Wright/Laird Casting

Wright/Laird Casting has been serving the Motion Picture and Advertising industries since 1993. We specialize in full-service talent casting for Films, TV, Commercials and Print Advertising. 

TALENTED KIDS & TEENS WANTED FOR NATIONAL COMMERCIAL!

Wright/Laird Casting is seeking the following:

Kids who like to perform * Ages 9 – 16 * All races * All genders

Featured performers are:

  • Singer (likely girl, but will consider a boy)

  • Rapper (likely boy, but will consider a girl)

  • Guitarist – pop/rock style, electric guitar player

  • Drummer – pop/rock style

  • Dancers – any

  • Other instrumentalists – keyboards, brass instruments, bass guitar, etc.

  • Beat boxer

  • Actors, comics, jugglers, or any other entertainers are welcome to audition

  • Performers with disabilities are encouraged to apply!

Pay ranges from $200 - $300

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS 10:00 AM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020

HOW TO SUBMIT:

  1. READ & FOLLOW all instructions carefully

  2. RECORD your audition

  3. Take one PHOTO of yourself smiling to the camera

  4. CLICK LINK below

  5. FILL OUT the questions & UPLOAD your video & photo        

WHAT TO PREPARE:

  • RAPPERS & SINGERS should learn the song at the link below (easy peasy!)

  • MUSICAL TRACK (without voice) is available to playback for RECORDING SINGERS & RAPPERS

  • ALL OTHERS should playback the music and RECORD your performance OR

  • ANYONE MAY CHOOSE TO RECORD ANY PREPARED PIECE that highlights your skills. If you don’ t have time, show us something that is easy for you to set up and RECORD. You may also record both our music and something else you want us to see!

LINK TO MUSIC TRACKS: https://s.disco.ac/fpubhsfqusjx

LINK TO LYRICS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fKp2d2Z38oLK0HI4f56g7VECC7ONUZnv?usp=sharing

RECORDING INSTRUCTIONS

Record holding your phone or tablet held horizontally (not vertically).   Shoot where there is the best light. 

Parents may want to assist by holding & running the camera or phone.

Start by introducing yourself to the camera.  State your name and age directly to the camera, speaking clearly & slowly.  During the introduction hold a sheet of paper at chest level with your name & age printed neatly.  If you have an agent, add the agency name at the bottom of the page.

Set the paper aside, start the music, and perform!  Have fun with this, show us your style and personality!  Performances should be no longer than 2 minutes.

Take a still photo from the waist up, smiling right into the camera.  Hold your sheet of paper again at chest level in this photo.

 

LINK TO UPLOAD VIDEO & PHOTO

Click on the link below.  Provide requested contact information.  If you book the job, we’ll need to contact you!!!  You can disregard the Google Statement about your information being uploaded.  NO ONE but Wright/Laird or the advertising agency personnel will have access to this information.  Do NOT select “Switch account”.

 LINK TO UPLOAD https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHNC5A15mUP6cwGBMTqRDvcNrouseImwO9pnG1fWYusnNfvw/viewform

Courtesy of I&I Agency, photo by Angie Austin Gaskill

Courtesy of I&I Agency, photo by Angie Austin Gaskill

Wright/Laird Casting 1719 1/2 W. 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111  816-531-0331