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Sidechain Modulation of Responsive Metal-Organic Framework Pore Chirality for Enhanced Enantioseparation
1 Introduction Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous materials assembled with coordination bonds between organic linkers and metal ion nodes to form periodic extended structures [1]. The precise designability of these crystalline structures with a diverse range of pore shapes and sizes and adjustable organic functionality make MOFs ideal candidates to perform separation tasks [2].
Sidechain Modulation of Responsive Metal-Organic Framework Pore Chirality for Enhanced Enantioseparation
1 Introduction Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous materials assembled with coordination bonds between organic linkers and metal ion nodes to form periodic extended structures [1]. The precise designability of these crystalline structures with a diverse range of pore shapes and sizes and adjustable organic functionality make MOFs ideal candidates to perform separation tasks [2].
Medal of Honor Recipient Major James Capers Jr. to Headline Montford Point Marines Chapter 5 Annual Gala
Atlanta, GA, August 03, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Medal of Honor recipient Major James Capers Jr., USMC (Ret.), whose extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War recently earned the nation's highest military decoration, will serve as the honored guest at the Montford Point Marines Association Chapter 5 Annual Gala on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at the Atlanta Marriott Hotel – Airport.
“We Did More Than Integrate — We Changed the Corps’ Way of Thinking” -the Montford Points Marines Association Chapter 5
Atlanta, GA, August 03, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Montford Point Marines Chapter 5 will host its Annual Gala with honored guest Maj James Capers, Jr. Medal of Honor recipient, celebrating the historic legacy of the nation’s first Black Marines on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, . “We not only integrated the Corps; we rewrote the rules of the old gun club.” — said Ambassador Theodore R.
10 London Voiceover Agencies You Should Know
As with regular acting agencies, the landscape of voice acting agencies is varied, and figuring out the right one for you is a complicated task. From which agents are behind the glossy websites to who they represent and why, we’ve charted the way through London’s many voice agencies and looked at what might suit performers from a variety of backgrounds and with different levels of experience.
UK Now Casting: Commercials Seeking Talent in London + Manchester
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Money transfer commercial casting in London An ad for a money transfer service is casting for first-generation migrants, playing ages 26–46, with interesting stories of success, family, and community whose parent(s) were born in Asia, South America, and/or Africa. Shooting is 15–18 May in London and roles are paid £2350, including a one year buyout.
Best Monologues for UK Drama School Auditions
Finding the right audition speech—let alone several—can be tough. You’ll need classical and contemporary monologues that show off your skills, contrast each other, and are challenging enough to be worthy of detailed exploration and rehearsal. We’ve already covered the Shakespeare soliloquies to avoid and gone off the beaten track with alternative classical monologues for male and female characters. Plus, check out these great contemporary monologues for male and female characters.
UK Theatre in Education Casting + Background Roles in Crime Drama
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Theatre in education casting in West Midlands Big Brum Theatre are seeking an actor/teacher, any gender, playing ages 16–20, and any ethnicity, for new play Over the Balcony. Exploring isolation and disconnection, the role is for someone to perform as a teenage male character and run an accompanying workshop.
Play a Homebuyer in Online Ad Campaign + More UK Castings
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Homebuyer commercial casting in London An online campaign is casting a performer; any gender, playing age 32–40, and any ethnicity. The role is a first time buyer moving into a new home and involves improvising. Shooting is for one day on either 9 or 10 March in London. Check out the casting notice for more details.
These Commercials are Casting Actors + Models in the UK
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Air fryer ad casting in London Casting director Tree Petts is seeking a woman and teenage boy for an air fryer commercial. Mum is female, playing age 42–46, with main character energy, a distinct style, strong facial expressions, and a bold, bubbly nature. Tattoos, piercings, and bold makeup welcome. Teenage Son is male, playing age 16–17 but aged 18+.
New Netflix Series + Irish Comedy Now Casting in the UK
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Banshees of Inisherin CD casting new comedy Legendary Irish casting director Louise Kiely is casting new Virgin comedy drama Faithless and is seeking actors with Egyptian heritage. Lead role Lina is female, playing age 16–20, and mixed race, with a Southern Irish accent. Cynical, sarcastic, and whip smart.
Commercial Seeking American Actors in London + More UK Castings
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Casting four American actors in London Four actors in London are being sought for a corporate film to promote Salesforce. The format will feature colleagues discussing their vision for the organisation. The actors should be in their 30s or 40s, two male and two female presenting. No visible tattoos/scars, natural coloured hair, business casual hairstyle.
T-Mobile Commercial Casting American Actor + More UK Gigs
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Short film casting in London Filmmaker Gillian Simpson is casting a short drama set at the end of the world, with a couple saying goodbye and reflecting on their shared life. Lead role Anna is playing age 30–50. Jesse is playing age 30–60. Roles are paid £250, plus food, travel, and expenses. Head to the casting notice for more info and to apply now.
Punchdrunk is Casting an Immersive Family Show in the UK
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Punchdrunk casting family show Acclaimed company Punchdrunk is seeking two London-based performers for The Lost Lending Library. The immersive family show tells the story of a magical library and the team are casting swings for the role of Petra / Peter; aged 18+, a guide and workshop facilitator. And Peabody; aged 18+ and a book lover.
Murder Mystery Casting in London + Opportunity for Welsh Speakers
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Immersive murder mystery Private Drama Events is casting for 10 confident, experienced actors to feature in an immersive theatre project onboard a luxury train. The team are seeking people of any gender, playing ages 25–45, and any ethnicity. There’s also an opportunity for an actor with strong ability in card magic.
Star in a UK Psychological Thriller + Self-Tape Casting Opportunity
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Psychological thriller casting in London Ghetto Film School, LDN are casting short film Bloodline, following a woman seeking refuge in an Icelandic village. Lead role Indamira is female and playing age 11–18. Out of her element, she’s frightened and has to fight for her safety. Lilja is female, playing age 50–65. Driven by pride and selfishness. Jon is male, playing age 30–40.
New Series from ‘Peaky Blinders’ Creator Greenlit for Second Season
Just days after the BBC released an action-packed new trailer for drama series SAS Rogue Heroes, it’s been confirmed the show is returning for a second instalment. The series stars Connor Swindells, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Allen, Sofia Boutella, and Dominic West, and tells the extraordinary true story of how the elite SAS emerged from the darkest days of World War Two.
Fan of Shakespeare? Star in a Punk Production in London
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Punk Shakespeare play casting in London Little Foxes Theatre Company are casting their cut down punk adaptation of As You Like It, with the team seeking an 11-strong cast based in London. Rosalind is 18+ and any ethnicity. Full of opinions and unafraid to share them. The role requires a musician. Celia is 18+ and any ethnicity. A straight-edged, top of the class valley girl.
Star in a Silent Film + More Projects Now Casting in the UK
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Silent film casting in Manchester Short, silent film The Red Lips of the Octopus explores the real life love affair between occultist Aleister Crowley and Herbert Charles Pollitt. The team are casting Young Aleister; male, playing age 20–30, and any ethnicity. Please note, the role includes an on screen kiss and embrace. Dancer is any gender, aged 18+, and any ethnicity.
Based in Northern England? Check Out These 4 Great Gigs
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Scare show casting in North East The team behind a seance-themed scare experience in Bishop Auckland is casting for an experienced actor to play the medium. The character can be any gender, playing age 30+, and any ethnicity. Strong presence, the ability to ad-lib, and perform in total darkness is a must.
Indie Drama Series + Christmas Shows Now Casting in the UK
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Indie drama series casting in London Drama series Betty's Bakery is shooting a pilot episode over one day in London and casting a host of lead and supporting roles. All characters have general American accents. Lead role Alex is male, playing age 18–22, and White. New to the village, he’s fleeing trouble at home. Co-lead Liz is female, playing age 18–22, and White.
Leading Film Company Casting Supporting Roles in London
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Leading film company casting in London A short project from production company Lammas Park, led by Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen, is seeking two supporting actors in London. Casting director Coralie Rose is seeking a man, playing age 30–50, and any ethnicity, to play a London street preacher. Plus, a man to play a guy who hangs around in a barbershop.
Getty Images Photoshoot + Corporate Film Now Casting in the UK
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Corporate film casting multiple roles A brand film riffing on the heist genre is casting for a range of exceptional screen actors based in London. Shooting early-to-mid October, the story presents corporate job roles as action heroes getting tasks done. The team are seeking strong actors, with parts for all genders, playing ages 18–65, and all ethnicities.
Children’s Stage Show + Cricket Biopic Now Casting in the UK
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Stage show casting in Birmingham A theatre piece based on the African and Caribbean folk tales of the spider woman Anansi is casting four DBS checked professional or trained actors. Touring to schools, the production is multi-rolling and the cast will support with get-ins/outs.
Netflix Reality Show Seeking Siblings + More UK Castings
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Reality show casting siblings A dating show for Netflix is casting siblings who can go on a date, with one sibling answering all the questions on behalf of the other. The team are seeking two pairs of siblings, playing ages 18–35, and available for the shoot on 3 September in Norwich. Roles are open to people based anywhere in the UK, with travel paid for.
Commercials for eBay and BrewDog Casting in the UK
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Extras for eBay campaign An upcoming Christmas campaign for eBay is casting for extras to feature as people decorating their home for the season. No faces will be featured but the team are seeking a woman, playing age 25–33, and Black. Plus a goth mum, playing age 28–45, and any ethnicity. The project shoots 7–8 September in London and is paid £250.
Star in a Restaurant Commercial + More UK Gigs
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Restaurant commercial casting UK-wide An award-winning production company is casting people aged 25–45 for a restaurant ad campaign. The commercial features speakers who are unafraid to shout about their love for an activity or lifestyle that contrasts their day job, like a teacher who aims to be a heavyweight champion, or a doctor who is secretly into graffiti.
An Immersive Production of ‘The Polar Express’ is Casting in the UK
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Immersive Christmas show casting nationwide An experience based on The Polar Express book and film is casting for performers to play characters, mixing scripted elements with improvisation. American accents are needed for all roles. Chef is any gender, playing age 18+, and any ethnicity. Dancing, singing, and strong acting needed.
These UK Film Projects Are Casting Lead and Background Roles
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Short drama rush casting Short film Skins is rush casting for a day player and an extra to shoot for one day between 15–18 July in Peckham, South London. Priest is male, playing age 60–80, and any ethnicity. He leads a funeral. Grieving Family Member is any gender, playing age 18–75, and any ethnicity. You’ll need to supply your own black clothes to wear as funeral attire.
HBO Casting British Actor to Play Prince Charles in Major Series
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Could you play Prince Charles? A major new HBO drama telling the untold story of Prince Charles and Princess Diana is casting for their Charles. Actors, models, or real people are sought with a likeness to Charles around 32 years of age. The role is very well paid ($150,000 for three months of work), including travel and accommodation.
Adobe Commercial Casting Voice Actor with English Accent
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Voice actor needed for Adobe commercial An ad campaign for Adobe Creative Cloud is casting for an English voice, any gender and aged 18+, to record a nature documentary-style narration over scenes taking place in a typical office. You’ll need to have an accessible voice with a tongue in cheek tone.
Star in West End Hit ‘Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical’
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. West End musical casting Casting director Natalie Gallacher at Pippa Ailion Casting is seeking new casting members for West End hit show Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical.
2 Online Commercials Seeking Funny Actors in the UK
These online ads are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Social media campaign casting actor-singers Swish Fibre is casting five talented actor-singers to star in a series of short comedy musical promo videos across social media. Each video will shine a spotlight on the landmarks of five key towns. Performers will play buskers who arrive in town and wow the locals with covers of golden oldies.
Looking for a Lead Role? Here Are 3 Opportunities in the UK
Put your footballer skills to the test, work from home for a voiceover gig, or dive into a mermaid fantasy. Indie film seeking leads Indie film Black Ash explores the stories of young adults and their problems. The project is casting lead role Coach; male, playing age 18–25, and any ethnicity. A young football coach, he’s strong but also vulnerable and emotional. Ideally a performer skilled at football.
Make Money from Home with These UK Voice Castings
These voiceover projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your showreel and get busy. Child literacy project casting voices An animated production of beloved stories from children’s literature is casting for voiceover artists with British accents. Roles are for performers of any gender, playing age 18-35, and any ethnicity. Voices need to be articulate, engaging, warm, and youthful. Performers must be able to record audio to a professional standard from a home studio.
Disney Cruise Line Casting Singer-Musicians + 2 More UK Gigs
These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Disney Cruises casting singer-musicians Disney’s renowned Cruise Line runs action-packed family-friendly holidays across the world, with full live stage shows, including Beauty and the Beast, and smaller character experiences for guests. The team is casting worldwide for two performers who can sing and play an instrument to star in a pop and top 40 set across fleet venues.
Brands Casting Models for 2 Lifestyle Shoots in the UK
Photo Source: Juan Mendez / Pexels Many actors, from Bryan Cranston to Ben Affleck, earned their crust in the commercials industry. If you fancy following in their footsteps, check out these two gigs now casting in London. London-based modelling job Production company Van’s General Store is casting models for a lifestyle shoot in London next month. Advertising Convene’s luxury hybrid office spaces, the team is seeking women, playing ages 30–45, and any ethnicity, to play creative professionals.
Now Casting: These 4 Short Films Are Seeking UK Actors
Photo Source: Cottonbro / Pexels These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Short film casting in London Director Elias Avramidis is casting a short film set on the London Underground, shooting soon. Lead role Laura is female, playing age 18–28, and white. A young street homeless woman who is led to homelessness by philosophy. Co-lead Mark is male, playing age 35–60, and Black.
UK Now Casting: 2 Projects from Big Brands Casting for Children
Photo Source: Lukas / Pexels These projects are casting for young talent in the UK right now Lego Foundation film An online film for The Lego Foundation, promoting the importance of play and imagination, is casting for children with playing ages 4–8, any gender, and any ethnicity. The team are actively welcoming applicants with disabilities. The piece shoots in London on 20 April and roles are paid £525, including usage.
Now Casting: Roles in New Young Vic Musical + 3 More UK Gigs
Photo Source: Wesley Pribadi / Unsplash These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Young Vic musical CD Natalie Gallacher (Pippa Ailion) is casting a company of musical theatre performers for a new production at the prestigious Young Vic Theatre. The project has two roles open; one for a Black South African woman, playing age 20–40, and a strong Soprano (up to G5) with experience of vocal harmony work.
Netflix’s ‘Bodies’, ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ 2 + More UK Greenlit
By Laurence Cook | Last Updated: March 17, 2022 Photo Source: The cast of ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ / BBC The following projects are now visible on the horizon, whether in development or actively casting. Keep these leads on your radar and your eyes open for the opportunity to land an audition.
Sky’s ‘Lockerbie’ Drama, ‘Trigger Point’ Season 2 + More UK Greenlit
Photo Source: Vicky McClure in ‘Trigger Point’ / ITV The following projects are now visible on the horizon, whether in development or actively casting. Keep these leads on your radar and your eyes open for the opportunity to land an audition. Lockerbie Sky have greenlit a five-part series following the fallout of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, the deadliest terror attack in British history.
Now Casting: ITV Documentary, Pirate Musical + More UK Gigs
Photo Source: Amazon Prime These stage and screen projects need talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Autopsy seeks actors resembling Robert Reed ITV documentary series Autopsy, which looks at the lives and deaths of famous names in entertainment, is casting for two actors that resemble the US actor Robert Reed. Elder Robert Reed is male, playing age 45–59, white with grey hair. Younger Robert Reed is 30–45 years, white with brown hair.
UK Now Casting: Children’s Entertainment + Voiceover Roles
Photo Source: Karolina Grabowska / Pexels These stage and screen projects need talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Children’s entertainment opportunities Sea Life Great Yarmouth and a London-based entertainment company are both seeking costumed performers to bring joy to young audiences this year.
Simon Russell Beale Stars in ‘Kill The Light’ + More UK Greenlit
Photo Source: Simon Russell Beale in 'The Lehman Trilogy' / National Theatre The following projects are now visible on the horizon, whether in development or actively casting. Keep these leads on your radar and your eyes open for the opportunity to land an audition. Kill The Light Shooting begins in May for dark comedy Kill The Light, the tale of a theatre critic on a desperate mission to survive after his write-ups get him into deathly trouble.
Now Casting: ‘Tomb Raider’ Gaming Experience + 3 More UK Gigs
Photo Source: Tima Miroshnichenko / Pexels These screen and gaming projects need talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Host a portable escape room A leading escape room experience is seeking role-playing actors to guide audiences through an immersive game set in a near-future world. Performers must be aged 18+, registered self-employed, and based in London.
Now Casting: Voiceover Actors for Audio Comedy + 3 More UK Gigs
Photo Source: Jan Dubanek / Pexels These screen, stage, and voiceover projects need talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Audio comedy seeking v/o performers Comedy audio drama The Last Man Standing follows a well-known TV survivalist who is revealed to be a fraud after being put in a real survival situation. Lead role Mason is male, playing age 25–45. Diego is male, playing age 18–30.
UK Greenlit: ITV’s ‘The Bay’ and ‘Endeavour’ + ‘Sexy Beast’ Prequel
Photo Source: Fox Searchlight Pictures The following projects are now visible on the horizon, whether in development or actively casting. Keep these leads on your radar and your eyes open for the opportunity to land an audition. The Bay ITV crime drama The Bay is returning for a fourth season, shot on location in Morecambe Bay. Marsha Thomason returns for another six episodes to play DS Jenn Townsend and filming is set for later this year.
UK Now Casting: Virgin Atlantic Advert, Online Game Host + More
Photo Source: Virgin Atlantic These screen, stage, and modelling projects need talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Performers for Virgin Atlantic ad CD Hannah Birkett is casting a Virgin Atlantic commercial and seeking a dancer, a male wheelchair user, and a drag queen to star. Dancer is any gender, playing age 21–25, and any ethnicity. Any dance style welcome. Male Wheelchair User is any ethnicity, playing ages 30–45.
Now Casting: Extras in Netflix Series, LADbible Advert + More UK Gigs
These screen, stage, and modelling projects need talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. Netflix series and major feature casting extras A major feature film shooting in London this year is casting for background performers, with dates across 2022. The team at Key Casting are seeking people of any gender, aged 18+, and of Italian heritage; also, people of any gender, aged 18+, and with tattoos or body modifications.
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