Baton Rouge Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Street Performers – Live Entertainment Talent

Job Description
Casting talented street performers for multiple projects seeking unique and engaging acts. This opportunity is ideal for performers who can captivate audiences with creative, expressive, and visually compelling performances in live environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform live acts for various projects and productions
• Showcase unique performance skills in public or filmed settings
• Collaborate with production teams as needed
• Bring energy, creativity, and originality to each performance

Requirements

• Open to all types of street performers
• Skills may include poetry, magic, juggling, living statues, contortion, or similar acts
• Strong stage presence and audience engagement ability
• Comfortable performing in public or on camera

Compensation

• $250 for 12 hours
• Multiple project opportunities available

Roller Skating Woman – Commercial Talent

Job Description
Casting a confident and stylish roller skating woman for a commercial campaign. This role is perfect for someone with strong skating skills and a vibrant personality who can bring energy and authenticity to the screen. Talent with unique costumes or standout style are encouraged to showcase their look.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform roller skating on camera for a commercial shoot
• Bring personality, confidence, and style to the role
• Follow direction from the production team
• Optionally incorporate a costume or unique look

Requirements

• Female roller skater with strong skating ability
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Energetic, confident, and expressive personality
• Unique style or costume is a plus

Compensation

• $200 flat rate
• Additional pay may be offered if booked with a costume

Unique Bike Owner – Commercial Talent

Job Description
Casting individuals with unique or eye-catching bikes for a commercial campaign. This opportunity is perfect for talent who own standout bicycles and want to showcase their personality on screen. Bonus consideration for those who also have creative costumes that can enhance the visual appeal of the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera with your unique bike
• Showcase personality and style in a commercial setting
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Optionally incorporate a costume for added visual impact

Requirements

• Must own a unique or visually interesting bike
• Comfortable being featured on camera
• Outgoing personality and strong presence
• Costume or themed look is a plus but not required

Compensation

• $200 flat rate
• Additional pay may be offered if booked with a costume

Senators Background Actors

Job Description
Casting individuals to portray senators in a scripted production filming in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role requires strong submissions as talent will be pre-approved by the director. The production is seeking professional and polished individuals who can convincingly portray high-level government officials in a formal setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a senator in a film or television production
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Maintain a professional on-set presence and appearance
• Participate in both filming and fitting as required

Requirements

• Open to all genders and ethnicities
• Must be able to portray a professional, authoritative look
• Comfortable attending a fitting prior to filming
• Must be available to work in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Compensation

• $150 for 12 hours of filming
• $50 for fitting session

Actors, Families, and Kids for Tourism Commercial

Job Description
A tourism commercial is casting diverse talent, including individuals, couples, and real families, for a vibrant campaign showcasing travel and lifestyle experiences. This project is seeking people with natural charisma and authentic personalities to represent real-life moments on screen. No acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for fresh faces and families.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial shoot portraying everyday travel and lifestyle moments
• Engage naturally on camera with other cast members
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Represent authentic, relatable experiences for the campaign
• Be available for scheduled shoot days

Requirements

• Adults ages 30–50 and children ages 6–14
• Open to Indian, South Asian, Asian, and Hispanic talent
• Couples and real families encouraged to apply together
• Natural presence and comfort on camera (no acting experience required)
• Must be based in New Orleans or able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $1,800 or more (plus 20% agency fee if applicable)
• Travel, accommodations, and meals provided for select locations

Holiday Parade Performers and Costumed Talent

Job Description
A festive holiday event is casting energetic performers, parade participants, and costumed talent for a vibrant production in New Orleans. This opportunity is perfect for individuals, groups, and krewe members who enjoy bringing holiday spirit to life through colorful costumes, character appearances, and live event participation.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a holiday parade or festive live event
• Wear themed costumes such as Santa suits or creative attire
• Engage with crowds and create a lively, entertaining atmosphere
• Collaborate with event organizers and fellow performers
• Maintain high energy and professionalism throughout the event

Requirements

• Open to individuals, local krewe groups, and costumed performers
• Must have festive or holiday-themed attire (or access to costumes)
• Comfortable performing in public event settings
• Energetic, outgoing, and reliable
• Based in New Orleans or able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $200 for a 12-hour rate per person
• One-day event opportunity

Real Couples for Commercial Background Roles

Job Description
A commercial production is now casting real couples to appear as background extras in an upcoming shoot. This project is seeking stylish, expressive couples with great chemistry and personality who can bring authentic energy to screen. It’s a great opportunity for couples to gain on-set experience and be featured in a professional commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a couple in background scenes
• Showcase natural chemistry and interaction on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain a polished, camera-ready appearance
• Participate in a full day of filming

Requirements

• Real couples (must apply together)
• Stylish, expressive, and comfortable on camera
• Strong natural chemistry and personality
• Must be available for one full shoot day
• Able to provide photos and personal details for both individuals

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours per person
• Paid background role in a commercial production
• Opportunity to gain professional on-set experience

Job Description:
A non-union thesis short film is casting a supporting role for an upcoming supernatural story centered around a young Cajun woman navigating fate and self-discovery. The film explores themes of identity, destiny, and the unknown, set against a bayou backdrop. This is a paid opportunity for actors interested in narrative-driven, character-focused projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a supporting character in a short film production
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally grounded performance
• Collaborate with the director and cast to bring the story to life
• Participate in on-set filming and follow creative direction
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements:

• Male, mid-20s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Ability to portray a character who is lanky, awkward, reserved, yet expressive in close relationships
• Comfortable performing in a narrative, character-driven project
• No formal acting experience required, but must be reliable and committed

Role Details:
Mateo (Supporting):

• Junietta’s best friend
• Lanky and awkward in his body
• Reserved and insecure in public spaces
• Goofy, relaxed, and expressive around Junietta
• Grounded personality who is comfortable with familiarity and hesitant about the unknown

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity (rate disclosed upon selection)

Oil Workers for Boat Scene in Film

Job Description
A film production is casting background talent to portray oil workers in a small, director-selected boat scene filming near Lake Martin, Louisiana. This role is ideal for individuals comfortable working on water and contributing to a realistic industrial environment. Talent will help bring authenticity to the scene through natural movement and teamwork on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray oil workers in a boat-based filming scene
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Perform natural background actions to support the scene
• Maintain safety and professionalism while working on water
• Be available for both scheduled filming days

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18+
• Comfortable being on a boat during filming
• Able to follow direction and work as part of a team
• Available for both filming days
• Based in or able to work near Lake Martin, Louisiana

Compensation

• $150 for 12 hours
• On-set experience in a professional film production
• Opportunity for future background roles

Teen Male Actor for Feature Film Role “Danny”

Job Description
A feature film is casting a teen male actor to play “Danny,” a 16-year-old character, in a production filming in New Orleans. This is a strong opportunity for emerging actors to take on a scripted role in a professional film project. The role calls for authenticity, emotional range, and the ability to bring a youthful character to life on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character “Danny” in a scripted film
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled filming days
• Deliver a believable and engaging on-screen performance
• Collaborate with cast and crew throughout production

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 18–19 (to portray 16)
• African American
• Acting or theater experience is a plus
• Comfortable performing on camera in a scripted role
• Based in or able to work in New Orleans, Louisiana

Compensation

• $810 per day
• SAG role in a feature film
• Opportunity for significant on-screen experience