New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Sports Apparel Brand Model Casting Call

Job Description

A major sports apparel brand is casting male and female models for an upcoming commercial and promotional campaign in New York City. This paid modeling opportunity is open to talent ages 18 and older who are confident on camera and ready to represent a leading athletic fashion brand. If you’re looking to expand your modeling portfolio with a high-profile campaign, this is a great opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Model sports apparel for a professional brand campaign.
• Follow creative direction during photo and video shoots.
• Represent the brand with confidence and professionalism.
• Collaborate with the production team throughout the project.

Requirements

• Male and female models.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Comfortable working on camera.
• Must be available to work in New York City.

Compensation

• Paid modeling opportunity.

Vertical Series Casting for Transgender Actress

Job Description

A new vertical series is casting a lead role for an upcoming production filming in New York. Casting is seeking an actress who authentically reflects the lived experience of a transgender woman to portray Rafaela Delgado-Voss, a complex Venezuelan character navigating survival, identity, and freedom. This is a powerful dramatic role that requires emotional depth and authenticity. Guest performers are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character in a scripted vertical series.
• Deliver an emotionally compelling dramatic performance.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Participate in scheduled filming dates in New York.

Requirements

• Actress who authentically reflects the lived experience of a transgender woman.
• Late 30s to early 40s.
• Native Spanish speaker.
• Guest star role.
• Must be available to film in New York.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.

NYC Young Adults Casting Call for TV Show Development

Job Description

A unique paid consulting opportunity is available for real young adults in New York City to help shape an upcoming coming-of-age television series. The creative team is seeking authentic voices ages 17–23 to share their real-life experiences, language, friendships, family dynamics, and daily lives to inspire the show’s script. Participants selected during the development process may also be considered for supporting roles in the television series.

Job Responsibilities

• Share authentic personal experiences and perspectives through a recorded video.
• Discuss your lifestyle, relationships, community, and life in New York City.
• Contribute real slang, humor, and cultural insights to help shape the script.
• Participate in follow-up conversations if invited by the creative team.
• Collaborate with the writers during the show’s development process.

Requirements

• Ages 17–23.
• Must be based in New York City.
• Open to individuals from all backgrounds, communities, and households.
• Comfortable recording a conversational self-tape discussing personal experiences.
• Strong personality and willingness to share authentic stories and perspectives.
• Interest in television, storytelling, or creative collaboration is a plus.

Compensation

• Paid consulting opportunity.
• Opportunity to be considered for supporting roles in the TV series.

Horror Film Background Actors for 1890s Period Movie

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is available for local talent in the Schenectady, New York area for a horror feature film. Casting is seeking performers to portray authentic 1890s town residents, including politicians, politicians’ spouses, and military personnel. Actors of all ethnicities and genders are encouraged to apply for immersive period scenes in a professionally produced horror movie.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray 1890s town residents in background scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Maintain an authentic period appearance and performance.
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew throughout filming.

Requirements

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Schenectady, New York area.
• Open to all ethnicities and genders.
• Men must be willing to receive a period-appropriate 1890s haircut.
• Men must be clean-shaven or willing to have facial hair styled to match the 1890s.
• No visible tattoos, especially on the neck or hands.
• Must not have wool allergies.
• Women must have natural hair colors and longer hair suitable for a 1890s setting.
• Must be comfortable wearing period costumes, including corsets, bustles, and layered wardrobe when applicable.
• Must be comfortable working around theatrical smoke.

Compensation

• $231 for up to 8 hours.

Mets Baseball Fans for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is casting background actors to portray enthusiastic Mets baseball fans for upcoming scenes filming at Citi Field in Queens, New York. Casting directors are looking for authentic baseball fans who can help create an energetic game-day atmosphere. This is a paid background acting opportunity for performers available for overnight shoots.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Mets baseball fan during stadium scenes.
• React naturally as part of the crowd.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Must be available for overnight filming.
• Comfortable working at Citi Field in Queens, New York.
• Baseball fans and those with Mets apparel are encouraged to apply.
• Must be comfortable portraying a stadium spectator.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA: New York Background Actor rate.
• Non-union: $181 for 10 hours.

Job Description

A new musical is casting singer-actors of all ethnicities, ages, and genders for its debut concert performance at the Little Shakespunk Festival in New York City. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Henriad plays and classic Broadway musicals of the 1970s and 1980s, this production embraces age-, race-, gender-, and type-blind casting.

Casting directors are seeking versatile performers who can sing, act, improvise, and bring fresh interpretations to iconic Shakespearean-inspired characters. Both experienced musical theatre performers and emerging talent are encouraged to audition.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a live concert production of a new musical.
• Attend rehearsals and music sessions as scheduled.
• Prepare and perform a 32-bar musical theatre song.
• Participate in improvisation exercises and take direction during auditions and rehearsals.
• Learn selected musical excerpts as requested by the creative team.

Requirements

• Open to performers of all ethnicities, ages, and genders.
• Strong singing and acting abilities.
• Comfortable performing in musical theatre productions.
• Ability to attend auditions in Astoria, Queens, New York City.
• Bring a 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song to the audition.
• Performance résumé and headshot preferred.
• Casting includes roles such as:
  • Northumberland – Alto or Baritone.
  • Bardolph / John of Lancaster – Alto or Baritone.
  • John of Lancaster – Speaking and singing role.
  • Peto – Mezzo-Soprano or Tenor with a youthful vocal quality.

Compensation

• Opportunity to perform in the Little Shakespunk Festival.
• Perform at Under St. Mark’s Theatre in New York City.
• Work on an original musical inspired by Shakespeare.
• Additional compensation details will be shared with selected performers.

NYC Teens and Young Adults for TV Series Development

Job Description

A new television series in development is seeking real people between the ages of 18 and 23 who are based in New York City. The creative team is looking for authentic voices and lived experiences to help shape a youth-driven series inspired by modern city life. This is an opportunity for young adults from diverse backgrounds to contribute to a project centered on culture, friendships, ambition, and everyday experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in interviews and creative development sessions.
• Share authentic personal stories, perspectives, and experiences.
• Collaborate with the creative team during the development process.
• Help inspire realistic characters and storylines for the television series.

Requirements

• Must be between 18 and 23 years old.
• Must be based in New York City.
• Comfortable discussing personal experiences and viewpoints.
• Open to collaborating in a creative development environment.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Compensation details will be shared with selected participants.

Job Description

A new musical is casting singer-actors of all ethnicities, ages, and genders for its debut concert performance at the Little Shakespunk Festival in New York City. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Henriad plays and classic Broadway musicals of the 1970s and 1980s, this production embraces age-, race-, gender-, and type-blind casting.

Casting directors are seeking versatile performers who can sing, act, improvise, and bring fresh interpretations to iconic Shakespearean-inspired characters. Both experienced musical theatre performers and emerging talent are encouraged to audition.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a live concert production of a new musical.
• Attend rehearsals and music sessions as scheduled.
• Prepare and perform a 32-bar musical theatre song.
• Participate in improvisation exercises and take direction during auditions and rehearsals.
• Learn selected musical excerpts as requested by the creative team.

Requirements

• Open to performers of all ethnicities, ages, and genders.
• Strong singing and acting abilities.
• Comfortable performing in musical theatre productions.
• Ability to attend auditions in Astoria, Queens, New York City.
• Bring a 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song to the audition.
• Performance résumé and headshot preferred.
• Casting includes roles such as:
  • Northumberland – Alto or Baritone.
  • Bardolph / John of Lancaster – Alto or Baritone.
  • John of Lancaster – Speaking and singing role.
  • Peto – Mezzo-Soprano or Tenor with a youthful vocal quality.

Compensation

• Opportunity to perform in the Little Shakespunk Festival.
• Perform at Under St. Mark’s Theatre in New York City.
• Work on an original musical inspired by Shakespeare.
• Additional compensation details will be shared with selected performers.

NYFW Short Fashion Film Casting Call

Job Description

A short fashion film connected to New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is now casting talented performers for an upcoming production. This is an exciting opportunity for actors and on-camera talent looking to gain experience in a fashion-focused film project and showcase their skills in a creative production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a short fashion film.
• Take direction from the creative team during filming.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.
• Help bring the project’s creative vision to life.

Requirements

• Open to talented individuals with on-camera acting ability.
• Comfortable performing in a fashion film environment.
• Reliable, professional, and able to follow production direction.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (compensation details will be provided to selected talent).

Runway Model Casting Call for Fall/Winter 2026 Fashion Show

Job Description

A New York-based fashion brand is now casting runway models for its Fall/Winter 2026 collection. Casting directors are seeking talent located in New York to walk in an upcoming runway presentation. This is a great opportunity for aspiring and experienced models to showcase their talent in a professional fashion show.

Job Responsibilities

• Walk the runway during the Fall/Winter 2026 fashion presentation.
• Follow direction from the creative and production team.
• Attend castings, fittings, and rehearsals as scheduled.
• Represent the collection with confidence and professionalism.

Requirements

• Must be based in New York.
• Comfortable walking the runway.
• Professional attitude and strong on-camera and live presentation skills.
• Available for the Fall/Winter 2026 production schedule.

Compensation

• Paid runway modeling opportunity.