A new casting opportunity is available for musicians in the New York City area! Waldron Casting is seeking jazz musicians with their own instruments for paid, non-speaking background roles in the upcoming television series King Street.
The production is specifically looking for performers who can bring a trumpet, tuba, or trombone and convincingly simulate playing along with prerecorded music.
Filming is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in Manhattan, New York, with a potential wardrobe fitting on October 21 at Steiner Studios. The advertised SAG special ability rate is $241 for eight hours.
About the TV Series King Street
King Street is an upcoming television drama currently filming in New York City.
Although the show’s official storyline and network details have not been fully disclosed, previous casting notices suggest that the production features organized crime-related characters and sophisticated nightlife settings.
The latest casting announcement focuses on recruiting musicians to help create an authentic jazz performance atmosphere.
Selected performers will appear as background musicians, contributing to the visual presentation of a musical scene without recording or performing live music.
Talent Application
Casting Details
- 🎬 Production: King Street (TV Series)
- Casting Company: Waldron Casting
- 📍 Filming Location: Manhattan, New York
- 📅 Tentative Filming Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Potential Fitting: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Steiner Studios
- 💰 SAG Special Ability Rate: $241/8 hours
- Role: Jazz Band Musicians – Non-Speaking Background
- Age Requirement: 18 and older
Musicians Needed
The casting team is looking for performers who own one of the following instruments:
- 🎺 Trumpet
- Tuba
- Trombone
Applicants must be able to bring their own instruments to the production.
Important: Musicians will not actually perform the music during filming. Instead, they must be comfortable miming their instrument movements in synchronization with prerecorded playback.
The production is seeking performers who can convincingly recreate the appearance of a live jazz band.
Additional Casting Requirements
Applicants must meet several requirements to be considered for the scene.
Casting Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must own and bring a trumpet, tuba, or trombone
- Must be comfortable miming to playback music
- Must be comfortable working around cigar smoke
- Must disclose visible tattoos, including those on the face, neck, or hands
- Must confirm availability for the potential October 21 fitting
- Must indicate whether they have previously worked on King Street
Both SAG-AFTRA members and non-union applicants are asked to provide their union status. The notice specifies a SAG special ability rate; compensation for non-union performers is not separately listed.
How to Apply
Interested performers should submit their information directly to Waldron Casting.
📧 Casting Email: king@waldroncasting.com
Required Email Subject: SAG JAZZ BAND
Include the Following Information:
- ✅ Full Legal Name
- ✅ Phone Number
- ✅ SAG-AFTRA Membership Number and Confirmation That Dues Are Current, or Number of SAG Waivers for Non-Union Applicants
- ✅ Current Height and Weight
- ✅ Complete Clothing Measurements
- ✅ Confirmation That You Are 18 or Older
- ✅ Details of Any Visible Tattoos
- ✅ Instrument You Can Bring (Trumpet, Tuba, or Trombone)
- ✅ Confirmation That You Are Comfortable Around Cigar Smoke
- ✅ Confirmation That You Can Mime to Playback Music
- ✅ Availability for the October 21 Fitting
- ✅ Previous Work History on King Street, If Any
Required Photographs:
Applicants must attach two recent photographs:
- A clear neck-up photograph
- A current full-body photograph
Photos should accurately reflect the applicant’s present hairstyle, hair color, and hair length.
Clothing Measurements:
Men should provide height, weight, coat size, waist and inseam, neck and sleeve measurements, and shoe size.
Women should provide height, weight, dress or pant size, bust, waist, and hip measurements, and shoe size.
Employment Documentation
Selected performers must provide acceptable Form I-9 documentation establishing their identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Applicants who cannot provide the necessary employment verification documents will not be permitted to work.
Apply for King Street
This casting call provides an opportunity for musicians to participate in a professional television production while using their musical knowledge and performance skills.
If you own one of the requested instruments, meet the casting requirements, and are available for the scheduled filming date, consider submitting your information to Waldron Casting.
Submit Your Application: king@waldroncasting.com
Email Subject: SAG JAZZ BAND
Filming and fitting dates are tentative and may change according to production scheduling.
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