Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call for Ms. Clemons in Major Feature Film “Mouse”

Project Description: The Emmy Award-winning casting team from “The Bear” is seeking talent for a major feature film titled “Mouse.” This exciting independent film is directed by Nina Lee and produced by Stephen “Dr.” Love of Made with Love Media. The film will rehearse and shoot in Little Rock, Arkansas, in September-October 2024.

Role Description:

• Character: Ms. Clemons
• Age Range: Late 50s-60s
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Character Background: Ms. Clemons is a high school math teacher. She has a slow, meandering way of speaking and a unique, engaging teaching style. Known for her patience and kindness, she is a beloved figure among students and staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Ms. Clemons in various scenes as directed.
• Deliver lines and perform actions as required by the script and director.
• Participate in rehearsals and follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Female actor, late 50s to 60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• No professional acting experience is needed, but experience in educational roles or with children is a plus.
• Must be a Little Rock-based or Little Rock local hire.
• Availability for all rehearsal and shooting dates in September-October 2024.

Compensation Details:

• If hired, pay is based on SAG-AFTRA Feature Film scale rates.

Casting Call for Mr. McClendon in Major Feature Film “Mouse”

Project Description: The Emmy Award-winning casting team from “The Bear” is seeking talent for a major feature film titled “Mouse.” This exciting independent film is directed by Nina Lee and produced by Stephen “Dr.” Love of Made with Love Media. The film will rehearse and shoot in Little Rock, Arkansas, in September-October 2024.

Role Description:

• Character: Mr. McClendon
• Age Range: 40s
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Character Background: Mr. McClendon is a high school teacher. He is a sad man with kind eyes, who is pranked by students often. Despite this, he maintains his composure and continues to care deeply for his students.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Mr. McClendon in various scenes as directed.
• Deliver lines and perform actions as required by the script and director.
• Participate in rehearsals and follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Male actor, in his 40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• No professional acting experience is needed, but experience in educational roles or with children is a plus.
• Must be a Little Rock-based or Little Rock local hire.
• Availability for all rehearsal and shooting dates in September-October 2024.

Compensation Details:

• If hired, pay is based on SAG-AFTRA Feature Film scale rates.

Casting Call for Diane in Major Feature Film “Mouse”

Project Description: The Emmy Award-winning casting team from “The Bear” is seeking talent for a major feature film titled “Mouse.” This exciting independent film is directed by Nina Lee and produced by Stephen “Dr.” Love of Made with Love Media. The film will rehearse and shoot in Little Rock, Arkansas, in September-October 2024.

Role Description:

• Character: Diane
• Age Range: Late 30s-40s
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Character Background: Diane is a neighborhood mom and a proud member of the high school’s PTA. She is Beth’s buddy and is known for her active involvement in school activities and community events. Diane is a vibrant and supportive figure in her community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Diane in various scenes as directed.
• Deliver lines and perform actions as required by the script and director.
• Participate in rehearsals and follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Female actor, late 30s to 40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• No professional acting experience is needed, but experience with community or school activities is a plus.
• Must be a Little Rock-based or Little Rock local hire.
• Availability for all rehearsal and shooting dates in September-October 2024.

Compensation Details:

• If hired, pay is based on SAG-AFTRA Feature Film scale rates.

Casting Call for Beth in Major Feature Film “Mouse”

Project Description: The Emmy Award-winning casting team from “The Bear” is seeking talent for a major feature film titled “Mouse.” This exciting independent film is directed by Nina Lee and produced by Stephen “Dr.” Love of Made with Love Media. The film will rehearse and shoot in Little Rock, Arkansas, in September-October 2024.

Role Description:

• Character: Beth
• Age Range: Late 30s-40s
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Character Background: Beth is a neighborhood mom and a proud member of the high school’s PTA. She is Diane’s buddy and is known for her dedication to her community and her role in school activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Beth in various scenes as directed.
• Deliver lines and perform actions as required by the script and director.
• Participate in rehearsals and follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Female actor, late 30s to 40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• No professional acting experience is needed, but experience with community or school activities is a plus.
• Must be a Little Rock-based or Little Rock local hire.
• Availability for all rehearsal and shooting dates in September-October 2024.

Compensation Details:

• If hired, pay is based on SAG-AFTRA Feature Film scale rates.

Casting Call for Mark Bell in Major Feature Film “Mouse”

Project Description: The Emmy Award-winning casting team from “The Bear” is seeking talent for a major feature film titled “Mouse.” This exciting independent film is directed by Nina Lee and produced by Stephen “Dr.” Love of Made with Love Media. The film will rehearse and shoot in Little Rock, Arkansas, in September-October 2024.

Role Description:

• Character: Mark Bell
• Age Range: Early 40s
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Character Background: Mark Bell is Callie’s dad, an ex-military man known as the “sweet guy” in his unit. He brings a sense of discipline, warmth, and integrity to his role as a father and community member.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Mark Bell in various scenes as directed.
• Deliver lines and perform actions as required by the script and director.
• Participate in rehearsals and follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Male actor, early 40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• No professional acting experience is needed, but a background in military or community roles is a plus.
• Must be a Little Rock-based or Little Rock local hire.
• Availability for all rehearsal and shooting dates in September-October 2024.

Compensation Details:

• If hired, pay is based on SAG-AFTRA Feature Film scale rates.

Casting Call for Mr. Murdaugh in Major Feature Film “Mouse”

Project Description: The Emmy Award-winning casting team from “The Bear” is seeking talent for a major feature film titled “Mouse.” This exciting independent film is directed by Nina Lee and produced by Stephen “Dr.” Love of Made with Love Media. The film will rehearse and shoot in Little Rock, Arkansas, in September-October 2024.

Role Description:

• Character: Mr. Murdaugh
• Age Range: Late 40s
• Ethnicity: BIPOC
• Character Background: Mr. Murdaugh is a high school drama teacher who has an off-Broadway credit from 15 years ago. He is a well-respected educator and brings a wealth of experience and gravitas to his role in the school.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Mr. Murdaugh in various scenes as directed.
• Deliver lines and perform actions as required by the script and director.
• Participate in rehearsals and follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Male actor of BIPOC descent.
• Age range: Late 40s.
• No professional acting experience is needed, but a background in drama or education is a plus.
• Must be a Little Rock-based or Little Rock local hire.
• Availability for all rehearsal and shooting dates in September-October 2024.

Compensation Details:

• If hired, pay is based on SAG-AFTRA Feature Film scale rates.

Casting Call for Background Actors to Portray Film Crew Members in “That’s Her”

Project Description: “That’s Her” is an independent romantic comedy feature film directed by Nina Lee and produced by Stephen “Dr.” Love of Made with Love Media. The film tells the story of a corporate-climbing playboy who falls in love with a high-powered executive and a girl-next-door office worker, leading him to choose between love and career.

Job Description: We are seeking background actors to portray film crew members, specifically boom operators, electricians, and grips, for the film “That’s Her.” This role will involve working in interior film set scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray film crew members (boom operator, electrician, grip) in various scenes.
• Follow directions from the director and adhere to on-set protocols.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Any gender, any ethnicity.
• Age range: 20s-50s.
• Available to work on the specified filming date: Wednesday, July 17th, 2024.
• Reliable and punctual.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $64 for an 8-hour workday. Overtime will be paid at time and a half after 8 hours.

Casting Call for Background Actor to Portray AD Agency Board Member in “That’s Her”

Project Description: “That’s Her” is an independent romantic comedy feature film directed by Nina Lee and produced by Stephen “Dr.” Love of Made with Love Media. The film tells the story of a corporate-climbing playboy who falls in love with a high-powered executive and a girl-next-door office worker, leading him to choose between love and career.

Job Description: We are seeking a background actor to portray an AD agency board member for the film “That’s Her.” This role will involve working in interior film set scenes and interior AD agency scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray an AD agency board member in various scenes.
• Follow directions from the director and adhere to on-set protocols.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Female, any ethnicity.
• Age range: 20s-50s.
• Reliable and punctual.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $64 for an 8-hour workday. Overtime will be paid at time and a half after 8 hours.

Casting Call for Background Actors to Portray AD Agency Clients in “That’s Her”

Project Description: “That’s Her” is an independent romantic comedy feature film directed by Nina Lee and produced by Stephen “Dr.” Love of Made with Love Media. The film tells the story of a corporate-climbing playboy who falls in love with a high-powered executive and a girl-next-door office worker, leading him to choose between love and career.

Job Description: We are seeking background actors to portray AD agency clients for the film “That’s Her.” This role will involve working in interior film set scenes. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to be part of an exciting independent film production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray AD agency clients in various scenes.
• Follow directions from the director and adhere to on-set protocols.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Any gender, any ethnicity.
• Age range: 20s-40s.
• Reliable and punctual.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $64 for an 8-hour workday. Overtime will be paid at time and a half after 8 hours.

Residency Opportunities for Creative, Performer, or Production/Personal Assistant Types

Job Description: We are offering unique residency opportunities for individuals seeking a creative haven away from their regular day-to-day lives. This program is ideal for self-starters, team players, go-getters, and individuals with a great attitude and a desire for adventure. In exchange for housing in prime, special locales, residents will provide personal, production, or casting assistant services as needed in a busy and hectic office/house environment. This opportunity is perfect for those in life transition, eager for new experiences, and seeking a springboard for future endeavors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance in personal, production, and casting tasks as needed (approximately 35 hours per week).

• Support various projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Exhibit discretion and problem-solving skills.

• Maintain a positive and energetic attitude.

• Be flexible and adaptable to changing needs and tasks.

Requirements:

• Must be a self-starter, team player, and go-getter.

• Must have a great attitude, be easy-going, and energetic.

• Must be discreet and a problem solver.

• Eager for opportunity, adventure, and new horizons.

• Desire “space” and time away from regular day-to-day life to create, refresh, and learn.

• Open to individuals in life transition, looking for something new, or in search of a place to use as a springboard for other things.

Compensation Details:

• Residency includes housing in very special, prime locales.

• Opportunity to explore the area, travel, take workshops or classes, write, shoot, audition, pick up side gigs, hustle, rest, and repair during off-time.

• Most residencies last between 2-4 weeks.