The Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting tax credits has made the film and television industry the fastest-growing employment source in New York City, creating 10,000 jobs over the last year and pressuring California to consider similar incentives.
Central Casting celebrated its 80th year in Hollywood by opening a second office in New York City on April 17th 2006. They're registering all types of talent: Union, Non-Union Adults as well as Children. Most of the work I'll get will be non-union background, but there is work in commercials and featured background roles.
I am now registered with Central Casting New York City.
I'll get work two ways: 1) there's a hotline number (updated daily) that I'll call. It will list all available work. If something sounds like I'm a good fit, I'll be put through to a casting director who'll look at my resume and headshots and they'll decide whether or not to book me. 2) Central Casting will do some casting footwork on their own, and they'll call me if they think I'm a good fit for something. Central Casting will also let me update my digital headshot once a month, if needed.
We'll see what adventures await! Thank you Michael!
