Student Katherine Chan came across this glorious golden nugget on Craigslist: “Seeking Extras with Formal Wear for Gossip Girl (New York, NY)”

Reply to: GossipFormal@gmail.com
Date: 2008-10-14, 4:24PM EDT

Central Casting NY is seeking Non-Union talent with elegant, full-length formal wear to work as background in an upcoming episode of Gossip Girl. We are currently seeking women who can portray Upper East Side types between the ages of 18 and 28 with formal gowns in cool “icy” colors such as ivory, silver, light grey, slate, ice blue, ice violet, etc. We are also seeking gentleman who can portray 18-28 y/o with full traditional black tuxedos with ivory or buff colored vests.

Candidates should be completely available for possible back-to-back match shots Tuesday, Oct. 21st, Wednesday, Oct. 22nd, Thursday, Oct. 23rd and Friday Oct. 24th.

For consideration, please submit full length digital photos of yourself in the gown or tux you can provide. Please email these photos along with contact information and union status to GossipFormal@gmail.com.

Thanks!

Location: New York, NY
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: $85/10 hours
PostingID: 879213625

You’ll even get paid more than minimum wage for the privilege of being within sight distance of Serena van der Woodsen! Just make sure you don’t pass out from all the exhilaration.