Casting Locals to play Circus / Side Show Performers

Casting people to play sideshow “freaks”, stilt walkers, unicycle riders and clowns for horror film BRIDGEPORT.

PAY RATES:

Stilt walker - $350/8hrs + $500 Stilt bump

Unicyclist - $350/8hrs + $50 bike bump

Clown - $250/8hrs

Sideshow “Freak” with unique look - $500/8hrs


 
Location: Fulton County, NY
Filming: July 2026


NOTE:

  1. All background roles are local hire only. (Transportation and hotel accommodations are not provided.)

  2. Must be comfortable with atmospheric smoke

  3. No allergies to wool.

  4. Must have some length to your hair

  5. Must be comfortable receiving a period appropriate haircut and/or facial hair alteration

  6. NO visible tattoos.

  7. NO visible piercings that cannot be removed for work.

  8. NO acrylic nails, polish, gel polish or gel extensions, or square shapes.

  9. NO braces

You must submit clothing sizes, as everyone will be given a period costume to wear on camera.

**Height, weight, and clothing sizes are used for costuming purposes only, unless needed for the casting of stand-ins or photo doubles. WAIST MEASUREMENT IS NOT YOUR PANTS SIZE, BUT IS THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENT OF YOUR WAIST AROUND YOUR BELLY BUTTON.

Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.

To submit, email all the following to bridgeport@gwcnyc.com with the subject line “STILT WALKER”, “UNICYCLE”, “SIDESHOW”, OR ”CLOWN”:

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Are you a SAG-AFTRA member in good standing or Non-SAG?

  • Height, weight, clothing and shoe sizes. (Men: jacket, neck-sleeve, waist x inseam, shoe; Women: bust-waist-hip, dress, shoe)*

  • Do you have any tattoos? If so, where are they located?

  • Are you ok around atmospheric smoke?

  • Do you have allergies to wool?

  • Are you ok receiving a haircut and/or facial hair alteration to match the time period, if needed

  • Confirm you are 18 or older

  • Attach current clear photo/selfie of yourself (no filters/hats/sunglasses)

  • Attach one full length photo of yourself

  • What is your experience/skill level with stiltwalking or riding unicycle? Do you have your own stilts or unicycle?

  • Do you have clown training/expierence?