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Job Description

A summer promotional campaign for a well-known energy drink brand is now hiring a local Field Manager in the Hamptons area. The production and experiential marketing team is seeking an organized and experienced professional to oversee daily campaign operations throughout the summer season.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in experiential marketing, promotions, event staffing, or brand ambassador management who thrive in fast-paced live event environments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage staff and oversee daily campaign execution
  • Coordinate product inventory and event logistics
  • Supervise promotional activities during live events
  • Ensure brand standards and campaign goals are maintained
  • Work weekends as part of the campaign schedule
  • Support smooth operations across multiple event activations

Requirements

  • Must be local to the Hamptons area or nearby
  • NYC commuters will not be considered for this role
  • Previous experience in:
    • Experiential marketing
    • Promotions
    • Event management
    • Brand ambassador management preferred
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills required
  • Must be comfortable managing teams in live event settings

Compensation Details

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Summer-long opportunity
  • Four workdays per week, including weekends

Job Description

Amore Staffing Solutions is now hiring reliable, outgoing, and detail-oriented brand ambassadors for upcoming promotional events. The company is seeking energetic individuals who can professionally represent brands, engage with event attendees, and help drive product awareness and sales goals.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates who enjoy interacting with people in high-energy event environments and are looking for short-term promotional work. Previous brand ambassador experience is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

  • Represent brands with professionalism and enthusiasm at live events
  • Engage with attendees to promote brand messaging and products
  • Maintain a polished appearance and positive attitude throughout events
  • Learn and communicate product and brand information effectively
  • Review training materials prior to events
  • Arrive early for event check-in and setup
  • Maintain commitment once scheduled for events

Requirements

  • Must be local to the event area
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
  • Must be punctual, efficient, and able to work independently
  • Previous brand ambassador experience preferred
  • Must provide:
    • Ice bucket
    • Table tent or stand for documents
    • Linen tablecloth
  • Must allow company to use photos on social media
  • Client preference is for female candidates
  • Applicants should submit:
    • Resume
    • Event-related photos

Compensation Details

  • Pay ranges from $30 to $35 per hour depending on experience and role
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Day Player Speaking Roles for Upcoming TV Series

Job Description
An upcoming television series filming in Rochester, New York is now casting a variety of day player speaking roles for production taking place in June and July. Casting directors are seeking experienced actors and select musicians for paid on-camera opportunities in the new TV project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform scripted speaking roles during filming
  • Participate in self-tape auditions and callbacks if requested
  • Collaborate with the director and production team on set
  • Deliver professional on-camera performances
  • Maintain professionalism throughout the production schedule

Requirements

  • Experienced actors preferred
  • Some musician roles also available
  • Must provide a current headshot and resume
  • Demo reel preferred
  • Self-tape audition required for consideration
  • Strong speaking and on-camera performance abilities preferred
  • Must be able to work in Rochester, New York

Compensation

  • Paid day player television roles
  • Opportunity to work on a professionally produced TV series
  • Gain acting credits and on-set experience
  • Collaborate with industry professionals and casting teams
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Kids Background Actors for Netflix Series “The Woods”

Job Description
The Netflix television series The Woods is now casting kids ages 6–16 for non-speaking background roles filming in the Newburgh, New York area. Production is seeking young talent to portray 1970s summer camp kids in scenes filming across multiple New York locations. This is an exciting opportunity for children to gain professional on-set experience on a major streaming television production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray 1970s summer camp children in background scenes
  • Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
  • Participate in full-day filming schedules as needed
  • Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
  • Work cooperatively with cast, crew, and fellow background actors

Requirements

  • Children ages 6–16
  • Must be comfortable working as non-speaking background talent
  • Full-day availability required for filming dates
  • Comfortable participating in outdoor summer camp-style scenes
  • Parent or guardian must be available for production coordination
  • Must be able to work in Newburgh, NY and surrounding filming locations

Compensation

  • SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
  • Non-Union Rate: $187 for 10 hours
  • Filming days may run 8–9 hours depending on age group
  • Paid background acting opportunity for a Netflix series
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Actors for Short Film “Strangers”

Job Description
The upcoming short film Strangers is now casting multiple lead, supporting, and day player roles for a New York City-based production. Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Karishma Dev Dube, the project has received support from Tribeca Studios and Chanel through the Through Her Lens program. Casting directors are seeking talented performers with strong emotional range and naturalistic acting abilities for this character-driven drama filming in NYC.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray emotionally layered characters in a scripted short film
  • Collaborate closely with the director and production team during filming
  • Deliver authentic performances in dramatic and dialogue-driven scenes
  • Participate in rehearsals and scheduled production dates
  • Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout production

Requirements

  • Talent must be based in NYC or able to work as a local hire in New York City
  • Non-union performers encouraged to apply
  • Strong acting skills and on-camera experience preferred
  • Fluent Hindi and English speakers encouraged for select roles
  • Ability to portray nuanced and emotionally grounded characters

Roles

  • Ronny – Male, 30s–40s, Indian. A soft-spoken and observant man navigating identity, desire, and isolation while living in New York. Lead role requiring fluent Hindi and English.
  • Tara – Female, 25–35, Indian. Confident, intelligent, and emotionally layered with a sharp edge beneath a polished exterior. Supporting role requiring fluent Hindi and English.
  • Maya – Female, 35–40, White American. An open and successful gay artist with a composed but emotionally complex presence. Supporting role.
  • Jackson – Male, 20s–30s, Indian American. Fast-talking, ambitious, and charismatic with underlying emotional tension. Supporting role.
  • Golden – Woman or Non-Binary Person, 35–45, Indian. Warm, grounded, and quietly authoritative with a strong New York presence. Day player role.

Compensation

  • Paid acting opportunity
  • Work with an award-winning filmmaker and experienced production team
  • Opportunity to appear in a professionally backed short film production
  • Build industry credits and festival exposure potential

Job Description

A SAG-AFTRA micro-budget short film is now casting a child actor for an upcoming beach scene filming in the New York/New Jersey area. The production is seeking a young Caucasian child to portray a natural, quiet beach moment in a simple exterior scene.

This role requires no dialogue and focuses on authentic on-camera presence as the child plays by the beach. The production is looking for talent comfortable in outdoor environments and accompanied by a parent or guardian during filming.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a short film beach scene
  • Perform naturally on camera without dialogue
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming
  • Attend a short exterior beach shoot with a parent or guardian present

Requirements

  • Child ages 3–6
  • Caucasian
  • Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • Comfortable in outdoor and beach environments
  • Available for flexible shoot dates during the weeks of May 4 and May 11
  • Must submit:
    • Recent photo
    • Child’s name and age
    • Parent or guardian contact information

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity
  • Rate disclosed upon inquiry
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Child Photo Double Casting Call for Feature Film “Eloise”

Job Description
The feature film Eloise is now casting child photo doubles for upcoming filming in New York City. Casting directors are seeking children who closely match specific physical descriptions for paid background and stand-in work on the production. This is an exciting opportunity for young talent to gain experience working on a professional feature film set.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a photo double for child actors during filming
  • Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
  • Participate in scheduled filming days in New York City
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
  • Be available for tentative shoot dates as scheduled

Requirements

  • Seeking a 5’1” white female child around 10 years old
  • Seeking a 4’8” Asian male child around 10 years old
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
  • Parent or guardian must be available for production coordination
  • Child performer work permit may be required for New York productions
  • Must be comfortable working on a professional film set

Compensation

  • $262 for 8 hours
  • SAG-AFTRA covered production
  • Paid background and photo double opportunity
  • Professional feature film experience
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Paid Background Extras for HBO’s “The Gilded Age” Season 4

Job Description
Grant Wilfley Casting is now seeking Albany and Rensselaer County locals to work as paid background extras for Season 4 of HBO’s The Gilded Age. Production is looking for talent to portray 1880s-era people of all social classes in scenes filming throughout Troy, New York. This is an exciting opportunity to appear in a hit period television drama and gain professional on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray 1880s-era background characters during filming
  • Follow costume, hair, and production direction for period scenes
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
  • Participate in wardrobe fittings if selected
  • Be available for filming dates scheduled in Troy, New York

Requirements

  • Must be local to Albany or Rensselaer County, New York
  • Open to talent of all backgrounds and experience levels
  • Comfortable wearing period wardrobe and styling
  • Reliable transportation to filming locations in Troy, NY
  • Ability to follow on-set direction and production guidelines

Compensation

  • SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
  • SAG-AFTRA Fitting Rate: $56 for 2 hours
  • Non-SAG Rate: $187 for 10 hours
  • Non-SAG Fitting Rate: $46.75 for 2.5 hours
  • Paid background extra opportunity for HBO television series
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Job Description

A promotional event team is seeking energetic and outgoing Brand Ambassadors for a Wireless x FIFA activation event in Port Chester, New York. Selected talent will represent the brand, engage with attendees, and help create a memorable fan experience during the event.

This is a great opportunity for experienced promotional models and brand ambassadors who enjoy live events, sports marketing, and customer interaction.

Job Responsibilities

  • Represent the Wireless x FIFA brand professionally during the event
  • Interact with attendees and provide event information
  • Assist with promotional activities and fan engagement
  • Maintain a positive and energetic attitude throughout the shift
  • Support event staff with setup and activation duties as needed

Requirements

  • Prior experience as a brand ambassador, promotional model, or event staff preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Outgoing, reliable, and professional demeanor
  • Must be punctual and available for the full event shift
  • Applicants should submit pictures, contact information, sizes, and photos when applying

Compensation Details

  • Rate: $30 per hour
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Netflix TV Series “The Woods” Background Casting Call

Job Description
A new Netflix television series, The Woods, is now casting non-speaking background actors for upcoming filming in the Newburgh, New York area. Production is seeking adults ages 18 and older to portray a variety of background roles in scenes set during the 1970s summer season. Filming will take place across multiple New York locations, and talent should be prepared for full-day and evening shoots.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray non-speaking background characters in various scenes
  • Follow on-set direction from the production team and casting staff
  • Maintain continuity and professional behavior during filming
  • Be available for full-day shoots, including possible late-night filming
  • Participate in wardrobe fittings if selected

Requirements

  • Adults ages 18+
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
  • Must have flexible availability for filming days and evenings
  • Comfortable working long production hours if needed
  • Ability to work in outdoor and on-location filming environments
  • Must be available to work in Newburgh, NY and surrounding filming locations

Compensation

  • SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
  • Non-Union Rate: $187 for 10 hours
  • Full-day and evening filming commitments required
  • Non-negotiable production rates

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.

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