BACKGROUND FAQ

TALENT/ ACTORS: If you have any questions/issues about your bookings or on a set, please reach out to the casting director who booked you. Any questions regarding castings or registration, please refer to our FAQ Page.

ARE YOU MISSING A PAYMENT? Please contact the Payroll company associated with your show. Have your VOUCHER - Name, SS number, Show Title, & Missing Work Date(s) handy upon contact. Calling is the quickest way to get a response. If you contact us (casting), we’ll just send you here:

MISSING PAYMENT INQUIRY SAMPLE EMAIL to send to Production Below:

Hello my Name is (Legal First and Last Name) I also go by (STAGE NAME). I worked on (Show Title) on (Date - MM/DD/YYYY). I am missing the payment for this date. Can you please help me?

Thank You,

NAME, PHONE NUMBER

PRODUCTIONS & PAYROLL COMPANIES

  • Materialists - GreenSlate Payroll - (844) 721-4597 / EMAIL: Help@GSlate.com

  • Alpaca Productions/ KP NETFLIX - Elevate Payroll + RABS Digital Vouchers / PHONE: 1 (505) 888-9400 / EMAIL: info@elevatepayrollservices.com

  • The Life List - Elevate Payroll + RABS Digital Vouchers / PHONE: 1 (505) 888-9400 / EMAIL: info@elevatepayrollservices.com


LOOKING FOR YOUR W2? Please also contact the Payroll Company Associated with each show you worked.

BACKGROUND DIGITAL VOUCHER SUPPORT

How do I sign up with Roman Candle Casting?

Check The Talent Resources Page on casting platforms we use. You can sign up for our casting notices on Source&Cast, Casting Networks or Backstage. We also post roles to our Instagram stories @RomanCandleCasting.


What ID’s are required for me to work on set?

Your ID’s must follow the guidelines for an i9 work document. This is a US Passport, drivers license and social security card or birth certificate, or Green Card. To see if your document is on the list of acceptable ID’s please click HERE.



Do I need professional pictures?

No! Selfies and candid photos are preferred. We want to see the real you!



What experience do I need in order to become a background actor?

None! But you must be professional, reliable, and a hard worker. All casting jobs are full day/night requirements.



Does Roman Candle Casting only hire union actors?

No! You can be non-union, SAG-AFTRA, Equity, etc.



Does Roman Candle Casting accept walk in’s or calls asking about work?

Unfortunately we do not allow walk in’s or calls asking for work. If you are available for work, please submit to our casting calls.



How do I get paid?

You will be issued a check through an authorized prodution payroll company 2-4 weeks after you work on set.



Is Roman Candle Casting my employer?

No, RCC is not your employer of record. The payroll company that issues your check is considered your employer. If you need any info re: Un-Employment or need your W4/ W2 for taxes, etc - refer to the payroll company associated with your show. The company info can be found on your pay-stub for each show you work.



Does Roman Candle Casting hire child performers?

Yes! We hire kids all the time. Children must have a valid trust account and child performers work permit issued by the state the child will be working in. Children under 18 year old must be accompanied by a legal guardian to set.

Click HERE to view how to obtain a New York Child Performer Work Permit



Does Roman Candle Casting follow COVID-19 Safety protocols?

YES! Safety is our number one priority. We work closely with actors and each production to follow guidelines per the CDC and Studios. All actors hired are required to follow COVID-19 Testing protocols, social distancing and mask wearing per Studio productions’ guidelines in order to work on any of our sets.

UPDATE 2023-24 - Testing is no longer required, however, there still may be in place General Safety Guidelines recommended for the well being of crew members and actors on sets.