Casting Contacts : Websites (updated 9/26/11)

If a casting company has a website I'll post it on here. Usually most websites have information about projects and registration, as well as contact information.

Atmosphere Casting
2528 12th Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90018
888-858-7090
http://www.atmospherecasting.net/

Bill Dance Casting (Bill, Terence)
4605 Lankershim Blvd., Suite 110
North Hollywood, CA 91602
Office: 818-754-6634
Registration: 818-725-4209

http://www.billdancecasting.com/
FACEBOOK
TWITTER

Carol Grant Casting (Carol)

http://www.carolgrantcasting.com/
FACEBOOK

Cast of Thousands (Lisa B)
Info: 818-325-2020
(no website)
IMDB

Casting Associates (Tracy)
1301 Crenshaw Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: 310-755-6200
FACEBOOK
IMDB

Central Casting

http://www.centralcasting.org/
LA Casting Staff Bio's
FACEBOOK
TWITTER (Twitter is usually a repost of the Facebook postings.)

Christopher Grey Casting
8271 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
http://www.christophergraycasting.com/

Creative Extras Casting (Vanessa)
2461 Santa Monica Blvd. #501
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: (310) 391-9041
http://www.creativeextrascasting.com/
FACEBOOK

David Kang Casting
David Kang Casting
2404 Wilshire Blvd #12F
Los Angeles, CA 90057Phone: 323.969.8200 Ext 218
http://www.davidkangcasting.net/
TWITTER

Debbie Sheridan Casting
13547 Ventura Blvd. Suite 643
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-3825
http://www.dsctalent.com/

Debe Waisman Casting
11684 Ventura Blvd #415

Studio City, CA 91604
hotline: 310-535-1325
FACEBOOK

Dixie Casting (Dixie)
818-920-9900 talent line
http://dixiecasting.com/
FACEBOOK

Extras On Avail
http://extrasonavail.com/

Headquarters Casting (Carla, Leah)

http://www.headquarterscasting.com/
IMDB

Idell James Casting
(No Website)
15332 Antioch St., Suite 117
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Phone: 310-230-9344

Jeff Olan Casting
14044 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 209
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

http://www.jeffolancasting.com/

LA Casting Group (Michael)
LA Casting Group
8335 W Sunset Blvd, Ste 332
Los Angeles, CA 90069Phone: 213-534-3888 

http://www.lacgroup.com/

Prime Casting (Heather)
6430 Sunset Blvd., Suite 425
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: 323-962-0377
Hotline: 323-962-5846

http://www.primecasting.com/ (main website)

http://primecasting.blogspot.com/ (job listings)
FACEBOOK

Rich King Casting (Rich, Doug, Rob, Cody)

PO Box 93506
Los Angeles, CA 90093

Phone: 323-993-0186

http://www.richkingcasting.net/
FACEBOOK
IMDB

Sande Alessi Casting (Sande, Kristan, Mike, Guy, Elaine)

13731 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Registration Info: 818-623-7040
Work Hotline: 818-771-5717

http://www.sandealessicasting.com/

FACEBOOK

Tony Hobbs Casting (Tony)
2310 West Magnolia Blvd., Suite B
Burbank, CA 91506
Phone: 818-456-0611
http://www.tonyhobbscasting.com
FACEBOOK

If you know of any additional ones, let me know in the comments.

Consistency is key! (and truthfullness too!)

Just a hint from the ladies at A List...

Having consistent and truthful information in your file everywhere you register is the best practice of a good background actor.

Even a little discrepancy in height can make the difference with bookings. For example, if you are 6'6.5" and have yourself listed as  5'6" and  5'7" in different agencies/databases/websites this can make casting directors uneasy with booking you... it's the "well which one is she really?" problem.

This goes for height, weight (within a few lb's one way or the other is fine), hair color, facial hair, and basic sizes.

And this should go without saying... but being truthful is always best. If you are listed in a database as being several inches taller than you are in reality, this can not only make some very unhappy casting directors, but it can make them look awful to their productions when they send someone too short for a role or stand in job. (Making casting look bad is a BAD thing!) This goes for age as well. I know age is a sensitive subject for some people, but I see it happen again and again where background actors loose out on roles becasue they've decided to list themselves as older (rarely) or younger (most of the time) than they really are. By being untruthful you can only decrease bookings.

The best background actor wants to create the smoothest booking possible for the casting director (and their calling service if they have one.) If a casting director sees anything that is not consistent or fishy (like for ladies who are too heavy for their given dress size), the chance is good that they're going to move on.

We love having fresh pictures (6 months old or newer) and remind clients often, but we don't always remind clients to update sizes and we don't know when you're growing that mustache for a webisode (or something like that!) unless you tell us.

Basically, just be you - it's ok for background! But make sure you update us and casting along the way.

With that said, maybe it's time to make sure all your information is correct and consistent with everyone? (hint hint!)

"Excused" Casting, reality dating show

Casting for this show asked us to spread the word...

NOW CASTING THE HOTTEST SINGLES IN FOR A NEW DATING SHOW!

ARE YOU READY TO PLAY THE GAME??? 

• In the game of life and in the dating world, how do you measure up?
• What’s your dating strategy?
• How do you get the guy/girl?
• How good is your “game”?

WILL YOU WIN AND BE PART OF THE LAST COUPLE STANDING...OR BE “EXCUSED”?

The Producers of Blind Date, The Love Test, and The New Dating Story are seeking sexy girls and guys for a show filled with twists, turns and eliminations! Are you up for a challenge?
If you’re hot, single, 21-30 years old and live in So. Cal., email ASAP with your name, age, contact info, city you live in, a current photo, and why you’d be good for the show!
Email: danielle.excused@gmail.com Participants must be US citizens and 21+


Actors who started in 'reality'...

RYAN SEACREST---Blind Date------ American Idol, E! News
EMMA STONE - VH1's In Search of The Patridge Family -- Easy A, Superbad, Zombieland
MATT LANTER - Bravo's Manhunt -- 90210, The Roomate, Vampires Suck, Heroes
JEREMY RENNER - Bravo's The It Factor -- The Hurt Locker, The Town, Mission Impossible 4
KYLE BRANDT -- MTV Real World: Chicago -- Days of Our Lives
TEDDY GEIGER -- VH1's In Search of The Patridge Family -- The Rocker (Rainn Wilson movie), Love Monkey
STEPHEN COLLETTI -- MTV's Laguna Beach -- One Tree Hill (for four years)
MIKE MIZANIN -- MTV's Real World: Back to New York -- Reigning WWE Champion
KRISTEN WIIG -- Spike's The Joe Schmo Show -- SNL, Bridesmaids, Whip It
MICHAELA CONLIN - Bravo's The It Factor -- Bones, The Lincoln Lawyer, Enchanted
ANALEIGH TIPTON -- America's Next Top Model -- The Green Hornet, Crazy Stupid Love (the new Steve Carrell/Ryan Gosling Movie)
YAYA DACOSTA -- America's Next Top Model -- The Kids Are All Right, House, Tron: Legacy, Ugly Betty
JACINDA BARRETT -- MTV Real World: London -- The Last Kiss, The Namesake, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

SAG and AFTRA Merger News: SAG Members File Lawsuit to Block Proposed Union Merger With AFTRA

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/SAG-AFTRA-Union-Merger-Lawsuit-140008073.html

SAG and AFTRA Merger News: members-only presentation

This is from a SAG email. It is disappointing that they aren't doing anything interactive for this.

______________________________________

Shape the Future of Your Union:

Learn More about the Proposed Merger of SAG and AFTRA

All paid-up SAG and AFTRA members in good standing are urged to attend an important online meeting to learn the facts and impact of the merger.

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 4-6 p.m. PT/7-9 p.m. ET

Log in to your SAG.org account to view this members-only presentation.

Featuring
Ken Howard, SAG National President

Robert Reardon, AFTRA National President

Matt Kimbrough, AFTRA National Treasurer

Amy Aquino, SAG National Secretary-Treasurer

Holter Graham, AFTRA National Vice President

Ned Vaughn, SAG 1st National Vice President

Gabrielle Carteris, AFTRA 2nd National Vice President

Mike Hodge, SAG 2nd National Vice President

David Hartley-Margolin, SAG 3rd National Vice President
Rebecca Damon, SAG NY Division Vice President
Anne Gartlan, AFTRA New York Local First Vice President

Kim Roberts Hedgpeth, AFTRA National Executive Director

David White, SAG National Executive Director

Email your questions for the panelists to oneunion@sagaftra.org or on Twitter at #sagaftra.

Documents on the merger, FAQ’s and video information are available now at SAGAFTRA.org. Ballots will be mailed on February 27 to all eligible AFTRA and SAG members to vote on this historic change for your union. Learn the facts, so that you can cast an informed vote.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG and AFTRA members in good standing. You must log into your member account on SAG.org and AFTRA.com to view this livestream event. If you are not registered at SAG.org or AFTRA.com, you will need to register in order to access the livestream.

If you need ADA accommodations, please let us know by contacting us at diversity@sag.org or (323) 549-6644.

SAG and AFTRA Merger News: Anti-Merger Lawsuit Looming Against SAG (Exclusive)

From the Hollywood Reporter...

Opponents of SAG-AFTRA merger have prepared a lawsuit against the union and its officers, and are prepared to go into federal court by Tuesday in an effort to halt the merger referendum, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.  (Follow the link below for the full story.)

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/anti-merger-lawsuit-looming-sag-292022

SAG and AFTRA Merger News: IMPORTANT SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE 2/2

IMPORTANT SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

Shape the Future of Your Union: Learn More about the Proposed Merger of SAG and AFTRA

Featuring SAG National President Ken Howard, AFTRA National President Roberta Reardon, SAG Secretary-Treasurer Amy Aquino, SAG 1st VP Ned Vaughn, AFTRA 2nd Vice President Gabrielle Carteris and AFTRA National Treasurer Matt Kimbrough

All paid-up SAG and AFTRA members in good standing are urged to attend an important educational/informational meeting in Los Angeles to learn the facts and impact of the merger.

On January 27 and 28, the national boards of SAG and AFTRA overwhelmingly approved the merger agreement to form one union. Now the decision is in your hands. Ballots will be mailed on February 27 to all eligible AFTRA and SAG members to vote on this historic change for your union. Learn the facts, so that you can cast an informed vote.

What: SAG and AFTRA informational meeting to discuss the terms of the proposed SAG-AFTRA new union.

When: 7-9 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2012

Where: Museum Square Building (SAG and AFTRA Headquarters)

5757 Wilshire Blvd. Promenade, Lobby Level

Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.

There will be time for Q&A, so please bring your questions. Please note that members of both unions will have two votes. Informational materials contained in the referendum packet are also available on the SAG and AFTRA websites. 

The meeting is only open to paid-up SAG and AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG AND AFTRA MEMBERS, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD (paid thru April 30, 2012) FOR ADMITTANCE.

SAG and AFTRA Merger News: Email to members on 2/1/2012

Email to members on 2/1/2012. For your perusal...

_______________________________________________

Dear Member:

As you know, merger referendum ballots are scheduled to be mailed on or about February 27 – but all members of both unions now have access to the complete merger documents now online. Full printed merger documents will also be mailed to each voter along with the referendum ballot, which will be due for return on March 30. This will give each member ample time to make a thoughtful and well-informed decision. Please click the below links to view the SAG-AFTRA Merger Agreement, SAG-AFTRA Constitution and the P&H&R Feasibility Report.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE SAG-AFTRA MERGER AGREEMENT.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE SAG-AFTRA CONSTITUTION.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE P&H/H&R FEASIBILITY REPORT.
As a reminder, watch for the launch of the new joint website to provide members all the information they will want to consider before casting their votes. The website will include complete merger details, FAQs, and a comprehensive calendar of events to alert members nationwide to informational meetings and other opportunities for learning about the plan. Watch your email later this week for details of the website launch.

SAG and AFTRA Merger News

This was sent out to both union's members this past weekend. It's just the beginning of a (likely) very long process. I'm sure we'll be posting on the blog and our facebook page throughout this process. Stay tuned!

_______________________________________________

Dear Member,

This weekend, the SAG and AFTRA National Boards took a decisive step to strengthen our future by overwhelmingly endorsing a plan to merge Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. If members approve the merger, the new union will be called SAG-AFTRA.

The vote of the unions’ National Boards came after more than a year of focused effort to hear from members about their needs for stronger union representation and to develop a merger plan to meet those needs. With the enthusiastic approval of our boards, the decision now rests in the hands of AFTrA and SAG members.

Merger referendum ballots are scheduled to be mailed on or about February 27^th – but all members of both unions will have access to the complete merger documents within the next couple of days on the SAG and AFTRA websites. Full printed merger documents will also be mailed to each voter with the referendum ballot, which will be due for return on March 30^th. This will give each member ample time to make a thoughtful and well-informed decision. 

We’re also excited to announce that on Friday, February 3^rd, we will launch a new joint website to provide members all the information they’ll want to consider before casting their votes. The website will include complete merger details, FAQs, and a comprehensive calendar of events to alert members nationwide to informational meetings and other opportunities for learning about the plan. Watch your email later this week for details of the website launch.

After more than a year of intensive work, we are extremely proud to bring you this historic opportunity. We also want to acknowledge the ceaseless dedication of the AFTRA and SAG members and staff who came together as the Group for One Union (G1) to produce this remarkable plan. We look forward to sharing all the details and answering any questions you may have. Finally, we are confident that SAG and AFTRA members will embrace this singular chance to harness the true power of unity, and that SAG-AFTRA will protect members and shape the entertainment and media industries for decades to come.

In unity,

Ken Howard

SAG National President

Roberta Reardon

AFTRA National President