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Become a part of Central Casting’s legendary database. Get booked on movies and TV shows. It’s free and easy to get started.

Step 1

1

Get ready

Make a reservation to register your minor with us. You will not be admitted to registration without a scheduled reservation.

At this time minors cannot register online. Please make a reservation below to visit our office.

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Step 2

2

Come in

Bring your minor, their required I-9 documentation, and your photo ID to your scheduled registration session at our New York office. There you’ll complete paperwork, an orientation, and your minor will take a photo for our database.

While your minor does not need a work permit to register with us, they will need a child performer permit to be considered for jobs.

 

If all dates are gray then please check back. The date is either currently filled or not yet open. New sessions open up exactly 14 days ahead of time. Spots could also open up at any time based on cancellations. Click here for more info.

Required Documentation

The Department of Homeland Security has issued an updated form I-9 that went into effect on January 22, 2017. This version requires minors (individuals 17 or under) to meet the same requirements as adults regarding the documents they can present for form I-9. Per the Department of Homeland Security, a list C document alone is no longer valid. Adults and minors are both required to either present one original unexpired List A document, or, an original unexpired List B and List C document combination. If presenting a List B document to an E-Verify employer (Central Casting), the employer can only see List B documents that include a photo. Per Federal Law, Central Casting is not permitted to register anyone, minor or adult, who does not have the required documentation.

The non-photo ID options in List B do not apply to minors pursuing employment with E-Verify companies (Central Casting).

5 Penn Plaza (10th Floor)
New York, NY 10001

Wednesday 3:45pm

* Check our Calendar for closures and cancellations

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Registration is for new SAG-AFTRA and non-union minors. Please arrive no earlier than 20 minutes prior to your reservation. You will not be admitted if you arrive more than 10 minutes late to your scheduled session.

Registration FAQs

A Background Actor or extra is someone who performs in a show in a nonspeaking role, usually in the background. Central Casting registers Background Actors to appear in our legendary database. Every day, our in-house Casting Directors use that database to cast thousands of Background Actors to work on set, often for the following day.
If you successfully made a reservation, but did not receive an email, check your junk and other non-inbox folders. You can also search your email for no-reply@calendly.com to locate your reservation confirmation.
Those without required documentation (unexpired originals only, no photocopies) to accompany the I-9 form will be turned away.

Must bring identification showing date of birth for the Age Verification form.
Minors have different requirements when registering and must be registered in person. Please make a reservation to bring your minor and their required documentation to a minors registration session.
All minors ages 17 and under must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Homeland Security permits only the parent or legal guardian to fill out the I-9 form.
Your minor does not need a work permit to register with Central Casting, but in order to be considered for work, each minor will need an child performer permit issued by the state of New York on file with Central Casting.
Please bring your minor’s current SAG-AFTRA card/receipt issued by SAG-AFTRA with you to registration.
Pets cannot be accommodated.
Registration is approximately one hour. Please arrive no earlier than 20 minutes prior to your reservation. You will not be admitted if you arrive more than 10 minutes late to your scheduled session.

Registration with Central Casting is a privilege, not a right. We respectfully reserve the right to refuse registration to anyone.

Central Casting is a participant in the E-Verify program. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm employment authorization. Note: If the government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

  Minors registered with Central Casting

How to get work

Already registered? Bookmark this page to help your minor get booked on set.

Work Step 1

Check our Jobs page for all the latest roles we are casting.
You may also receive a text message* from Casting Directors checking your availability.

* For more information read our SMS messaging FAQS

Work Step 2

If your minor fits the description

Call the number given or send an email to the address provided on the job posting.

Work Step 3

If your minor gets the job

The Casting Director will give you your minor’s booking information. Be sure to write this information down.

You will receive a call time, category, and a show name with a passcode to access your minor’s details at the link below.

My Details

 

Notices

Claim your profile

  • All registered Central Casting New York talent can now claim and manage their talent profile online. Through your online profile, you can conveniently take required training and keep your contact information up to date. Claim your profile.

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Introducing the online registration process

  • We are excited to announce our new online registration process in all offices! To register, just fill out your information on our website, then make a reservation to visit your local office to complete paperwork and take your casting photo. To read the full instructions and begin the online registration process, visit our Register page.

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  • Are you a T-Mobile customer? T-Mobile has released a feature that allows their customers to “opt-out” of business messages. In order to receive text messages from Central Casting, T-Mobile users will need to contact T-Mobile support at 800.866.2453 and ask for this feature to be turned off. Once the opt-out is removed, you will be able to receive messages from Central Casting. Even if you are a T-Mobile customer who has received text messages from Central Casting in the past, please check with T-Mobile to ensure you do not have the opt-out feature enabled.

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7 days ago

Central Casting

SEEKING BABIES!! Singles or multiples to portray blonde Caucasian babies- 6 months-1yr singles, twins, triplets. Available Wed 8/14. Filming in Brooklyn. If interested, please email the following to svusubmissions@centralcasting.com. Use the subject line "Blonde Baby"
1. Parent/Guardian Name & contact info
2. Baby/Babies name & Date of Birth
3. Weight, inches & clothing size
4. Current photo of baby/babies (not bows or hats in the pictures please)

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1 week ago

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*MINOR* CAUCASIAN MALE PD AGE 10-13; SLIM BUILD; 4'9-5'; BROWN HAIR AVAIL TUESDAY TO PD. CHILD MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING, MUST HAVE VALID WORK PERMIT AND TRUST ACCOUNT SET UP. IF YOUR CHILD MEETS FITS THE ROLE, PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING TO BGSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM
CHILD'S FULL LEGAL NAME
CHILD'S AGE
CHILD'S SIZES
CURRENT PHOTOS SHOWING FRONT AND BACK.
NOTE UNION STATUS
NOTE IF REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL
NOTE ANY PHOTO DOUBLING EXP.
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Central Casting

2 weeks ago

Central Casting

SEEKING BABIES!! Singles or multiples to portray Caucasian babies- 6-8 month old singles, twins, triplets. Available Thu 8/8. Filming in Brooklyn. If interested, please email the following to NewASubmissions@centralcasting.com. Use the subject line "6+ month old Baby"
1. Parent/Guardian Name & contact info
2. Baby/Babies name & Date of Birth
3. Weight, inches & clothing size
4. Current photo of baby/babies

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2 weeks ago

Central Casting

Beginning October 8, 2019 - Only talent who have completed the Anti-Harassment Training will be eligible to be hired through Central Casting. New York state and New York City recently passed laws aimed at preventing sexual harassment. Part of these new laws requires employers to provide anti-sexual harassment training to its employees. In New York, employees will need to take the training once every year. Please follow this video explaining how to complete this training on your computer. For more info, go to: www.centralcasting.com/ny/anti-harassment-training/ ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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How to Claim Your Central Casting Profile

When you register with Central Casting, a profile with your employment information and photos is created for you in our casting system. Central Casting uses this information to determine if you’re right for roles and to provide you with required training.

Claim your profile:
If you registered before our online registration process was launched, you will need to claim your Central Casting profile before you can access it. If you registered online and completed the in-office portion of registration, you already have access to your online profile and can view it by logging in.

To claim your profile, select the claim your profile link below and enter the necessary information. For more information, see the profile management FAQs on the Talent page of centralcasting.com.

Claim your profile here: connect.centralcasting.com/claim_profile?location=NY

Log in to your profile:
Those who have claimed their profile and those who have registered online and completed the in-office portion of registration can view and edit their Central Casting profile by logging in. If you have not completed your office visit, you will not be able to access your profile until you do. You can make a reservation to visit the office through the online registration process.

Once you have claimed your Central Casting profile and have logged in, you can take any required training and edit parts of your profile online. Be sure to check out our profile management FAQs for everything you need to know about your online profile.

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3 weeks ago

Central Casting

NEW APPLE TV SERIES IS SEEKING UNION OR NON UNION TALENT TO PORTRAY 'IT'S SHOWTIME' SUBWAY BREAKERS OR BBOYS * RATE IS TBD* - TENTATIVE DATE IS AUGUST 7TH OR 8TH.
FOR SUBMISSION: PLEASE SEND A DETAILED EMAIL NOTING YOUR NAME, UNION STATUS, HEIGHT, CONTACT INFO, AND SPECIFIC NOTES ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE ALSO ATTACH PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF YOUR 'SHOWTIME SUBWAY BREAKING!'
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3 weeks ago

Central Casting

NEW APPLE TV SERIES IS SEEKING UNION / NON UNION TALENT *MINORS* TO PORTRAY 12-14 YEAR OLD BOY WITH BASIC TO HIGH LEVEL GUITAR-PLAYING EXPERIENCE. RATE IS TBD. WORKS ON AUGUST 14TH 2019. FOR SUBMISSION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL SPECIFICALLY NOTING YOUR CHILD'S GUITAR EXPERIENCE, THEIR AGE, IF THEY HAVE A WORK PERMIT & TRUST ACCOUNT, CONTACT INFO, AND ATTACH A RECENT PHOTO TO LINDSAYDSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

Central Casting

NEW APPLE TV SERIES IS SEEKING PRINCIPAL ACTRESS PHOTO DOUBLE - SEEKING UNION OR NON UNION TALENT TO PORTRAY MIXED ETHNICITY FEMALE 5'4-5'7 IN HEIGHT WITH DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR WHO HAVE ADVANCED GUITAR AND/OR PIANO PLAYING EXPERIENCE * RATE IS TBD* MUST HAVE FLEXIBLE AVAILABILITY FROM AUGUST 5TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 9TH. FOR SUBMISSION PLEASE SEND A DETAILED EMAIL NOTING YOUR NAME, UNION STATUS, HEIGHT, CONTACT INFO, AND SPECIFIC NOTES ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE LEVEL IN GUITAR AND/OR PIANO. PLEASE ALSO ATTACH PHOTOS OF THE TOPS OF YOUR HANDS, THE BACK OF YOU HAIR AND A SELFIE FROM THE WAIST-UP TO LINDSAYDSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

Central Casting

SEEKING BABIES!! Singles or multiples to portray Caucasian babies- 6-8 month old singles, twins, triplets. Available Tue 7/30 & Thu 8/1. Filming in Brooklyn. If interested, please email the following to NewASubmissions@centralcasting.com. Use the subject line "6+ month old Baby"
1. Parent/Guardian Name & contact info
2. Baby/Babies name & Date of Birth
3. Weight, inches & clothing size
4. Current photo of baby/babies

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Central Casting

3 weeks ago

Central Casting

***Important***
If you have not already claimed your profile, go to: connect.centralcasting.com/claim_profile?location=NY and claim now and the take the required Anti-Harassment training in order to remain eligible to be hired by Central Casting. ... See MoreSee Less

***Important*** If you have not already claimed your profile, go to: https://connect.centralcasting.com/claim_profile?location=NY and claim now and the take the required Anti-Harassment training in order to remain eligible to be hired by Central Casting.

Central Casting

4 weeks ago

Central Casting

AMAZON SERIES THE HUNT SEEKING - UNION/NON-UNION TO PORTRAY 1970s 18-21YRS PLAYING HANDBALL_FITTING TOMORROW 7/25 WORKS FRIDAY 7/26_EXTERIORS_HAIR MUST FIT LOOK FOR 1977_MUST BE COMFORTABLE PLAYING HANDBALL_ SPECIAL ABILITY- PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTO OF CURRENT HAIRSTYLE TO JULIAGSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM_MUST BE AVAIL FOR FITTING TOMORROW 7/25 AND WORK DATE FRIDAY 7/26 - PLEASE LIST EXPERIENCE AS WELL!! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Central Casting

*MINORS* 13-17 YRS OLD, UNION/NON-UNION TO PORTRAY TRANSGENDER TEENS IN A THERAPY CLASS. AVAIL WED 7/31. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO NEWASUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM. USE THE SUBJECT LINE " THERAPY CLASS"
1. NAME, AGE & CONTACT INFO
2. RECENT PHOTO
3. HEIGHT
4. UNION STATUS (SAG-AFTRA OR NON-UNION)
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1 month ago

Central Casting

SEEKING BABIES!! Singles or multiples to portray Caucasian newborns -15 days-3 months old, and 6 month old twins/triplets. Flex availability 7/23-8/1. Filming in NYC. If interested, please email the following to NewASubmissions@centralcasting.com. Use the subject line "NEWBORN"
1. Parent/Guardian Name & contact info
2. Baby/Babies name & Date of Birth
3. Weight & clothing size
4. Current photo of baby/babies
5. Are there any dates within this range that you are not available?

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1 month ago

Central Casting

SEEKING BABIES!! Singles or multiples to portray Caucasian newborns, 15 days-5 months old. Flex availability 7/23-8/1. Filming in NYC. If interested, please email the following to NewASubmissions@centralcasting.com. Use the subject line "NEWBORN"
1. Parent/Guardian Name & contact info
2. Baby/Babies name & Date of Birth
3. Weight & clothing size
4. Current photo of baby/babies
5. Are there any dates within this range that you are not available?

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1 month ago

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AMAZON PRIME SERIES - THE HUNT - SEEKING - UNION AND NON UNION ABLE TO PORTRAY CAUCASIAN GRANDSON OF LEAD ACTOR 6-7 YEARS OLD- FITTING NEXT WEEK - WORKS 7.22 - NO CONFLICTS - PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOS TO JULIAG@CENTRALCASTING.COM WITH NAME / FEATURED GRANDSON IN SUBJECT LINE - PLEASE INCLUDE 2-5 PHOTOS, ALL SIZES, AGE, BIRTH DAY, UNION STATUS - PICTURE SELECTED BY PRODUCTION - FILMS IN NYC AREA ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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CBS SERIES - BLUE BLOODS - SEEKING -UNION AND NON UNION ABLE TO PORTRAY INNOCENT YOUNG VICTIMS - 16-18 YRS - POSSIBLE PHOTO SHOOT 7.15- READ - MUST BE COMFORTABLE PORTRAYING VICTIM OF A SOCIAL MEDIA STALKER - MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE PHOTOS OF YOUR SELF FROM SOCIAL MEDIA - THINK POSING FOR SELFIES (NO MODEL PHOTOS), FUN EVENTS, HANGING WITH FRIENDS. **THINK GIRL NEXT DOOR, INNOCENT AND SWEET** PLEASE SEND PHOTO TO YANCYESUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM WITH NAME / SOCIAL MEDIA VICTIM IN SUBJECT LINE. PLEASE INCLUDE PHOTOS OF YOUR SELF THAT YOU WOULD HAVE UP ON A SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM, PHONE, ALL SIZES, UNION STATUS. PICTURE SELECTED BY PRODUCTION. FILMS IN NYC AREA ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Central Casting

***RUSH CALL*** JOSH IS LOOKING FOR A HISPANIC MINOR (AGES 8-11) BOY TO PORTRAY KID PLAYING IN FIRE HYDRANT. CALL TIME 2:30PM IN LOWER MANHATTAN. MUST HAVE VALID WORK PERMIT/TRUST ACCOUNT/PHOTO ID_PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTO TO joshgsubmissions@centralcasting.com WITH SUBJECT LINE "MINOR RUSH CALL" ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Central Casting

AMAZON SERIES "THE HUNT" SEEKING - UNION AND NON UNION TO PORTRAY VIETNAM VETS - CIRCA 1977 - FITTING JULY 9TH WORKS JULY 12TH READ - THINK "BORN ON THE 4TH OF JULY" VETERANS WITH LONGER HAIR, MUSTACHES, BEARDS, ETC. PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOS TO JULIAGSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM WITH YOUR NAME / VIETNAM VET IN SUBJECT LINE - PLEASE INCLUDE FULL NAME, ALL SIZES, PHONE AND UNION STATUS IN SUBJECT LINE. NO CONFLICTS! FILMS IN NY AREA - PLEASE PASS ALONG TO WHOM MIGHT APPLY ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Central Casting

SHOWTIME SERIES RAY DONOVAN SEEKING UNION & NON-UNION HISPANIC MALE TO PORTRAY A FORK LIFT OPERATOR FOR JUNE 28TH, JULY 1ST, JULY 2ND, AND JULY 3RD. MUST HAVE A VALID LICENSE FOR A FORK LIFT AND BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE FORK LIFT!! THIS WILL BE FOR THE SPECIAL ABILITY RATE.

CAN NOT HAVE WORKED IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SHOOT IN BROOKLYN. MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH ATMOSPHERIC SMOKE. THANKS PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL WITH A CURRENT PHOTO AND SIZES TO JEFFREYWSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM WITH "FORK LIFT DRIVER" IN THE SUBJECT LINE. BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE EMAIL. AGAIN. MUST HAVE A VALID LICENSE FOR A FORK LIFT AND BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE FORK LIFT!! ... See MoreSee Less

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Calendar

Regularly check this calendar for the Central Casting New York office.

August 2019

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  • New Registration - Non-Union
  • New Registration - Non-Union
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  • Registration Closed
  • Anti-Harassment Training
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  • Re-Registration & Updates
  • New Registration - SAG-AFTRA
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  • New Registration - Non-Union
  • New Registration - Non-Union
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  • New Registration - SAG-AFTRA
  • Re-Registration & Updates
  • Minors Only Registration
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  • New Registration - Non-Union
  • New Registration - Non-Union
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  • Registration Closed
  • Anti-Harassment Training
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  • Re-Registration & Updates
  • New Registration - SAG-AFTRA
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  • New Registration - Non-Union
  • New Registration - Non-Union
14
  • New Registration - SAG-AFTRA
  • Re-Registration & Updates
  • Minors Only Registration
15
  • New Registration - Non-Union
  • New Registration - Non-Union
16
  • Registration Closed
  • Anti-Harassment Training
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  • Re-Registration & Updates
  • New Registration - SAG-AFTRA
20
  • New Registration - Non-Union
  • New Registration - Non-Union
21
  • New Registration - SAG-AFTRA
  • Re-Registration & Updates
  • Minors Only Registration
22
  • New Registration - Non-Union
  • New Registration - Non-Union
23
  • Registration Closed
  • Anti-Harassment Training
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  • Re-Registration & Updates
  • New Registration - SAG-AFTRA
27
  • New Registration - Non-Union
  • New Registration - Non-Union
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  • New Registration - SAG-AFTRA
  • Re-Registration & Updates
  • Minors Only Registration
29
  • New Registration - Non-Union
  • New Registration - Non-Union
30
  • Registration Closed
  • Anti-Harassment Training
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Frequently Asked Questions

Being Booked

Being Booked

On Set

On Set

Payroll

Payroll

Re-Registration and Updates

Re-Registration and Updates

Being Booked

Your minor is booked when you accept an offer for work and receive details.

It’s important to write down your minor’s work information so you’re prepared when you head to set.

FAQs

Call 646.205.8244 ext. 4. If you cancel, we ask that you give us enough notice to replace your minor. PLEASE NOTE: You may not cancel via text message. You must call our office.
No, there is no guarantee of work because the needs of productions change every day. Due to the nature of background work, Central Casting can never offer full-time employment to any of the talent (i.e., your minor) it employs.
This means casting is prepping a scene for a future date and is checking your minor’s availability. If you do confirm availability, please mark your calendar to limit conflicts. Your minor becomes “first avail” (first available) for that show. Typically in these situations, casting will not be able to hire your minor until the show looks at their picture submission and approves the look. After that, they will usually not release any booking until late afternoon the day before the shoot.

If your minor is offered another booking on the same day, we ask for you to give us the courtesy of the “first right of refusal.” Just let us know so we can inform our show. They may option to offer to hire your minor first. Your minor is still able to be hired elsewhere if we are unable to confirm a booking for them.
The Casting Director will give you your minor’s booking information. Be sure to write this information down. Certain shows or Casting Directors may provide additional information via email or a wardrobe blog. Please review all provided information to ensure your minor is ready for work when you arrive to set.
Always check your voicemail. Do not call back until you have checked your voicemail to ensure the Casting Director did not leave specific instructions. If no message was left, wait and see if you receive a call back. If you do not receive a call back, assume your minor is no longer needed.
Rush calls are for immediate same-day work. This is usually to replace a “no show.” When you respond to a rush call, you may be required to get to the set location within an hour or less after being booked.
 

SMS Texting

Casting Directors may choose to reach out to you via SMS messaging. In addition to checking availability, Casting Directors will now be able to send follow up messages, and in some cases, details through text message.
All messages from Central Casting will be personalized with your minor’s name (as it appears in our system), reference the project name, and all replies will appear in the same thread.
Central Casting is now using SMS text messages to check availability, ask questions related to the call or booking and/or provide preliminary details. The message format may look like this:

Example SMS message
Our Casting Directors will review the responses and then reach out to any Background Actor selected to be booked. If you are not selected, you may not hear from anyone. As always, you know you are booked when you accept an offer for work and receive details.
When a Casting Director asks if you are available without time restrictions, they want to know if you are available to work the whole day, even if the location or time were to change. For example, if you know you are not available between 1-2pm, you would answer: No.
Yes, please respond as soon as you can.
Yes, you are responsible for finding work and letting Central Casting know when your minor is available to work. Casting Directors work independently to meet the needs of their productions, so once your minor is booked, you are also responsible for them not becoming double booked.
Yes, please respond to each request you receive. If a Casting Director books your minor for a specific role, it is your responsibility to decline any other offers to ensure they’re not double booked for the same day.
When we receive your message, we send you a quick confirmation text message, like the following:
  • “(Your Name), Your “YES” response has been received. Thank you. Remember, you are not booked unless you receive your details.”
  • “(Your Name), Your “NO” response has been received. Thank you.”
  • “(Your Name), Please respond only Yes or No.”
  • “(Your Name), Thank you for your response. Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting submissions for this role.”
If you didn’t receive a confirmation response, please send your response again. Please note: the system is engineered to only accept a YES or NO response.
If you don’t hear back from a casting director with an offer for work and booking details, you are not booked. However, given the volume of roles they are booking, please be patient as it may take them some time to respond.
Yes, simply reply to the original message with either a Yes or No response. If you receive multiple messages in the course of a conversation with a Casting Director, you will only be able to change your response to the most recent message. Please note: after you have received your details and are booked, you must follow the appropriate procedure if you need to cancel. You cannot cancel via text message.
Role details may or may not be communicated via SMS text message depending on the production. If your minor is booked, you will be notified where you should go to learn their full booking, wardrobe, and location instructions. These instructions might include an info tape, email, and/or wardrobe blog.
Yes. Though your minor’s details may be provided to you via SMS text message, their full booking, wardrobe, and location instructions may still be available as part of an info tape, wardrobe blog, or email from the Casting Director. Please review all materials to ensure that you understand what will be expected of you when you arrive to set.
Your minor is not booked unless you accept an offer for work and receive details.
Thank you for your response. Sending a “Yes” response tells the Casting Directors that you are interested and available to work, but does not guarantee that you will be booked. Depending on the casting volume, you may not hear back.
Please send your response again.
Central Casting will use a variety of numbers to reach you. Once you receive a message from a Casting Director about a specific project, all follow up questions and replies will appear in the same thread.
Unfortunately, our texting numbers are only formatted to send outbound text messages and receive a Yes or No response.
In order for our system to read your response and provide it to the Casting Directors, we need to limit the text to only Yes or No.
Casting Directors sometimes don’t receive call times until the last minute, so we are asking you if you are available for the full day. If you are only available for part of the day, please reply No.
Some Casting Directors and productions may provide additional instructions with a wardrobe blog or similar resource. Please review any materials provided to ensure that you will be ready for work.
If for whatever reason a URL isn’t working, write down the URL and attempt to enter it directly into a web browser.
Not all carriers and phone service providers handle SMS messages in the same way. Some carriers, like Sprint for example, may split long messages. Unfortunately, when this happens, there is no guarantee the split message will arrive in a predictable order.
No, the messages are only in English.
Yes. T-Mobile has released a feature that allows their customers to “opt-out” of business messages. In order to receive text messages from Central Casting, T-Mobile users will need to contact T-Mobile support at 1-800-866-2453 and ask for this feature to be turned off. Once the opt-out is removed, you will be able to receive messages from Central Casting. Even if you are a T-Mobile customer who has received text messages from Central Casting in the past, please check with T-Mobile to ensure you do not have the opt-out feature enabled.
We are sorry for the inconvenience. Most likely your mobile number was previously owned by someone registered with us, or provided to us inadvertently.
As an employee of Central Casting you provided your mobile number to us so that we can contact you about jobs for which you would be a potential match. However, if you no longer want us to reach out to you via text message, please call Central Casting and request that your number no longer be used for text messaging.

On Set

Once your minor has booked a job, they are ready to get on set!

A guardian must always accompany a minor on set. It’s important to show up on time and camera ready. When you and your minor arrive, check in with your contact and get your minor’s voucher.

Your time on set will vary, but a typical day lasts up to 12 hours. Your minor is an important part of the production, please ensure they are professional and have a good attitude on set.

Be sure to read our article What to Do When Your Minor Books a Job for everything you need to know about being on set.

FAQs

It is critical that you write down all work information. If you lose your information or if you have any questions regarding work information call 646.205.8244 ext. 4.
Call 646.205.8244 ext. 4. If you cancel, we ask that you give us enough notice to replace your minor. PLEASE NOTE: You may not cancel via text message. You must call our office.
Have your minor’s work permit and school work ready to show the teacher. Bringing homework is required, even if the minor is home schooled.
You will be on set with them, behind the scenes. Please stay within your designated area and do not interfere with production. Be prepared to accompany your minor when they go to wardrobe, set, and to school.
Another guardian (21+) must accompany the minor.
Another guardian (21+) who is not working on the show must accompany the minor.
Do not bring anyone to set who is not working, including other children.
When your minor gets booked for a job, ask the Casting Director how to get call time changes. It is your responsibility to get call time changes for each booking.
Roles change from set to set, but often a Background Actor’s main contact is the 2nd Assistant Director (2nd AD) and Production Assistants (PAs).
When your minor is not required on set, you both will be taken to a holding area or to the school area. You can bring items to the holding area to keep busy while your minor is not working.
During designated meal breaks, craft services will provide food. Please eat breakfast before you arrive. Guardians, please allow all minors to get their meals before you get yours. Do not ask craft services for food outside of your designated meal times. If your child has special dietary needs, please bring food to set with you. It is not production’s responsibilty to supply specialty food. You are allowed to bring snacks to eat throughout the day.
If you are injured on set, you must report it to the Assistant Director and/or medic immediately.

Payroll

Central Casting handles both casting and payroll services. When your minor registers with Central Casting, we become their employer and, in most cases, are responsible for paying them.

FAQs

Checks are due to be mailed on the Thursday after the week your minor worked. They may be mailed out earlier depending on when the production company turns in the complete and accurate vouchers.
No. At this time, we do not have the resources for checks to be picked up. Paychecks are handled in a security area with 24-hour surveillance and delivered by our bonded driver to the post office directly. Paymasters do not have access to your paychecks.
The checks are sent first class mail. While you will receive most checks within 2-3 business days after they are mailed, there are times when it could take longer through the federal mail system, particularly during holiday periods.
Checks are not mailed out in order of work date. Before we can cut a check, the production reviews and completes the voucher, and production companies vary on how often they process and send in the vouchers.
Yes, there are many people we payroll with the same or similar names. You will need to put your minor’s Social Security number on each voucher so we can correctly identify who we should pay. Your minor’s voucher will either be delayed or not processed if we are unable to identify who worked.
For payroll inquiries, please call 800.562.2718. Representatives are available Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
You may change it on your minor’s voucher when they work or you can fill out our address change form. You must update your minor’s address with both payroll and casting, as we store information separately.
You can either fax or mail us your stop payment request. You will need to specify in writing that you are requesting a stop payment and include your minor’s name, Social Security number, address and signature, along with the work date and show name for the check you are missing. If the net of the check is over $150, you will need to sign a bank form supplied by our department and have your signature notarized before we can place a stop payment. For your convenience, we have a notary available free of charge by reservation only. You can set up a reservation by calling 800.562.2718 between 8am-5pm.
Five business days for current year checks, longer if the check was cut in a prior year. We are unable to reissue a check that has been stop paid until after we have received confirmation from the bank that the stop payment was successful.
Call 818.955.6313 or send your request in writing to our payroll department either by fax or through the mail. Be sure to include your minor’s name, Social Security number, address, and the year(s) they worked. You will also need to state whether the request is for your own personal records or to enable your minor to join SAG-AFTRA. SAG-AFTRA will only accept faxes sent directly from our payroll department certified by our manager.
To access your minor’s W-2, visit EP’s W-2 page.
To submit an inquiry or correction to your minor’s tax form, please fill out and sign our inquires and corrections form.
For employment verification, call 818.955.6313. This is an Entertainment Partners line; they will be able to provide employment verification.

Re-Registration and Updates

You can come in during Re-Registration and Updates to add photos and make profile updates. It’s important to keep your minor’s file current so Casting Directors know their look and details. You must re-register your minor every three years for them to remain eligible to work on our productions. Here’s what you need to know about Re-Registration and Updates.

SAG-AFTRA members will need to present their current SAG-AFTRA card every time they come to Re-Registration and Updates.

Re-Registration and Updates are held on
Monday and Wednesday 10:15am

You must have a reservation and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. You will not be admitted through security without a scheduled reservation. Please arrive no earlier than 20 minutes before your session. You will not be admitted if you arrive more than 10 minutes after your scheduled reservation.

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FAQs

Your minor and the required documentation to accompany the I-9 form.

SAG-AFTRA members will need to present their current SAG-AFTRA card every time they come to Re-Registration and Updates. SAG-AFTRA members should always bring their current SAG-AFTRA card when they visit our office.

A digital photo of your minor can be taken in our office when you come to update their profile. If you would like additional photos added to your profile, bring the photos to an update session. Only hard copies of photos will be accepted. We cannot accept discs, CDs, or memory sticks. Photos submitted will not be returned.
You can change their status during update times. You must present your minor’s identification along with their current SAG-AFTRA card and fill out a data change form.
If you would like to update or change any information you can do so during the update times.

 

Forms

Forms for informational purposes only. DO NOT print to bring to registration.

Minor Registration Form

W-4 Form

Standards of Conduct and Behavior

EEO-1 Government Reporting

Anti-Harassment Policy

Stop Sexual Harassment Act Factsheet

Anti-Piracy / Confidentiality Policy

Policy and Notice to Employees Concerning New York City Earned Sick and Safe Time

Photo Image Video Release

Age Verification Form

I-9 Form

I-9 Form Instructions

New York State Wage Form