New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Asian/Korean Newborn Babies for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting Asian and Korean newborn babies for paid background acting roles in Yonkers, New York. This casting opportunity is open to single newborns, twins, and triplets who can appear in a professional production. Families with newborns looking to break into the entertainment industry are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background performer in a television series.
• Follow production guidance with the assistance of a parent or guardian.
• Be available for the scheduled filming day.
• Participate in a safe, professional on-set environment.

Requirements

• Asian or Korean newborn baby.
• Single babies, twins, and triplets are welcome.
• Parent or legal guardian must accompany the child.
• Must be available to work in Yonkers, New York.

Compensation

• $500 per baby.

Job Description:

Public Label Agency is hiring Premium Brand Ambassadors to represent Moët Hennessy during an off-premise tasting event at United Wine & Liquor in Schenectady, New York. This paid promotional opportunity is ideal for outgoing professionals who enjoy engaging with consumers and representing premium beverage brands at live events.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represent Moët Hennessy at an off-premise tasting event.
• Interact with consumers and promote premium products.
• Support live brand activations and experiential marketing events.
• Maintain a professional and engaging presence throughout the event.

Requirements:

• Outgoing and personable.
• Reliable team player.
• Professional attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Previous promotional or brand ambassador experience is preferred.

Compensation:

• $40+ per hour

Job Description:

New actors looking to break into the entertainment industry can attend a free introductory TV and film class designed to explain the business side of acting. Hosted by Jordan Wall and Phong Le, the session is intended for beginners or actors seeking a clearer understanding of how to start building a professional acting career.

Requirements:

• Open to actors who are new to TV and film.
• Ideal for performers looking to better understand the entertainment industry.
• Registration required to reserve a spot.

Job Description:

Think Strong Productions, LLC is casting actors for a paid professional table read of the upcoming feature film Forgive & Forget, scheduled for September 2026 in Manhattan, New York City. The table read serves as an important development stage for the film and may lead to future casting opportunities, rehearsals, and a staged reading.

Forgive & Forget is an emotional family drama exploring childhood trauma, generational healing, Alzheimer’s disease, and forgiveness. The production is seeking actors who can authentically represent the cultural backgrounds and lived experiences of the characters.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional table read in Manhattan.
• Perform one of the featured lead or supporting roles.
• Attend rehearsals and collaborate with the creative team.
• Be available during September 2026 if selected.

Requirements:

Lead Roles

• Loretta De Gannes – Female, 56, Black, Barbadian-American. Brilliant data scientist carrying unresolved childhood trauma.
• Welly Culpepper – Male, 82, Black, Barbadian-American. Vietnam veteran living with Alzheimer’s disease.
• Garret De Gannes – Male, 58, Black, Trinidadian-American. Loretta’s compassionate husband.
• Sha’Shauna “Shazzy” Culpepper – Female, 58, Black, Barbadian-American. Loretta’s estranged sister.

Supporting Roles

• Jules Culpepper – Female. Mother of Loretta and Shazzy, appearing in flashbacks.
• Jimmy Clarke – Male, 80, Black, Barbadian-American. Vietnam veteran and Welly’s lifelong friend.
• Roberto Alvarez – Male, late 30s. Director of Memory Care. (Role may also be cast as Roberta Alvarez.)
• Young Welly – Male, 20s, Black, Barbadian-American.
• CEO Jack Web – Male, 50s–60s. Confident CEO overseeing Loretta’s work.
• Captain Thomas Holden – Male, 40s–60s. Army officer.
• General Hartwell – Male, 60s+. Senior Department of Defense official.
• Brian Dunleavy – Male, 80s. Irish-American from Queens and Marine veteran.

Compensation:

• SAG-AFTRA/Union Actors: $250
• Non-Union Actors: $150

Great American Family TV Series Background Actor Casting Call

Job Description

A television series for Great American Family is seeking background actors for multiple scenes filming in the Rochester, New York area. Casting is open to SAG and non-union performers, with opportunities available for adults to portray a variety of everyday characters, including shoppers, church attendees, restaurant patrons, festivalgoers, and a featured teenage girl role. While many roles are volunteer-based, select paid background acting opportunities are available.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in a television series.
• Follow on-set directions from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available for full-day production schedules as needed.

Requirements

• Open to SAG and non-union talent.
• Must be at least 18 years old for most roles.
• Teen girl role available for an 18-year-old performer.
• Open to all genders and ethnicities for select background roles.
• Must have full-day availability.
• Must be able to work in the Rochester, New York area.

Compensation

• Most roles are volunteer opportunities.
• Select paid background acting roles are available.

Job Description:

The producers of the proof-of-concept television pilot Broadcasting 101 are urgently casting the ensemble lead role of Randy Friedman. Filming will take place in Bellmore, New York, and the production is seeking a non-union actor to portray a beloved high school social studies teacher and faculty advisor in a mockumentary-style workplace comedy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Randy Friedman, an ensemble lead character.
• Perform in a mockumentary-style comedy television pilot.
• Collaborate closely with the cast and production team.
• Be available for the full production schedule.

Requirements:

• Male.
• White.
• Late 30s to late 40s.
• Non-union.
• Submit a 60-second slate discussing something you’re passionate about.

Compensation:

• Credit.
• Meals provided.

Job Description:

Public Label Agency is hiring Premium Brand Ambassadors to represent Moët Hennessy at an off-premise Hennessy tasting event in Schenectady, New York. This paid promotional opportunity is ideal for outgoing professionals who enjoy engaging with consumers and representing premium brands at live events.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represent Moët Hennessy at a promotional tasting event.
• Interact professionally with consumers.
• Promote premium beverage brands.
• Assist with live activations and event execution.
• Deliver a positive brand experience throughout the event.

Requirements:

• Outgoing and personable.
• Reliable team player with a professional attitude.
• Strong communication skills.

Compensation:

• $40+ per hour.

Job Description:

MealPal is hiring Brand Ambassadors for an ongoing promotional campaign in New York City. The role involves handing out flyers during the morning commute at high-traffic locations throughout Manhattan. This is a recurring, part-time opportunity for outgoing individuals who enjoy engaging with the public.

Job Responsibilities:

• Distribute promotional flyers during morning commuter hours.
• Interact with the public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Represent the MealPal brand at various Manhattan locations.
• Report to the MealPal office before each shift.

Requirements:

• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable speaking with people.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Previous brand ambassador or promotional experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• $25 per hour.

Job Description:

Baruch Santana Casting is seeking non-union actors to portray Italian Gangsters in Vengeance, an NYU short film filming in New York City. The production is looking for performers with a tough appearance and access to a suit for these featured speaking roles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray an Italian gangster in the short film.
• Attend scheduled filming dates.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Deliver a convincing on-screen performance.

Requirements:

• Caucasian male.
• Ages 35–65.
• Must have a tough demeanor.
• Must have access to a suit.
• Non-union talent only.
• Submit a current headshot and resume.

Compensation:

• $50.

Job Description:

Baruch Santana Casting is casting a non-union teen actress for the role of Elderly Man’s Daughter in Vengeance, an NYU short film filming in New York City. The production is seeking a performer who resembles the provided reference photo.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the Elderly Man’s Daughter.
• Participate in scheduled filming dates.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Perform speaking scenes.

Requirements:

• Caucasian female.
• Ages 13–16.
• Must resemble the reference photo provided by production.
• Non-union talent only.
• Submit a current headshot and resume.

Compensation:

• $50.