Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Innovative Chef Contestant

Job Description: An award-winning production company is seeking inventive and skilled chefs to compete in an exciting new culinary competition. This is your chance to showcase your culinary ingenuity, outcook your competitors, and win up to $25,000.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a high-stakes cooking competition, demonstrating your culinary skills and creativity.
• Compete in various challenges designed to test your cooking abilities, strategy, and innovative thinking.
• Work under pressure and adapt to unexpected twists and turns in the competition.
• Collaborate with other contestants and production staff to create an engaging and entertaining show.

Requirements:

• Must be an inventive and skilled chef with a passion for cooking.
• Ability to think outside the box and create unique culinary dishes.
• Comfortable competing on camera and under pressure.
• Must be 18 years or older to participate.
• Willingness to verify identity and eligibility to fulfill the competition requirements.

Compensation:

• Opportunity to win up to $25,000.
• Gain exposure and experience by participating in a professionally produced competition.
• Showcase your culinary talents to a wide audience.

Jookin Dancers for New Streaming Series

Job Description: Destination Casting is seeking talented Jookin dancers for a new streaming series. We are looking for energetic and skilled dancers who can bring freestyle, trendy, and Memphis vibes to the screen. This project will be filmed in the Atlanta area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform Jookin dance routines as directed by the choreographer and production team.

• Showcase freestyle dance moves that embody trendy and Memphis styles.

• Collaborate with other dancers and actors to create dynamic and engaging scenes.

• Attend rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled.

Requirements:

• Male and female dancers, ages 18-40.

• Any ethnicity.

• Must be proficient in Jookin dance style.

• Comfortable performing in front of the camera.

• Ability to follow choreography and direction.

• Must have open availability for shoot dates.

Compensation:

• Pay rate: $140 for a 12-hour day plus overtime.

• Gain exposure in a new streaming series.

• Opportunity to work with a professional production team.

Female Siblings for Dating Show

Job Description: Rainbow Heads Productions is casting a new TV series featuring female siblings (3-4 people) who are single and looking for love. This unique dating show will focus on siblings navigating the world of dating together, sharing their experiences, and judging each other’s dates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a family unit in a reality dating show.
• Engage in various dating scenarios and activities as directed by the production team.
• Provide honest and entertaining commentary about each other’s dates and partners.
• Collaborate with producers and crew to ensure a smooth filming process.

Requirements:

• Female siblings, 3-4 people, all single and actively looking for love.
• Comfortable being on camera and sharing personal dating experiences.
• Ability to provide entertaining and candid commentary.
• Must be open to judging and discussing each other’s dates and partners.
• All participants must be 18 years or older.

Compensation:

• Compensation details will be provided upon selection.
• Gain exposure and experience in a national TV series.
• Opportunity to find love and have fun with your siblings on a unique dating show.

Fashion Model for Indie Fashion Show

Job Description: Indie Fashion Show is seeking talented and diverse models for our New York Fashion Week Edition. This is an exciting opportunity to walk the runway and showcase the latest fashion designs in one of the most prestigious fashion events of the year.

Job Responsibilities:

• Walk the runway during the fashion show, showcasing various designer outfits.
• Attend fittings and rehearsals as scheduled.
• Collaborate with designers, stylists, and the production team to ensure a successful show.
• Maintain a professional and punctual attitude throughout the event.

Requirements:

• Men and women aged 18-30.
• All ethnicities and backgrounds are welcome.
• Must be in excellent physical condition and able to walk confidently in various outfits.
• Prior runway experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be available for the model call and able to commit to the show dates.

Compensation:

• Compensation details will be provided upon selection.
• Opportunity to gain exposure and experience in a high-profile fashion event.
• Professional photos and videos from the event for your portfolio.

Background Actor for Commercial Work

Job Description: Boston Casting is seeking women who wear a hijab, aged 18-25, for a non-union commercial background work. This project aims to feature diverse and authentic representations of women in a commercial setting. Selected candidates will participate in a one-day shoot.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as a background actor in a commercial, performing various roles as directed by the production team.
• Follow all directions to ensure a seamless and professional performance.
• Work cooperatively with other cast members and the production crew.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 18-25.
• Must wear a hijab.
• Comfortable working as a background actor in a commercial setting.
• Non-union affiliation.
• Able to commit to a 10-hour shoot day.
• Reliable and punctual, with a professional attitude.

Compensation:

• Pay: $300 for a 10-hour day.
• Gain experience and exposure in a professional commercial production.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable casting agency.

Background Actor for “P-Valley” Season 3

Project Description: “P-Valley” Season 3 is a TV series for Starz. The story is set in the Pynk, an oasis of grit and glitter deep in the Mississippi Delta, where the lives of those who come through its doors—the hopeful, the lost, the broken, the ballers, the beautiful, and the damned—intertwine. This atmospheric series dives into the dynamics of small-town dreams and the realities of life in a strip club.

Background Roles:

• Background Actors to Work in Exterior Strip Club Scenes
• Strip Club Customers with Cars
• Businessmen with Cars
• Music Artists with Cars
• Casino Tourists with Cars
• Bachelorette Party Goers with Cars

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a background actor in various strip club scenes.
• Follow the direction of the production team to create authentic and engaging scenes.
• Work in an environment with nudity, lap dances, and crowd interaction, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Collaborate with the Intimacy Coordinator to ensure all interactions are consensual and respectful.

Requirements:

• All genders, all ethnicities, ages 18-50s.
• Comfortable working around smoke, haze, strobe lights, and nudity.
• Must be able to work in a strip club environment.
• Ability to follow directions and work well with others on set.
• Car owners preferred for specific roles involving vehicles (Car Bump provided).

Compensation:

• Background Performer Services: $92 for up to 8 hours. This is a flat rate for a day of work.
• Overtime: $92 for any work beyond 8 hours.
• Car Bump: $40 if booked with your car for scenes.

Dog Lover Actors for Non-Union Project

Job Description: We are casting for a non-union project titled “Dog Lovers Project,” seeking two dedicated dog lovers to portray specific roles in a commercial shoot. The project will be filmed in Montreal, QC, and involves both digital and extended usage options.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional photo shoot and video session portraying a dog lover.
• Follow directions from the production team to capture the desired look and emotion.
• Attend a fitting session prior to the shoot date.

Requirements:

• Dog Lover 01:
  • Male, aged 50+.
  • Must have a long beard or long hair.
• Dog Lover 02:
  • Female, aged 50+.
  • Must have long white hair.
• Comfortable in front of the camera and able to take direction well.
• Non-union affiliation.

Compensation:

• Session Fees: $480 for a 10-hour session.
• Buy-Out (6 months): $800.
• Buy-Out (12 months): $1440.
• Agency Fee: 20%.

Background Actors for Los Angeles Project

Job Description: We are casting for a SAG-only project in Los Angeles, seeking two background actors for a special makeup role. The selected individuals will need to attend a fitting session and a makeup fitting prior to the shoot date. This is a unique opportunity to participate in a professional production that requires wearing prosthetics.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend fitting and makeup fitting sessions.

• Portray background characters in the stands, involving walking up and down steep flights of stairs as needed.

• Wear prosthetic makeup comfortably during the shoot.

• Follow directions from the production team to ensure a seamless performance.

Requirements:

• Must be a SAG member.

• Must not have any makeup allergies and be comfortable with prosthetics.

• Able to walk up and down steep flights of stairs.

• Specific casting for:

  • Asian Male, aged 50s-70s

  • African American Female, aged 50s-70s

Compensation:

• Competitive SAG rates.

• Professional experience in a unique and exciting project.

• Opportunity to work with a renowned production team.

Latinx Plus Size Men and Women for “Northbound”

Job Description: We are casting for Latinx plus size men and women aged 40 and above to play diner patrons in the upcoming film “Northbound.” This is an exciting opportunity for new faces to be part of a professional production. Filming will take place in Hamilton, with a shuttle available upon request.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray diner patrons in various scenes, interacting naturally in a diner setting.

• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure a seamless and authentic portrayal.

• Be punctual and professional on set, adhering to the filming schedule and requirements.

Requirements:

• Latinx men and women aged 40 and above.

• Plus size individuals are specifically sought for these roles.

• Open to all union statuses; however, preference for engagement will be strictly followed.

• Non-Union/AABP talent selected will be on a green voucher.

• New faces only, meaning no previous appearances in this production.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based on union status and production standards.

• Opportunity to gain experience and exposure in a professional film production.

• Shuttle service available upon request for transportation to the filming location in Hamilton.

Real Paramedics for Commercial Shoot

Job Description: Boston Casting is seeking real paramedics based in Rhode Island for a non-union commercial project. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and experience as a paramedic in a professional commercial setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a commercial shoot portraying a paramedic.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure an authentic and engaging performance.
• Showcase the daily responsibilities and passion associated with being a paramedic.

Requirements:

• Must be a real paramedic based in Rhode Island.
• Comfortable being on camera and taking direction.
• Able to communicate effectively about your experiences and passion for your job.
• Must submit a 30-second video introducing yourself and discussing your experience as a paramedic.

Compensation:

• Pays up to $2,500 for the shoot.
• Gain exposure and experience in a professional commercial project.
• Opportunity to represent the vital work of paramedics to a broader audience.