CASTING CALL: ACADEMIC RESEARCH STUDY
Casting actors for an academic research study. We need actors (21+) to engage in a secret shopper protocol portraying intoxicated patrons
Actors who have experience in both scripted work and improvisation are preferred. Please note this is not a sting operation and no adverse action will be taken against establishments for serving actors acting intoxicated.
Pay is $30/hr hour for up to 21 hours of work across four evenings (Feb 21-24). Must be 21+ and live in the Portland OR area. Must disclose your talent agency if applicable.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Mon 2/12 by 11:59pm PST.
Late submissions accepted on a rolling basis
WORK DATES: Mandatory Training Wed 2/21 6-9pm PST.
Field work shifts Thu 2/22-Sat 2/24, 4-10pm PST (3 shifts.)
WHO WE NEED
We’re looking for actors age 21+ to assist in an academic research study.
We need actors who are willing to portray intoxicated patrons at establishments serving age-restricted (21+) products. Actors who have experience in both scripted work and improvisation are preferred.
Please note, you will be performing a secret shopper protocol and the results are for data collection only. The study is academic in nature, examining the efficacy of safe server training being implemented in Oregon. This is not a sting operation and no adverse action will be taken against establishments for serving actors acting intoxicated.
We’re looking for a wide range of actors across all ages, genders, and ethnicities.
PROJECT INFORMATION
TYPE: Research project funded by the National Institutes of Health and overseen by professional research staff.
There is no on-camera component (video or photography) to this project. This is an in-person acting gig where you will perform a secret shopper protocol and report the results in data collection forms. Paid training and scripts will be provided. You will be paired with another actor for each shift.
SHOOT LOCATION: Portland, Oregon area. You must be local to the Portland area to be hired.
WORK DATES: Up to 21 hours of work (evening shifts) in February 2024. We prefer to book talent who are available for all of the following dates:
Wed 2/21 – Zoom training 6pm-9pm PST (paid.) Training is mandatory for all participants – please do not apply if you are not available for the training and at least two of the shifts below.
Thu 2/22 – Field Work 4pm-10pm PST
Fri 2/23 – Field Work 4pm-10pmPST
Sat 2/24 – Field Work 4pm-10pm PST
PAY IF HIRED: $30/hr, plus mileage and parking reimbursement as needed.
Please note since this is not an on-camera project we will be booking you directly, regardless of whether you are represented by a talent agent. Please still be sure your talent agency is updated on your submission.
see: https://www.weeblemountain.com/opencastingcalls/academic-study
