Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Theatre Casting Call for Summer Tour

Job Description
A critically acclaimed stage production is seeking three London-based actors for an upcoming summer tour. This professional theatre project includes a confirmed run at a major international festival, along with additional performances across England. The production is experimental, character-driven, and welcomes bold, creative interpretations from performers of all backgrounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a touring stage production across multiple venues

• Collaborate closely with the director and creative team

• Deliver strong, emotionally grounded performances in an abstract narrative

• Participate in rehearsals, technical runs, and live performances

• Adapt performances for different venues and audiences

Requirements

• Actors based in London

• Open to all ages, genders, and ethnic backgrounds

• Comfortable with experimental and abstract theatre

• Willing to explore character interpretation and non-traditional storytelling

• Available for a summer tour commitment

Roles Available

• 49: Any gender or background; has been in their room as long as they can remember

• 64: Any gender or background; has been in their room as long as they can remember, but less than 49

• J. Doe: Any gender or background; the person in charge of the rooms, performing multiple functions

Male Hand Model Casting Call

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking male hand models for a beverage advertisement filming in Miami. This paid opportunity is ideal for young-looking talent with clean, well-groomed hands who are comfortable performing simple on-camera actions, including a fist bump. All ethnicities are encouraged to apply, and selections will be made based on photos.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a hand model for a beverage commercial

• Perform simple hand actions, including holding drinks and a fist bump

• Follow direction from the production and creative team

• Maintain clean, camera-ready hands throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male talent ages 18–24 (must look younger)

• All ethnicities welcome

• Clean, well-groomed hands with no visible marks

• Comfortable performing hand-focused actions on camera

• Able to work as a local hire in Miami

Compensation

• $750 flat rate

• Additional 20% agency fee applies

Female Actor Casting Call for Comedy Short Film

Job Description
A comedy short film is casting young female actors for lead roles in a story centered on friendship, identity, and coming of age within a close-knit cultural community. This character-driven project explores humor, individuality, and personal growth through witty dialogue and authentic performances. Actors should be able to realistically portray teenage characters and bring depth, timing, and heart to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a scripted comedy short film as a lead character

• Deliver sharp, natural dialogue with strong comedic timing

• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled

• Collaborate closely with the director and cast

• Bring authenticity, emotional range, and nuance to the role

Requirements

• Female actors

• Playing age: 17 (actors must be 18+ and able to realistically portray a teen)

• Open to actors from relevant cultural backgrounds or lived experiences

• Any accent welcome

• Strong acting ability with confidence in dialogue-heavy scenes

• Reliable and available for rehearsals and filming

Roles Available

• Hani – Guarded, sarcastic, witty, and quietly thoughtful; perceived as “weird” before being known

• Munira – Overconfident, charismatic, self-assured, and bold with a sharp sense of humor

• Yasmin – Polished, performatively kind, self-obsessed, and socially dominant

• Salma – Anxious, principled, painfully sincere, rule-following, and unintentionally funny

Compensation

• Paid acting roles

• Professional credit

• Meals provided during filming

Lead Actor Casting Call for Short Film

Job Description
A dramatic short film is casting two lead male actors for a story-driven project centered on science, morality, and the global climate crisis. This is a strong, dialogue-heavy production ideal for actors seeking meaningful roles with emotional depth and character-driven conflict. The film explores the ethical tension between saving humanity and protecting intelligent life beyond Earth.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead character in a narrative-driven short film

• Deliver emotionally grounded, realistic performances

• Participate in rehearsals, callbacks, and filming

• Perform a mild fight scene safely and professionally

• Collaborate closely with the director and production team

Requirements

• Male actors

• One role portraying a male in his 30s

• One role portraying a male in his 40s

• Strong acting ability with emotional range

• Comfortable performing a mild physical confrontation scene

• Reliable, professional, and prepared for a student film production

Compensation

• $50 per day of filming

• Meals provided

• On-screen credit

• Copy of the finished film

Commercial Talent Casting Call

Job Description
A tech brand commercial is casting on-camera talent for an upcoming non-union production. This opportunity is open to expressive individuals with distinctive, memorable features who can bring authenticity and personality to a modern commercial shoot. All backgrounds and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a tech-focused commercial

• Follow creative direction from the production team

• Deliver natural, engaging performances

• Represent a modern, relatable on-screen presence

Requirements

• Ages 20–30

• All ethnicities and all gender identities welcome

• Distinctive or unique signature features encouraged

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Paid, non-union commercial role

Social Content Casting Call for Male Talent

Job Description
A social media content production is seeking male talent to appear in paid digital content for a well-known music artist. This opportunity is ideal for confident performers who bring authentic style, personality, and strong on-camera presence. The shoot will be short and high-energy, designed for modern social platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in short-form social media content

• Follow creative direction during filming

• Bring natural confidence and personality on camera

• Participate in fast-paced, engaging content creation

Requirements

• Male talent ages 20 and older

• Black males with locs

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Strong personal style and authentic presence

• Able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Paid role

• Approximate shoot time: 2 hours