An open casting call for experienced actors is being held for “Lee Martin’s The Midnight Hour” TV series. Auditions are scheduled for February 14th in Troy. The series shoots in a variety of locations around metro Detroit.

Casting Call Details:

Tuesday, February 14th at 4:00pm

One Source Talent
3250 W Big Beaver Rd, Ste 526
Troy, MI 48084

Compensation:

These are not paid roles. Full IMDb credit (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1830073/) and TV exposure.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please attend the open casting call and bring a headshot and resume. If you have any questions about the open casting call please email them to: themidnighthour.tv@gmail.com

NOTE: Prepare a 1-3 minute monologue. You may also be asked to do a cold read.

Looking to cast an actor for the role of a seasoned sales professional mentoring a junior sales staff for a training video. Shooting will take place in Chelsea, Michigan (outside Ann Arbor). The videotaping will take 1 – 2 days and there is also separate voice-over needed. The filming portion will take place the week of February 13th, 2012.

Available Roles:

• 1 Actor: Male, 40s, clean-cut, not overly slick, mid-western in feel, look professional, stocky, able to project confidence, playing role of seasoned sales professional mentoring junior sales staff

Compensation:

The pay is $1,000 (total for both video and voice-over).

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please email your resume, headshot and a short video clip to: jhampton@torrancelearning.com

NOTE: The clip can totally be done with a smart phone, we aren’t worried about quality. Talent should dress casually for the clip. The submission deadline is Thursday, February 9th.

MFT Entertainment a subsidiary of Swamp Daddy Productions LLC will be holding a casting call for look- a-likes for a national commercial for Pizza Hut. Talent will be invited to the casting location if you fit the role. Shooting will take place in Clinton Township and most likely on a weekday around noon — Please keep that in mind when applying. The director is a no BS director and knows the shots he wants. You should not be on set more than a couple hours.

Available Roles:

• President Barack Obama:  This Male will have the only spoken line in the commercial — Must have a black suit, white button down shirt and a tie with red in it. A plus will be if you can also sound like the president.
• North Korean leader – Kim Jong Un:  Must have Asian accent, a plus would be to also have a bland uniform
• Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad:   Must have an Iranian accent.
• Venezuela President Hugo Chavez:  Must have Venezuelan accent.

Compensation:

These are paid roles.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please email your head shot and resume to: swampdaddyproductions@gmail.com

NOTE: Please include the role you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

VDA Films is taping a web commercial in Kalamazoo, MI. They are looking for 6 actors to play office workers. Filming is scheduled early on Monday, February 13th.

Available Roles:

• Product Manager: Male, open ethnicity, early 30s.
• CEO: Male, open ethnicity, 40-50
• Office Worker 1: Female, open ethnicity, 30-40
• Office Worker 2: Male, open ethnicity, 30-40
• Office Worker 3: Male or Female, open ethnicity, 30-45

Compensation:

These are paid roles. Talent will be paid $10 an hour

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please email your head shot and resume to: cast@vdafilms.com

NOTE: Please include the role you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition is a unique undertaking that is unlike anything you have ever seen on Television. The show documents the amazing makeover of courageous individuals who set out to safely lose half of their bodyweight over the course of a year. The metamorphosis is truly amazing.

Trainer/transformation specialist Chris Powell guides each of the participants through the process after moving into their homes. He is there to make sure that they get the proper nutrition needed along with a specifically designed workout regimen. Chris provides a fresh perspective to individuals whose lives have become unmanagable because of their weight.

Participants undergo a transformation , not only of their bodies, but of who they are as individuals. Are you ready to make that change???

Casting Call Details:

Saturday, February 4th, 2012 from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Gardner White Furniture
39453 Ford Rd.
Canton, MI 48187

How To Apply:

If you are interested in applying please attend the open casting call on February 4th.

NOTE: Please bring a non-returnable photo of yourself to the open call. You do not need to bring an application to the open casting. You will be provided with a shorter application when you arrive. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a lawful U.S. resident.

Casting actors and actresses with diverse backgrounds for a promo for a documentary. The Expense of Learning is a controversial documentary created to discuss the rise in the costs of college tuition in Michigan and how it affects students access to higher education.

Available Roles:

• Actors: Looking for males between the ages of 18-25 of different ethnicities with diverse backgrounds.
• Actresses: Looking for females between the ages of 30-45 of different ethnicities with diverse backgrounds.

NOTE: You can still apply if you fall outside of the age ranges as long as you can portray those years on camera.

Compensation:

This is an unpaid acting job. Experience & exposure only. You may have a copy of work upon asking.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please email your headshot, bodyshot and resume to: expenseoflearning@gmail.com

NOTE: Please include “PSA” in the subject line of your email.

The Detroit-based exercise equipment company called The Burn Machine is looking to cast a male actor/model. They are shooting their latest exercise reference poster at the Russell Industrial Center in Detroit, and are interested in featuring someone as their lead male. You will be demonstrating different exercises using equipment, and also featured for potential placement on the actual product box itself.

Professional photographer Robert Stewart will be behind the lens, known for working with Channel 7 WXYZ talent and two-time Mr. Universe Peter Nielsen and all together shouldn’t last longer than 4 hours.

The Burn Machine would like to thank everyone for their submissions throughout the past 2 months in search of our talent to incorporate into our workout poster and product art. There were a lot of wonderful models and again, your participation is greatly appreciated.

We have since found female talent, but had scheduling issues in our original choice for male model, which means that the casting has been RE-OPENED with specific details listed below.

Available Roles:

1 Actor/Model: Male, open ethnicity, ages 18+. Brown hair, physically fit / active, and at least 6 feet tall.

Compensation:

This is a paid role. Talent will be paid $300 for the day. Shouldn’t take longer than 3-4 hours.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please email your headshots and resume to Joey Russo at: joey@theburnmachine.com

A small film studio located out of Southfield, MI is looking to cast talent for a 30-second commercial spot that they are producing for a local jewelry shop. Shooting will take place in the afternoon on Wednesday, January 25th. The exact location is still being determined.

Available Roles:

• Male Actor: “Groom” – aged 25-35 – Will shoot at 2 separate locations
• 3 Female Actresses: “Bridesmaids” – aged 25-35 – Will shoot at only 1 location
• A male and female couple: “Mother and Father” – aged 50-60 – Will shoot at only 1 location

Compensation:

There will be minimal line reading (1-2 lines per talent max), and payout will be $150 for the male actor and $75 each for every other role.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please email your headshot and resume to: tony10tenstudios@gmail.com

NOTE: Demo reels preferred, but not necessary to apply.

Casting a few experienced actors for “Lee Martin’s The Midnight Hour” TV series. You must be available to work on February 4th and 5th in Detroit, MI.

Available Roles:

• CHANNING: Wealthy, gullible heiress who uses black magic to save her father’s life.
• PIERCE: Evil, wealthy businessman who tries to kill his daughter’s boyfriend.
• PHYLLIS: Psychotic woman who tries to kill anyone who interferes with her son’s plans to marry heiress.

Requirements: Demonstrated success actualizing realistic, believable characterizations on screen. Ability to memorize dialogue as written. Ability to alter delivery based on director’s notes.

Compensation:

This is not a paid role. Full IMDb credit (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1830073/) and TV exposure.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please email your headshot and resume to: themidnighthour.tv@gmail.com

NOTE: Youtube or other video clips of your work are helpful.

Looking to hire athletic models or actresses to work 1-2 days in late January and early February 2012 in Sports Injury Rehabilitation Videos. This project will be filming in Detroit and Troy. Exact dates have not been set, but this will likely be filmed on a Friday afternoon and Saturday morning when the injury rehab facilities we are using for the shoot are closed. The position is good for models or actresses with a sports background or those into fitness. There will be some speaking, but there is no script.

Available Roles:

• Models/Actresses: Open ethnicity, ages 18-35. Applicants should be in good athletic physical condition with the ability do perform several stretching and strengthening exercise under the direction of rehab staff and physical therapist. Beginners are OK. Past or current athletes are encouraged to apply.

Compensation:

These are paid roles. Talent will be paid $325 for 2 full days.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please email your headshot and resume to Karen White at: karenwhiteproductions@gmail.com