Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Actor for “Knoxville” at Clarence Brown Theatre

Job Description: The Clarence Brown Theatre is urgently seeking a talented actor of any gender identity, aged between 16-45, to join the cast of “Knoxville,” directed by Josh Rhodes. This is a late replacement for another actor who has left the show. This role requires the ability to play the violin and sing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in the production of “Knoxville” as a cast member.
• Play the violin during the performance.
• Sing during the performance.
• Attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances.
• Collaborate effectively with the director, cast, and crew.

Requirements:

• Age range: 16-45.
• Must be able to play the violin.
• Must be able to sing.
• Availability for rehearsals starting July 30th.
• Availability for performances from September 4th to September 22nd.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to the production.
• Ability to collaborate in a professional theater environment.

Compensation Details:

• This role offers a competitive stipend commensurate with experience.
• If you are an undergraduate student, housing assistance will be provided if needed before the academic year begins.

Casting Call: Roadhouse Style Band for ACTRA Feature Film

Job Description: We are currently seeking a talented and dynamic Roadhouse Style Band for an exciting ACTRA feature film. This is a unique opportunity for a band to showcase their presence and energy in a professional production setting. The selected band will be featured in a scene set in a country bar.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear on set as a cohesive band unit, complete with instruments.
• Mime playing your instruments; actual singing or playing is not required.
• Follow direction from the film’s production team to ensure an authentic performance.
• Collaborate with other cast members and crew to achieve the desired scene.

Requirements:

• Must be a cohesive band with the following members (or a similar combination): Guitar player, Bass player, Drummer, Keyboard player, Fiddler, Singer, etc.
• Must own and bring your own instruments to the set.
• Previous experience in performing, even if not professionally, is preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team environment.
• Must be available for a day shoot on July 22nd in Toronto.

Compensation:

• Standard Screen Extra (SSE) rate of $341 for 8 hours of work.
• Additional $40 instrument rental fee for each band member.
• Overtime pay at a rate of $64 per hour if required.

Casting Call: Thomas, Suspect’s Ex for Oxygen’s Snapped Ep. 3416

Job Description: Oxygen Network’s true crime series “Snapped” is seeking a talented actor to portray Thomas, the suspect’s ex, in episode 3416. Filming will take place in Knoxville on Tuesday, July 16. This role involves no scripted audio but requires strong non-verbal acting skills to convey the storyline.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character Thomas, a suspect’s ex, with authenticity and emotional depth.
• Engage in scenes that may involve scripted violence and murder content.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude on set.
• Work closely with the director and other cast members to achieve the desired performance.

Requirements:

• Male actor, late 20’s to 30’s.
• White, with short hair and a beard.
• Must closely resemble a younger version of the attached photo (exact match not necessary, but hair and beard should be similar).
• Comfortable with content involving scripted violence and murder.
• Ability to convey emotions and reactions without spoken dialogue.

Compensation Details:

• Rate of Pay: $150/day.
• Hotel accommodation provided.

Casting Call: Child Actors for PSA – New Mexico

Job Description: We are seeking child actors for a Public Service Announcement (PSA) shoot in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is a rush casting call for various roles. The PSA aims to convey an important message and will require enthusiastic and expressive young actors. The shoot will take place on August 5 or 6, 2024.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional PSA shoot, following the director’s guidance.
• Perform assigned roles with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Collaborate with the production team and other actors to achieve the desired outcome.
• Adhere to the shoot schedule and maintain punctuality.

Requirements:

• Hispanic Boys: Ages 7-9
• Black Boys: Ages 5-7
• White Newborns: Age range from newborn to 12 months
• Must be local to New Mexico or able to work as a local hire in Albuquerque.
• Previous acting experience is a plus but not required.
• Parents or guardians must accompany minors on set and be available for the entire duration of the shoot.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $783 for the shoot.

Casting Call: Cheryl – Principal Role for “Minnesota – The Old Log – Pilot”

Job Description: Miami Talent Casting is seeking an experienced actress for the principal role of Cheryl in the upcoming pilot “Minnesota – The Old Log.” This role offers an exciting opportunity to portray a key character in a new and engaging story. The shoot will take place from August 5 to August 12, and travel expenses will be covered for those not local to Minnesota.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Cheryl, the matriarch of the Camden family, in a manner that exudes wealth and ease.
• Embody a character who has spent most of her life as a pampered princess but is now eager to manage a restaurant at a dinner theater she recently acquired with her husband.
• Demonstrate Cheryl’s big heart and her efforts to rally her staff and ensure the restaurant’s success, despite being out of her depth.
• Participate in rehearsals and collaborate with the director and other cast members to bring the character to life.
• Maintain professionalism on set and adhere to the shooting schedule.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 40-60, preferably Filipina or Asian, or of mixed ethnicity to portray a Filipina female.
• Previous acting experience, preferably in principal roles.
• Ability to convey a range of emotions and exhibit strong character development.
• Must be available for the full duration of the shoot from August 5 to August 12.
• Note if you are a local talent to Minnesota or your current location if not.

Compensation:

• Standard SAG ULB rate of $241 per day.
• Travel expenses will be covered for non-local talent.

Casting Call: Principal Role in “The Old Log – Pilot”

Job Description:
Miami Talent Casting is seeking a talented actor to portray Frank, a principal character in the pilot episode of “The Old Log.” The production will take place in Minnesota, and travel expenses are covered for the selected candidate. The shoot dates are from August 5th to August 12th. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting new project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character of Frank, a man in his 50s to 70s, who is passionate about theater and somewhat volatile in nature.
• Work collaboratively with the director and other actors to bring the character to life.
• Participate in rehearsals and table reads as scheduled.
• Adhere to the shooting schedule and be punctual for all call times.

Character Description:

• Frank: Male, Caucasian or can pass as Caucasian, aged 50-70.
  • WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant) appearance with a great head of hair.
  • Zoey’s dad and Cheryl’s husband.
  • Retired early after selling his tech company for a substantial amount of money, allowing him to pursue his true passion for theater.
  • Enthusiastic about theater to the point of being blind to any operational issues.
  • Volatile but unaware of his volatility.

Requirements:

• Male actor, aged 50-70, Caucasian or able to portray a Caucasian male.
• Must have a great head of hair and fit the description of a WASP male.
• Prior acting experience preferred, especially in principal roles.
• Ability to travel to Minnesota for the shoot dates from August 5th to August 12th.
• Please indicate if you are a local talent or your current location if not.

Compensation:

• Standard SAG ULB (Ultra Low Budget) rate: $241 per day.
• Travel expenses to Minnesota will be covered.

Casting Call: Pilot for “Old Log”

Job Description: We are casting for an exciting new pilot project and are looking for talented individuals to fill the role of Zoey Camden. If you believe you are the perfect fit for this role, please follow the application instructions below. This is a SAG ULB (Ultra Low Budget) production.

Role: Zoey Camden (Principal)

• Description: To portray a Filipina female, age 18. Zoey is a “good girl” who is learning her boundaries. She is the daughter of Frank and Cheryl, a STEM enthusiast working for the new family business during the summer before college. Though young, Zoey is wise beyond her years and wants nothing more than to see her parents succeed and be happy, both because she loves them and because her future depends on it.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately portray the character of Zoey Camden.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Collaborate with directors and fellow cast members to bring the character to life.

Requirements:

• Must be able to portray a Filipina female, age 18.
• Must be a Minnesota local or willing to work as one if cast.
• Must be available to shoot from approximately August 5th to August 11th.
• Current union status (SAG or Non-Union) should be specified in the application.

Compensation:

• This is a SAG ULB project, compensation will be provided as per SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget agreements.
• Gain experience working on a pilot project with industry professionals.
• Opportunity to build connections and add a significant role to your portfolio.

Casting Call: Principal Role for Pilot “Old Log”

Job Description: Delisi Creative is casting for a new pilot, “Old Log.” We are looking for talented actors to portray key characters in this exciting project. The shoot is scheduled to take place roughly from August 5th to August 11th.

Role: Frank Camden (Principal)

• Description: To portray a Caucasian male, 50s – 60s, WASP, with a great head of hair. Frank is Zoey’s dad and Cheryl’s husband. He retired early after selling his tech company for an enormous amount of money (or so he thought) to pursue his true passion: The Theater! Frank’s love for the theater is so intense that it blinds him to any problems with running it. He is volatile but unaware of it.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character of Frank Camden authentically.
• Participate in all scheduled rehearsals and shoots from August 5th to August 11th.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members to bring the character to life.

Requirements:

• Must be able to portray a Caucasian male, aged 50s – 60s.
• Must have a great head of hair.
• Ability to convey a passionate, volatile, yet oblivious character.
• Must be a Minnesota local or willing to work as a local if cast.
• Current union status (SAG or Non-Union).

Compensation:

• This project falls under the SAG Ultra Low Budget (ULB) agreement. Compensation will be in accordance with SAG ULB rates.

Casting Call: Cheryl Camden for Upcoming Pilot “Old Log”

Job Description: Delisi Creative is seeking a talented actress to portray Cheryl Camden, a principal character in our upcoming pilot “Old Log.” This role calls for a Filipina female in her 40s to 50s. Cheryl Camden is the matriarch of the Camden family, embodying wealth and ease. Having lived most of her life as a pampered princess, Cheryl is now eager and slightly overzealous about running the restaurant at the dinner theater she recently acquired with her husband. Despite being out of her depth, Cheryl has a big heart and is determined to see the restaurant succeed, constantly rallying her staff at every opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character of Cheryl Camden, showcasing her journey from a pampered lifestyle to managing a restaurant.
• Engage in scenes that highlight Cheryl’s enthusiasm, determination, and heartfelt efforts to make the restaurant a success.
• Collaborate with the cast and crew to bring the character and story to life.
• Attend rehearsals and shooting schedules as required.

Requirements:

• Female, Filipina, aged 40s to 50s.
• Strong acting skills with the ability to portray a range of emotions and character depth.
• Reside in Minnesota or be willing to work as a local hire if cast.
• Must provide 2-3 current cell phone pictures (no headshots, please).
• Indicate union status (Union or Non-Union).
• Available to shoot roughly from August 5th to August 11th.

Compensation:

• This is a SAG Ultra Low Budget (ULB) project.
• Competitive pay in accordance with SAG ULB rates.
• Opportunity to work with a professional cast and crew on an exciting new pilot project.

Casting Call: HIPSTER Male Bartender for “Weapons”

Job Description: The upcoming project “Weapons” is seeking a hipster male bartender for a scene set in a trendy bar. We are looking for an individual who can bring a unique, stylish vibe to the role. Experience as a bartender is a plus but not mandatory.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a hipster bartender in a bar setting.

• Interact with other actors in a natural and convincing manner.

• Follow direction from the director and production team to achieve the desired performance.

• Attend a fitting prior to the shooting date to ensure the perfect look for the role.

Requirements:

• Male, any ethnicity, aged 25-35.

• Hipster style and demeanor.

• Bartending experience preferred but not required.

• Must be able to travel to the specified locations for fitting and shoot.

Compensation Details:

• Location: Tucker / Stone Mountain

• Shooting Rate: $182 for a 12-hour workday.

• Fitting Rate: $50

• Fitting Location: East Side ATL at 285 Border