Baton Rouge Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Male Day Player Role for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is casting Marc, a Cajun character connected to the lead character’s extended family. This day player speaking role is ideal for experienced performers looking to join a compelling coming-of-age production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Marc in featured scenes
• Deliver authentic character performances
• Collaborate with cast and crew

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 40–50
• Open to all ethnicities
• Strong acting abilities
• Available for filming in New Orleans, Louisiana
• Available for 2–3 filming days

Compensation

• $436 per day
• 2–3 filming days
• Day player role

Teen Boy Day Player Role for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is seeking a young actor to portray Nicholas, an outgoing neighborhood teen and member of a close friend group. This day player role offers valuable on-set experience in a professionally produced feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Nicholas in scheduled scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Work effectively with cast members

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 13+ to play 13–15 years old
• Open to all ethnicities
• Reliable and professional
• Available for filming in New Orleans, Louisiana
• Available for 2–4 filming days

Compensation

• $436 per day
• 2–4 filming days
• Day player role

Supporting Female Therapist Role for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is casting a female actor to portray Miss Anna, a compassionate therapist who plays a meaningful role in the lead character’s emotional journey. This speaking role offers the opportunity to portray a thoughtful and layered character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Miss Anna in dramatic scenes
• Deliver authentic and emotionally grounded performances
• Collaborate with the production team
• Attend scheduled filming dates

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 30–60
• Open to all ethnicities
• Strong dramatic acting skills
• Available for filming in New Orleans, Louisiana
• Available for 2 filming days

Compensation

• $436 per day
• 2 filming days
• Supporting speaking role

Supporting Teen Boy Role for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is seeking a young actor to portray Lucas, an outgoing and mischievous neighborhood teen. This supporting speaking role is part of a close-knit friend group central to the story’s coming-of-age themes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Lucas in featured scenes
• Participate in filming and rehearsals
• Deliver energetic and authentic performances
• Work collaboratively with cast members

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 13+ to play 13–15 years old
• Open to all ethnicities
• Strong personality and screen presence
• Available for filming in New Orleans, Louisiana
• Available for 5–7 filming days

Compensation

• $1,514 per week
• 5–7 filming days
• Supporting speaking role

Supporting Female Photographer Role for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is casting Esther, a stylish and confident photographer living in New Orleans. Esther plays an important supporting role and serves as a mentor-like figure who encourages curiosity and self-discovery. This speaking role is ideal for performers with strong character acting skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Esther in featured scenes
• Deliver natural and compelling performances
• Collaborate with cast and production team
• Participate in scheduled filming days

Requirements

• Female actor in her 20s–30s
• White, Franco-American background preferred
• Strong on-camera acting skills
• Available for filming in New Orleans, Louisiana
• Available for 2–3 filming days

Compensation

• $436 per day
• 2–3 filming days
• Speaking role in a feature film

Lead Girl Actor for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is seeking a young actress to portray Sam, a pivotal character in an emotional coming-of-age story. Sam is a strong-willed teenager exploring friendship, identity, and personal growth. This featured speaking role offers the chance to contribute to a meaningful and character-focused film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Sam in a lead role
• Participate in filming and rehearsals
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew
• Deliver emotionally authentic performances
• Support key storylines throughout the production

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 13+ to play 14–15 years old
• Open to all ethnicities
• Strong acting abilities
• Comfortable performing dramatic material
• Available for filming in New Orleans, Louisiana
• Available for approximately 8–10 filming days
• SAG and non-union performers welcome

Compensation

• SAG MPA daily and weekly rates
• Approximately 8–10 filming days
• Lead speaking role in a feature film

Lead Boy Actor to Play Jules in Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is casting a lead male actor to play Jules, a charismatic and confident teenager whose friendship with Jamie forms a central part of the story. Jules is comfortable in his identity and brings warmth, charm, and authenticity to the role. This is a prominent speaking role in a coming-of-age feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Jules, a lead supporting character
• Deliver natural and engaging on-screen performances
• Participate in production activities and rehearsals
• Collaborate with fellow cast members and filmmakers
• Help bring an emotionally grounded story to life

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 13+ to play 14–15 years old
• Open to all ethnicities
• Strong communication and acting skills
• Comfortable in a featured speaking role
• Available to work in New Orleans, Louisiana
• Available for approximately 7–9 filming days
• SAG and non-union performers welcome

Compensation

• SAG MPA daily and weekly rates
• Approximately 7–9 filming days
• Featured speaking role in a feature film

Lead Boy Actor for Coming-of-Age Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is seeking a talented lead boy actor to portray Jamie, a complex and emotionally rich character at the center of a coming-of-age story set in New Orleans. Jamie is a biracial teenager navigating identity, masculinity, friendship, and first love during a transformative summer. This speaking role offers a significant opportunity for young performers looking to gain feature film experience in a character-driven production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Jamie, the lead character in a feature-length film
• Deliver authentic and emotionally nuanced performances
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled
• Collaborate closely with the director and cast members
• Bring depth and realism to a coming-of-age narrative

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 16+ to play 14 years old
• Biracial ethnicity
• Strong acting ability and emotional range
• Comfortable performing in dramatic scenes
• Available for filming in New Orleans, Louisiana, and surrounding areas
• Able to commit to approximately 18–20 filming days
• SAG and non-union performers welcome

Compensation

• SAG MPA daily and weekly rates
• Approximately 18–20 filming days
• Professional feature film credit
• Opportunity to work in a major speaking role

Job Description

The feature film Peanut Butter is seeking local New Orleans actors for multiple speaking roles in a coming-of-age story about identity, friendship, first love, and the challenges of growing up. Directed by James Rohan, the film follows a teenager navigating adolescence after moving to his late father’s hometown of New Orleans. Both SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers are encouraged to apply, and no previous acting experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters authentically and professionally.
• Participate in rehearsals, auditions, callbacks, and filming as scheduled.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate with fellow cast members to create compelling performances.
• Attend all required production days for assigned roles.

Requirements

Jamie (Lead)

• Boy, ages 16+ to play 14–15.
• Bi-racial.
• Strong emotional range.
• Approximately 18–20 filming days.

Jules (Lead)

• Boy, ages 13+ to play 14–15.
• Any ethnicity.
• Charismatic, open-hearted character.
• Approximately 7–9 filming days.

Sam (Lead)

• Girl, ages 13+ to play 14–15.
• Any ethnicity.
• Boyish haircut preferred.
• Approximately 8–10 filming days.

Esther (Supporting)

• Female, 20s–30s.
• White, Franco-American.
• Confident and artistic presence.
• Approximately 2–3 filming days.

Lucas (Supporting)

• Boy, ages 13+ to play 13–15.
• Any ethnicity.
• Outgoing and mischievous personality.
• Approximately 5–7 filming days.

Miss Anna (Supporting)

• Female, ages 30–60s.
• Any ethnicity.
• Calm, nurturing, therapist role.
• Approximately 2 filming days.

Nicholas (Day Player)

• Boy, ages 13+ to play 13–15.
• Any ethnicity.
• Outgoing neighborhood friend.
• Approximately 2–4 filming days.

Marc (Day Player)

• Male, ages 40–50s.
• Any ethnicity.
• Cajun grifter character.
• Approximately 2–3 filming days.

Emily (Day Player)

• Female, 18+ to play 17.
• Any ethnicity.
• Sam’s pregnant sister.
• Approximately 3–5 filming days.

Mary (Day Player)

• Female, ages 30–40s.
• Any ethnicity.
• Sam’s mother.
• Approximately 2–3 filming days.

Matthew (Day Player)

• Male, 18+ to play 17.
• Any ethnicity.
• Jules’s brother.
• Approximately 1–2 filming days.

Local Man (Day Player)

• Male, 50s.
• Any ethnicity.
• Approximately 1 filming day.

Compensation Details

• SAG-AFTRA Moderate Low Budget Project Agreement.
• Lead roles paid according to SAG MPA daily and weekly rates.
• Esther, Miss Anna, Nicholas, Marc, Emily, Mary, Matthew, and Local Man: $436 per day.
• Lucas: $1,514 per week.
• Additional compensation based on role and agreement terms.