Now casting in Chitown for the Onion, comedic, news parody. The show is holding auditions for kids ages 12 tears old to 17.
Chicago casting directors at 4 Star re now seeking kids, teens and preteens for an upcoming “The Onion” video. The show’s CD’s are seeking kids between the ages OF 12 ans 17 to participate in a one day photo shoot this upcoming Tuesday. The gig is for a commercial / video spot on the Onion TV show. For those who have never see the series, it’s a hysterical journey through the outrageous.
CASTING CALL – KIDS The Onion operates a comedy- fake-news channel that is watched by millions annually
PROJECT: The Onion – Progressive
ROLE: NON-UNION EXTRAS
SHOOT DATE: Tuesday, 1/19
LOCATION: Chicago
RATES: $125/6
KIDS
Male/Female, 12 – 17 yoa, Any Ethnicity (16 years and older does not need a work permit)
If interested and available, please send an email to extras4theonion with the following:
1) Subject Line: Progressive
2) Include your name, age, height and weight and along with email and phone number.
3) Confirm the date your child is available.
4) Attach a headshot and/or candid photo or headshot in JPEG format. Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses. Show us your style but make sure we can see your face!
*NOTE: Rename the title of your photo with your Full Name. You should do this with all of your submission photos.
5) All children 12 – 15 yoa must have a current, valid, Illinois work permit with either a talent agency or 4 Star Casting. Please provide the name of the employer listed on the work permit. If you do not provide a name, we will assume that your child does not have a work permit, and is not eligible to work.
You must be registered with us at www.4starcasting.com to be considered.
We will contact you if you are being put in for consideration.