A casting call is searching for models and actors to star in a new TV commercial! WinStar World Casino & Resort is getting ready to channel the 1920’s in their new spot that will depict and pay homage to the Great Gatsby party. Casting directors are looking for a male of any ethnicity to portray a roaring 1920’s Gatsby guy. They are looking for guys who are ages 22 to 40 years old who can pull out some 1920’s dance moves. Also being casting is a female ages 22 to 40 years old to play a flapper who is comfortable with some 1920’s style dancing.
This paid modeling and acting job will compensate selected talent $850.00 per day plus mileage from Oklahoma City or Dallas as well as hotel accommodations for the night before the shoot. This is a non-union project. Filming is scheduled to be on February 21st with auditions scheduled for February 9th in Norman, Oklahoma. The commercial will be broadcasting on television in South Oklahoma and North Texas for three weeks.
About the Commercial
The Winstar Casino commercial will be promoting the 1920’s Great Gatsby party. According to their website the WinStar World Casino and Resort is the largest in Oklahoma and features the best in electronic games, table games and bingo for you to try your hand at. Attend one of their weekly poker tournaments or take advantage of their promotions for more ways to have fun and win. As you make your way through the casino, you’ll also find an assortment of entertainment and dining options that will satisfy any palate, including the popular Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill.
Key Details
Shoot Date: 02/21/2017
Audition Date(s): 02/09/2017 (Norman, OK)
Shoot Location: Thackerville, OK
Pay Rate: $850/day, flat rate. Plus mileage from either OKC or Dallas plus hotel the night before the shoot.
What They Are Looking For
[ROARING 20’S GATSBY GUY] 22 to 40 years old, all ethnicities male. Looks like a 1920’s gent. Comfortable with 1920’s-style dancing. Doesn’t have to be perfect. Non-speaking role. There will be light dancing at the audition.
[FLAPPER GIRL] 22 to 40 years old, all ethnicities female. Looks like a 1920’s Flapper. Thin, and hair that is either short or can be bobbed. Comfortable with 1920’s-style dancing. Doesn’t have to be perfect. Non-speaking role. There will be light dancing at the audition.
Instructions for Submission
Submission Deadline: 2 pm 02/08/2017. Please note the casting team is not accepting self-taped video submissions.
Auditions MUST be attended in person in Norman, OK. DO NOT SUBMIT if you cannot attend auditions in person! Sorry, but don’t even ask for it. Failure to follow this request could prevent you from consideration on future projects.
Email recent photo. Amateur camera-phone photos are perfectly fine as long as we can clearly see those submitting for consideration. Please, no car selfies, no high angles, and nothing that doesn’t clearly show your face and body type. No one else should be in the photo, please. Please include a closeup and more of a full-body shot.
Include all contact information including NAME, PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS and CITY of residence.
Make the subject heading of your email WINSTAR. No other subject headings will be seen.
Send all pictures and info in one email. Do not send multiple emails.
Send the email to submissions@freihofercasting.com(If you do not send to the email address listed, your submission WILL NOT BE SEEN)
If you are selected to audition for the project, you will be notified by email and phone call.
Submissions must be received ASAP. Please do not call the casting director.