O'Connor Casting Company
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1919 W Taylor St
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O'Connor Casting Company
Casting Director for Commercial, Film, Television, Voice Over, Content, etc. Real people research & searches are conducted regularly.
David O’Connor CSA, opened O’Connor Casting Company in 1993. Has been a Casting Director for over 30 years and happy to apply the office's expertise in finding quality talent for productions all throughout the world. Virginia Anello & JESSICA Lyons are both Casting Directors as well with the office and lend their expertise in all areas. Thousands of projects have been cast and well over 30,000 rol
Check out this gold-medal-worthy commercial we recently cast, featuring 2024 Olympic gold medal winner and Chicago Red Stars superstar Mallory Swanson!
These are ready for football season! Are you?
Taking a spin in a jet called The Dehydrator? Just another normal day as an actor. We're grateful that this was up for an extreme acting challenge!
Seeing Chicago actors showing off their MAD acting skills alongside someone like NBA superstar Damian Lillard makes us proud to the MAX! Great job, everyone!
Babies: Even when they're gross, they're adorable. Check out this sweet Huggies commercial we cast last year, featuring a boatload of Chicago talent--big and small.
04/23/2024
CASTING NOTICE for Babies (ages 0-6 months) to be featured in a PAID COMMERCIAL!
For more info and to apply, click this link and submit your little cutie! https://bit.ly/babycommercial
04/20/2024
Was fortunate to see Drury Lane’s latest production, “Guys and Dolls”.
Great cast with Jackson Evans, Alanna Lovely, Pepe Nufrio, Erica Stephan in the leads.
Additional shout outs to supporting cast who kept the laughs and music alive, Heidi, Gene & Fred.
Go see it before it’s gone.
This new ESPN BET commercial makes us hungry for:
A) Hoops
B) Pizza
C) Thai food
D) All of the above
Answer: D
We had a great time casting this commercial, featuring fantastic and ESPN's own Scott Van Pelt & Stanford Steve!
03/22/2024
Happy birthday to our amazing Casting Associate Drew!!! You are such a valuable member of our team and we’re so lucky to have you! (Drew is the one on the left)
We love casting for our friends at ! These new spots for Disney Hits turned out so sweet ❤️🎼
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We had a blast helping Hoosier Lottery find their Blitz Bro. Now RELEASE THE BLITZ!!!
TD Bank came to Chicago to film their latest campaign - check out this beautiful showcase of Chicago talent!
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Forget Mahomes. Forget Usher. We think the real star of the Super Bowl was this hilarious Etsy commercial we did the Chicago casting for!
01/31/2024
We were in the coolest part of Seattle (Ballard) this past weekend casting for this incredible show. Eleventh Season! So much fun.
Hundreds of Norwegian Americans flock to Ballard to audition for reality TV show set in Norway No better place to find Norwegian Americans than Ballard.
01/26/2024
Let’s all wish the inimitable Jess Lyons a Happy Birthday!
We are so excited to meet some folks in Ballard, WA this Saturday! Our open call list is FULL, which is incredible, but you can still apply for the show and submit your own video! If you're on the fence but entertaining the idea, take it from Lars - a contestant from Season 7 - it was an amazing experience!
Here's the link to the eligibility requirements and application: https://oconnorcasting.tv/2023/12/20/alt-for-norge-season-11/
01/23/2024
TOMORROW!! If you're in the Chicago area and planning to apply for Season 11 of Alt for Norge, stop by and do an interview tomorrow (Weds. 1/24) if you haven't already sent in a video.
LOCATION: O'Connor Casting Company, 1219 W Madison St, 60607. There is metered street parking and some free un-zoned parking in the area.
TIME FRAMES: come by any time between 9:30am - 1pm, or 2pm - 5pm.
If you want to sign up for the VIP list and secure a spot within those times, CLICK THIS LINK: https://form.jotform.com/OconnorCasting/chicago-open-call-vip-list
If you haven't filled out your application yet, that's ok! But make sure you at least read through the eligibility requirements before coming to and open call: https://oconnorcasting.tv/2023/12/20/alt-for-norge-season-11/
What's the best way to experience Norway for the first time? Hannah from Season 6 is here to tell you - it's Alt for Norge!
If you have any Norwegian in your background, consider throwing your name in the hat for Season 11. Open calls are next week in Chicago & Seattle! Only a couple weeks left to apply!
Here is the link with the eligibility requirements and application: https://bit.ly/3RP5T4a
Takk!!
If you haven’t applied for Season 11 of Alt for Norge - take it from Doug! It’s an amazing journey and will give you a lifetime of memories!
If you’re in the Seattle area, we’re having an open call on Sat. 1/27 at the National Nordic Museum. We’d love to meet you in person and interview you for the show! Email [email protected] for more information, or go to our website to read the full eligibility requirements and fill out your application: https://bit.ly/3RP5T4a
01/11/2024
Adrianne & The Castle is going to be featured at SXSW in March this year! Part of this documentary was shot in our studios and features the casting process. This was such a fun project to work on! Congrats to all involved!
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01/09/2024
Alt for Norge Casting for Season 11 is under way! If you have any Norwegian blood in your veins, we would love to meet you for this amazing opportunity. ACT FAST! Submissions are due by 2/2/24.
To apply, we need an application and video submission from you. OR if you’re in Seattle or Chicago area, you can attend an open call instead of making a video. All the info is on the link below!
Here is Season 11’s info & application link: https://oconnorcasting.tv/2023/12/20/alt-for-norge-season-11/
Email us at [email protected] with any questions or to get on the open call VIP list!
A HUGE congratulations to our friends at PR Casting for their EMMY WIN!!!!!! Way to make Chicago look DELICIOUS.
12/29/2023
Life is crazy. Need an escape? NO(r)WAY will you want to pass up this incredible opportunity!!!
Are you Norwegian-American and looking for the adventure of a lifetime? Experience the beauty of Norway, learn about your ancestry, and compete for the chance to win a cash prize of $20,000. What are you waiting for?! Throw your name in the hat!
Casting for Season 11 of Alt for Norge is under way – all information and the application can be found on our website: https://oconnorcasting.tv/2023/12/20/alt-for-norge-season-11/
Takk!
12/25/2023
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Alt for Norge is BACK!!! NOW CASTING for AMERICANS WITH NORWEGIAN ANCESTRY FOR TV SHOW!
We are CASTING NATIONWIDE for SEASON 11 of ALT FOR NORGE – the Norwegian Reality TV show that takes Norwegian-Americans to Norway to compete in AMAZING ADVENTURES and the chance to meet their long-lost relatives and win $20,000! Click here for all info and to apply: https://oconnorcasting.tv/2023/12/20/alt-for-norge-season-11/
Please tag and share! You never know who may have Norwegian blood! Takk!
12/18/2023
Schedule a One-on-One meeting today and get your questions answered! We’re excited to chat with you!
MORE DETAILS: https://oconnorcasting.tv/occ-perspectives/
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://form.jotform.com/OconnorCasting/one-on-one-discussion
Check out the new Endeavor Health spot that features a bunch of our amazing ! This was a BIG casting, and it's an awesome showcase. Congrats to all who made this one happen.
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Anyone else slacking on stocking up holiday gifts this year?? Just us? We're gonna take some advice from this mysterious bearded man…
A special shout out to Ian from Stewart Talent and Scott from Shirley Hamilton Inc on this festive spot!
11/03/2023
Submissions are still open for our SoundShirt Project through this weekend! The SoundShirt brings audiences who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing a real-time, fully immersive touch sensation of live music - SO COOL!!
We're looking for KIDS AGES 8-15 who are deaf or hard of hearing and use ASL to communicate. Anyone booked for the shoot would make $1,200.00 for participating! ACT FAST!
Find out more details and submit to the project by clicking the link below. Feel free to send this post to anyone you think would be great for this opportunity! https://oconnorcasting.tv/2023/10/30/soundshirt-project/
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