New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions
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Mother-Daughter Duo for NYC Hotel Lifestyle Shoot
Job Description
A hotel lifestyle campaign in New York City is seeking a real mother-and-daughter duo for an upcoming shoot in Times Square. Casting is looking for a mother with a daughter between ages 7–14 who can bring genuine family chemistry, warmth, and natural interactions to the camera. The project involves a four-hour lifestyle shoot highlighting a New York hotel experience. Talent may be local or willing to travel, with a complimentary hotel stay included for selected participants.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear together as a real mother-and-daughter duo in a hotel lifestyle campaign
- Participate in natural lifestyle scenes throughout the property
- Showcase authentic mother-daughter interactions on camera
- Follow creative direction from the photographer and production team
- Maintain a relaxed, engaging, and professional presence during filming
- Participate in approximately four hours of shooting
Requirements
- Real mother-and-daughter duo
- Daughter must be between ages 7–14
- Comfortable appearing together in lifestyle advertising content
- Able to work in New York City’s Times Square area
- Non-local talent must be willing to travel to New York City
- Natural chemistry and comfort in front of the camera
- Reliable and able to follow production direction
Compensation
- Paid opportunity; rate will be discussed with selected talent
- Three complimentary hotel nights provided
- Travel expenses are not covered
Models for In-Person Agency Open Call in Montauk
Job Description
Models and aspiring talent are invited to attend an in-person agency open call in Montauk, New York. The scouting event is seeking fresh faces interested in professional agency representation and opportunities within the modeling industry. This is an opportunity for eligible talent to meet industry representatives in person, present their portfolio materials, and be considered for future modeling opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
- Attend an in-person modeling agency open call in Montauk
- Meet with agency scouts and industry representatives
- Present professional modeling materials and portfolio work
- Discuss potential agency representation and modeling opportunities
- Demonstrate confidence, professionalism, and personality during the meeting
Requirements
- Must be 21 or older
- Interested in professional modeling and agency representation
- Able to attend the open call in Montauk, New York
- Professional, confident, and comfortable meeting with agency representatives
Compensation
- Compensation for future modeling opportunities will vary by booking and will be discussed with selected talent
Featured Asian Boy for TV Series
Job Description
A television series filming in the Bronx, New York, is casting a child actor for a featured background role portraying a lost boy. Casting is seeking an Asian boy who appears 9–11 years old and can bring natural reactions and an expressive on-camera presence to an exterior scene. The role may involve swimming and going down a pool slide, so talent should be comfortable participating in water-based activity. This role is covered under a SAG-AFTRA CBA.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a featured lost boy in a television series
- Perform natural reactions and background actions on camera
- Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team
- Participate in exterior filming
- Potentially perform swimming and pool slide activities
- Maintain consistency during repeated takes
Requirements
- Asian boy, ages 9–11
- Comfortable performing in front of the camera
- Comfortable swimming and potentially going down a pool slide
- Able to follow age-appropriate production direction
- Parent or guardian must accompany the child as required
- Professional and comfortable working with a television production crew
Compensation
- $231 for 8 hours
- SAG-AFTRA CBA-covered role
Job Description
A major tech company is casting men and women ages 21–30 for a non-union production filming in New York City. The production is seeking people of any ethnicity who have a genuine passion for fitness, sports, and nutrition. Filming is scheduled for the third week of September, with selected talent receiving $5,000.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear on camera for a major tech company production.
- Participate in filming centered around fitness, sports, and/or nutrition.
- Follow production direction throughout the shoot.
- Bring authentic enthusiasm and knowledge of the relevant interests.
- Maintain professional conduct while on set.
Requirements
- Men and women.
- Ages 21–30.
- Any ethnicity.
- Non-union talent.
- Genuine passion for fitness, sports, and nutrition.
- Professional headshot required when submitting.
Compensation
$5,000.
Father and Son Golfers – TV Series Background Roles
Job Description
A television series is casting a father and son to portray a golfing duo in an exterior scene filming in the Bronx, New York. The production is seeking a dad in his 30s–40s and a boy ages 10–13 who are comfortable and experienced with golf. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for performers who can confidently handle golf-related action and deliver natural, believable interactions on camera. The background role is covered by the SAG-AFTRA CBA and is subject to a Preference of Employment provision.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a father and son golfing together in a television series
- Perform realistic golf movements and background action on camera
- Follow direction from the production team during filming
- Maintain natural father-and-son interactions throughout the scene
- Remain professional and attentive during exterior production
Requirements
- Dad should appear to be in his 30s–40s
- Son should be between 10–13 years old
- Both performers must know how to golf
- Comfortable performing golf-related actions on camera
- Able to participate in exterior filming in the Bronx
- Professional, reliable, and able to follow production direction
Compensation
- SAG-AFTRA Special Ability Rate: $241 for 8 hours
Runway and Editorial Models for New York Fashion Week
Job Description
A fashion lifestyle brand is casting female runway and editorial models for its Spring/Summer 2027 New York Fashion Week presentation in New York City. The production is seeking women who embody confidence, movement, and an authentic presence. Opportunities include walking in the NYFW runway presentation and modeling for social, digital, and print editorial campaigns. Both experienced models and emerging talent are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Walk as a runway model in a New York Fashion Week presentation.
- Model Spring/Summer 2027 fashion looks.
- Participate in editorial campaigns for social, digital, and print media.
- Bring confidence, movement, and an authentic presence to the brand.
- Follow direction from designers, photographers, and the creative team.
- Maintain professionalism throughout runway and editorial productions.
Requirements
- Female models.
- Experienced and emerging models are welcome.
- Confident and comfortable on the runway or in front of the camera.
- Strong movement and authentic on-camera presence.
- Able to work professionally with fashion and creative teams.
- Must be able to work in New York City.
Compensation
- Compensation details not provided.
Job Description
An upcoming Love & Basketball TV series is casting actors, actresses, athletes, and strong personalities for an on-camera production filming in New York City. The dramatic series explores basketball, relationships, family, money, politics, secrets, and the personal stakes surrounding the game. Casting is underway for multiple principal and supporting characters, including female basketball players, a basketball mother, young athlete, head coach, sports agent, team nurse, commissioner, detective, mayor/politician, and street gambler.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray an assigned principal or supporting character in the TV series.
- Perform scripted dramatic scenes and work collaboratively with cast and production.
- Bring authentic personality, chemistry, and emotional depth to the assigned role.
- Perform basketball-related scenes when required for athletic characters.
- Attend scheduled filming, rehearsals, fittings, or other production activities.
Requirements
- Casting actors, actresses, athletes, and strong personalities.
- Female basketball players: ages 18–25.
- Taja/Basketball Mom: ages 25–35.
- Messiah/Taja’s Son: ages 8–12.
- Head Coach: ages 30–50.
- Agent: ages 28–45.
- Team Nurse: ages 25–40.
- Female Commissioner: ages 40–50.
- Female Detective: ages 25–40.
- Mayor: ages 35–55.
- Street Gambler: ages 25–50.
- Basketball experience is a plus for athletic roles.
Compensation
Not specified.
Job Description
Vitamin Enriched, a New York-based real people casting company, is seeking South Asian, Latin, or biracial babies for an upcoming HBO series filming in the New York tri-state area. Selected babies will portray a baby/toddler character of Indian descent in the series. Babies must be approximately 6 months old at the time of filming in September. This is a paid casting opportunity for families interested in having their baby appear in a television production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a baby/toddler character in an upcoming HBO series.
- Participate in filming as scheduled by the production team.
- Parents or guardians must accompany the child as required.
- Follow production and on-set requirements for child performers.
Requirements
- Seeking South Asian, Latin, or biracial babies.
- Must be approximately 6 months old at the time of filming.
- Baby will portray a child of Indian descent.
- Parent or legal guardian must handle the submission and participation process.
Submission Link
https://4lmv9a3vacc.typeform.com/to/pzDWuvkQ?typeform-source=vitaminenrichedfilms.com
Compensation
Paid. Exact rate not specified.
Unsigned Models for New York Fashion Week
Job Description
An upcoming New York Fashion Week opportunity is casting unsigned models and fresh faces for fashion-related projects. This open model call is seeking emerging talent interested in gaining professional fashion experience and showcasing their look during one of the industry’s most recognized fashion events. Models with confidence, individuality, and a strong camera or runway presence are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in New York Fashion Week modeling opportunities.
- Model fashion looks for scheduled runway, editorial, or promotional projects.
- Follow direction from designers, photographers, and creative teams.
- Maintain a confident and professional presence during fashion productions.
- Collaborate effectively with fashion industry professionals and other models.
Requirements
- Open to unsigned models and new faces.
- Comfortable modeling in professional fashion environments.
- Confident in front of the camera or on the runway.
- Professional, reliable, and able to follow creative direction.
- Interested in participating in New York Fashion Week opportunities.
Compensation
- Compensation details not provided.
Job Description
Cloud Castings is seeking two lead actors — one female and one male — for an upcoming relationship drama short film filming in New York City. The story follows a couple whose future is challenged by an unexpected revelation, forcing both partners to confront trust, love, and what happened while they were apart.
Job Responsibilities
- Female Lead: Portray an emotionally complex woman trying to reveal a truth that could completely change her relationship while still hoping to preserve what they have.
- Male Lead: Portray an emotionally grounded man who is hurt and trying to understand what happened while questioning whether the relationship can survive the revelation.
- Deliver authentic, emotionally nuanced dramatic performances.
- Collaborate closely with the other lead actor and production team.
- Complete a required self-tape audition.
Requirements
- Seeking one female lead actor and one male lead actor.
- Strong dramatic and emotional acting ability.
- Comfortable performing relationship-focused scenes involving trust, vulnerability, conflict, and love.
- Self-tape audition required.
Compensation
Paid.
Unlock Your Acting Potential: New York City Casting Calls and Auditions on Project Casting
New York City, often dubbed the “Big Apple,” is not only the largest city in the United States but also a global epicenter for the performing arts. From the dazzling lights of Broadway to the bustling film and television studios, NYC offers a plethora of opportunities for actors at all stages of their careers. If you’re an aspiring actor looking to break into the industry or a seasoned professional seeking new roles, Project Casting is your gateway to the city’s vibrant casting calls and auditions. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how Project Casting can help you navigate the competitive landscape of New York City’s entertainment industry.
Why New York City?
A Hub for Entertainment
New York City boasts a rich cultural heritage and a dynamic entertainment scene. It’s home to:
•Broadway Theater: The pinnacle of live theatrical performances.
•Film and Television Studios: Including Silvercup Studios and Kaufman Astoria Studios.
•Independent Film Scene: A thriving community of indie filmmakers.
•Commercial and Modeling Opportunities: Numerous advertising agencies and fashion shows.
The city’s diverse backdrop and iconic locations make it a favorite for filmmakers and producers, leading to constant demand for fresh talent.
Introducing Project Casting
What is Project Casting?
Project Casting is a leading online platform that connects actors, models, and other performers with casting calls and auditions across the United States. It offers a user-friendly interface where talent can find opportunities ranging from major film productions to local theater projects.
Why Use Project Casting for NYC Opportunities?
•Comprehensive Listings: Access a wide array of casting calls specific to New York City.
•Real-Time Updates: Stay informed about the latest auditions and opportunities.
•User-Friendly Search: Filter casting calls by type, location, and role requirements.
•Industry Insights: Gain valuable information on audition tips, industry trends, and networking events.
Navigating New York City Casting Calls on Project Casting
Setting Up Your Profile
To maximize your chances of landing a role, start by creating a compelling profile:
•Professional Headshots: Upload clear, high-quality photos.
•Resume: Include your acting experience, training, and special skills.
•Demo Reel: Showcase your talent through video clips of past performances.
Searching for Casting Calls
Use the platform’s search function to find opportunities:
1. Visit the Project Casting Website: Navigate to Project Casting.
2. Select Location: Choose “New York City” or specify boroughs like Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens.
3. Filter by Category: Select categories such as film, theater, commercials, or modeling.
4. Review Listings: Browse through the casting calls that match your criteria.
Understanding Casting Call Details
Each casting call provides essential information:
•Role Description: Details about the character, including age range, ethnicity, and personality traits.
•Project Type: Indicates whether it’s a film, commercial, theater production, etc.
•Audition Dates and Locations: Know when and where to show up.
•Submission Requirements: Instructions on how to apply, including materials to submit.
Tips for Success in NYC Auditions
Preparation is Key
•Research the Project: Understand the production’s tone, style, and context.
•Know Your Material: Memorize lines and be ready to perform with confidence.
•Dress Appropriately: Wear attire that fits the character without being a full costume.
Professionalism Matters
•Be Punctual: Arrive early to allow time for check-in and preparation.
•Bring Necessary Materials: Have extra copies of your headshot and resume.
•Positive Attitude: Maintain enthusiasm and courtesy throughout the process.
Networking Opportunities
Auditions are also a chance to network:
•Connect with Peers: Build relationships with other actors and industry professionals.
•Stay in Touch: Exchange contact information for future collaborations.
Unique Opportunities in New York City
Broadway and Off-Broadway Productions
Project Casting lists auditions for:
•Musicals and Plays: Opportunities to perform on some of the world’s most renowned stages.
•Workshops and Readings: Get involved in the development of new works.
Film and Television Roles
With numerous productions shooting in NYC, casting calls are plentiful:
•Major Studios: Auditions for films by prominent directors and producers.
•Independent Films: Opportunities to take on challenging roles in indie projects.
•Television Series: From network shows to streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu.
Commercials and Print Ads
The city’s advertising industry offers:
•Commercial Spots: Appear in national or regional advertisements.
•Modeling Gigs: Opportunities for print and digital campaigns.
Success Stories
Testimonials
•“Project Casting has been an invaluable resource. The platform is easy to use, and I’ve found numerous auditions that led to significant roles.” – Michael L., Actor
•“Being new to NYC, I didn’t know where to start. Project Casting connected me with casting calls that matched my type and experience level.” – Tanya S., Actress
Leveraging Project Casting Beyond Auditions
Educational Resources
•Blog Articles: Access tips on acting techniques, industry news, and career advice.
•Workshops and Classes: Find information on acting classes and workshops in NYC.
Community Engagement
•Forums and Groups: Participate in discussions with fellow actors.
•Social Media: Follow Project Casting on platforms like Instagram and Twitter for updates.
Staying Safe and Informed
Avoiding Scams
Project Casting strives to verify all postings, but actors should:
•Research Productions: Ensure the legitimacy of the project and casting directors.
•Never Pay to Audition: Reputable casting calls do not require payment to apply or audition.
Adhering to COVID-19 Protocols
•Stay Updated: Be aware of any health guidelines or requirements.
•Follow Instructions: Comply with any safety measures outlined in the casting call.
Conclusion
New York City is a land of endless possibilities for actors, and Project Casting serves as a valuable tool to unlock these opportunities. By providing a centralized platform for casting calls and auditions, it simplifies the search process and connects talent with the projects that suit them best. Whether you’re dreaming of gracing the Broadway stage, starring in a film, or appearing in a commercial, Project Casting can help you navigate the vibrant NYC entertainment landscape.
Take the Next Step
•Visit Project Casting Today: Start exploring casting calls in New York City at Project Casting.
•Create Your Profile: Set up a compelling profile to catch the eye of casting directors.
•Stay Persistent: The road to success requires dedication, so keep honing your craft and applying to opportunities.
Embark on your acting journey in the city that never sleeps, and let Project Casting be your guide to the spotlight.


