'OITNB' Holds Casting Call for Dominican Females

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Attention Dominicanas and Nuyoricanas! The hit Netflix show "Orange is the New Black" is currently seeking Dominican types to play female inmates on scenes filming in New York City this week.

The series focuses on Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), a bisexual woman living in New York City who is sentenced to 15 months in a women's federal prison for transporting a suitcase full of drug money to her former girlfriend Alex Vause (Laura Prepon), an international drug smuggler.

The offense occurred a decade before, but Chapman is pulled from her quiet life to do time with her ex, and they re-examine their relationship and deal with fellow prisoners.

Casting directors are looking for Dominican types to play female inmates on scenes filming in New York City starting Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30.

Here is the official information: "*NOW CASTING** "ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK" LOOKING FOR DOMINICAN TYPE FEMALES TO PORTRAY INMATES*** FILMING IN NYC AREA - WORKING MON 6/29 & TUE 6/30 *MUST HAVE FULL DAY AVAILABILITY AND NEVER WORKED ON THE SHOW BEFORE IN ANY CAPACITY* *MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH HAVING NATURAL HAIR ONLY, NO WIGS/WEAVES/EXTENSIONS/DREADS/TWISTS, NO UNNATURAL COLORS. NO MAKEUP ON SET. NO EAR OR FACIAL PIERCINGS.** PLEASE SUBMIT A RECENT PICTURE PICTURE AND INCLUDE YOUR RECENT SIZES TO: [casting call details removed at casting director's request] SUBJECT: DOMINICAN INMATES - THANK YOU!!!"

For information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ProjectCasting


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