Union Background Actors with Hacky Sack Experience

Job Description
A production in the Los Angeles area is now seeking union background actors with real hacky sack experience for upcoming filming dates. Casting directors are looking for talent who can authentically portray hippies or unhoused individuals while naturally playing hacky sack on camera.

This is a great opportunity for experienced SAG-AFTRA background actors who are registered with Central Casting and available for early March work dates. If you have strong hacky sack skills and can embody a free-spirited or rugged character type, this role is for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform hacky sack naturally during background scenes

• Portray hippie or unhoused character types authentically

• Follow on-set direction from assistant directors

• Maintain continuity throughout filming

• Be fully available for scheduled work dates

Requirements

• Union talent only

• Must be registered with Central Casting

• Real hacky sack experience required

• Able to portray hippie or unhoused character types

• Available for potential work dates 3/5 and 3/6

• Must be local to the Los Angeles area

Compensation

• $241 for 8 hours

• Union background rate

• Professional on-set experience

• Opportunity for additional background bookings

Union Drag Kings for Background Role

Job Description
A television production filming in the LA/Glendale area is now seeking union background actors who can portray Drag Kings. Casting directors are looking for performers who can bring authenticity, confidence, and strong stage presence to the role.

Talent must be able to provide their own drag king costume, including wardrobe, wig, and makeup. This is a great opportunity for experienced drag performers or actors comfortable embodying drag king personas on a professional set.

Filming is expected to take place toward the end of March, with exact dates to be announced.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Drag King in background scenes

• Provide and wear your own costume, wig, and makeup

• Follow direction from the production team on set

• Maintain continuity throughout filming

• Be available for scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

• Union submissions only

• Must be registered with Central Casting

• Ability to authentically portray a Drag King

• Must provide your own costume, wig, and makeup

• Available for filming in the LA/Glendale area

• Flexible for end-of-March production timeframe

Compensation

• Union background rate (negotiable per production)

• Professional television set experience

• Opportunity for future background bookings

Chicago Fire Department Students – Background Actors

Job Description
A hit network television series is now casting background actors to portray Chicago Fire Department students for an upcoming scene filming in Chicago. Production is seeking clean-shaven men with short hair and women with a natural look to appear as firefighter trainees in a classroom or academy setting.

This casting call is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby Illinois border states. If you have a professional appearance and are ready to work on a fast-paced television set, this is a great opportunity to gain network TV experience.

Filming will take place in Chicago, and selected talent must be fully available for the scheduled shoot date.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chicago Fire Department students in background scenes

• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

• Maintain continuity throughout filming

• Arrive camera-ready with required grooming standards

• Be available for full-day shoot schedule

Requirements

• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding Illinois border states

• Men: 20s–40s, clean-shaven with short hair

• Women: Natural appearance (no false eyelashes, no long painted nails)

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must provide current photo and accurate clothing sizes

• Professional attitude and reliability on set

Compensation

• Paid television background rate

• Network TV production experience

• Opportunity for future background bookings

• On-set industry networking

Face Painters for TV Series “Minivan”

Job Description
A television series is now casting background actors to portray face painters for a middle school fair scene in the upcoming series Minivan. Filming will take place in Pearl River, NY, and casting directors are seeking performers with real face painting experience who can bring authenticity and creativity to the role.

This background role is covered under a SAG-AFTRA CBA agreement. Production is looking for individuals who have hands-on experience with face painting and, ideally, their own face painting kit.

If you’re a skilled face painter with on-set availability and ready to work on a professional TV production, this is a great opportunity to showcase your talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a face painter during a middle school fair scene

• Perform face painting actions realistically on camera

• Bring your own face painting kit if available

• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

• Be fully available for the scheduled shoot date

Requirements

• Face painting experience required

• Must be local to Pearl River, NY or NYC area

• Open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers

• Minors must provide measurements (height, weight, clothing and shoe sizes)

• Submit clear current photos (selfies acceptable, plus one full-length photo)

• Fully available for filming on 3/6

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Special Ability Rate: $234 for 8 hours

• Covered under SAG-AFTRA CBA agreement

• Professional television production experience

• Opportunity for additional background work

Experienced Balloon Artist for TV Series “Minivan”

Job Description
A television series is now casting an experienced balloon artist to appear in a middle school fair scene for the upcoming series Minivan. Filming will take place in Pearl River, NY, and production is seeking a skilled performer who can create a variety of balloon shapes including animals, hats, and specialty designs.

This background role is covered under a SAG-AFTRA CBA agreement and qualifies for the Special Ability rate. Casting directors are looking for someone with real professional balloon artistry experience who can perform confidently on camera. Talent with their own balloon supplies is strongly encouraged.

If you’re a creative balloon artist ready to showcase your skills on a professional TV set, this is an exciting paid opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a balloon artist at a middle school fair

• Create balloon animals, hats, and custom balloon shapes on camera

• Bring your own balloon kit and supplies if available

• Follow direction from the production team

• Be fully available for the scheduled shoot date

Requirements

• Professional balloon artist experience required

• Ability to create multiple balloon shapes and designs

• Must be local to Pearl River, NY or NYC area

• Open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers

• Submit clear current photos and examples of balloon artwork

• Confirm full availability for 3/6

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Special Ability Rate: $234 for 8 hours

• Covered under SAG-AFTRA CBA agreement

• Professional television production credit

• Opportunity for future background bookings

Deaf or Hard of Hearing ASL Users for YMCA Commercial

Job Description
A YMCA commercial is now casting individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to portray gym members in upcoming advertisements. This principal role will highlight authentic ASL communication in a fitness setting and celebrate inclusive representation on screen.

Production is seeking real ASL users who can naturally communicate in a gym environment. Filming will take place in New York City during the week of March 16, 2026. This is a paid commercial opportunity with principal compensation inclusive of usage.

If you are confident on camera and use ASL regularly, this is a meaningful opportunity to represent the Deaf and hard of hearing community in a national commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym member in a YMCA commercial

• Communicate naturally using American Sign Language (ASL) on camera

• Participate in filming during the scheduled week

• Follow direction from the commercial production team

• Represent the brand in an authentic and engaging way

Requirements

• Deaf or hard of hearing individuals who use ASL

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Must be available for filming in NYC

• Must have valid ID to complete federal I-9 documentation

• Non-union project

Compensation

• $2,000 principal pay rate (inclusive of usage)

• Commercial credit

• Professional production experience

• Opportunity to represent authentic ASL users in advertising

Gym Members Who Use Prosthetic Limbs for YMCA Commercial

Job Description
A YMCA commercial is now casting individuals who are amputees and use prosthetic limbs to portray gym members in upcoming advertisements. This principal commercial role will highlight authentic representation in a fitness setting and celebrate strength, inclusion, and real-life stories.

Production is seeking people who actively use a prosthetic limb and feel comfortable performing light gym activity on camera. Filming will take place in New York City during the week of March 16, 2026. This is a paid commercial opportunity with principal compensation inclusive of usage.

If you’re confident in front of the camera and regularly participate in fitness activities, this is a meaningful opportunity to represent the amputee community in a national advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym member in a YMCA commercial

• Participate in light fitness activity on camera

• Follow direction from the commercial production team

• Be available during the scheduled filming week

• Represent authentic lived experience in a positive and empowering way

Requirements

• Individuals who are amputees and use a prosthetic limb

• Comfortable performing on camera in a gym setting

• Must be available for filming in NYC

• Must have valid ID to complete federal I-9 documentation

• Non-union project

Compensation

• $2,000 principal pay rate (inclusive of usage)

• Commercial credit

• Professional production experience

• Opportunity to represent authentic inclusion in advertising

Female Blue Line Background Actor for TV Series

Job Description
A television series is now casting a female background actor to work on an upcoming scene filming in downtown Boston. Production is seeking a “sketchy” female type to fit the look of the scene, adding authenticity and character to the environment.

This opportunity is open to union and non-union performers, including AABP talent. Filming will take place in Boston, and selected talent must be available for an early morning call time.

If you’re a Boston-based actor ready to step into a gritty, character-driven background role, this is a great chance to work on a professional TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background character in a downtown Boston scene

• Arrive on set for a 7:30 AM call time

• Follow direction from assistant directors

• Maintain continuity throughout filming

• Bring authentic character presence to the role

Requirements

• Female, ages 28–42 (approximate range)

• Able to portray a “sketchy” character type

• Union, non-union, or AABP talent welcome

• Must be local to Boston

• Professional and reliable on set

Compensation

• Paid television background rate

• Opportunity to work on a network TV series

• Professional on-set experience

• Potential for future background bookings

Featured Role – Slender Black/African American Female

Job Description
A production filming in Atlanta, GA is now casting a featured role for a slender Black/African American female, ages 25–38. This is a paid featured background opportunity for a performer who fits the specified look and is available for both fitting and filming dates.

Casting directors are seeking a confident, camera-ready woman who can bring strong on-screen presence to the role. The project will film in Atlanta, with wardrobe fittings taking place in Fayetteville, GA.

If you match the description and are fully available, this is a great opportunity to secure a featured credit on a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character on camera

• Attend one scheduled wardrobe fitting in Fayetteville, GA

• Be available for filming in Atlanta, GA

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism throughout shoot day

Requirements

• Black/African American female

• Ages 25–38

• Slender build

• Must attend fitting on either Feb 23 or Feb 24 (one day only)

• Available to film on 2/25

• Must be local to the Atlanta/Fayetteville, GA area

Compensation

• $175 for 12 hours

• Featured on-screen role

• Professional production experience

• Opportunity for additional featured bookings

Ballarat Locals for Upcoming Campaign

Job Description
A new campaign is now casting real people of all ages living in or around Ballarat for a locally filmed project. Casting directors are seeking authentic individuals, families, and friends who reflect the heart of the Ballarat community.

No acting experience is required. This campaign is focused on showcasing real locals and genuine connections. If you live in the Ballarat area and would love to be part of a professional shoot happening in early March, this is your chance to get involved.

Whether you’re applying as an individual or with your family and friends, this is a great opportunity to represent your community on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a local campaign shoot in Ballarat

• Engage naturally on camera in lifestyle-style scenes

• Follow direction from the production team

• Be available for filming in early March

Requirements

• Must live in or around Ballarat

• All ages welcome

• Individuals, families, and friend groups encouraged to apply

• No acting experience required

• Comfortable being filmed for a campaign

Compensation

• Paid campaign opportunity

• Professional on-camera experience

• Opportunity to represent the Ballarat community

• Potential future casting consideration