Street Band Musicians for Featured Background Roles in NYC

NYC Casting Street Band Musicians for Featured Background Roles

Job Description
A New York City production is casting three experienced musicians to portray a street band in paid, featured background roles. The production is specifically seeking a guitarist, drummer, and trumpet or other brass player who can bring authentic musicianship and natural performance energy to the scene.
Selected performers will be clearly visible on camera while playing alongside the other members of the street band. Musicians of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and each performer must be able to bring their own instrument to the NYC shoot.
Talent must be available for both proposed production dates, although each selected musician will ultimately work one confirmed filming day.

Job Responsibilities

Portray a street band musician in a featured on-camera role
Perform naturally with your instrument during filming
Play alongside other selected musicians as part of an authentic street band
Follow musical, movement, and positioning direction from the production team
Repeat performance actions consistently across multiple takes
Maintain continuity in appearance, instrument placement, and movements
Work professionally with fellow musicians, cast, and crew throughout production
Attend a wardrobe fitting if requested

Requirements

Must play guitar, drums, trumpet, or another brass instrument
Must provide your own instrument for filmingli>
Musicians of all backgrounds are welcome to apply
Must be comfortable performing visibly on camera
Must be available for both proposed shoot dates, although selected talent will work only one day
Final filming date will be confirmed by production
Must be able to work in New York City
Must be comfortable following production and performance direction
A fitting may be required, with additional details to be confirmed

Compensation

$450 for up to 12 hours
One paid filming day
Featured background role with visible on-camera appearance