The residents of SESAME STREET are getting a new neighbor. The folks at Sesame Workshop set out to find a new Hispanic neighbor to join the SESAME STREET gang, and for the first time ever, an open casting call was held in New York City. The first in a three-part video series that documents their search for a new cast member is now online. Check out the casting call below...
Look for Part Two: The Callbacks coming this Wednesday.
SESAME STREET airs regularly on PBS Kids and Sprout. For future videos, subscribe to the SESAME STREET channel on YouTube.
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