New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

Event Staffing Live is seeking friendly and engaging Brand Ambassadors to represent a financial services client at an upcoming music festival in Forest Hills, New York. Selected staff will interact directly with festival attendees, welcome guests into the activation space, assist with giveaways and a photo booth, manage lines, track guests, and answer general questions. Candidates with flexible availability are preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage with festival attendees.
• Represent the client professionally throughout the activation.
• Assist with giveaways and photo booth activities.
• Support line management and guest tracking.
• Answer attendee questions and provide event assistance.
• Help unpack product and promotional boxes as needed.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Friendly, personable, engaging, and well-spoken.
• Able to consistently lift boxes weighing 20–30 pounds.
• Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Must be able to stand and remain mobile for extended periods.
• Must complete a required background screening and publicity release.

Compensation

• $30 per hour.
• W-2 event.
• $30 flat reimbursement toward parking, public transportation, or rideshare with receipt.

Job Description

Casting Buffalo is seeking male and female photo doubles for reshoots of the upcoming New Line Cinema feature film “Troll” in the Buffalo, New York area. The production is looking for local Hispanic/Latino and mixed-ethnicity talent who can closely match specific cast members for photo-double work.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for specific cast members during feature film reshoots.
• Match the required appearance, build, and physical characteristics.
• Follow direction from the production and camera teams.
• Maintain continuity in appearance throughout filming.
• Be available as needed during the production window.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Hispanic/Latino or mixed ethnicity.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Must be local to the Buffalo, NY area.
• Must provide current headshot and full-body photos.
• SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent may apply.

Compensation

• $270 for 8 hours.
• SAG scale.

Job Description

Casting Connects is seeking male and female models for a paid clothing brand photo shoot in New York City. The production is looking for adult talent of any ethnicity to model apparel for an upcoming brand campaign. Selected models will participate in a professional fashion photo shoot and work with the creative team to capture promotional imagery for the clothing brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Model clothing and apparel during the professional photo shoot.
• Pose confidently for full-length and close-up photographs.
• Follow direction from the photographer and creative team.
• Represent the clothing brand professionally on camera.
• Arrive prepared and ready to work for the scheduled shoot.

Requirements

• Male and female models.
• Must be 18 or older.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be available to work in New York City.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

Floorwork Arts Collective is casting NYC-based, non-union actors for “Private Nature,” a satirical tragicomedy set around Scarlett Ranch, an animal sanctuary by day and swingers club by night. As outside pressure from a nearby megachurch, law enforcement, and the surrounding community builds, six local hedonists face the consequences of their uncompromising desires. The production is seeking four male and three female actors for its ensemble cast. Puppet experience is considered a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as part of the ensemble cast of “Private Nature.”
• Bring comedic and dramatic elements of the production to life.
• Attend required rehearsals and performances.
• Learn and perform assigned dialogue, blocking, and character work.

Requirements

• NYC-based actors.
• Non-union talent.
• Actors aged 33+.
• Seeking four male and three female performers.
• Puppet experience is a plus.
• Strong comedic and character acting skills preferred.

Compensation

• Paid with a small stipend.

Job Description

An NYU advanced thesis film titled “Biggest Fan” is casting two lead actors for an upcoming production in New York City. The film follows Alice, a devoted young fangirl, and Casey, a semi-famous rockstar whose encounter with her develops into a complicated and intimate situation. The production is casting Alice, an 18-year-old female lead, and Casey, a 26-year-old male lead. Both roles require strong dramatic performances and comfort with scripted intimate material. An intimacy coordinator will be present on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either Alice or Casey according to the character descriptions and script.
• Deliver a compelling and believable lead performance.
• Work closely with the director and fellow cast members.
• Perform scripted romantic and intimate scenes professionally.
• Follow established boundaries and choreography with the on-set intimacy coordinator.

Requirements

• Alice: Female actor able to portray 18; should have a sweet, innocent-looking, and unassuming presence.
• Casey: Male actor able to portray 26; should have a charming, flirtatious, intense, and confident presence.
• Must be comfortable with passionate kissing, scantily clad wardrobe, and implied intimacy as required by the role.
• Must be comfortable working with an intimacy coordinator.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union production.
• Meals provided.
• Copy of the completed film provided.

Job Description

Waldron Casting is seeking non-union teenagers for background roles in the TV series “Gordie.” Talent will portray high school students in scenes filming in Astoria, Queens, New York. This opportunity is specifically for teens ages 14–17 who meet New York requirements for minor performers and can work professionally as background talent on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high school student in background scenes for “Gordie.”
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team.
• Maintain appropriate continuity and behavior throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared with all required identification and performer documentation.
• Remain professional and attentive during production.

Requirements

• Ages 14–17.
• Non-union talent only.
• Must have a valid New York Child Performer Permit.
• Must have a valid trust account established.
• A parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor to set.
• Must bring acceptable original physical I-9 documentation.
• Production is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Compensation

• $187 for 10 hours.
• Non-union background rate.

Upscale Gala Guests for NBC Series “Line of Fire”

Job Description

The NBC series “Line of Fire” is seeking non-union men and women to portray upscale, chic gala guests in Lower Manhattan, New York. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for polished and sophisticated talent who can bring elegance, style, and authentic gala glamour to an upscale event scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an upscale gala guest in background scenes for the NBC series “Line of Fire.”
• Bring a polished, sophisticated, and elegant presence to the scene.
• Perform natural background actions and interactions as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during production.

Requirements

• Men and women.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be available for both required filming days.
• Must be able to work in Lower Manhattan, New York.
• Polished, sophisticated, and upscale appearance.
• Comfortable portraying a guest at an elegant gala event.
• Able to follow on-set direction and work professionally with cast and crew.

Compensation

• Rate: $187 for 10 hours.

High-Level Male Tennis Players for Movie

Job Description

A movie filming in New York City is seeking high-level male tennis players for featured roles. This casting opportunity is open to experienced players who can demonstrate authentic tennis skills on camera and bring a convincing athletic presence to the production. Talent must be local to New York City.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced tennis player in movie scenes.
• Perform realistic, high-level tennis action on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain consistency and professionalism throughout the shoot.
• Work collaboratively with cast, crew, and other tennis players.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 18–40.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be a high-level tennis player.
• Must have significant tennis experience.
• Must be local to New York City.
• Comfortable performing tennis skills for the camera.

Compensation

• Rate: $350 for 8 hours to $550 for 8 hours, depending on the role.

European Model Types for NYC Summer Exterior Shoot

Job Description

A New York City production is seeking non-union talent to portray stylish European model types and affluent New Yorkers for summer exterior scenes on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. This background acting opportunity is ideal for fashion-forward talent who can bring a polished, chic, and effortless presence to camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a stylish European model type or affluent New Yorker in exterior scenes.
• Perform as background talent in a professional production environment.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain a polished, fashion-forward appearance appropriate for the scene.
• Remain professional and prepared during a full production day.

Requirements

• Non-union talent.
• Ages 18–35.
• Must be able to portray a European model type or affluent New Yorker.
• Chic, polished, and fashion-forward appearance.
• Comfortable filming exterior scenes in Manhattan.
• Must be available for the full workday.

Compensation

• $187 for up to 10 hours.
• Overtime paid after 10 hours.

Teen High School Students for “Gordie” TV Series

Job Description

The TV series “Gordie” is seeking non-union teens to portray high school students in paid background roles filming in Astoria, Queens, New York. This opportunity is looking for young performers who can naturally portray students and contribute to authentic high school scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high school student in background scenes for the TV series.
• Perform natural student activities and reactions on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity while working on set.
• Remain available for the full production day.

Requirements

• Teens ages 14–17.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to work in Astoria, Queens, New York.
• A parent or guardian must accompany the minor to set.
• Must meet applicable New York requirements for minor performers.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.