Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Professional Dancer Casting Call

Job Description
An international entertainment production is now casting professional dancers for exciting performance opportunities in Cyprus. This paid opportunity is seeking talented commercial, jazz, and showdance performers with strong stage presence and audience engagement skills. Selected dancers will join a professional international team for live shows and events under a 4-month performance contract.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in live entertainment shows and events
• Deliver high-energy commercial, jazz, and showdance performances
• Interact confidently with audiences during performances
• Attend rehearsals and production meetings as scheduled
• Collaborate with fellow performers and production teams
• Maintain professionalism and positive attitude throughout the contract

Requirements

• Professional dance experience required
• Strong commercial, jazz, or showdance performance skills
• Excellent stage presence and audience interaction ability
• Positive attitude and team-player mindset
• Must hold a valid EU passport
• Comfortable traveling internationally for contract work

Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Flights included
• Accommodation provided
• 4-month performance contract
• Opportunity to perform in international live entertainment productions

Stage Show Casting Call for Young Performers

Job Description
A long-running stage production is now casting young performers for multiple child and teen roles in Edinburgh. Casting directors are seeking talented boys and girls with strong singing ability, confidence in dancing, and natural Scottish accents for an exciting live theater opportunity. This production is ideal for aspiring young actors looking to gain professional stage experience in a dynamic performance environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a live stage production
• Participate in rehearsals, choreography, and vocal sessions
• Follow direction from directors and choreographers
• Maintain professionalism during rehearsals and performances
• Collaborate with cast members and creative teams

Requirements

• Role 1: Male, ages 9–11, maximum height 136 cm
• Role 2: Female, ages 11–14, maximum height 149 cm
• Role 3: Male, ages 11–16, maximum height 159 cm
• Must live within 40 minutes of Edinburgh
• Strong singing ability and comfortable dancing
• Natural Scottish accent required
• Previous acting experience preferred
• Good availability for long-running stage production schedule

Compensation

• Professional stage performance opportunity
• Experience working in a live theater production
• Career-building and performance exposure
• Opportunity to collaborate with theater professionals

Job Description
A commercial production is urgently casting senior male and female talent for an upcoming electric company commercial. Casting directors are seeking performers with playing ages between 65–85 for featured roles in the campaign. This opportunity is ideal for experienced talent comfortable with commercial productions and available for international filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scenes for the commercial production
• Collaborate with the production and creative teams during filming
• Attend scheduled shoot dates and production activities
• Deliver natural and engaging on-camera performances
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production process

Requirements

• Male and female talent only
• Playing age 65–85
• Must provide Buzz Talent profile link, contact number, and location
• Comfortable participating in commercial filming
• Prior acting or commercial experience preferred but not required
• Must be available for international travel and filming in Italy

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity
• Additional compensation details provided upon selection

Job Description
A feature film production is urgently casting Black male and female actors for upcoming roles in a London-based production. Casting directors are seeking performers with strong self-tape audition skills and professional submission materials. This opportunity is open to actors with playing ages between 20–45 for roles in the feature film project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for the feature film production
• Submit professional self-tape auditions for consideration
• Collaborate with casting and production teams throughout the casting process
• Attend scheduled filming dates and production activities if selected
• Maintain professionalism and preparedness during production

Requirements

• Black male and female actors only
• Playing age 20–45
• Must know how to complete and submit a self-tape audition
• Must provide Buzz Talent profile link, contact number, and location
• Professional acting experience preferred but not required
• Must be available for filming in London

Compensation

• Paid feature film opportunity
• Additional compensation details provided upon selection

Job Description
A short film production is casting the role of Bob in All American Dinner, an emotionally grounded drama exploring disconnection and long-term relationships. The production is seeking a white male actor capable of delivering subtle emotional depth and naturalistic performances for this non-union short film shooting in Los Angeles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character of Bob in the short film production
• Collaborate with the director and cast during rehearsals and filming
• Deliver emotionally nuanced and realistic on-camera performances
• Attend scheduled filming dates and production activities
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production process

Requirements

Role: Bob

• White male actor
• Mid-50s to early 70s
• Strong dramatic acting skills preferred
• Ability to portray emotional distance, subtle realism, and layered character work
• Comfortable performing emotionally grounded scenes
• Headshot required for submission
• Resume or reel preferred if available
• Must provide contact information

Compensation

• Paid opportunity
• Screen credit provided
• Meals included during production
• Non-union project

Job Description
A documentary production is casting two male actors for staged reenactments in A Love Worth Fighting For, a short documentary exploring the lives of Peter de Waal and Peter Bonsall-Boone, two influential figures in Australian queer history. The project focuses on themes of activism, resilience, and love during a period of discrimination. Actors will portray emotionally driven cinematic reenactments for the documentary production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in cinematic reenactments for the short documentary
• Attend rehearsals and costume fittings prior to filming
• Collaborate with the director and production team during production
• Deliver emotionally authentic and vulnerable performances on camera
• Participate professionally throughout scheduled filming days

Requirements

• Male actors ages 25–35
• Strong emotional depth and on-camera presence preferred
• Ability to portray warmth, vulnerability, and resilience
• Comfortable participating in dramatic reenactment scenes
• No intimacy scenes required
• Actors do not need to identify as queer to apply
• Must provide a showreel and CV for submission

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity
• Experience working on an AFTRS production pitched for the SBS showcase
• Networking and portfolio-building opportunity

Job Description
A paid non-union commercial campaign is seeking Hispanic men and women to portray college students in an upcoming production. Casting directors are looking for Albuquerque and Santa Fe locals with authentic personalities and strong on-camera presence. No acting experience is necessary, making this a great opportunity for new and aspiring talent interested in commercial work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college student roles in a commercial campaign
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Participate in scheduled filming days and promotional scenes
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during production
• Deliver natural and engaging on-camera performances

Requirements

Hispanic Female

• Ages 18–24

Hispanic Male

• Ages 25–34

Hispanic Female

• Ages 35–50
• Must be Hispanic talent
• Albuquerque or Santa Fe locals only
• No acting experience required
• Must provide a recent photo, phone number, and availability for submission

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity
• Additional compensation details provided upon selection

Job Description
A production company is seeking an experienced fixer/location manager based in the Netherlands for an upcoming film and production project. The selected candidate will assist with researching crew, scouting locations, and coordinating production logistics ahead of filming. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with strong organizational skills and local production knowledge.

Job Responsibilities

• Research and coordinate filming locations in the Netherlands
• Assist with sourcing local production crew and resources
• Support logistical planning and on-the-ground production operations
• Communicate with production teams regarding schedules and location needs
• Help manage permits, location arrangements, and production coordination

Requirements

• Must be based in the Netherlands
• Experience as a fixer, location manager, or production coordinator preferred
• Strong knowledge of local filming locations and production resources
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet production deadlines
• Prior film, television, or commercial production experience is a plus

Compensation

• Competitive compensation based on experience and project scope
• Additional project details provided upon selection

Job Description
An independent production team is casting actors for an upcoming proof-of-concept web series titled Rats & Snakes. This sci-fi drama follows a struggling Queens janitor who uncovers a hidden reptilian species controlling society from within. Inspired by politically charged sci-fi thrillers, the series explores themes of awakening, control, and rebellion. Casting directors are seeking passionate performers with authentic screen presence for lead and supporting roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for the web series production
• Collaborate with the director and creative team during filming
• Attend rehearsals, self-tape auditions, and scheduled shoot dates
• Deliver emotionally grounded and engaging performances on camera
• Contribute creatively to the development of the indie proof-of-concept series

Requirements

Malik Baume

• Male actor in his early 20s
• French ancestry preferred
• Quiet, observant, emotionally grounded personality
• Strong dramatic acting ability preferred

Jaylen “Jay” Jacobe

• Male actor in his early 20s
• Charismatic, confident, funny, and street-smart presence
• Strong natural chemistry with ensemble casts preferred

Nadia

• Female actor ages 18–26
• Guyanese or Caribbean talent preferred, but all ethnicities welcome
• Warm, intelligent, and emotionally grounded presence

Additional Roles

• Background actors
• Unique or creepy character faces
• Older authority-type characters
• Performers with distinctive screen presence
• Must submit headshots or recent photos
• Reel or self-tape preferred if available
• Include Instagram handle, age, and location with submission

Compensation

• Non-paid passion project
• Opportunity for exposure and long-term collaboration as the series expands
• Portfolio-building opportunity with an indie production team

Job Description
A creative production company is seeking talented UGC videographers and experienced event videographers for an upcoming multi-day project. The team is looking for creatives skilled in capturing engaging user-generated style content, multicam event coverage, and cinematic aftermovies. This opportunity is ideal for UK-based videographers with strong portfolios and event production experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality UGC and event video content
• Film multicam event coverage and aftermovie footage
• Collaborate with the production and creative teams on-site
• Deliver visually engaging and professional event content
• Maintain equipment readiness and professional conduct during production

Requirements

• Must be UK-based
• Experience in UGC content creation preferred
• Event videography experience required
• Knowledge of multicam filming and aftermovie editing styles
• Strong portfolio demonstrating previous work
• Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced event environments

Compensation

• Competitive compensation based on experience and project scope
• Additional project details provided upon selection