Nickelodeon to Premiere 'California Dreaming' on Dec. 16

NICKELODEON TO AIR CALIFORNIA DREAMING,

FROM SIMON FULLER AND RYAN TEDDER,

THURSDAY, DEC. 16, AT 7 P.M. (ET/PT)

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Nickelodeon is set to air California Dreaming, a scripted musical event from legendary, multi-hyphenate creator, producer and manager Simon Fuller and three-time Grammy award winning songwriter and producer, Ryan Tedder. The hour-long event follows a group of talented young musicians auditioning to attend an esteemed performing arts boarding school, and features original songs written by Tedder.  California Dreaming airs Thursday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

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California Dreaming stars Jenna Raine Simmons (Hyperlinked) as “Jenna,” Liv Simone (Raven's Home) as “Liv,” Angelina Green (America's Got Talent) as “Nina,” Ben Krieger (National tour of “Finding Neverland”) as “Ben” and Max Fincham (Invasion) as “Max.”

California Dreaming is produced by Swirl Films (Saints & Sinners) and is created and executive produced by Fuller (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance) and Tedder (Songland).  The teleplay is by Genna Ryan (Young Sheldon, The Thundermans) and story is by Janae Bakken (Greenhouse Academy) and Ryan, who are also executive producers.  It is directed and executive produced by Matt Stawski (Side Effects). Marc Dworkin & Sean Cunningham (Julie and the Phantoms) served as consulting producers. Production of California Dreaming for Nickelodeon was overseen by Shauna Phelan and Zack Olin, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action.  Laura Courtie served as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production.

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Nickelodeon will premiere California Dreaming, a brand new musical series from multi-hyphenate creator, producer and manager Simon Fuller and OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder on Thursday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT!

First announced at Nickelodeon Upfront 2019 under the working title Simon Fuller/Ryan Tedder-Produced Untitled Project and produced under the title Counting Stars, California Dreaming follows a group of mega-talented young musicians, vying to get into Spark Academy, an esteemed performing arts boarding school in California, who bond during audition week. The series was filmed in Georgia during late 2020.

The directors chairs in Tedder's BTS photos also reveal that Nickelodeon is co-producing Counting Stars with TF Productions LLC and Swirl Films.

Update (12/11) - Tracie Krieger, the mother of musician Ben Krieger, who features in California Dreaming, has revealed that Nickelodeon has decided to not pick up the show for a full series, and that the hour-long episode airing on Nickelodeon is the pilot episode that was filmed. Commenting on Instagram, Tracie said: "Welp! We have good news and bad news and good news again! Ben booked a very big Nickelodeon TV show series about two years ago - originally called ‘Counting Stars’ and produced by Ryan Tedder and Simon Fuller. It was supposed to start filming in April 2020. Obviously that didn’t happen and we were devastated. But we moved on… no big deal… And then about a year ago, we found out that they were going to bring it back! He went to Atlanta in February 2021 and he filmed the pilot episode. He had the time of his life!!! But then the network decided not to pick it up. We were devastated again. And then just a couple weeks ago, they announced that they are going to air the pilot! … So there you go! Please tune in next Thursday night at 7 PM eastern time on the regular Nickelodeon channel for ‘California Dreamin’! Congrats to Ben and the whole team!!!!! (A small promotion for it just aired and I have included it above!) ⭐️⭐️⭐️"

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Hailey Ralston Joins Cast of New Nickelodeon Musical Series

Young actor Hailey Nicole Ralston has revealed that she's been cast in a upcoming Nickelodeon musical series!

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Hailey is best known for her lead roles as Destiny Wickham in the upcoming Sci-fi television series Time Girl along with its mini-movie Meet The Meows where she played the role of Rigel. She also enjoyed playing small/featured roles in the Fox Searchlight Pictures 2021 movie The Eyes of Tammy Faye and the HBO television series The Righteous Gemstones. She is a strong supporter of charities that advocate for people with special needs.

Talking to BSCkids about her upcoming projects, Hailey dished: "I played a featured role in an upcoming Nickelodeon musical series, title to be announced soon. This series is about a group of mega-talented freshmen at the most elite music performance boarding school in the country who compete to perform at the year end talent showcase. The scripted music series will feature original music in every episode. My character is multi-talented but focuses on dance."

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Hailey also revealed that her favorite behind the scenes fun story is from working on the Nickelodeon musical!: "My favorite has to be Nickelodeon. I met so many amazing people during the month that we filmed. A little behind the scenes story is that when I first got my role upgraded, I had no idea what I was getting myself into – aka lots of dancing and a few stunts. Therefore, there are some pretty funny clips of my reactions to some of my assignments… I will be posting them once the show airs."

Hailey also talked about her relationship with her sister: "My sister has Cerebral Palsy and is in a wheelchair. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles. This means that she has set-backs and can’t do a lot of things that I can do. Even though this prevents us from having the “normal/typical sister relationship”, we persevere and enjoy the things that we can do. We focus on the good. Brianna has taught me to be a kind and caring person. She has taught me to be ambitious in everything that I do and never give up. I honestly don’t think I would be where I am acting-wise without her constant encouragement. Over this past year, she has helped me to develop my love for helping others as she does volunteer work with me!"

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Ryan Tedder Shares BTS Videos and Pics from the Set of 'Counting Stars'

OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder has shared a few behind-the-scenes snaps and videos from the first few days of filming his upcoming brand new Nickelodeon show Counting Stars on his official Instagram Stories!

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First announced at Nickelodeon Upfront 2019 under the working title Simon Fuller/Ryan Tedder-Produced Untitled Project, Counting Stars is a new scripted music series following a group of mega-talented freshmen at the most elite music performance boarding school in the country who compete to perform at the year end talent showcase. Each episode will feature original music. The series is currently filming in Georgia.

In one of his fantastic vids, Tedder revealed that he originally got the idea for Counting Stars whilst on a flight to Toronto 22 months ago, where he quickly made a note of the idea in his iPhone Notes app!

The directors chairs in Tedder's BTS photos also reveal that Nickelodeon is co-producing Counting Stars with TF Productions LLC and Swirl Films.

The pics come as OneRepublic has been nominated for Favorite Music Group in Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2021! Fans can vote for OneRepublic at https://www.kidschoiceawards.com and via Twitter.

Musician Jenna Raine recently revealed on Instagram that the show may have found its cast: dancer, actor and model Liv Simone, America's Got Talent contestant Angie Green, and musician Ben Krieger.

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Update (4/21) - Mia Isaac featured in the pilot episode of Counting Stars.

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ViacomCBS Publicly Opposes Georgia Voting Rights Law

ViacomCBS has taken a stance in opposition to the Georgia voting rights law that restricts voting access, making it the first major entertainment media corporation to do so and part of a group of vocal big businesses that include Delta and Coca-Cola.

“We unequivocally believe in the importance of all Americans having an equal right to vote and oppose the recent Georgia voting rights law or any effort that impedes the ability to exercise this vital constitutional right,” reads the statement. “Increasing voter access and civic engagement is one of ViacomCBS’ core social impact pillars and we will continue to educate the public on the importance of an open and fair voting system through our programming and extensive partnerships with grassroots organizations that promote and increase participation in elections.”

ViacomCBS, the parent corporation of Nickelodeon, CBS, MTV, VH1, BET and a wide range of other networks, has numerous shows that are currently in various stages of production in Georgia: Nickelodeon's Tyler Perry's Young Dylan and Counting Stars, The CW’s Dynasty, Black Lightning, Naomi, and Powerpuff Girls, BET’s Long Slow Exhale, Black Ink Crew, and Tales, MTV’s Floribama Shore, and VH1’s Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, and TI and Tiny. CBS’s MacGyver just wrapped production there for the season.

Filmmaker Tyler Perry said the law, which limits ballot drop boxes and requires state-issued ID for absentee voting, “harkens to the Jim Crow era.”  While some filmmakers and actors are boycotting production in the state, ViacomCBS is not planning to pull any of its productions from Georgia. Georgia Democrat and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams, in a USA Today op-ed, said that she believes boycotts are not necessary just yet, calling them “complicated affairs that require a long-term commitment to action.”

ViacomCBS has engaged in civic engagement initiatives in recent years, such as BET’s “Reclaim Your Vote” campaign to “aid Black citizens against suppression tactics and ensure their votes count,” and MTV’s grant program that focused on youth voter turnout and led to a $160,000 investment in 16 grassroots organizations in Georgia that aimed to educate and mobilize young voters.

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Hailey Ralston Joins Cast of 'Counting Stars'

Young actor Hailey Nicole Ralston, 16, has revealed that she's been cast in the upcoming Nickelodeon musical series Counting Stars!

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Hailey, 16, is best known for her lead roles as Destiny Wickham in the upcoming Sci-fi television series Time Girl along with its mini-movie Meet The Meows where she played the role of Rigel. She also enjoyed playing small/featured roles in the Fox Searchlight Pictures 2021 movie The Eyes of Tammy Faye and the HBO television series The Righteous Gemstones. She is a strong supporter of charities that advocate for people with special needs.

Talking to About Insider about her upcoming projects, Hailey dished: "I have 2 super fun tv shows coming up! One is an action-packed sci-fi series called Time Girl in which I play the role of Destiny Wickham. Another one, that I just wrapped filming for, is a new Nickelodeon musical series called… sorry to leave you hanging but I can’t say yet! But I will say that it is an AMAZINGLY FUN series."

Now, Hailey didn't mention Counting Stars by name, however, her official actor's resume lists the actor as a featured star of the all new series!

First announced at Nickelodeon Upfront 2019 under the working title Simon Fuller/Ryan Tedder-Produced Untitled Project, Counting Stars is a new scripted music series following a group of mega-talented freshmen at the most elite music performance boarding school in the country who compete to perform at the year end talent showcase. Each episode will feature original music. The series filmed at Atlanta Film Studios in Georgia.

You can read Hailey's awesome interview with About Insider in full on aboutinsider.com!

Make sure to follow Hailey online on Instagram and TikTok.

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Casting Call Issued for New Musical Nickelodeon Series Filming in Atlanta, Georgia

Destination Casting has issued a casting call for a brand new musical series from Nickelodeon!

Below is the official casting call. Please note that when it says "We", it refers to Destination Casting. It's currently unknown whether it's related to Counting Stars, however, that show is currently being filmed in Georgia!

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“NEW Nickelodeon Musical Series”  TFPExtrasCasting@gmail.com

Destination Casting is excited to announce we are accepting submissions for a new musical series from Nickelodeon!

We will be casting paid background & featured talent to work in the Atlanta area!

There are a few important notes in order to be booked to work on this show…

1. ALL talent (& guardians) MUST have Covid-19 test TWICE on set in order to be cleared to work.

-when you are booked you will receive your testing dates. If you do not show up to both of these dates you will be cancelled.

-If you test positive for either test you will be cancelled and have to wait to re-test to ensure you did not have 1 false result.

2. All talent must complete a background check online.

-when you are booked you will receive a link to submit info to the network for clearance.

-Casting does not have access to this info and will not be able to follow up for you

-You will be notified directly if you are not cleared to work

-If you do not submit the appropriate information your booking will be cancelled.

3. All talent will submit payroll paperwork online on the CASTIFI portal. If you do not have an account they are free to set up.

-You must submit using the same email you set up your profile or your paperwork will not get to you.

-You will see your time cards and payroll info on this site. No paper vouchers will be given on set.

4. We will be casting minors. All minors MUST have a Certificate Number from the “Georgia Department of Labor” (GA Minor Certificate) in order to work on set. This can be obtained at https://dol.georgia.gov/minors-entertainment

🎤🎺NOW ON TO THE CASTINGS!!!!🎺🎤

MALES & FEMALES ALL ETHNICITIES

To play Talented High School Students

Must be Ages: 16+ (do not submit under 16 at this time)

Over 18 OK! Must look very youthful! No huge beards or extreme facial hair.

Seeking: Musicians, Singers, Dancers, etc.

Work dates: 2/2/2021-2/13/2021

-We will be booking talent to work MANY days between these dates

-Due to Covid-19 we will keep core groups of BG to work nearly every day during shooting.

Covid-19 Testing Dates: Testing will begin 2/27/2021. Additionally dates TBD.

-Must have open availability to test.

Rate: $80/8+ot ($80 guarantee / any work over 8 hours is overtime)

Covid-19 Testing: $20 bump paid o

How to Audition:

* SUBMIT 3 Current Photos…Waist up & 2-Full Body

-- No filters / No other people / No Selfies in the mirror where we see your phone.

-- Also Include: Your Talent / Name / Age / Height / Weight / Your Sizes / Contact Info

-- Email: TFPExtrasCasting@gmail.com

* Shoots: Feb. 2nd – Feb. 13th

* Put “HIGH SCHOOL” in subject line

* NOTE from DESTINATION CASTING

All talent must have a Covid-19 test administered on set within 72 hours of work date! Covid-19 Testing Bump: $20 (paid on work date)

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From mandy:

Production Class Student

Description: Any Ethnicity Males or Females

Ages: 18-22 to look like teen!

GUYS: No facial hair or willing to shave

Salary: $80 Per Day

Production Type: Television / TV

Location: Atlanta, GA

Production Dates: February 2nd, 5th, 6th

Closing Date: 28th Jan 2021

Restrictions: Aged from 18 to 22

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From mandy:

High School Student

Description:

Any Ethnicity Males or Females

Ages: 18-23 to look like teen!

GUYS: No facial hair or willing to shave

Salary: $80 Per Day

Production Type: TV

Location: Atlanta, GA

Production Dates: February 3rd & 4th

Closing Date: 1st Feb 2021

Restrictions: Aged from 18 to 23

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From mandy:

Edgy Club Goer

Description: Teens hang out at an underage club!

Any Ethnicity Males or Females

Appears Ages: 14-17

Cool hair / piercings / cool looks!

Salary: $80 Per Day

Production Type: Television / TV

Location: Atlanta, GA

Production Dates: February 9th or 10th

Closing Date: 7th Feb 2021

Restrictions: Aged from 18 to 21

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“NEW Nickelodeon Musical Series”  TFPExtrasCasting@gmail.com

(TALENTED YOUNG FOLKS)

* Guys & Girls of All Ethnicities to portray “Talented HS Students” 14yrs & Older 

* Seeking: Musicians, Singers, Dancers, etc.

* All Minors must have a Certificate Number from the “Georgia Department of Labor”

* SUBMIT 3 Current Photos…Waist up & 2-Full Body

-- No filters / No other people / No Selfies in the mirror where we see your phone.

-- Also Include: Your Talent / Name / Age / Height / Weight / Your Sizes / Contact Info

* Mandatory (Paid) Covid-19 Test - TBA

* Shoots - Throughout February

* Put “HIGH SCHOOL” in subject line

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Nickelodeon's 'Counting Stars' Heads into Production

Counting Stars, Nickelodeon's brand-new music-themed series is heading into production! The news was revealed on OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder on his official Instagram Stories.

It's been a while since we heard any news about the project. First announced at Nickelodeon Upfront 2019 under the working title Simon Fuller/Ryan Tedder-Produced Untitled Project, Nickelodeon/Uptown issued a casting call for leads in October 2019 for talented kids aged 12-15. Rehearsals were slated to begin in December last year followed by filming in January this year. However, production was delayed until now, most likely due to the on-going COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

Counting Stars is a new scripted music series following a group of mega-talented freshmen at the most elite music performance boarding school in the country who compete to perform at the year end talent showcase. Each episode will feature original music.

Musician Jenna Raine revealed on Instagram that the show may have found its cast: dancer, actor and model Liv Simone, America's Got Talent contestant Angie Green, and musician Ben Krieger.

For the casting call, Nickelodeon and Uptown revealed the show's lead characters and their traits:

Taylor Hutchinson (Lead): Female, 13-15
the most talented singer in the class, Taylor is a street-smart girl who’s bursting with natural vocal talent. She’s genuinely kind to everyone, though having been in and out of foster care for most of her life, she tries to keep people at an arm’s length and hide her vulnerability. MUST have strong singing and acting skills. All genres and styles of music welcome. Ability to dance, play acoustic guitar and/or other musical instruments a plus.
Apply

Eva Ruiz (Lead): 13-15
can authentically portray Latinx. Eva is incredibly energetic, talkative, and righteous. She is beyond thrilled to be at her dream school. She is a perfectionist who is driven to be the very best performer there – until she meets her roommate Taylor, who actually is the best performer there. This just makes Eva work harder at her craft, because nothing is going to get in her way. Must have strong singing and acting skills. All genres and styles of music welcome. Ability to dance, play piano and/or other musical instruments a plus.
Apply

Madison Montgomery: 13-15
a smart, wealthy Manhattanite whose father is a famous manager/producer for pop stars – and she’s going to follow in his footsteps. Madison is acerbic, confident, and witty. She stands up for herself and her friends no matter the situation. She’s at this school for songwriting and her skills are undeniable. Must have strong comedic acting skills. Ability to sing, dance and play musical instruments a plus. All genres and styles of music welcome.
Apply

Jacob Evans (Lead): 12-15
has a great natural singing voice but a bit of stage fright, since this is his first performing situation ever. Jacob is savvy and entitled with a rebellious streak – in a young frat boy sort of way. Jacob immediately assumes he’s one of the coolest kids at school, which is probably true. Must have strong singing and acting skills. All genres and styles of music welcome. Ability to dance and play musical instruments a plus.
Apply

CHASE JONES (Lead): 13-15
a great singer who is more comfortable following the lead of others, especially his roommate Jacob. He is friendly, laid-back, and cool. He’s a super athletic former football player who secretly auditioned to get into school, much to the disappointment of his father. Must have strong singing and acting skills. All genres and styles of music welcome. Ability to dance, play guitar and/or other musical instruments a plus.
Apply

Austin Peterson (Lead): 13-15
a big fish in his hometown, though his voice and ego are put to the test at this new school. He is a cocky but naive kid who never puts down his phone. He wants to keep his almost 350 followers constantly in the know so he never stops posting, selfie-ing, or texting. Must have strong singing and acting skills. All genres and styles of music welcome. Ability to dance and play musical instruments a plus.

Simon Fuller is a legendary, multi-hyphenate creator, producer and manager behind iconic franchises such as the global Idol phenomenon and Spice Girls. Grammy Award-winning Ryan Tedder is the frontman of OneRepublic and writer behind countless hit songs from artists ranging from Beyoncé and Adele, to Camila Cabello, Ed Sheeran and Kelly Clarkson, among others.

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Nickelodeon Now Casting for New Musical Series 'Counting Stars'

If you’re ready to become the next big Nickelodeon star, today’s casting announcement is for you! Nickelodeon is casting its new show, Counting Stars, a brand-new series following a group of mega-talented freshmen at the most elite music performance boarding school in the country who compete to perform at the year end talent showcase.

For the show, Nickelodeon is seeking actors aged 12–15 for the series leads. Strong singing and acting skills are required. The ability to dance or play a musical instrument is a plus. Rehearsals will begin in December followed by filming in January 2020 with locations and pay TBD. Apply here!

Although currently unconfirmed, it is thought that Counting Stars is the Simon Fuller/Ryan Tedder-Produced Untitled Project announced during Nickelodeon Upfront 2019. The project announcing during Nick's Upfront revealed that it would be a scripted music series set in a boarding performing arts high school, with original music in every episode. A nationwide search will be conducted to cast the show. Simon Fuller is a legendary, multi-hyphenate creator, producer and manager behind iconic franchises such as the global Idol phenomenon and Spice Girls. Grammy Award-winning Ryan Tedder is the frontman of OneRepublic and writer behind countless hit songs from artists ranging from Beyoncé and Adele, to Camila Cabello, Ed Sheeran and Kelly Clarkson, among others.

Here are the full details of the Nickelodeon casting call!:

Company:

Uptown/Nickelodeon
Danielle Pretsfelder, NY casting dir.; Samantha Steele, NY casting assoc.; Rob Kelly & Kerrie Mailey, casting dirs.; Lori Gottlieb, casting assoc.; Sam Kirby, casting assist.

Production Description

Casting "Counting Stars," a new show on Nickelodeon. Synopsis: A group of mega-talented freshmen at the most elite music performance boarding school in the country compete to perform at the year end talent showcase.

Roles

Taylor Hutchinson (Lead): Female, 13-15
the most talented singer in the class, Taylor is a street-smart girl who’s bursting with natural vocal talent. She’s genuinely kind to everyone, though having been in and out of foster care for most of her life, she tries to keep people at an arm’s length and hide her vulnerability. MUST have strong singing and acting skills. All genres and styles of music welcome. Ability to dance, play acoustic guitar and/or other musical instruments a plus.
Apply

Eva Ruiz (Lead): 13-15
can authentically portray Latinx. Eva is incredibly energetic, talkative, and righteous. She is beyond thrilled to be at her dream school. She is a perfectionist who is driven to be the very best performer there – until she meets her roommate Taylor, who actually is the best performer there. This just makes Eva work harder at her craft, because nothing is going to get in her way. Must have strong singing and acting skills. All genres and styles of music welcome. Ability to dance, play piano and/or other musical instruments a plus.
Apply

Madison Montgomery: 13-15
a smart, wealthy Manhattanite whose father is a famous manager/producer for pop stars – and she’s going to follow in his footsteps. Madison is acerbic, confident, and witty. She stands up for herself and her friends no matter the situation. She’s at this school for songwriting and her skills are undeniable. Must have strong comedic acting skills. Ability to sing, dance and play musical instruments a plus. All genres and styles of music welcome.
Apply

Jacob Evans (Lead): 12-15
has a great natural singing voice but a bit of stage fright, since this is his first performing situation ever. Jacob is savvy and entitled with a rebellious streak – in a young frat boy sort of way. Jacob immediately assumes he’s one of the coolest kids at school, which is probably true. Must have strong singing and acting skills. All genres and styles of music welcome. Ability to dance and play musical instruments a plus.
Apply

CHASE JONES (Lead): 13-15
a great singer who is more comfortable following the lead of others, especially his roommate Jacob. He is friendly, laid-back, and cool. He’s a super athletic former football player who secretly auditioned to get into school, much to the disappointment of his father. Must have strong singing and acting skills. All genres and styles of music welcome. Ability to dance, play guitar and/or other musical instruments a plus.
Apply

Austin Peterson (Lead): 13-15
a big fish in his hometown, though his voice and ego are put to the test at this new school. He is a cocky but naive kid who never puts down his phone. He wants to keep his almost 350 followers constantly in the know so he never stops posting, selfie-ing, or texting. Must have strong singing and acting skills. All genres and styles of music welcome. Ability to dance and play musical instruments a plus.

Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations

Rehearses Dec. 2019; shoots Jan. 2020 (location TBD).

Compensation & Union Contract Details

Pay TBD.

Key Details

Seeking talent from: New York City, NY

Click here to apply now! Break a leg!

More Nick: Nickelodeon Sets the Stage for 'America’s Most Musical Family', Premiering Friday, November 1, 2019!

Originally published: Monday, October 28, 2019 at 19:33 GMT.

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