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

LARGE FAMILY NEEDED FOR COMMERCIAL - $7,500

Seeking LARGE FAMILY for regional grocery store commercial ad campaign. No “acting” required, just your family gathering for a holiday meal. Family must have a minimum of 9 members including 2 parents, 5 kids, and 1 set of grandparents. Shoot is one (1) day, sometime 10/13 - 10/16. Compensation is $7,500 for the 1 day on set.

 Please email the following to wrightlairdcasting@gmail.com :

·      Recent family photo (1 picture preferred but could be parents & kids in one, grandparents in another)

·       Contact phone number(s)

Be sure to confirm that parents, 5 kids minimum, and 1 set of grandparents can make themselves available for the shoot, if your family is chosen.

Deadline for submissions is THIS SUNDAY, 12:00 NOON, OCTOBER 4, 2020.

This is a legitimate post. We do not share your information and no one will try to sell you anything.  Wright/Laird Casting is Kansas City’s only full time, full service casting facility with an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and the company has been in business here for 28 years.  To read more, go to www.wrightlairdcasting.com or GOOGLE us!

MASK PUBLIC SERVICE COMMERCIAL

Wright/Laird Casting is looking individuals to appear in a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that supports wearing masks in our community. Individuals who are selected for the commercial will spend part of one (1) day, likely August 14 on set and will be compensated.

Residents or individuals who work in Wyandotte County are preferred.

Below are the role descriptions. If you fit one of these categories, please follow the instructions to submit your photos and contact information. IMPORTANT: Submit ASAP to insure your consideration for casting!

COVID NOTE: Standard Covid 19 protocols will be firmly adhered to during casting as well as on the set. Our goal is for you to feel safe and confident of avoiding any possible exposure.

Seeking:

·       55 – 70 WOMAN: CAUCASIAN, BLACK, LATIN

·       30 – 45 HANDSOME MAN: (HIRING 2), BLACK, LATIN, OR ASIAN

·       20 – 50 FEMALE SALSA DANCER: LATIN

For all roles, Spanish language proficiency is preferred.

Click on the link below to apply. Thank you and please share this post!

https://forms.gle/KRp22ktnfSGE2uAz7

This post expires 11:00 AM, Friday, August 7, 2020

This is a legitimate post. We do not share your information and no one will try to sell you anything.  Wright/Laird Casting is Kansas City’s only full time, full service casting facility with an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and the company has been in business here for 27 years.  To read more, GOOGLE us or go to www.wrightlairdcasting.com!