Open casting call for talented young ladies to become Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders

Each year the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders are among the best in the NFL.

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The professional NFL football team Minnesota Vikings are holding an open casting call for beautiful and talented young ladies who would like to become the next Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders. There are no specific height or weight requirements, nor is there a "maximum" age limit. The average team member’s age is typically 24 years old. You must be at least 18 years of age to attend the open call. Cheer or dance experience is not required, however those who are selected typically have some performance experience. In addition to the typical cheerleading duties at games, you should be committed to doing charity work and making personal appearances. Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders are role models for hundreds of Junior Cheerleaders, as well as countless girls around the world.

Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders are paid for their time on game day, as well as for travel and show tours, special promotional events, and many other appearances. It is considered a part-time job, and candidates must be either a full-time college student, career woman or mother/homemaker. Other compensation and benefits include two free season tickets and parking, travel opportunities, free hair styling, free tanning services, free gym memberships, free make-up, free professional photo shoots, free spa treatments, and much more. This season the Vikings will be traveling to London and playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, September 29. The Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders will accompany the team on the trip.

2013 Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Open Casting Call Details

Where:

Winter Park
9520 Viking Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Click Here for directions.

When:

Sunday April 7, 2013
Check in at 9:00am sharp.

Auditions are closed to the public. Please show up dressed in form-fitting clothing and prepared to dance. Bring a resume, photo, application (available at the door) and an application fee of $25. Also bring a lunch/snack, water bottle and layers to keep warm between rounds of auditions.

Before attending the open casting call, you should read the FAQ at the following official Minnesota Vikings website:

Vikings Cheerleaders Auditions FAQ

Requirements To Attend Open Casting Call

• Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. by June 2013

• If selected, must reside or be willing to commute to the Minneapolis metro area for rehearsals, appearances, games, etc..

• Must be able to attend ALL rehearsals, games and other related activities (Practices are held on Tues., Thurs. & Sun. evenings).

• Must have a valid passport.

• Must be able to show proof of health insurance, a recent physical, age verification and a diploma, as needed.

• Provide a completed and signed application and release/waiver.

• Must be a full-time college student, career woman or mother/homemaker.

• If selected to the team, a one year contract and commitment are required.

• $25 Application Fee made payable to the Minnesota Vikings is due at Open Auditions (cash or credit preferred).

• Recent non- refundable headshot and resume.

• Attendance at all rounds of audition competition.

Information about all rounds of auditions and details regarding every aspect of the selection process can be found at the following website:

The Official Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Auditions Website


About the Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are a professional football team that joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960. The Vikings won the NFL Championship in 1969, prior to the league's merger with the American Football League. The Vikings have one of the highest winning percentages in the NFL. They are also one of only six NFL teams to win at least 15 games during the regular season. Minnesota has played in four Superbowls. Since the NFL-AFL merger, they have made the playoffs 27 times, third-most in the league. Home games are played in Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. In May 2012, a bill was passed to build a new stadium for the team, which is expected to open by the 2016 season.

Michigan talent search for young boy to star in 'How To Catch a Monster' directed by Ryan Gosling

"How To Catch a Monster" will shoot in Detroit, MI beginning May 6, 2013.

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Note: The deadline to submit has been extended through April 22, 2013.

Marc Platt Productions and Phantasma Films in association with Bold Films are in pre-production on the feature film "How To Catch a Monster" written and directed by Ryan Gosling. The casting director is conducting and online open casting call searching for starring and co-starring roles in the film. Shooting will take place in the Detroit, Michigan area beginning May 6, 2013.

The film tells the tale of a single mother named Billy, and her two sons Bones and Frankie. Bones is an introspective loner teen with an active imagination, and while his challenging home life has toughened him, he still clings to childhood fantasies. Frankie is a wild-like little boy who is constantly getting into trouble for trying to escape his school and house. When Bones happens upon a secret road leading to an underwater town, he and his mother must dive deep into the mystery of a macabre and dark fantasy underworld, if their family is to survive.

Starring as Billy is three-time Primetime Emmy nominee Christina Hendricks, who is probably best known for her role as Joan Harris on the hit AMC series "Mad Men". She also has done many films including starring opposite Ryan Gosling in "Drive". Hendricks' other film acting credits include "Life as We Know It" starring with Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, and Josh Lucas; "I Don't Know How She Does It" starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Pierce Brosnan, and Greg Kinnear; "Ginger & Rosa" with Elle Fanning, Christina Hendricks, Annette Bening, Alice Englert; and the upcoming "Seconds of Pleasure" starring opposite Julia Stiles, Brendan Fraser, Matt Dillon, and Kristin Scott Thomas.

Academy Award nominee Ryan Gosling will direct from an original screenplay that he wrote himself. Gosling will also produce along with Marc Platt Productions Primetime Emmy Award nominee Marc Platt and BAFTA Film Award nominee Adam Siegel, Michel Litvak of Bold Productions, and David Lancaster. Co-President of Bold Productions, Gary Michael Walters, will executive produce. These are the same producers that brought you the Academy Award nominated film "Drive" starring Ryan Gosling.

Open Casting Call Details

The casting directors are currently seeking the following:

[FRANKIE]  Male, 2-3, bi-racial. Preferably Caucasian and African-American. Frankie is a "feral" like boy who is constantly getting into trouble for trying to escape his school and house. Quiet and withdrawn, but with an expressive face and deeply active internal life. Almost reminiscent of a silent film character. Because of the lack of lines for this character, there should be an imaginative quality as if he lives in a make-believe world he created.

Identical twins, triplets, quadruplets, etc. are especially encouraged to submit.

MUST LIVE IN DETROIT OR WITHIN 3 HOURS DRIVING DISTANCE FROM DETROIT.

If cast, you must be available to be in Detroit from April 22-June 21, 2013.

If there are problems submitting, please send recent snapshots or videos with contact info directly to:

htcam@jv8inc.com

To be considered for for this film, login to your Cast It Talent account or go to the following open casting call website:

"How To Catch a Monster" Casting

There are no fees whatsoever to submit for this project.

Minors and foreign talent must be legally eligible to work in the state of Michigan and in the United States.

The 2013 Michigan Resource Guide eBook includes the following information and documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work as an actor or extra on film and television productions in Michigan and the United States:

• Michigan Child Work Permit Fact Sheet
• Michigan Youth Employment Standards Informational Sheet
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permits and Visas
• Non-Immigrant USA Visa Application

In addition to the following Michigan Actors Resources:

• Michigan Casting Directors List
• Michigan Extras Casting Directors List
• Michigan Talent Agents List
• Michigan AFTRA SAG Franchised Talent Agents
• General Talent Agent Information
• Michigan Acting Schools and Classes List
• Michigan Headshot Photographers List
• Actors Unions
• Miscellaneous Michigan Resources
• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Casting Director and Talent Agents Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• PDF Users Guides

The 2013 Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.

Principal Actor Casting

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Nationally:

Jennifer Venditti
118 Mercer Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012

Extras Casting

Detroit:

Ryan Hill
28782 Everett Street
Southfield, MI 48076

NOTE: Do NOT contact the extras casting office. Extras will not be cast until shooting begins in May, 2013.

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Marc Platt Productions
100 Universal City Plaza
Bungalow 5163
Universal City, CA 91608

Phantasma Films
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

Bold Films
6464 Sunset Blvd
Ste 800
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Sierra/Affinity
9378 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 210
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Executive Producer:

Gary Michael Walters

Producers:

Ryan Gosling
Marc Platt
Adam Siegel
Michel Litvak
David Lancaster

Director/Writer:

Ryan Gosling

Starring:

Christina Hendricks
Saoirse Ronan
Matt Smith
Eva Mendes
Rob Zabrecky
Ben Mendelsohn

Story:

The story weaves elements of fantasy noir, and suspense into a modern day fairytale. Set against the surreal dreamscape of a vanishing city, Billy (Christina Hendricks), a single mother of two, is swept into a macabre and dark fantasy underworld while her teenage son Bones (to be cast) discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery, if their family is to survive.

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Open casting call in Boston for major feature film with all star cast

The new updated casting and auditions post is now live at the following:

"Untitled David O. Russell/Abscam Project" Auditions and Casting Calls

"Untitled David O. Russel Project" begins shooting March 11, 2013.

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Atlas Entertainment and Annapurna Pictures are getting ready to begin shooting a major feature film in Boston, MA and casting directors are holding an open casting call for extras to portray 1970s era types. They are also seeking people with 60s - 70s vehicles to use as props in the film. The project is currently being called "Untitled David O. Russell Project". There is no experience required, and these are fully paid positions. The open casting call is completely free to attend, and all ages and ethnicities are encouraged to attend.

"Untitled David O. Russell Project" tells the true story behind the FBI's 1980 "Arab Scam" sting, which went by the operational name Abscam. After FBI agent Jimmy Boyle busts con artist Melvin Weinberg and his mistress Maxine Gardner, the two embark on the first major operation to trap corrupt public officials. Angelo Joseph Errichetti is at the center of the story of politicians indicted. The sting was executed using FBI agents posing as two fictitious sheiks seeking to bribe local, state and federal officials and eventually netted the convictions of seven members of Congress.

Starring in "Untitled David O. Russell Project" is Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper as FBI Agent Jimmy Boyle; two-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner plays the role of Camden Mayor and eventual New Jersey State Senator Angelo Errichetti; Academy Award winner Christian Bale plays the con artist Melvin Weinberg, who was busted and then hired by the FBI; four-time Academy Award nominee Amy Adams portrays Weinberg's mistress and partner in crime, Maxine "Max" Gardner. Golden Globe Award nominee Louis C.K. has also joined the stellar cast playing an FBI Agent.

Three-time Academy Award nominee David O. Russell is directing from a screenplay written by Eric Singer. Russell recently directed the film "Silver Linings Playbook" starring Bradley Cooper alongside the beautiful and amazing Jennifer Lawrence. That film is nominated for eight Academy Awards. He is also set to direct another true story political corruption film about Rhode Island mayor, Buddy Cianci, who built a reputation for eliminating corruption for over two decades, then went to jail for racketeering. Writer Eric Singer is currently scripting the feature film "Splinter Cell" based on the Tom Clancy video game.

Charles Roven and Richard Suckle will produce for Atlas Entertainment, while Academy Award nominee Megan Ellison will oversee production for Annapurna Pictures. Ellison's Oscar nod came for producing "Zero Dark Thirty" with Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal. Academy Award nominee Jonathan Gordon will executive produce. Gordon's Oscar nomination is from producing "Silver Linings Playbook," in the category of Best Motion Picture of the Year.

Open Casting Call Details

The casting directors in Boston are seeking extras to portray people from the 1970s, as well as 1960s - 1970s vehicles.

Where:

Boston Casting
129 Braintree Street
Suite 107
Allston MA 02134

Click Here for directions.

When:

Saturday February 16, 2013
10:00am - 3:00pm

Bring a non-returnable recent color photo of yourself. If possible, come to the open casting call wearing 1970s attire, such as bell bottoms, vests, flower shirts, afros, side burns, mustaches, long hair, mini dresses/skirts, platform shoes, etc. If you have a 1960s -1970s car, truck, or motorcycle, and would be interested in doing extra work while your car is being used as a prop, you are encouraged to attend the open call as well and bring a photo of your vehicle.

If you are located in the Boston area but can not attend the open casting call, you can still be considered for extra work on the film by filling out the following registration form:

Boston Casting Extras Registration

Minors and foreign talent must be legally eligible to work in the state of Massachusetts and in the United States.

The 2013 Boston Actors Resource Guide eBook comes with free quarterly updates and includes the following information and documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work as an actor or extra on film and television productions in the State of Massachusetts and the United States:

• Child Labor Laws in Massachusetts
• Massachusetts Application for Waiver of Child Labor Restrictions
• Massachusetts Child Entertainment Contract Application
• Massachusetts Child Entertainment Contract Approval Instructions
• Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Locations
• Massachusetts Child Labor Complainant Form
• Massachusetts Teen Work Permit Application
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permits and Visas
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Boston Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Boston Casting Directors List
• Boston Extras Casting Directors List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Boston Talent Agents List
• Boston Acting Coaches, Classes, and Schools List
• Summer Performing Arts Camps
• Boston Headshot Photographers List
• Boston Headshot Duplication Photo Labs
• Miscellaneous Boston Actors Resources
• Actors Unions and Organizations
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• PDF Users Guides

The 2013 Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.

Principal Actor Casting

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Los Angeles:

Lindsay Graham
Mary Vernieu
13375 Beach Avenue
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Boston:

Angela Peri
129 Braintree Street
Suite 107
Allston MA 02134

Extras Casting

Boston:

Boston Casting Inc.
129 Braintree Street
Suite 107
Allston MA 02134

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Production Office
White Dog Productions, LLC
70 Fargo Street
Suite 809
Boston, MA 02210

Atlas Entertainment
9200 W. Sunset Blvd.
10th Floor
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Annapurna Pictures
10777 Ashton Avenue
Suite 102
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Columbia Pictures
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

Executive Producer:

Jon Gordon

Producers:

Charles Roven
Richard Suckle
Ted Schipper, Megan Ellison

Director:

David O. Russell

Starring:

Jeremy Renner - Angelo Errichetti
Bradley Cooper - Jimmy Boyle
Amy Adams - Maxine "Max" Gardner
Christian Bale - Melvin Weinberg
Louis C.K. - FBI Agent

Story:

Based on the true story of notorious financial con artist Melvin Weinberg (Christian Bale) and his mistress/partner in crime Max Gardner (Amy Adams) who were forced to work with an intense and ambitious FBI agent to turn the tables on other con artists, mobsters and politicians. When cocky con man Weinberg is caught by FBI agent Jimmy Boyle’s (Bradley Cooper) unit, he agrees to become an informant and help with several other white collar busts. Together, Melvin and the less than competent FBI mastermind of the famous 1980 Abscam sting operation, which used a fake Arab sheik and a host of other cunning tricks, conduct a sting operation. The Abscam sting started with then-mayor of Camden and New Jersey state Sen. Angelo Errichetti (Jeremy Renner). Set in seedy New York City, this fast paced drama is the unbelievable and hilarious true story of the operation that helped root out corruption in Congress and severely crippled organized crime.

Open casting call for USA Network series pilot from the creators of 'Numb3rs'

This new pilot from USA Network will shoot entirely in Miami, FL.

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Universal Cable Productions in association with Hypnotic are now in pre-production on an exciting new drama series pilot for USA Network, currently using the working title of "Untitled Falacci/Heuton Pilot". Casting notices have gone out in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Miami for principal actor speaking roles. In addition, the local extras casting director in Miami is holding an open casting call for featured and general background performers of all ages. Although the open casting call is for people 18 years of age and older, minors can submit via email for consideration. Shooting will take place entirely in Miami, FL beginning January 14, 2013.

The show is based on a short story from Elmore Leonard’s anthology "When the Women Come Out To Dance," the book that also features the short story "Fire In The Hole" that FX’s series "Justified" is based on. The project centers on Miami businessman Billy Whitley who, contemplating a run for political office, tries to increase his chances of being elected by marrying a Colombian woman named Lourdes Nieves who is on the run from a her troubled past. What starts as a marriage of convenience quickly escalates into much more as his new wife proves to be more resourceful at "fixing" any problem the corrupt, South Miami political scene throws at her husband.

Starring in "Untitled Falacci/Heuton Pilot" is actor and musician Bryan Greenberg as Billy Whitley; Mexican model and actress Stephanie Sigman plays the role of Lourdes Nieves; professional ballet dancer and actress Amanda Schull portrays Melody, an extremely beautiful daughter of a wealthy former U.S. senator who also used to date Billy, and is now married to the fast-rising Miami district attorney Mario Morales; Cotter Smith will play Senator Paul Pruit, Melody's father; MTV Movie Awards nominee Stephen Root plays political power broker and campaign manager Avery Boomer; Manolo Cardona plays University of Miami Professor Andres Vargas.

Film, television, commercial and music video director Kevin Bray will direct from an adapted teleplay written by Nicolas Falacci and Cheryl Heuton, based on an Elmore Leonard short from his anthology "When The Women Come Out To Dance". Bray has directed such TV series as "Cold Case," "The Vampire Diaries," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Burn Notice," and "Suits". The husband and wife creative team of Nicolas Falacci and Heuton Heuton created the television series "Numb3rs," and served as executive producers and head writers. Executive producing is Heuton and Falacci, along with Hypnotic's Doug Liman, David Bartis, Gene Klein, and Lindsay Sloane.

Open Casting Call Details

The extras casting director in Miami, FL is seeking people of all ages ages and types to work as fully paid background performers on USA Network's upcoming drama television series pilot currently being called "Untitled Falacci/Heuton Pilot". The following types are especially needed (this is shooting as present day Miami):

• Very upscale country club/yacht club types.
• Owners of Yachts and employees who are familiar with Yachts.
• Current or former law enforcement.
• Colombian appearing men and women.
• People with AMAZING Suits, for instance, Lawyer's, Realtors' Politicians, etc.
• Gorgeous Men and Women in bathing suits.
• Real waitstaff.
• Real valet staff.
• Real hotel staff.
• Real gardeners.
• Kids soccer coaches.

Please bring your best high class party outfits and arrive with hair and makeup to match. If you are comfortable appearing on-camera in a bathing suit, please bring it with you and be prepared to have your photo taken in the swimwear. Women can wear a sexy sundress over a two piece if desired. If you have a headshot and/or resume, feel free to bring it along. Be prepared to fill out a form with ALL of your stats including height, weight, pant, shoe, hat, coat, etc. You MUST also bring two forms of legal ID to the open casting call, such as Passport or Drivers License and Social Security Card.

For parents who wish to submit their minor teen or child, please submit a recent color snapshot, all clothing sizes, and contact information to the following: untitledmia@gmail.com

Put "Minor Extras Submission" in the subject line of your email.

Minors and foreign talent must be legally eligible to work in the state of Florida and in the United States.

The 2013 Miami Actors Resource Guide eBook comes with free quarterly updates and includes the following information and documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work as an actor or extra on film and television productions in Florida and the United States:

• Links for Child Labor Information
• Florida Child Labor Laws
• Employment of Minors by the Entertainment Industry
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permits and Visas
• Non-Immigrant USA Visa Application

In addition to the following Miami Actors Resources:

• Miami Casting Directors List
• Miami Extras Casting Directors List
• South Florida Talent Agents
• Florida Talent and Modeling Agency Information
• General Talent Agent Information
• Miami Acting Schools and Classes List
• Miami Headshot Photographers List
• Miami Performers Unions
• Miscellaneous Miami Resources
• Miami Sound Stages
• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Casting Director and Talent Agents Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• PDF Users Guides

The 2013 Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.

Principal Actor Casting

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Los Angeles:

Richard Hicks
5225 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 736
Los Angeles, CA 90036

All Areas (Hispanic Roles):

Carla Hool
606 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Suite 4-B
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Extras Casting

Miami:

Bill Marinella
Marinella Casting Inc.
3663 NW 21st street
Miami, FL 33143

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

"Untitled Falacci/Heuton Pilot"
Production Office
1444 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 200
Miami, FL 33132

Hypnotic
12233 W. Olympic Blvd.
Suite 350
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Universal Cable Productions
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 1440
14th Floor
Universal City, CA 91608

USA Network (distributor)
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112

Executive Producers:

Cheryl Heuton
Nicholas Falacci
David Bartis
Doug Liman

Co-Executive Producers:

Lindsay Sloane
Gene Klein

Director: Kevin Bray

Starring:

Bryan Greenberg - Billy Whitley
Stephanie Sigman - Lourdes Nieves
Stephen Root - Avery Boomer
Amanda Schull - Melody
Manolo Cardona - Andres
Cotter Smith - Paul Pruit

Story:

Seeking a fresh start, a young woman leaves Colombia to marry a politician in Florida.