I had a very pleasant experience working with Beau Bonneau casting agency. That was the first time I took part in an audition and luckily, I got one of the principal roles in a commercial. Their cameraman is a very nice and encouraging gentleman, who explained carefully what I needed to do in front of the potential employers. After the audition I was contacted by their staff to double check my availability. When I was approved for the role, they called and congratulated me on getting commercial and made me feel very special, like if I was nominated for Oscar. Just kidding, but definitely the staff members are very polite and nice people to be around! I believe it is worth mentioning that I got my check from the production company right away. I know that they also do a lot of extras casting for big screen movies, so if it is something you are looking to do, I would strongly recommend checking out their site and Facebook page read more

I have booked a few extra gigs through them and it was fine, at the time when I was thinking about being an actor. However, we were background and treated as if we were expendable. As an extra, I felt like if there were enough work, I'd do it, but the truth is that it was hard booking gigs because I had a job. That wasn't the problem, my problem is that I wanted to submit myself for gigs, and at the time, needed to pay $5 a pop, which is a lot when you are paying for them to consider me. The money for these jobs were crap, so I have one friend who did this, but it wasn't for me. When this service was free, I booked a couple of gigs, but the idea of paying $5, sending my interest through their site, for them to say "no thanks" and not get a refund? They seemed to have a formula for the type of person they wanted and I never fit. And $5 for them to potentially reject me? So it's OK, if this is what you want to sign up for this, but that was a deal buster for me. I have a friend who worked with them a lot, but she was retired and had all of the time in the world, plus retirement money. However, it was different for me because I didn't have that, I'm quite young and am no where near retirement age, so working with them didn't work. read more

Very small place. There isn't much to see and the service wasn't very friendly. I had gone in to inquire about the talent process and the man was just staring and clicking away on his computer. He wasn't informative and didn't take the time to explain anything. There was no line or anyone else there, but me. Very disappointing for someone who is interested in the acting field with no support. read more

okay, so my hobby is ACTUALLY background acting. For all the people (wanna-be stars, actors, human-shaped spawns of the devil) out there who are seriously looking for a casting agency without having SAG/AFTRA -- this is a great place to sign up. You pay a small fee per casting submission (.99) or $10 each month. Not bad when HP signs you up for a $400 print ad or you're standing behind Will Smith in the "Pursuit of Happyness" (and being paid $100+). That being said, shoots are long and can be really tedious but you meet lots of cool peeps and can tell all your friends you're "that red shirt in the back, no the other one! yeah that speck!" next time you're watching movies/tv. read more

They were our casting source for background and minor talent primarily in film and even advertising way back when. Met them through some indie film production on the crew and agency side. My brother and I happened to fit a look they needed and went on calls for fun. My entire family used to get jobs through them as well -- many times it would be a family member auditioning for a role and they'd wrangle the whole family in. The third generation of family will be hanging out with them soon... read more

I love and blame Bollywood for making me the delusional romantic that I am. My quest to match its unmatchable depth ensures that romance will never enter my real life, and I must continue to channel and process my emotions through cinematic voyeurism. It's the hottest defense mechanism around! I consider producer-director Karan Johar to be the single most influential individual in fueling my Bollywood fantasies. His movies -- especially when combined with the casting of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol -- delight, inspire, and to some extent enrage me all at once. I love that he very much keeps up with the times, and pushes the envelope in ways that are palatable to the mainstream and that maintain the integrity of the sappy/entertaining Bollywood genre; plus, he is just so fabulous. I've spent countless hours in the past several years stalking Karan Johar. One fine morning in June, I saw a Facebook status update from a friend mentioning that "My Name Is Khan," directed by K Jo and starring SRK and Kajol, would be filming in San Francisco beginning the next day. "No fu*$ing way!" was my first reaction, and I gleefully commenced to stalk Twitter for any and all references to the film, the directors, and the actors, in conjunction with San Francisco. Some link from a link in that process led me to the casting call from Beau Bonneau to become an extra in the film!! The very next day, a friend and I did a photoshoot in Golden Gate Park and personally delivered our applications to the office. My sister and a couple other friends submitted applications as well. And lo and behold -- a week later, we were called to appear in Novato and Sacramento the following week to work alongside our favorite dream merchants!! Yes, not only would we get to stalk Karan Johar, but we would get *paid* to do it, and get to say that we worked with SRK & Kajol for Dharma (well, Karma in the US) Productions!! It's hard to know which specifics to attribute to Beau Bonneau versus the production, which was our actual employer -- but certainly the phone call from the office and the recording providing directions were thorough and professional. The logistics on-site seemed a bit scattered and unorganized. On the Saturday in Novato, we were asked to report at 10:30am, and after several and confusing and failed attempts to have people line up and check in by name, we didn't actually shoot until around 2, after being provided lunch. But hey, no complaints; we were just so excited to be on the set. Also, I think that other smaller shots were being completed in the meantime, and perhaps they wanted the full pool of people present in case they needed to pull anyone from it. The operations in Sacramento were much more organized. After being bussed over from a designated parking area, there was a line set up in the morning to check in, and the shoot commenced in a more orderly fashion. My one complaint comes from an interaction with one James, whom I believe works for Beau Bonneau. Granted, we arrived for shooting more than an hour after the report time for the second day in Sac, but when we ran into him and asked whether extras were still needed, he waved us off and said they had enough people. Besides, he added, they definitely didn't want more South Asian people. "It's beginning to look like Bombay. If anything, we'd want more Caucasian people." :O He did not. And, if that was the case, why did one of us (South Asian people) just half an hour later, as we were heading back to the Bay Area, get a call from the Beau Bonneau office expressing a desperate need for 50 more extras? Anyway. Beau Bonneau brought one of my dreams to life, and for that it shall always be cherished. read more

These guys are great! Very professional, friendly, efficient. Both times I've worked with them have been utter pleasures... Emphasis on FRIENDLY! They're always super busy yet they make sure every person working with them is treated like royalty. I love these guys! read more

This place is great..... I am very new to the whole acting scene. Beau Bonneau's staff was very attentive and helpful with me through the whole audition process.... Even though i didn't get the part!!:) Would definitely work with them in the future, seemed professional and passionate about what they do. read more

BBC Casting has been the cornerstone of professional casting services in S.F. for decades. We use them all the time to find talent and network for acting gigs. We recommend BBC and believe that the service they provide is very high caliber. AK Entertainment read more

This is a great casting and audition source. It's cheap and it's legit. The trick is to have a good picture. If your headshot looks professional, then you'll get the calls. I had my info up there for about 6 months with some picture that didn't really resemble a headshot and I got very few calls. Then I finally got my headshot updated and... like magic. I get an average of 2 auditions per week from this thing. read more

I worked for them during the 90s during which time they got me 4 different background acting parts - two of which were on Nash Bridges. They were very professional, however I agree with Anjou K's comments below: you will work hard, you will be paid to just wait around until they call you on the set, it is not particularly glamorous and they don't want you to act like a primadonna. They do sort you out into waiting rooms by type or by scene - we'd go in and they'd say "punk rockers sit here" or "people for the cafe scene sit here". read more

I've been in Beau Bonneau's files since the late 90's when they were casting for the TV series Nash Bridges. Gosh that's over a decade now. Everyone I know in the entertainment industry in the Bay Area is registered with them. Fast, easy and conveniently located. A lot of the castings that my agent will send me on are held in their offices. read more

Beau Bonneau is the best. I haven't worked in film or television in years, and right from the start they were courteous, helpful, great personalities and sense of human. Communication on projects and getting information to me in a timely manner is outstanding. I'm awesomely glad to be associated with Beau Bonneau, I can honestly say I've worked more being apart of them than with any other agency. read more

Fantastic casting agency in every respect! I've been registered with them for years and have never experienced any disappointment. I am constantly recommending them to others since I am confident that they will fulfill the desires and needs of striving actors. read more

BB is great! The staff in the BB office are courteous, professional and knowledgeable. Sf casting does charge 99 cents per listing, but the more economical route is 5 dollars per month. If you are an actor, this is a nominal fee. They are running a business, so they need to charge for services. If you don't want to pay for it, you can go to craigslist and take your chances with the scumbags with videocameras. read more

Very professional once in a while they'll be behind on casting auditions besides that everything is good

Wanna be in talkies kid? Sign on the dotted line and you'll be a STAR!!

It's always a pleasure to come here for auditions. The staff at Beau are really friendly and personable. So much so that they'll remember your name after you show your face a few times. They always create a comfortable environment in which you can feel great doing silly - I mean theatrical - things in front of the camera. read more

They have been GREAT and very professional . They have also been getting me work. I have spoken with a few people over the phone and all ways been really nice. Thanks Colleen and to everyone else !!! read more

I haven't written a review of any company before, but after reading the reviews for Beau Bonneau I felt I had to write one because I think they are fantastic! The only negative reviews for BB seem to be from people who are not actors and do not have knowledge of how the business functions. They went as extras to one film shoot. They blame Beau Bonneau because they did not have a fantastic time at that particular shoot. It isn't about fun. Being an extra is WORK - usually hard work, usually interrupted by long periods of inactivity, while cameras are re-set, scenes changed, etc. Bring a book. Relax. Beau Bonneau is a casting agency. That means they find people who appear to be best suited for roles (or as background people, i.e., extras) for other people's media projects: films, tv. etc. BB doesn't charge any money to the actor or extra. The media company who hires BB to find talent pays BB. When a company needs lots of extras, "real people" (as opposed to actors) sometimes get the opportunity to work on a film and often "real people" have unrealistic expectations about how much fun they will have on the set. I have been to a couple of auditions at Beau Bonneau as an actor and found BB personnel to be very professional and helpful. The process of selection is not easy and it is stressful because of time pressure to find the right fit. Extra work is usually hurry up and wait - no matter who the film/tv company is. Acting is more rewarding than being an extra, but also requires patience. That's the name of the game. I think Beau Bonneau does a great job and I am very happy if they call me for an audition. read more

These folks helped cast me as an extra for the movie "San Andreas" and it was a wonderful experience! The woman who called me to share the news & logistics re: the casting was super nice, cheerful, and considerate to my needs (even as a rando extra!). I think the world would be a better place if more employers treated people like how Beau Bonneau Casting treated me. read more

Beau Bonneau sends out thousands of auditions, and if you are interested, they charge .99 cents. They should not be charging anything if they were a legitamate casting office. They make hundreds if not thousands every day just by charging .99cents. Since they are basically the only casting agent in SF, they can get away with it.. If you do get in, it's like a huge cattle call, so it's a waste of time and .99cents. I know .99 cents doesn't sound like much but if you submit, 2 times a day, or week, or month, it definitely adds up. read more

Friendly and always upbeat, ready to help. They understand the "actor" and constantly show us how much we are appreciated.

These guy's rock! They gave me my "big break" when I first moved out here! Thank you for making this process easy.

I am writing to compliment Beau Bonneau and Karma Productions for the wonderful job they did on My Name Is Khan!!!! I have zero complaints and in fact, my granddaughter whom is the actress loved working on the set of My Name Is Khan..It has by far, been the best acting experience for a girl of 12. As for others claiming don't look to be a star by performing as an extra, my answer to that is, if you are acting because you only want to be a star, then you are in the wrong business. Becoming a star is hard work, a lot of time and energy just to mention a few and for us, if she becomes a star, they yay, that is icing on the cake, BUT if she continues to do background, extra, feature work, then YAY on that also.We are 200% happy with the way she was treated and paid and taken care of..Now we are looking forward to working on the set of TRAUMA so tyvm Beau Bonneau casting for making the dreams of a 12 year old girl come true:) read more

Thank you Theresa from J-Red. Without your amazing help my dream would not have came true to be in the great American/Black heroic film "REDTAILS". Again thank you for believing in me. Honored and humbled, the Bay Area appreciates you and your team. Much success and continue the good work. Thank God for Beau Bonneau Casting!! read more