Register

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

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Get ready

Schedule an appoinment to register with us. You will not be admitted to registration without a scheduled appointment.

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Come in

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

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

SAG-AFTRA: Mon 2:30pm and Wed 11:45am
Non-Union: Tues and Thurs 10:45am and 3:15pm
Minors: Wed 3:45pm

See our Kids page for more info on minor’s registration

* Check our Calendar for closures and cancellations

Registration times are for new Background Actors. Please arrive no earlier than 20 minutes prior to your appointment. You will not be admitted if you arrive more than 10 minutes late to your scheduled session.

Calendar

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

	September 2018
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2	3 Registration Closed Registration Closed September 3, 2018 at 12:00 am •	4 New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 4, 2018 at 10:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 4, 2018 at 3:15 pm Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	5 New Registration - SAG-AFTRA New Registration - SAG-AFTRA September 5, 2018 at 11:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. Minors Only Registration Minors Only Registration September 5, 2018 at 3:45 pm Central Casting New York Map Description:You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	6 New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 6, 2018 at 10:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 6, 2018 at 3:15 pm Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	7 Registration Closed Registration Closed September 7, 2018 at 12:00 am •	8
9	10 Updates Updates September 10, 2018 at 10:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Check back to reserve your spot. New Registration - SAG-AFTRA New Registration - SAG-AFTRA September 10, 2018 at 2:30 pm Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	11 New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 11, 2018 at 10:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 11, 2018 at 3:15 pm Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	12 New Registration - SAG-AFTRA New Registration - SAG-AFTRA September 12, 2018 at 11:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. Minors Only Registration Minors Only Registration September 12, 2018 at 3:45 pm Central Casting New York Map Description:You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	13 New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 13, 2018 at 10:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 13, 2018 at 3:15 pm Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	14 Registration Closed Registration Closed September 14, 2018 at 12:00 am •	15
16	17 Updates Updates September 17, 2018 at 10:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Check back to reserve your spot. New Registration - SAG-AFTRA New Registration - SAG-AFTRA September 17, 2018 at 2:30 pm Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	18 New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 18, 2018 at 10:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 18, 2018 at 3:15 pm Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	19 New Registration - SAG-AFTRA New Registration - SAG-AFTRA September 19, 2018 at 11:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. Minors Only Registration Minors Only Registration September 19, 2018 at 3:45 pm Central Casting New York Map Description:You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	20 New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 20, 2018 at 10:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 20, 2018 at 3:15 pm Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	21 Registration Closed Registration Closed September 21, 2018 at 12:00 am •	22
23	24 Updates Updates September 24, 2018 at 10:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Check back to reserve your spot. New Registration - SAG-AFTRA New Registration - SAG-AFTRA September 24, 2018 at 2:30 pm Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	25 New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 25, 2018 at 10:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 25, 2018 at 3:15 pm Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	26 New Registration - SAG-AFTRA New Registration - SAG-AFTRA September 26, 2018 at 11:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. Minors Only Registration Minors Only Registration September 26, 2018 at 3:45 pm Central Casting New York Map Description:You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	27 New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 27, 2018 at 10:45 am Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. New Registration - Non-Union New Registration - Non-Union September 27, 2018 at 3:15 pm Central Casting New York Map You must have an appointment and photo ID to visit our office at 5 Penn Plaza. Click here to reserve your spot. • •	28 Registration Closed Registration Closed September 28, 2018 at 12:00 am •	29
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Registration FAQs

What is a Background Actor?

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.

What if I don’t have proper documentation?

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.

What if I’m a member of SAG-AFTRA?

Please bring your current SAG-AFTRA card/receipt issued by SAG-AFTRA with you to registration.

Can I bring my child?

Guests, minors and pets cannot be accommodated. Visit our Kids page for more information on minor registration.

Can I still register if I’m late?

You will not be admitted if you arrive more than 10 minutes late to your scheduled appointment. Please arrive no more than 20 minutes early to your session.

How long is registration?

Registration is approximately one hour.

What should I wear for my photo?

We suggest upscale attire. Please arrive camera ready.

Do I need to live in the New York area to register?

No, but you need to be able to work in the New York area.

I’m registered at another Central Casting location but would like to work in New York. Do I need to register again?

Yes, you will need to register at our New York office to work in New York.

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.