Baton Rouge Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Chance – “Ships” Non-Union Micro Webseries

Job Description

The non-union vertical micro webseries “Ships” is seeking a Black male actor to portray Chance, a charming and street-smart young man with strong common sense and natural confidence. After graduation, Chance moved from the country to the city with his mother and sister. This New Orleans acting opportunity calls for a performer who can bring charisma, humor, and authenticity to the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chance in a non-union vertical micro webseries.
• Bring the character’s charm, confidence, and street-smart personality to the screen.
• Deliver an engaging and authentic performance in character-driven scenes.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow cast members and the production team.

Requirements

• Black male actor.
• Must be able to portray ages 21–30.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in New Orleans.
• Strong ability to portray a charming, street-smart, and confident character.
• Actors of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• $200 stipend.
• Meals provided.
• Production credit provided.

Sarai – “Ships” Non-Union Micro Webseries

Job Description

The non-union vertical micro webseries “Ships” is seeking a Black female actor to portray Sarai, an intelligent but naive young woman whose sheltered upbringing is challenged when she attends an HBCU. Raised in a strict household and educated in predominantly white institutions, Sarai is entering a world where she is no longer othered while navigating friendships, dating, and new experiences. This acting opportunity is open to New Orleans local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Sarai in a non-union vertical micro webseries.
• Bring Sarai’s intelligent, sheltered, and naive personality to life on camera.
• Explore the character’s transition into HBCU life and unfamiliar social experiences.
• Deliver an authentic performance in comedic, relationship, and character-driven scenes.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Must be able to portray ages 18–25.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in New Orleans.
• Comfortable portraying a character navigating college life, friendships, and dating.
• Actors of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• $200 stipend.
• Meals provided.
• Production credit provided.

Job Description

Branded Promo Talent is seeking outgoing, professional Brand Ambassadors to represent a leading casino brand in New Orleans, Louisiana. Selected talent will engage directly with casino guests, promote special offers and giveaways, and assist customers with app registration and account setup. This role is ideal for energetic, approachable individuals who are comfortable starting conversations, driving participation, and creating a positive guest experience in a busy promotional environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the casino brand with a professional, enthusiastic attitude.
• Engage guests and encourage participation in promotional activities.
• Promote special offers, giveaways, and casino experiences.
• Assist guests with app registration, account setup, and funding.
• Help customers navigate the registration process using provided iPads.
• Conduct confident, sales-focused conversations with potential customers.

Requirements

• Outgoing, energetic, and confident personality.
• Strong communication and guest-engagement skills.
• Professional, punctual, and approachable.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced casino environment.
• Must follow the required event dress code.

Compensation

• $30 per hour.
• Parking expenses reimbursed.
• Paid weekly via 1099.

Job Description

Caballero Casting is seeking adults to portray young, hip restaurant patrons for the film TASTE in the New Orleans area. Selected talent will appear as fashionable socialite types attending an up-and-coming, invite-only pop-up restaurant. This is a paid background opportunity for talent who can naturally fit an upscale, trendy restaurant atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a guest at a hip, invite-only pop-up restaurant.
• Perform naturally in a busy restaurant scene.
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams.
• Maintain the appropriate upscale, social atmosphere on camera.

Requirements

• Adults who appear to be in their 20s to 40s.
• Seeking young, hip, socialite types.
• Must be available to work in the New Orleans area.

Compensation

• $150 for 12 hours.

Job Description

FSP is expanding its roster of professional musicians for upcoming events, private celebrations, and experiential productions in New Orleans and beyond. The team is seeking polished solo performers and duos with a strong live presence and a versatile repertoire featuring recognizable favorites.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform live music at events, private celebrations, and experiential productions.
• Deliver polished and engaging performances for diverse audiences.
• Perform a versatile repertoire appropriate for different events and settings.
• Collaborate professionally with event and production teams.

Requirements

• Open to solo musicians and duo acts.
• Vocalists, guitarists, pianists, violinists, saxophonists, singer-songwriters, and other instrumentalists are encouraged to apply.
• Acoustic and vocal duos are welcome.
• Strong live performance presence.
• Versatile repertoire with recognizable songs preferred.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

Caballero Casting is seeking a professionally trained and experienced male chef to work as a cooking and hand double for a lead actor in the horror film TASTE. The role requires someone with genuine professional kitchen experience who can confidently perform realistic cooking actions on camera. Filming will take place in New Orleans and Bush, Louisiana.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a cooking and hand double for one of the film’s lead actors.
• Perform authentic professional cooking and food preparation actions on camera.
• Match required hand movements and kitchen techniques for close-up shots.
• Follow direction from the production and camera teams.
• Maintain continuity throughout cooking and hand-double scenes.

Requirements

• Male, appearing in their 40s–50s.
• Caucasian.
• Must be a professionally trained or experienced chef.
• Must provide a summary of professional experience, including positions held, establishments worked at, and length of employment.
• Must have reliable transportation for filming in New Orleans and Bush, Louisiana.

Compensation

• $300 for up to 12 hours.

Job Description

Caballero Casting is seeking adults to portray high-end restaurant patrons in the film TASTE in the New Orleans area. The production is looking for talent who can authentically fit into an upscale fine-dining environment and have access to their own formal wardrobe, including suits, jackets, slacks, dresses, or gowns.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an upscale restaurant patron in a fine-dining scene.
• Arrive camera-ready in appropriate formal or upscale attire.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain a natural and professional background presence on camera.

Requirements

• Adult talent in the New Orleans area.
• Must have access to upscale or formal wardrobe.
• Must be available for the required production schedule.

Compensation

• $150 for up to 12 hours.

Job Description

A national bank commercial is seeking one authentic New Orleans local with a memorable talent, specialty, look, personality, or presence. This non-union casting call is open to musicians, artists, entertainers, specialty performers, street performers, local personalities, and other distinctive individuals who naturally represent the energy and character of New Orleans. The search is intentionally broad, with all looks, backgrounds, and specialties encouraged. Talent must be 18 or older and able to work as a local hire in New Orleans.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a national bank commercial filmed in New Orleans.
• Showcase your authentic talent, specialty, personality, or performance style.
• Bring a natural New Orleans presence and energy to the campaign.
• Follow production and creative direction during the shoot.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Must be a New Orleans local and available as a local hire.
• Open to musicians, artists, entertainers, specialty performers, street performers, local personalities, and other unique talent.
• All looks, backgrounds, and specialties are encouraged.

Compensation

• $500 for up to 12 hours.
• Additional 20% agency fee, if applicable.

Young Male Tap Dancer for Legendary Musician Documentary

Job Description

A documentary about a legendary musician is seeking a talented young male tap dancer for a featured performance role filming in New Orleans, Louisiana. Casting is looking for a charismatic Black boy with exceptional tap dancing ability, strong performance energy, and the confidence to portray a legendary future musician during his childhood years.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a legendary future musician during his childhood years.
• Perform high-energy tap dancing for documentary scenes.
• Deliver a charismatic and engaging on-camera performance.
• Follow choreography and creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and focus throughout filming.

Requirements

• Black male performer.
• Ages 8–14.
• Exceptional tap dancing skills required.
• Charismatic, energetic, and confident performer.
• Comfortable performing and dancing on camera.
• Must be able to work in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Compensation

• $900 per day.

Job Description

A New Orleans-based performance company is expanding its artist roster and seeking performers and creators specializing in visually extraordinary, large-scale entertainment. The opportunity is open to artists working across puppetry, creature performance, wearable creations, roaming installations, interactive performance, and other unconventional forms of live spectacle. The team is particularly interested in original work that is theatrical, beautifully executed, unexpected, and visually unforgettable.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform or present visually striking large-scale entertainment.
• Participate in live spectacle, character, creature, or interactive performances.
• Collaborate on immersive and unconventional entertainment concepts.
• Bring original performance skills, creations, or installations to live environments.
• Deliver professional and engaging experiences for audiences.

Requirements

• Artists specializing in one or more of the following are encouraged to submit:
  • Giant creatures and characters.
  • Large-scale puppetry.
  • Oversized wearable creations.
  • Stilt-based spectacle.
  • Creature and character performance.
  • Unusual roaming installations.
  • Large-scale interactive performance.
  • Original acts that transform a space.
• Strong theatrical and visual performance skills preferred.
• Original and unconventional concepts are encouraged.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.