanced Casting Search: In the Keywords field on the Advanced Search page, enter a date such as Nov. 10 and choose "Exact Phrase" to find all casting notices that mention that date -- this is a great way to locate casting notices that mention particular audition dates and deadlines! (For specific dates in casting notices, months are abbreviated like this: Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.) However, you may miss out on some auditions and deadlines even with a specific search such as this, so we suggest also trying broader searches and looking through the casting notices carefully in your favorite casting categories.
Also, look for the links to our NY and L.A. Audition Calendars: The “Auditions at a Glance” articles provide you with a day-by-day list of key auditions happening within the next 10 days. Currently, links to these articles can be found in the main casting box on the BackStage.com homepage, right above our weekly list of Hot Jobs.
For more info, see the Helpful Hints located in the Searching For Notices help section above.
Why am I getting an error message when I try to submit to casting notices? And why is the Contact Details section of the casting notices often blank?
Next to each notice in the casting search results, you can click on the envelope icon located under the Action header. This icon only lets you submit to the notice if the casting directors have activated their BackStage.com online submissions option. If the casting director has not activated this option, then you'll get an error message saying, "In order to apply to this casting notice, please follow instructions specified within this casting notice itself." This means you should open up the casting notice and read the text of the notice in the Casting Details area. If the Contact Details section of the notice is also blank, you should instead concentrate on the Casting Details area of the notice.
The Casting Details area of each casting notice always contains all of the contact and audition information available, as well as all of the instructions that the director, casting director, and producer want released.
Currently, many of the directors, casting directors, and producers who place casting notices on BackStage.com are not selecting the automatic submission option. Other times, we've unearthed casting notices that were not submitted through BackStage.com directly and activating the automatic submission option is not applicable. We expect this situation will improve as more casting directors become accustomed to the new features Back Stage is offering, and in the future more and more casting directors will begin using the new BackStage.com submission tools, which in turn will make it easier for you to submit your pix & résumés to projects.
However, keep in mind that sometimes casting directors just don't want to release too many contact details, or they don't want online submissions. This is their prerogative, and it's best to respect their wishes. The Casting Details section of the casting notices will always tell you everything they want you to know. Also, when a casting notice is announcing auditions, automatic submissions are not usually applicable; because the casting director wants you to attend the auditions, not submit to them via phone, fax, mail, or email. Again, please read the Casting Details section of each casting notice for specific info regarding what the casting director needs and how to submit to the project and/or attend the auditions.
For details on how to submit your casting notice via email whenever an email address is available (even when the casting director has not activated the BackStage.com auto-submit link), see item number 5 in the Managing Your Résumé, Headshot, and Reel area of the help section above.
Do you run casting notices?
Why yes -- yes, we do. Back Stage runs hundreds of new casting notices every week for casting directors or producers seeking actors, dancers, singers, comedians, models, writers, directors, crew members, and much more. All casting/job/audition notices appear online at BackStage.com and are available to members of the website.
In addition to BackStage.com, you can also pick up one of the weekly newspapers (Back Stage East and Back Stage West) at most bookstores, newsstands, and convenience stores in greater New York City and in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and at specialty bookstores around the country. (However, no matter how you wheedle and cajole, we will not read the casting notices to you over the phone in the hope that we can find you the perfect role. You have to get a membership first!)
Back Stage posts new casting notices online several times a day each weekday, adding up to hundreds of projects every week. That includes casting calls from across the United States, as well as from metropolitan areas in Canada and the UK. Most notices are posted on weekdays during regular business hours. However, unlike many other casting sites, Back Stage will not post a notice until it's been thoroughly checked out by our highly trained casting team -- that's our guarantee. Notices in print and online are organized by category. Plus, online you can search for notices based on a list of specific criteria.
If you're a member of BackStage.com, just click on "Casting Jobs" to visit your Career Center and Actor's Toolbox and use the Search Notices, Quick Job Search, and Advanced Job Search options to look through our cast and crew notices.
Do you have any audition advice?
Of course! Here are a few helpful hints to keep in mind when attending an audition. Although we could discuss whether to wear character shoes to an audition, or the inadvisability of bringing candy or flowers, we'll leave that for another article. Instead, here are a few key things to be careful about:
1) Nudity should never be required at an audition, even if the role requires nudity. Back Stage does not permit casting directors who post notices with us to make this requirement. If you show up at an audition and you're told that nudity is required, we advise you to leave immediately and notify us as soon as possible. (Sometimes nudity may be asked for at a callback for specific roles, but be careful and use your best judgment. Contact Back Stage if anything seems suspicious.)
2) Auditions should not be held at a private residence, and Back Stage does not knowingly list private residences as audition locations. (However, we do allow private address to be used for pix & résumé submissions.) If you're attending an audition at an unfamiliar location, let a friend know where you're going to be.
3) As a general rule, auditions should never involve any fees, purchases, or obligations. You should not be required to pay fees to audition or sell tickets to perform unless it is specified in the casting notice. In some cases, small fees are required for membership companies or club dates are required. However, it is our policy to always let you know in the casting notice that fees are required, and how much they are. If they ask for fees that you didn't know about, try to charge additional fees, or require you to purchase classes or services, leave immediately and notify us as soon as possible.
4) You should never be required to make any purchases (especially of classes, headshots, recording sessions, singing lessons, demos, or coaching) to audition or perform. Avoid any casting director who insists you purchase anything, and notify us immediately. If there are legitimate requirements involved -- such as "bringer" requirements at a comedy or cabaret club, or membership fees for an organization -- then this info will be clearly noted in the casting notice. If it's not noted, or the info is incorrect, please contact Back Stage.
5) Trust your instincts. If something feels strange at an audition, it probably is. Leave any situation that makes you uncomfortable, or where they require you to do anything that you feel is inappropriate. Plus, if you're attending an audition at an unfamiliar location, let a friend know where you're going to be.
If you encounter any other questionable audition or performance requirements, please contact the Back Stage casting department as soon as possible.
Can I post my headshot, résumé, and demo reel on BackStage.com?
Yes, you can. All members of BackStage.com can set up multiple résumé pages online where they can post their résumés, pictures, and audio and video reels.
Once you've set up a headshot/résumé page on BackStage.com, casting directors will be able to find you when they're searching our database for talent. In addition, you can send the link to your résumé page to casting directors. Or you can submit to many projects directly on BackStage.com by choosing "submit" when you find a project you like, and then choosing the résumé and cover letter that you'd like to send. Note: This function only works for projects where the casting director has turned their online submission tool on, because not all casting directors accept online submissions.
What does "pix & résumés" mean?
This is short for "headshots and résumés" or "pictures & résumés." Typically, you should attach your headshot and résumé so that they cannot become separated. If you do not have a professional headshot available, you could try submitting a normal snapshot. Comp cards are also usually acceptable. Depending on the project and the circumstances, some performers like to include multiple pictures in their submissions. This type of decision is up to the individual, but most casting directors expect to receive at least one professional headshot and résumé in every submission when they ask for "pix & résumés," unless otherwise noted.
I'm a nonunion actor. Can I submit to union projects?
Only if it indicates so in the casting notice. There are certainly situations where union and nonunion actors are both needed, so look out for specific wording in the notice. Or, just look out for the union/nonunion casting categories; everyone can submit to those notices.
What does copy, credit, meals, travel, and lodging mean exactly?
"Copy" is a VHS or DVD copy of the final project once it's finished. "Credit" is having your name credited on the final project. "Meals" means that you'll be fed throughout the shooting process. '"Travel" can be as large as plane tickets to and from the shooting/touring locations or as small as a gas stipend or subway token. "Lodging" means they'll put you in a hotel or other housing for the duration of the tour or your portion of the shooting schedule.
Isn't it considered a "scam" when fees or purchases are required?
Not necessarily. We understand your concern with the idea of "paying to play" as a little strange, but we prefer to let the actor make his or her own decisions when it comes to what you will and will not sign up for in terms of agents, classes, projects, and casting companies. Whenever a project involves required fees, purchases, or obligations (such as an obligation to sell a minimum number of tickets), our policy is that it must be stated in the notice along with the payment/compensation info. We do have outlined limits when it comes to how much companies can charge the actor. Either way, actors always have a choice about which projects they submit themselves to and whether or not fees are worth it.
The only categories where fees should normally occur are Club Talent, Membership Companies, Live Competitions, Combined Theatre Auditions, Writers/Scripts, and possibly General casting. Also, notices seeking extras placed by extras casting companies may charge nominal photo/registration fees. In that case, we verify with SAG that these companies are legitimate for its members and "on the list," so to speak. However, if you ever find out about hidden fees through one of our notices, please contact the appropriate casting department immediately in NYC at (646) 654-5700 (casting@backstage.com) or L.A. at (323) 525-2358 (bswcasting@backstage.com).
How do I file a formal complaint about a particular casting notice?
Although Back Stage carefully checks out each of the casting items, we cannot be held responsible for the information contained within each notice. If you have any problem with any listing, please call us and/or notify us in writing (via email, fax, or mail) and we will do our best to follow up in order to protect our readers in the future.
Whenever you encounter a serious problem through one of the notices listed in the casting section, we encourage you to come forward to file an official complaint. The Back Stage East and Back Stage West casting departments always make sure projects are union when they say they are and we also conduct formal reference checks on directors requiring nudity for nonunion productions. We also highly discourage producers from holding auditions at private residences and requiring nudity at auditions. And we insist that all fees and relevant obligations be revealed in the casting notice.
Beyond that, we completely rely on the actor to come forward whenever they feel something at an audition or production feels wrong. We take every complaint seriously and, based on the severity, we make decisions to stop running notices with certain people and companies. That way we can make sure other actors don't suffer the same fate. If you ever experience anything uncomfortable at an audition or during a production, feel free to call or email us. To file a complaint with Back Stage, contact the NYC office at (646) 654-5700 (casting@backstage.com) or the L.A. office at (323) 525-2358 (bswcasting@backstage.com)
How can I report a scam?
Other than contacting Back Stage, you should also report all serious scams to the local authorities. Visit the Scam Alert section of BackStage.com for more advice, and see below for important contact info in California and New York.
California:
Actor Information Services @ Acting World Books: (818) 905-1345
AFTRA Los Angeles: (323) 634-8100; losangeles@aftra.com
Better Business Bureau: (909) 835-6064; www.bbb.org
Equity: (323) 634-1750
L.A. City Attorney's Office Consumer Protection Section: (213) 978-8070:
L.A. County Dept. of Consumer Affairs: (213) 974-1452.
LAPD Bunco Division: (213) 485-3795 or (818) 756-8323
SAG Los Angeles: (323) 954-1600
NYC:
AFTRA New York: (212) 532-0800; aftrany@aftra.com
Better Business Bureau: (212) 533-6200
Equity: (212) 869-8530 (for showcases contact Julie Posner and Jamie Blankenship at the Showcase department; contact Keith Howard and Robin Welch at the Auditions department for all other concerns).
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs: 311 (or 212-NEW-YORK from outside NYC); www.nyc.gov/consumers.
SAG New York: (212) 944-1030
What am I supposed to do with the information in the Production Listings?
Production Listings are not casting notices; they are published to keep actors abreast of what is going on in the industry. They're not an invitation to blindly submit yourself to the projects listed and, in fact, we discourage that kind of thing. Phone calls to the offices featured in the Production Listings are also highly discouraged.
Please use the information you find in the Production Listings wisely; they are news items, not casting calls. However, you can submit to any casting notice where you feel you fit the bill.
Will you cast me? When do you see children?
Back Stage does not see children. Nor do we see actors of any age or temperament. We're flattered that you think we can help you plan out your career, but Back Stage is not a casting agency. Think of us as a news and classifieds service that lists hundreds of casting notices that actors and crew can submit to for consideration (and agents can submit their clients to these projects for consideration).
While we do run casting notices, we are not a casting office, agent, manager, or director. Although we try to help and protect actors in every way possible, we do not actually cast any projects -- we just report news and list casting calls. Your initiative in showing up at the Back Stage lobby seeking an audition is admirable, but probably not the most productive use of your time. Visiting and contacting Back Stage will not get you work; if you're talented and dedicated, reading Back Stage and submitting to our notices will get you work.
Producer/Casting Director-Related FAQ
What are your deadlines for submitting a casting notice?
For both Back Stage East and Back Stage West, the casting deadline is every Friday at 3 p.m. for the print issue that hits newsstands on the following Thursday. There are no deadlines for the website -- you can submit your notice 24 hours a day, seven days a week online. (However, notices submitted on weekends and holidays may not be processed until the following workday and may not be activated online for a few days.) All print notices run online, but online notices will only run in print if they're turned in on time.
All cast and crew notices should be submitted through BackStage.com. Simply click on "Post a Notice" on the homepage and then fill out the requested information. You'll have the option to run a notice in Back Stage East (print/online), Back Stage West (print/online), and/or in one of the online-only regional areas (basically, the rest of the United States and Canada).
If necessary, notices can be emailed, faxed, or mailed -- first contact Back Stage for a casting form to fill out and return. If dropping off a notice in person, please arrive at the New York or California offices between 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Be prepared to wait patiently; you will be asked to fill out a casting form.
How much does it cost to post a notice?
For auditions in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, a casting notice costs $55 for up to 100 words, per week. For auditions in California, the fee is $20 for up to 100 words, per week. On both coasts, another $10 will be charged for every set of 20 words exceeding the first 100 words. Notices posted in all other U.S. states, Canada, and the UK are free, but only appear online.
Paid CA, NY, NJ, CT notices are eligible to appear both in print and online if turned in before the print deadline, so if you wish to appear in print, make sure you choose one of these states as your audition location and turn your notice in approximately one week before the Thursday edition in which you need to run.
All words in the casting notice are counted (both the description and the breakdown), except for articles (a, an, the) and conjunctions (and, but, or). All print notices also run online. Try posting a notice on BackStage.com and you'll be able to see an estimate of how much your notice will cost before you actually have to pay for it.
As noted, casting notices that are placed in the online-only regional casting areas of BackStage.com are free (unless the client specifically requests print placement). These free online-online notices do not run in print; only paid notices are guaranteed print placement. Special requests for print placement of out-of-town notices can be requested, but these notices will be charged at the East or West Coast rates, as applicable. The two weekly print editions of Back Stage are Back Stage East and Back Stage West.
Note: It's free to place script sides along with your paid casting notice. You can search our headshot/résumé/reel database for free. And you'll also have the opportunity to receive, organize, and reply to submissions on BackStage.com. All of these benefits are 100% complimentary after you've placed an approved casting notice. Your access to some features will expire after a period of time, unless you post a new notice or, in some cases, purchase a full BackStage.com subscription. However, these free services will make your casting process much easier.
How quickly will my notice be posted?
All approved notices for the Los Angeles and New York City/New York Tri-State areas will be posted online within approximately three to five business days after submission. In other regions, processing may take longer -- so please submit your notices early. However, we process all notices as quickly as possible, and generally notices will be posted quite promptly. Because of our thorough approval process and the large number of notices we receive every week, in some cases it can over a week before your notice appears online and/or in print. In many cases we may need to contact you for more info and verification before we can approve your notice. Choosing the Rush and/or Last-Minute posting options on the casting notice submission form can expedite this process when quicker turnaround is required.
The Back Stage East and Back Stage West print editions appear every Thursday. To guarantee inclusion in one of the print editions, you must turn your notice in before the deadline and choose East or West during the casting submission process on BackStage.com.
What if I need to rush a notice online?
For an additional fee of $35, casting notices will receive ASAP placement online. Rush Notices will be processed before all regular submissions and all Rush Notices submitted on weekdays before 3 p.m. will be posted online between 4 p.m. that day and noon of the next day. The Rush Notice option is only available for notices being submitted to the East and/or West coast casting offices. However, notices submitted to the online-only regional areas of BackStage.com will be processed in a timely manner.
What if I've missed your print deadline?
That's okay. We have a "Late Addition" option that you can select during the submission process: Notices that arrive after the deadline of 3 p.m. on Friday -- but before 3 p.m. on Monday -- can still run in that week's upcoming print edition, so long as you choose the "Last-Minute print casting option." For paid notices, there is a $35 late fee for this last-minute service. The casting editors have the right to refuse any last-minute casting notices; the final decision will be based upon the space available in the print edition.
And remember: your notice will still run online, even if you miss the print edition. And your notice may run in the following week's print edition if your auditions/submission deadlines have not passed before that next issue goes to press. Running both in print and online is the best option, since it'll allow you to reach the maximum audience.
The Late Addition option is only available for notices being submitted to the East and/or West coast casting offices, but notices submitted to the online-only regional areas of BackStage.com will still be processed in a timely manner. For the online-only regional areas, we also suggest submitting your notice as early as possible, to ensure it's posted in time to fit your needs.
What is your casting notice policy?
Back Stage reserves the right to refuse to post any notice for any reason. All notices must adhere to the editorial style of the casting department and notices will be edited to fit the Back Stage style and policy requirements. Notices must state all relevant project requirements, including any fees or nudity that may be involved, along with whether or not there is pay. Notices calling for reality TV, documentary, and talk show participants must run in the Reality TV casting category.
You must supply contact information for at least one responsible person. Back Stage will often need to call or email you to request additional information before a notice is approved to run. Notices calling for union members will be verified with the appropriate union.
Back Stage will not print casting notices for projects seeking audience members, acting students, game show contestants, pornography participants, or investors. However, display ads can be placed for all items of this nature (except pornography). The Back Stage advertising department can be reached in NYC at (646) 654-5700 (press 2) and in L.A. at (323) 525-2225.
What info is required in every casting notice?
It is required that every notice include the name of (at least) one responsible person -- the first initial and last name of a real person who's working on the production, minimum -- preferably with their job title on the production (Example: "John Doe, dir."). Usually the producer, casting director, director, writer, and/or choreographer are listed, depending on the type of notice.
Also required: A title and/or description of the project; approximate shooting/performance dates and locations (at the least, list the approximate month that the production will begin and the state where it'll take place); a character/crew breakdown (what and who you're looking for); whether a job is paid or not paid (and if any fees or obligations are required); and contact info (either phone, email, fax, address, and/or website).
And we need to know your union status (union or nonunion, if applicable; and the union contract involved, if union). If nudity is involved for any of the performers you're calling for, you must list the nudity requirements as part of that character's breakdown. We often have additional requirements and questions for notices, depending on the circumstances. Your notice will not be processed until we get all the info we need for final approval.
What does the casting department refuse to list?
If you need to find students to attend (and pay for) a class, if you need teachers to teach a class, if you need models and actors to pay you to take their picture, or if you need audience members for your show, you cannot list a casting notice. But you probably can run a display or classified ad! The Back Stage advertising department can be reached in NYC at (646) 654-5700 (press 2) and in L.A. at (323) 525-2225.
Notices for pornographic projects are strictly forbidden, but other works featuring sex and nudity will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Talent managers and talent agencies can only place a casting notice if they're union-franchised and/or listed in Ross Reports. And we do not list notices seeking clients for photographers, but we do list notices for models (photography, art, and runway work) and commercial print ad campaigns. In addition, no one can list notices seeking acting coaches or instructors unless the performance/production part of the position is more prominent than the teaching side. Classes/tuition may not be required for a project connected to a school unless the classes are free to performers. Again, in some instances, you may be able to place a display or classified ad with Back Stage instead (but not through the casting department).
Also, congratulations on being "award winning," "famous," "world renown," "highly respected," and "the best." We think that's great. We really do. But we won't list that info in a casting notice. However, you can list a specific award or production credit you or your company has received. And we encourage you to include a web address in your casting notice so that our readers can find out more about your company, awards, and credits. Remember: All notices must adhere to the editorial style of the casting department, and all notices will be edited to fit our format.
I'm looking for both cast and crew. Do I have to pay for two separate notices?
We always encourage filmmakers to list their cast and crew in separate notices because we have different categories for cast and crew/staff/tech calls. So running two different notices will get you the best response. But if you're on a tight budget or only need one crew position, we do allow you to ask for crewmembers in a casting notice (or you can ask for cast members in a crew notice). We have three crew categories: Stage Staff & Tech, Film/TV Staff & Tech, and Multimedia Staff & Tech. If your notice does not seem to fit into our standard cast or crew categories, you can place your notice General Casting category.
I want union talent for my project, but I haven't started my paperwork with the union yet. Can I still list it under a union casting category?
In order to run your notice under one of our union categories, you must indicate on your form the specific union contract name. On the other hand, if union jurisdiction does not apply to the type of project you're casting, then you should not specify that the project is union or nonunion, you should not specifically call for just union and/or nonunion performers, and you should not run in one of the union or union/nonunion categories (for instance, our Club Talent and General categories are not union-specific; but our film and stage categories are broken down into union, union/nonunion, and nonunion categories).
When it comes to SAG contracts, we require the name of your SAG representative and/or SAG ID number to verify that you have filed your paperwork. If you're still in negotiations but you have a rep's name, then we'll list your contract as "pending." If you have not even started your paperwork, then we might list "Producer plans to apply for So-and-So Contract," depending on the situation.
Back Stage East and Back Stage West have very strong relationships with SAG, AFTRA, Equity (AEA), and other unions, so all notices submitted directly to us that call for union performers may be subject to further union review and approval. For instance, Back Stage regularly calls and emails the Equity office to verify the union status of productions seeking Equity performers. For more information on applying for union contracts, see the links below:
* The details of all SAG indie contracts can be found at www.sagindie.com/contracts.html.
* Info on the standard SAG contracts can be found at www.sag.org.
* Info on the standard AFTRA contracts can be found at www.aftra.org.
* Info on the standard Equity contracts can be found at www.actorsequity.org.
* The Ross Reports website has a list of other guilds, associations, and unions located in the U.S.: www.backstage.com/backstage/rossreports/unions.jsp.
What is the difference between a logline and a breakdown?
Your logline is reserved for a concise description of the type of project that you're casting for -- not who you're casting. Your logline can include a brief description of the plot, story, or theme. And it should include what type of project it is (a "black-box theatre production," "HD DV film," "35mm musical film," or "comedy club open-mike night," etc.).
Your character breakdown is the paragraph that lists what you're seeking. Try to keep excessive plot description out of your character breakdown unless absolutely necessary, as it can substantially add to the overall cost of your notice (and it obscures your exact needs, keeping you from getting the best response possible from our readers).
Remember, you're seeking specific physical types with particular experiences, skills, training, and vocal ranges. So state exactly what you need, no more and no less. Whenever necessary, you might want to just cast for the leading parts or combine certain roles in order to keep your word-count on the smaller side. (Example: "Males: ages 10-80, any ethnicity, must have ballet experience and be great actors,") The character breakdown can also be very specific, listing off each character name and description. It depends on your needs, although does Back Stage reserve the right to edit and reword any notice at any time.
Can I edit my notice once it's been posted?
Yes. Just follow the instruction below.
If you posted your notice through BackStage.com, then you entered a username and password for yourself at that time. Just click on "Post a Notice" on BackStage.com again and then log in to your notice-posting account (your personal Casting Center, which we've designed with casting directors and producers in mind). From there you can post new notices, re-run your old notices, organize the submissions you've received, search our headshot database, and contact the casting department to request changes to your current notice.
If you did not use BackStage.com to post your notice (or you're having trouble with the website), then you can request changes to your notice by contacting one of our casting representatives at the NYC office at (646) 654-5700 (casting@backstage.com) or the L.A. office at (323) 525-2358 (bswcasting@backstage.com).
Do you offer any special casting discounts or free notices?
Because so many of our notices are placed by indie filmmakers, nonprofit organizations, students, and the like, we are not able to offer special discounts as a general rule. Otherwise, we'd have to give everyone a discount, because nearly everyone who uses Back Stage is worthy of one. However, we've priced our casting notices so that they're much, much cheaper than placing a normal Back Stage display advertisement.
We also sometimes have deals available with certain performance unions, theatre festivals, and other film, theatre, and casting organizations. Look out for these special Back Stage discount offers and promotional codes in the newsletters you receive from these organizations and on their websites, or contact your union/organization representative for more details. If your organization or festival would like to work out a group discount or partnership, please contact Back Stage with your offer and we'll take it into consideration.
For instance, all casting notices for fully paid union jobs run in Back Stage for free. A fully paid casting notice is defined as a project that is operating under a full contract approved by any of the major unions, including SAG, Equity, AGVA, AGMA, AFTRA, and AFM. Not included in this deal are any contracts that feature no, deferred, or reduced pay (such as the SAG indie, low-budget, and student film projects and Equity 99-seat/Showcase Code productions). These free notices are typically sent to us directly from the unions or from CSA casting directors that we already have on file. Notices submitted to us from individuals that are requesting this deal will not be automatically approved; we must first receive verification from the union that the above criteria have been met.
Also, we are now offering a half-price discount to students who attend certain film schools that have been approved by Back Stage for a unique half-price deal. You'll need a special code in order to redeem the discount through our online form. To find out if you're school is included in this offer, please talk to your professor, dean, or film school administrator. If your school is not included, you can have them contact the Back Stage NYC office at (646) 654-5700 (casting@backstage.com) or the L.A. office at (323) 525-2358 (bswcasting@backstage.com) to see if a discount code can be provided to your school.
And all notices that are placed in the online-only regional casting areas of BackStage.com are free (this does not include notices intended for California, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, which must run in the paid East Coast and West Coast print/online areas), although these notices do not run in print.
How do I search the BackStage.com headshot/résumé/reel talent database, so I can find performers for my project?
Click on "Post a Notice" on the BackStage.com toolbar (in the Casting & Jobs section). You'll then be brought to the Casting Center page. If you're already a member of the Casting Center area of BackStage.com, then just log-in and choose "Search for Actors" from the list of casting-director search tools. If you're not a member of the Casting Center area, then click the Create New User link (in the Account Manager Options section of the Casting Center). A normal BackStage.com membership does not work for the Casting Center area, but creating a Casting Center account is free! Once you're a logged-in member, you can post casting notices and staff/tech/crew calls, accept online submissions, and search our talent database to your heart's content.
Note that full Casting Center functionality is only available after you've placed a casting notice with BackStage.com using your Casting Center account. Full functionality may expire if you have not placed a new casting notice recently. Some charges may apply when posting casting notices, but you'll only be asked for payment when and if these charges are applicable. A Casting Center account does not allow you access to the other membership-only areas of BackStage.com. Back Stage boasts a membership roster that consists of tens of thousands of talented actors and entertainment industry professionals from around the world, but not all readers and online members have a public headshot/résumé page in the BackStage.com talent database at this time.
Casting Categories
What in the world are all these different Back Stage casting categories?
Back Stage organizes its casting notices based on geographic region and by casting categories. We place every notice into the category that we feel it best belongs, so that our readers can quickly find what they're looking for. Below are the definitions of our various casting categories.
Note: Any category not specifically designated as Union, Nonunion, or Union/Nonunion may call for both union and nonunion performers; however, if ANY notice specifically calls for union performers, the exact union and the union contract must be stated in the notice.
Film & Video
Union Film:
Performers are required to hold a union membership to be considered for these film projects operating under paid union contracts. Typically, these will be SAG-only productions. Film projects may include both shorts and features shooting on any format (16mm, 35mm, DV, etc.).
Union TV/Video:
Performers are required to hold a union membership to be considered for these TV/Video projects operating under paid union contracts. Typically, these will be SAG and AFTRA productions. TV/Video notices may include narrative projects and jobs for hosts/presenters.
Union/Nonunion Film:
Both union and nonunion performers are considered for these film projects. Typically, these will be SAG productions. Film projects may include both shorts and features shooting on any format (16mm, 35mm, DV, etc.).
Union/Nonunion TV/Video:
Both union and nonunion performers are considered for these TV/Video projects. Typically, these will be SAG and AFTRA productions. TV/Video notices may include narrative projects and jobs for hosts/presenters.
Nonunion Film:
Only nonunion performers are considered for these film projects. Film projects may include both shorts and features shooting on any format (16mm, 35mm, DV, etc.).
Nonunion TV/Video:
Only nonunion performers are considered for these TV/video projects. TV/Video casting notices may include narrative projects and jobs for hosts/presenters.
Commercials/Industrials:
Union and nonunion performers may be considered for these commercials, infomercials, industrials, and training videos.
Multimedia:
Union and nonunion performers may be considered for performance work on videogames, websites, CD-ROMs, and special multimedia and interactive art projects.
Music Video:
Union and nonunion performers may be considered for these music video projects.
Student Film:
Union and nonunion performers may be considered for these student film and in-class projects.
Reality TV:
Any filmed or videotaped project that does not require a performance -- or requires on-screen talent to be themselves -- belongs in this section. This includes reality TV shows, game shows, and documentaries. Both union and nonunion performers can be considered. Note: If a reality show is seeking a host or a documentary is seeking performers for a re-enactment (i.e., the actors are playing a part and/or are learning lines), then the notice will usually run as a regular Film or TV/Video notice and not as a Reality TV notice, depending on the situation.
Voiceover:
Both union and nonunion performers may be considered for voiceover work on films, TV/videos, stage, commercials, music videos, etc. This category includes all radio work.
Stage
All stage notices -- except for musical notices -- belong in the Union Stage, Union/Nonunion Stage, or Nonunion Stage categories listed below. Notices casting for both musicals and dramatic plays (simultaneously, in a single notice) also reside in these categories, because the regular Stage categories are the default for all theatrical work. However, notices that are only casting for musical productions belong in the Musical and Chorus categories (see below).
Union Stage:
Performers are required to hold a union membership to be considered for these stage projects operating under paid union contracts. Typically, these will be Equity-only productions.
Union Musicals:
Performers are required to hold a union membership to be considered for these musical stage projects operating under paid union contracts. Typically, these will be Equity, AGVA, or AGMA productions.
Union Chorus Calls:
Performers are required to hold a union membership to be considered for these musical stage projects operating under paid union contracts. Chorus calls are usually for ensemble (nonprincipal) singers and/or dancers. Typically, these will be Equity, AGVA, or AGMA productions.
Union/Nonunion Stage:
Both union and nonunion performers are considered for these stage projects (typically Equity 99-Seat Code productions on the West Coast and Equity Showcases on the East Coast).
Union/Nonunion Musicals:
Both union and nonunion performers are considered for these musical stage projects (typically Equity 99-Seat Code productions on the West Coast and Equity Showcases on the East Coast).
Nonunion Stage:
Only nonunion performers are considered for these stage projects. This section includes community theatre notices.
Nonunion Musicals:
Only nonunion performers are considered for these musical stage projects. This section includes community theatre notices.
Combined Theatre Auditions:
Auditions for more than one theatre company at a time; may be union (typically Equity, AGVA, AGMA, or AFM), union/nonunion, or nonunion. Note: Any fees must be stated in the notice.
Other Performance Opportunities
Singers:
Both union and nonunion singers of all styles are considered for jobs ranging from cabarets, choirs, and bands to recording deals/tours. Pop groups, opera, you name it. Performance and recording fees should not be required for these projects. Singing groups that require membership fees run in the Membership category.
Dancers & Choreographers:
Both union and nonunion dancers and/or choreographers of all styles are considered for all kinds of jobs.
Club Talent:
Both union and nonunion talent -- from DJs, musicians, and comedians to go-go dancers and cabaret performers -- are considered for jobs as onsite live performers in nightclubs. Note: Any fees, required drink/ticket purchases, ticket sales, or audience ("bringer") requirements must be clearly stated in the notice.
Theme Parks:
Both union and nonunion performers may be considered for onsite performances at theme parks, including costume character work and live shows/events.
Cruise Lines:
Both union and nonunion performers may be considered for onsite live performances in cruise ships. Note: Any ship duties or responsibilities beyond performing must be stated in the notice.
Tradeshows:
Both union and nonunion performers may be considered for these spokesperson, sales, or promotional modeling jobs that are onsite live performances.
Live Competitions:
Both union and nonunion talent are considered for performance-based stage competitions for comedy, singing, dancing, variety, etc. Note: Any fees must be stated in the notice.
Membership Companies:
Any casting notices charging membership fees (may be stage, dance, film, singers, etc.) or a stage notice where performers are required to sell tickets. Note: All fees, dues, and commitments -- including any mandatory ticket sales -- must be specifically stated in the notice.
Modeling:
Both union and nonunion performers are considered for print and runway modeling jobs.
Musicians & Composers:
Both union and nonunion musicians and composers are considered for all kinds of jobs.
General:
Both union and nonunion performers are considered for all types of jobs that don't fit in any other category, including variety acts, puppeteers, clowns for special events, jugglers, impersonators, costumed characters for parties and stores, general calls for various performers, etc. Note: Any fees must be stated in the notice.
Staff, Tech, and Scripts
Staff/tech/crew notices can look for union and/or nonunion crewmembers for a specific production and/or for ongoing work at a crew house, staff & tech company, or theatre.
Stage Staff & Tech:
Crew people are considered for backstage positions including: producer, director, stage manager, set builders, lighting/sound, costume, hair/makeup, ushers, PAs, interns, etc.
Film/Video Staff & Tech:
Crew people are considered for on-set film/video positions including: producer, director, DP, UPM, editor, traditional animators, storyboard artist, grips, boom operator, special FX, art director, costume, hair/makeup, craft services, PAs, interns, etc.
Multimedia Staff & Tech:
Crew people are considered for on-set positions on videogame, Internet, CD-ROM, and other interactive/multimedia projects. Possible positions include: producer, director, programmers, editor, storyboard artist, web designers, CGI animators, special FX, art director, costume, hair/makeup, craft services, PAs, interns, etc.
Writers & Scripts:
Jobs for writers or calls for scripts (plays/screenplays) for stage, film, TV/video projects, etc. Note: Any submission fees must be indicated in the casting notice. Also, the notice should indicate whether scripts will be returned if a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) is provided.
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