New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

NYC Food & Event Businesses – Black History Month Industry Gathering

Job Description:
A private Black History Month gathering in New York City is seeking food vendors, catering companies, and event service businesses to partner for a special industry celebration honoring Black casting professionals across all genres. This networking event will bring together creatives who help shape what audiences see on screen.

Organizers are looking to collaborate with local NYC food and event businesses that would like to donate services, sponsor items, or contribute to a meaningful cultural celebration. This is a strong opportunity for brands to gain visibility while supporting community and industry professionals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide food donations or catering services

• Sponsor desserts and beverages

• Contribute event décor and design services

• Offer floral arrangements, rentals, or other creative services

• Collaborate with event organizers for smooth execution

Requirements:

• NYC-based food or event business

• Ability to donate products or services

• Professional and reliable event support

• Passion for supporting Black creatives and industry professionals

Compensation:

• Brand visibility at a private NYC industry event

• Networking opportunities with casting and entertainment professionals

• Community partnership recognition

Julius Caesar Stage Production Casting Call

Job Description:
A Brooklyn outdoor theater production is now casting equity and non-equity actors for Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. This Shakespeare casting call is open to performers of all genders, with most tracks involving doubling. The production will take place in Carroll Park and is seeking bold, vocally strong actors ready to perform in an outdoor environment without sound amplification.

This is a paid theater opportunity offering a stipend for the showcase run. Actors with classical training, strong text clarity, and musical abilities are encouraged to submit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in a live outdoor production of Julius Caesar

• Memorize and deliver Shakespearean text with clarity and confidence

• Participate in rehearsals and collaborate with the ensemble

• Adapt performance for an outdoor setting without amplification

• Potentially double in multiple roles

Requirements:

• Equity and non-equity actors

• Open to all genders and backgrounds

• Strong vocal projection and command of Shakespearean language

• Ability to perform outdoors

• Submit a 1–2 minute Shakespearean monologue

• Include headshot and resume

• If applicable, submit a video of musical instrument performance

Available Roles:

• Brutus – Noble, idealistic, conflicted

• Cassius – Passionate, intellectual, political

• Mark Antony – Charismatic, strategic

• Julius Caesar – Grand, commanding presence

• Casca – Wry, sharp, comedic instincts

• Portia – Willful, incisive, emotionally complex

• Octavius – Strategic, unsentimental

• Decius – Perceptive, improvisational

• Cicero – Stately, authoritative

• Conspirators, Generals, Plebeians, Soldiers

Compensation:

• $2,000 stipend

• Live theater credit

• Professional outdoor Shakespeare experience

Lead and Supporting Roles for “Bursting at the Fold” Feature Film

Job Description
An upcoming feature film, Bursting at the Fold, is now casting lead and supporting roles for a New York City shoot. This heartfelt story follows two boys fighting to save their favorite Chinatown dumpling shop when it’s forced to close, highlighting friendship, family, and community.

Production is seeking East Asian talent for multiple principal roles. Lead roles are paid, while select supporting roles are unpaid and offer copy, meals, credit, and transportation reimbursement. Filming will take place in NYC over scheduled shoot dates in April.

This is a meaningful opportunity for young actors and seasoned performers alike to be part of a culturally rich, character-driven film project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray principal or supporting characters in a feature film

• Deliver emotionally grounded, character-driven performances

• Participate in scheduled NYC filming dates

• Collaborate with the director and production team

• For youth roles, work closely with guardians and adhere to set regulations

Requirements

Ian Kang – Lead Role (Paid)

• Male, ages 9–12

• East Asian (Korean preferred)

• Korean-speaking preferred

• Able to portray a lonely but eager-to-belong character

Henry Luo – Lead Role (Paid)

• Male, ages 10–13

• East Asian (Cantonese Chinese preferred)

• Cantonese or Mandarin-speaking preferred

• Able to portray a proud, loyal, and stubborn character

Keith Chung – Supporting Role (Unpaid)

• Male, ages 50–65

• East Asian (Cantonese Chinese preferred)

• Cantonese or Mandarin-speaking preferred

• Portrays a longtime dumpling shop owner

Jongho Kim – Supporting Role (Unpaid)

• Male, ages 20–30

• East Asian (Korean preferred)

• Korean-speaking preferred

• Portrays a conflicted young worker adjusting to life in NYC

Compensation

• Lead roles: Paid

• Supporting roles: Copy, meals, credit, and transportation reimbursement provided

• Feature film credit

• Filming in New York City

Job Description
A New York rush casting call is now seeking female models for a clothing brand shoot in the SoHo area. This paid modeling opportunity is perfect for talent who are available on short notice and ready to step into a fast-paced fashion production.

Casting directors are looking for confident, camera-ready female models to participate in a one-hour branded shoot. The production will focus on capturing stylish, high-quality content for a clothing brand campaign.

If you’re a female model based in New York City and available to work in SoHo, this is a great opportunity to earn quick pay while building your portfolio with fashion brand content.

Job Responsibilities

• Model clothing for a fashion brand shoot

• Pose for photo and/or video content as directed

• Follow creative direction from the production team

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a one-hour shoot

Requirements

• Female models only

• Based in or able to work in SoHo, New York

• Available for an afternoon call time

• Comfortable modeling apparel on camera

• Professional and punctual

Compensation

• $100 for 1 hour

• Paid modeling opportunity

• Fashion brand portfolio content

• Professional on-set experience

Job Description
A fashion magazine editorial is now casting Southeast Asian models for an upcoming shoot in New York City. Casting directors are seeking agency-signed and freelance models with heritage from specific Southeast Asian countries to represent authentic regional diversity in a high-fashion editorial spread.

This NYC editorial casting call is focused on showcasing talent from Mainland and Maritime Southeast Asia. The production aims to celebrate cultural representation and bring fresh, dynamic faces to a major fashion magazine feature.

If you’re a Southeast Asian model based in or able to work in New York City, this is an opportunity to gain editorial fashion exposure and collaborate with a professional creative team.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a fashion magazine editorial shoot in NYC

• Participate in styled fashion looks and creative direction

• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and creative team

• Attend scheduled shoot date next week

Requirements

• Open to agency-signed and freelance models

• Heritage from one of the following countries:

  • Cambodia

  • Laos

  • Myanmar

  • Thailand

  • Vietnam

  • Brunei

  • Indonesia

  • Malaysia

  • Philippines

  • Singapore

  • Timor-Leste

• Comfortable in front of the camera

• Available to work in New York City

Compensation

• Fashion magazine editorial credit

• Professional portfolio-building opportunity

• Work with an established creative team

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Senior Hairstylists & Salon Assistants – NYC Salon Hiring

Job Description
A premier New York City hair salon is now hiring Senior Hairstylists and Salon Assistants to join its creative team. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate hair professionals who thrive in a high-energy, trend-forward environment and are committed to quality and excellence in hair design.

The salon is seeking fresh talent who are motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a collaborative and fashion-driven space. Located in the heart of NYC, this opportunity offers hands-on experience with advanced techniques in cutting, coloring, and styling.

If you’re ready to elevate your career in a high-end salon setting, this could be your next move.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide professional hair cutting, coloring, and styling services (Senior Hairstylists)

• Assist senior stylists with services and client care (Salon Assistants)

• Maintain a polished and welcoming salon environment

• Deliver high-quality customer service

• Stay current on modern hair trends and techniques

Requirements

• Senior Hairstylists:

  • Valid New York cosmetology license

  • Strong professional portfolio

  • Experience in high-end or trend-focused salon settings

• Salon Assistants:

  • Motivated and detail-oriented

  • Eager to learn and grow in the beauty industry

  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude

• Must be able to work in NYC

Compensation

• Competitive salon pay (based on experience and role)

• Opportunity to work at a trend-setting NYC destination

• Professional growth and advanced training opportunities

• Collaborative, creative work environment

Gym Members Who Use Prosthetic Limbs for YMCA Commercial

Job Description
A YMCA commercial is now casting individuals who are amputees and use prosthetic limbs to portray gym members in upcoming advertisements. This principal commercial role will highlight authentic representation in a fitness setting and celebrate strength, inclusion, and real-life stories.

Production is seeking people who actively use a prosthetic limb and feel comfortable performing light gym activity on camera. Filming will take place in New York City during the week of March 16, 2026. This is a paid commercial opportunity with principal compensation inclusive of usage.

If you’re confident in front of the camera and regularly participate in fitness activities, this is a meaningful opportunity to represent the amputee community in a national advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym member in a YMCA commercial

• Participate in light fitness activity on camera

• Follow direction from the commercial production team

• Be available during the scheduled filming week

• Represent authentic lived experience in a positive and empowering way

Requirements

• Individuals who are amputees and use a prosthetic limb

• Comfortable performing on camera in a gym setting

• Must be available for filming in NYC

• Must have valid ID to complete federal I-9 documentation

• Non-union project

Compensation

• $2,000 principal pay rate (inclusive of usage)

• Commercial credit

• Professional production experience

• Opportunity to represent authentic inclusion in advertising

Deaf or Hard of Hearing ASL Users for YMCA Commercial

Job Description
A YMCA commercial is now casting individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to portray gym members in upcoming advertisements. This principal role will highlight authentic ASL communication in a fitness setting and celebrate inclusive representation on screen.

Production is seeking real ASL users who can naturally communicate in a gym environment. Filming will take place in New York City during the week of March 16, 2026. This is a paid commercial opportunity with principal compensation inclusive of usage.

If you are confident on camera and use ASL regularly, this is a meaningful opportunity to represent the Deaf and hard of hearing community in a national commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym member in a YMCA commercial

• Communicate naturally using American Sign Language (ASL) on camera

• Participate in filming during the scheduled week

• Follow direction from the commercial production team

• Represent the brand in an authentic and engaging way

Requirements

• Deaf or hard of hearing individuals who use ASL

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Must be available for filming in NYC

• Must have valid ID to complete federal I-9 documentation

• Non-union project

Compensation

• $2,000 principal pay rate (inclusive of usage)

• Commercial credit

• Professional production experience

• Opportunity to represent authentic ASL users in advertising

Job Description

A new character-driven stage play, Skyhook, is casting three actors for its upcoming festival production premiering at the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival. This access-focused production explores friendship, pride, and reinvention through the unlikely bond between an aging pilot and a retired pirate at a gambling resort.

The production is seeking versatile, dynamic performers (18+, any gender) for principal roles in this non-union theatrical production. Rehearsals will take place in New York City, with performances scheduled in Toronto, Canada.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the principal characters in a character-driven stage production

• Collaborate closely with the director and creative team to develop layered, compelling performances

• Participate in weekly rehearsals in NYC

• Travel internationally for festival performances in Toronto

• Perform consistently and professionally throughout the festival run

• For select roles, perform dual characters as written in the script

Roles

SKY – A pilot and top local aviator. Fatigued rule-following perfectionist. (Doubles as Dr. Claude)

HOOK – A fisher-turned pirate. Deceptive, difficult player.

KINGSLEY – A know-it-all live table dealer who moonlights as a magician. (Doubles as Drapes)

DR. CLAUDE – A dogmatic lecturer and father to Sky. (Doubled by Sky actor)

DRAPES – An authoritative table game floor supervisor to Kingsley. (Doubled by Kingsley actor)

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older

• Open to all genders

• Strong stage acting skills and comfort with character-driven material

• Ability to rehearse in New York City

• Availability for travel and performances in Toronto, Canada

• Must be able to commit to a non-union production

Compensation Details

• Non-union production

• Actors will receive stipends (amount to be determined)

• International travel provided

• Accommodations provided during Toronto performances

Gym Members Who Use Prosthetic Limbs for YMCA Commercial

Job Description
A YMCA commercial is now casting individuals who are amputees and use prosthetic limbs to portray gym members in upcoming advertisements. This principal commercial role will highlight authentic representation in a fitness setting and celebrate strength, inclusion, and real-life stories.

Production is seeking people who actively use a prosthetic limb and feel comfortable performing light gym activity on camera. Filming will take place in New York City during the week of March 16, 2026. This is a paid commercial opportunity with principal compensation inclusive of usage.

If you’re confident in front of the camera and regularly participate in fitness activities, this is a meaningful opportunity to represent the amputee community in a national advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym member in a YMCA commercial

• Participate in light fitness activity on camera

• Follow direction from the commercial production team

• Be available during the scheduled filming week

• Represent authentic lived experience in a positive and empowering way

Requirements

• Individuals who are amputees and use a prosthetic limb

• Comfortable performing on camera in a gym setting

• Must be available for filming in NYC

• Must have valid ID to complete federal I-9 documentation

• Non-union project

Compensation

• $2,000 principal pay rate (inclusive of usage)

• Commercial credit

• Professional production experience

• Opportunity to represent authentic inclusion in advertising