SAG-AFTRA New England’s Casting Director Cooperative program is a cooperative venture for the mutual benefit of New England casting professionals and SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. This is an opportunity for casting professionals to become better acquainted with the wide variety of talent in the local SAG-AFTRA membership.
When: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday, July 23
Where: SAG-AFTRA New England Office
20 Park Plaza, Suite 822
Boston, MA 02116
Boston Casting is currently responsible for local principal casting for the Showtime series SMILF and the feature films Sound of Metal and A Snow White Christmas. They have an extensive casting resume which includes blockbusters Ghostbusters, Central Intelligence and Patriot’s Day.
Registration is open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA New England Local members who have not auditioned with Boston Casting in the last six months. Registrations will be received on a first-come, first-served basis. All ethnicities and ages strongly encouraged to register.
To submit for Casting Director Cooperative, click here. You must be logged in to the SAG-AFTRA website and fill in the required fields for registration. You will be notified via email by the end of business on Thursday, July 19 if you receive a space at Casting Director Cooperative.
If you are given a slot in this program and must cancel, please give a 24-hour notice to allow for those on the waiting list to participate. If a cancellation is made with less than a 24-hour notice, the performer will not be eligible for the next Casting Director Cooperative.
Three performers will be seen in each 15-minute block. Sides will be sent out the night before. This may be taped. You may or may not receive feedback.
You must bring a copy of your headshot and resume.
A waitlist will be kept for performers who did not receive an initial spot. When slots open up, waitlisted performers will be notified.
If you have any questions, please call the SAG-AFTRA New England office at (617) 262-8001 or email newengland@sagaftra.org. Please do not call Boston Casting.
This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. RSVP is required. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app (paid through October 31, 2018) for admittance.