Let's talk about scams. With the removal of the Craigslist Adult section, these posts are now filtering through the normal acting audition posts, adding more work to those searching for legitimate work. Other listservs and audition sites have an approval process to limit the number of scams that slip through.
What red flags are you looking for in determining whether a post is legitimate? There have been quite a few recent posts where they promise a large sum of "$1,000-2,500" or even "$5,000-7,500" a day for a shoot without memorization, and the catch was that you could not be represented by an agency. This posed some concerns in my mind. Let's get a discussion going in the chat box about this topic. Feel free to share your thoughts or experiences in searching for work, and the tips you have for ensuring work is legitimate.
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Host for Weekly Educational Web Series (Portland)
Our news magazine style web series will offer weekly videos on science topics throughout the Northwest. The series is geared toward middle school and high school students and will launch in the fall. We need an on camera host who is dynamic, sharp, and fun with a deep interest in both science and journalism. Must be comforatble on camera and able to engage with scientists and researchers while presenting information on a level that students and viewers can understand the topic.
We are shooting the first episode in June and will begin the main production in August. The first episode is a casting pilot to see how well the host works and is not paid. Subsequent episodes will be paid salary that will be determined based on experience.
If interested send an email with your resume and a page that describes why you are the right host for this series.
Compensation: Salary based on experience
Reply to: bjz3n-3033623699@gigs.craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/tlg/3033623699.html
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Seeking Actors/Actresses with Culinary Knife Skills (Portland)
In search of two men and one woman with culinary knife skills for training videos. Applicants need to have some background in kitchen back-of-house and possess good culinary technique. Shoots will be one-day-long for each of the selected "chefs" and will take place either 6/12, 6/13, or 6/14. Please provide a headshot with a description of relevant kitchen experience included. If you really want to make an impression, upload a short video of you demonstrating your cutting style to Youtube and send me the link.
Compensation: $500
Reply to: mqmhr-3033308603@gigs.craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/tlg/3033308603.html
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Willamette Falls Symphony: The Oregon City group is auditioning trombones and strings. 503-632-7267.
Source: Oregonian
http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2012/05/call_board_for_may_21-27_upcom.html
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Oregon Children's Theatre general auditions: The appointment-only auditions are June 21-24. Seeking adult and youth actors, ages 8-18. 503-228-9571 or www.octc.org.
Source: Oregonian
http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2012/05/call_board_for_may_21-27_upcom.html
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Bach Cantata Choir: Seeking singers who have experience in singing Bach in German for auditions June 10 (or by appointment). 503-702-1973 or www.bachcantatachoir.org.
Source: Oregonian
http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2012/05/call_board_for_may_21-27_upcom.html
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Portland Camerata: The small a cappella choir seeks all voice parts for the upcoming season. 503-246-4744 or www.portlandcamerata.org.
Source: Oregonian
http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2012/05/call_board_for_may_21-27_upcom.html
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Portland Symphonic Girlchoir: Girls in grades K-12 are invited to audition for one of several (age divided) choirs. www.girlchoir.com or 503-226-6162.
Source: Oregonian
http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2012/05/call_board_for_may_21-27_upcom.html
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Christmas Revels: Chorus auditions held June 2 and 9 for adults, teens and children singers. Call to schedule, 503-274-4654.
Source: Oregonian
http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2012/05/call_board_for_may_21-27_upcom.html
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