Research Participant (Background Actor)

Responsibilities:

• Act as a typical bus rider during a ~5-hour live bus ride
• Ride the bus for the full duration of a ~5-hour shift while acting as a typical passenger
• Act out various real life scenarios while riding the bus (e.g., engaging in casual conversation, using a phone, reading, etc.)
• Rotate between different seats throughout the session as directed
• Participate in brief, natural interactions with the research team (e.g., answering simple questions like “Is someone sitting here?” or “Would you mind moving over?”)

Requirements:

• Ability to remain engaged for the full duration of a shift (~5 hours)
• Must be comfortable being recorded on video for research purposes and sign a consent form authorizing use of your image
• Comfortable participating in light, natural interactions in a public-facing setting

Additional Details:

• Temporary, project-based opportunity
• No acting experience required—participants should behave as they normally would during a bus commute