Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting!

Hello Everyone & Happy Spring 

My digital tech & right hand man Isaac Schell is shooting a personal project and we are looking for the “characters” – 

The project will be shown to gallerists and/or art & photography publications in hope of getting them shown to a wider audience in a fine art context.  

DETAILS:

Date: April 15 & 16 

Location: Studio in Bed-Stuy with set built to look like an old dive bar.

Rate: $150 for the shoot 

Time: We will be shooting talent individually and will schedule 2-3 hrs per person, probably two people in the morning, crew break for lunch, then two-three people in the evening. 

Meals: We will provide snacks, drinks, coffee, water. 

Travel:We will provide Uber for the  “Ma” character. 

Casting Brief: 

• “Ma” – Bar proprietor, old white woman, short, rail thin, puffy white hair, coke bottle glasses, Estelle Getty/Sophia Petrillo
• Lynn – Bar manager, middle-aged woman, long dark hair and brown eyes.
• Daughter #1 – A smaller, younger, shorter version of Lynn, in her mid-late 20’s, with dark hair, dark eyes.
• Daughter #2 – Also a smaller, younger version of Lynn, although she is tall and leaner than her sister. 
• Dancers – (Burlesque Type) Must be comfortable being photographed partially nude. Photographed in a scenario right before dancing and right after. Focus on off moments after the dance. Sitting at the bar having a drink alone in their costume, in street clothes. 

We are looking at the following double:

• African American female 
• 5’5-5’8 
• size 4 
• height can vary a little – but must be a size 4 or smaller for this one

– For Thursday 4/6 in the Tyrone GA area

– Will be evening night work 

MAJOR FEATURE CASTING NOTICE – BUSINESS MEN

A major feature set for summer release, is gearing up for reshoots in LA and we are currently taking submissions for:

• BUSINESS MEN
• MUST BE 18+
• Any Ethnicity
• You must be available for the tentative shoot date of SUNDAY, APRIL 16th!
• May require a fitting prior (date TBD)!

DINER PATRONS CASTING CALL – New Faces ONLY

1970s Series Casting: DINER PATRONS

Looking for:

• All ethnicities
• Males & females
• Ages 18-30
• With natural hair color

Must be available for a costume fitting on Thursday, 4/6 (Possible other dates if unable to fit this day), to work 4/13 & 4/14. Filming on location in Albuquerque

Non-Union

Rate: $105/8 + paid fitting

If coming from Santa Fe: $110/8 + Paid Fitting

Hylton Casting is casting the following:

• Specialty background actor to work on the TV series Kingdom Business Season 2 in scenes filming in Atlanta, GA on Monday, 04/10/2023.

PROJECT: Kingdom Business Season 2 Series for BET+

Behind-the-scenes look into the world of the gospel music industry and all of the conflict and secrets that come with money, fame and success.

SPECIALTY BACKGROUND ROLE:

• African American boy, ages 9-12
• Must have on camera experience and be comfortable interacting with the cast.
• his role is non-speaking but you must be able to react accordingly (nodding, smiling, etc.)

BIG BROTHER SEASON 25
OPEN CASTING CALL

Thursday, April 13th, 2023
2:00 PM- 6:00 PM

SEEKING EXTRAS FOR ROMANTIC COMEDY
Louisville, KY
“DANCE WITH ME” 
Feature Film

Seeking the following:

DANCE COUPLE:

• Ages 20-45.
• Competitors at a dance competition. Will NOT be asked to dance. Would love to see real couples or dance partners submit together.
• Shoots: 4/6 AND 4/12 (must be available both dates)
• Rate: $100/8hr

HOTEL RECEPTIONIST:

• Woman, open ethnicity.
• Aged 25-40.
• Shoots: Tuesday, 4/11
• Rate: $100/8hr

COMPETITORS:  

• Open Ethnicity.
• Open gender.
• Ages 18 and up.
• Athletic build. Competitors at a dance competition. You will NOT be asked to dance.  
• Shoots: Tuesday, 4/11
• Rate: $100/8hr

AUDIENCE MEMBERS:  

• Open Ethnicity.
• Open gender.
• Ages 18 and up.
• Athletic build. Competitors at a dance competition. You will NOT be asked to dance.  
• Shoots: Wednesday, 4/12
• Rate: $100/8hr

“BONE LAKE” // DIRECTOR SELECTED FEATURED ROLES // FILMING DATES RANGE APRIL 24th-26th (1 DAY ONLY)

Casting TaylorMade (Casting™) is casting for our newest production “BONE LAKE”. We are currently searching for 4 Director Selected Featured Roles. These roles will only work one date, the exact date is TBD, but it will be sometime April 24th-26th. Call time will be a Split Call (not an early morning call time). The Filming Location will be IN / AROUND Conyers + Surrounding Cities.

FLASHBACK TEEN GIRL

• RATE: $200 / 10hrs
• AGE: 13 – 15
• GENDER: FEMALE
• ETHNICITY: ROLE IS CAUCASIAN
• HAIR COLOR: Light Brown – Dark Brown
• EYE COLOR: Blue / Grey / Green

DETAILS : 

• This role is a FLASHBACK of our main actress when she was younger. We are looking for a very talented young lady to help us portray many emotions, including crying on command.

FILMING DATES : TBD

April 24th – April 26th (ONLY WORKS ONE DATE)

FILMING LOCATION: IN / AROUND Conyers + Surrounding Cities

FLASHBACK TEEN BOY

• RATE: $200 / 10hrs
• AGE: 13 – 15
• GENDER: MALE
• ETHNICITY: ROLE IS CAUCASIAN
• HAIR COLOR: Dirty Blonde – Brown
• EYE COLOR: Blue / Grey / Green

DETAILS : 

• This role is a FLASHBACK of our main actress when she was younger. We are looking for a very talented young lady to help us portray many emotions, including crying on command.

FILMING DATES: TBD

April 24th – April 26th (ONLY WORKS ONE DATE)

FILMING LOCATION: IN / AROUND Conyers + Surrounding Cities

FLASHBACK MOM

• RATE: $200 / 12hrs
• AGE: 38 – 48
• GENDER: FEMALE
• ETHNICITY: ROLE IS CAUCASIAN
• HAIR COLOR: Blonde or Brown

DETAILS : 

• This role is a FLASHBACK of our main actor when she was younger. We are looking for a talented female to help us portray many emotions.

FILMING DATES: TBD

April 24th – April 26th (ONLY WORKS ONE DATE)

FILMING LOCATION: IN / AROUND Conyers + Surrounding Cities

FLASHBACK DAD

• RATE: $200 / 12hrs
• AGE: 38 – 48
• GENDER: MALE
• ETHNICITY: ROLE IS CAUCASIAN
• HAIR COLOR: Blonde or Brown

DETAILS : 

• This role is a FLASHBACK of our main actor when he was younger. We are looking for a talented male to help us portray many emotions.

FILMING DATES: TBD

April 24th – April 26th (ONLY WORKS ONE DATE)

FILMING LOCATION: IN / AROUND Conyers + Surrounding Cities

IMPORTANT NOTES :
1. ALL VACCINATION STATUSES CONSIDERED
2. YOUR FILMING DETAILS (LOCATION, TIME, WARDROBE) WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU THE EVENING BEFORE YOUR FILMING DATE(S).

• Cell phone users are open to talking about their current wireless provider for a TV Commercial.

We are casting principal roles for: CHURCH’S CHICKEN Commercial!

Are you a young adult who plays soccer? Are you a teen who skates? This might be perfect for you!! Casting specs, project details, and instructions on how to submit below. Please submit as soon as possible!

CASTING:

SOCCER FRIENDS:

• Male, any ethnicity, 18-25 with soccer skills (juggling, kicking, passing).
• Talent MUST be able and willing to eat meat (chicken specifically), biscuits containing gluten, and mashed potatoes containing dairy.

SKATEPARK FRIENDS:

• Male or Female, any ethnicity, 13-16, who can do skateboard tricks like drop in on a ramp or 1/2 pipe, grind on a rail, kick flip in motion, or do any other “dynamic” tricks.
• Talent MUST be able and willing to eat meat (chicken specifically), biscuits containing gluten, and mashed potatoes containing dairy.

PROJECT DETAILS:

• Audition Date(s): Tapes due April 6th, 2023
• Callback Date(s): Virtual April 12th, 2023
• Wardrobe Date(s): TBD week of April 15th, 2023
• Shoot Dates: April 18th-19th, 2023. Talent may only work 1 day.
• Rate of Pay: $500/12 hours (session), $1500 (usage if OCP is recognizable in final cut) (additional info below)
• Location: Austin, TX
• Run or Usage: One (1) Year, worldwide. TV (including but not limited to cable and local). Internet/New Media (including, without limitation, on Sponsor’s social media sites, digital streaming, OTT TV, streaming and paid media). Industrial (any public space – including, but not limited to, in-store, tradeshow, etc.) Historical Use of materials anywhere for PR and sales purposes, award show submissions/use, intra-company, agency/client meetings and/or website in-perpetuity. One (1) additional year of usage for 110% of initial term fee.

OTHER RATE DETAILS

• Hours worked beyond first 12 will be paid at time and a half: $62.50 per hour
• $50 payment for fitting; OR $25 for wardrobe allowance if provided by OCP.
• $50 COVID testing stipend if applicable.