Casting Kids for PBS' "Return to Carrascolendas" Documentary
Casting child actors for PBS' "Return to Carrascolendas: The Legacy of Aida Barrera" Documentary. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "Return to Carrascolendas" chronicles the history of the groundbreaking bilingual children’s educational television program Carrascolendas and the legacy of its creator, Aida Barrera. Produced in Austin and broadcast nationally starting in the 1970s, Carrascolendas was a pioneer for Latinx representation both in front of and behind the camera. These recreated vignettes will capture the heart, nostalgia, and educational impact of the original show. Additional info: Format: 1-Hour Documentary Feature (Reenactment Vignettes) Genre: Historical / Educational Documentary Production Company: Austin PBS Affiliate / Independent Production Union Status: Non-Union Shooting Location: Austin, TX & Surrounding Areas Estimate filming window: August 28/29/30 When applying, please submit the following: 1. 2. Current headshot (or clear recent photo) and resume/experience. Self Tape (Video saying name, age, location, and key interests/talents). Subject Line Format: [ROLE NAME] - [ACTOR NAME] (e.g., LITTLE AIDA - Maria Gomez) Submission Deadline: August 13, 2026.
4 roles
Strong line delivery (bilingual in English and Spanish is a major plus). Must be comfortable carrying key narrative lines for the scene.
Strong line delivery (bilingual in English and Spanish is a major plus). Must be comfortable carrying key narrative lines for the scene
Supporting Children. Open to All Ethnicities. Description: Energetic, natural, and expressive kids who play well together on camera. Great at following directions and showing genuine curiosity.
Open to all ethnicities, backgrounds, and abilities. Description: Featured background group for opening/closing recreation sequences. Looking forenthusiastic, natural kids who represent a real classroom/community environment.
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