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Update sizes in your online profile
Has it been a while since you updated your sizes? Have you not yet populated sizes in your online profile? Casting Directors often use these measurements when booking their shows. If you don’t have your sizes or have inaccurate measurements in your profile, you may be missing out on job opportunities. Learn more.
Central Casting’s new text message number – it’s shorter and always the same!
Text messages from Central Casting will be sent from a new number. It’s shorter – only 5 digits, and it’s always the same 5-digit number. You can be assured that all messages you receive from this number are from us here at Central Casting. We know some of our Background Actors had some difficulty receiving text messages, this new number will help ensure all messages are delivered.
To respond to availability inquiries, you still must click the provided link or log in to your online profile. And of course if you’re going to be late or need to cancel, you must call your Central Casting office. This new text number does not accept replies.
Direct Deposit for Background Actors
Central Casting is excited to announce a direct deposit payment option for Background Actors! If you’d like to be paid by direct deposit instead of paper checks, you can sign up through myEP once then will receive all payment via direct deposit for productions where Central Casting provides casting services and Entertainment Partners handles payroll. Learn More.
Tech Support Chat
Our Tech Support Chat is now available between 6am-6pm PT for technical help with your online profile, email updates, required training questions (Los Angeles and New York only), and more. Note: technical support and casting are separate. If you need to cancel, are going to be late, have questions about your booking, or other casting related inquiries, you must contact your Central Casting office.
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How to Manage Your Online Availability Calendar
One of your profile’s helpful tools is the availability calendar, which is a great way to help Casting Directors find you when you’re available for background work.
Were you just cast and wondering what to do next? Being booked is exciting, here’s what you need to know to prepare and have a successful workday.
How to Prepare Your Makeup for Set
There are plenty of chances to create unique makeup looks as a Background Actor. Here are some makeup basics to ensure you show up to set camera ready.
How to Transfer from a Minor to Adult Profile with Central Casting
If you were registered as a minor, but would like to continue working, there are a couple steps you need to take to become active and eligible to work as an adult.
A Background Actor is someone who performs in a nonspeaking role, usually in the background of a scene. Central Casting books Background Actors every day.
5 Stand-In Tips to Help You Be Successful
Want to work as a Stand-In and be prepared when you get booked? Here are five Stand-In tips to keep in mind the next time you're booked by Central Casting.
What to Know About Photo Updates and Additional Photos
Photos are an important part of the casting process, here's what you need to know about photo updates and adding pictures to your profile.
Get Your Child on TV This Fall
Here’s what you need to know to sign your minor up for the first time or to make sure your registered minor is eligible to work with Central Casting.
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How to Manage Your Online Availability Calendar
One of your profile’s helpful tools is the availability calendar, which is a great way to help Casting Directors find you when you’re available for background work.
