New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

Dance Lab NY is seeking submissions from highly skilled, stylistically versatile dancers for its Tap Dance Project 2026. The opportunity is open to performers of all gender identities, ages 18 and older, with a major emphasis on advanced tap dance technique, movement generation, and creative exploration. Dancers will work with and learn choreography from multiple choreographers, requiring adaptability, strong memory, and close attention to detail.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform and develop choreography with multiple choreographers.
• Participate in movement generation and creative exploration.
• Execute advanced tap dance choreography with strong technique.
• Learn, retain, and accurately perform new choreography.
• Adapt to different choreographic styles and movement disciplines.
• Collaborate effectively with choreographers and fellow dancers.
• Participate in partnering work when applicable.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Open to all gender identities.
• Must demonstrate a high level of tap dance technique.
• Strong overall dance ability and stylistic versatility.
• Excellent attention to detail and memory.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different movement styles.
• Comfortable participating in movement generation and exploration.

Compensation

Compensation not specified.

Job Description

United Casting is holding a rush casting call in New York City for men and women to appear in brand social content featuring tennis. The production is seeking talent ages 18–50, of any ethnicity and any tennis skill level. Selected participants will portray tennis players for the social media production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in branded social media content.
• Portray a tennis player on camera.
• Participate in tennis-related scenes as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production and casting teams.
• Arrive prepared for the assigned call time.

Requirements

• Men and women.
• Ages 18–50.
• Any ethnicity.
• Any tennis skill level welcome.
• Must be available to work in New York, NY.
• Must follow the casting team’s submission instructions.

Compensation

$100/2, as listed in the casting notice.

Job Description

A paid New York Fashion Week opportunity is seeking South Asian models ages 18+ for a runway show and modeling campaign taking place in New York City. Casting is seeking three men and three women, with all sizes welcome. Selected models will participate in one runway show, one modeling campaign, and an additional fitting day.

Job Responsibilities

• Model in one runway show during New York Fashion Week.
• Participate in a professional modeling campaign.
• Attend one additional day for fittings.
• Follow direction from the fashion, production, and creative teams.
• Maintain professional conduct throughout fittings, campaign work, and the runway show.

Requirements

• South Asian models.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Casting 3 men and 3 women.
• All sizes are welcome.
• Runway or modeling experience is preferred.

Compensation

Paid opportunity.

Mother-Daughter Duo for NYC Hotel Lifestyle Shoot

Job Description

A hotel lifestyle campaign in New York City is seeking a real mother-and-daughter duo for an upcoming shoot in Times Square. Casting is looking for a mother with a daughter between ages 7–14 who can bring genuine family chemistry, warmth, and natural interactions to the camera. The project involves a four-hour lifestyle shoot highlighting a New York hotel experience. Talent may be local or willing to travel, with a complimentary hotel stay included for selected participants.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a real mother-and-daughter duo in a hotel lifestyle campaign
• Participate in natural lifestyle scenes throughout the property
• Showcase authentic mother-daughter interactions on camera
• Follow creative direction from the photographer and production team
• Maintain a relaxed, engaging, and professional presence during filming
• Participate in approximately four hours of shooting

Requirements

• Real mother-and-daughter duo
• Daughter must be between ages 7–14
• Comfortable appearing together in lifestyle advertising content
• Able to work in New York City’s Times Square area
• Non-local talent must be willing to travel to New York City
• Natural chemistry and comfort in front of the camera
• Reliable and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; rate will be discussed with selected talent
• Three complimentary hotel nights provided
• Travel expenses are not covered

Models for In-Person Agency Open Call in Montauk

Job Description

Models and aspiring talent are invited to attend an in-person agency open call in Montauk, New York. The scouting event is seeking fresh faces interested in professional agency representation and opportunities within the modeling industry. This is an opportunity for eligible talent to meet industry representatives in person, present their portfolio materials, and be considered for future modeling opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend an in-person modeling agency open call in Montauk
• Meet with agency scouts and industry representatives
• Present professional modeling materials and portfolio work
• Discuss potential agency representation and modeling opportunities
• Demonstrate confidence, professionalism, and personality during the meeting

Requirements

• Must be 21 or older
• Interested in professional modeling and agency representation
• Able to attend the open call in Montauk, New York
• Professional, confident, and comfortable meeting with agency representatives

Compensation

• Compensation for future modeling opportunities will vary by booking and will be discussed with selected talent

Featured Asian Boy for TV Series

Job Description

A television series filming in the Bronx, New York, is casting a child actor for a featured background role portraying a lost boy. Casting is seeking an Asian boy who appears 9–11 years old and can bring natural reactions and an expressive on-camera presence to an exterior scene. The role may involve swimming and going down a pool slide, so talent should be comfortable participating in water-based activity. This role is covered under a SAG-AFTRA CBA.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured lost boy in a television series
• Perform natural reactions and background actions on camera
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team
• Participate in exterior filming
• Potentially perform swimming and pool slide activities
• Maintain consistency during repeated takes

Requirements

• Asian boy, ages 9–11
• Comfortable performing in front of the camera
• Comfortable swimming and potentially going down a pool slide
• Able to follow age-appropriate production direction
• Parent or guardian must accompany the child as required
• Professional and comfortable working with a television production crew

Compensation

• $231 for 8 hours
• SAG-AFTRA CBA-covered role

Job Description

A major tech company is casting men and women ages 21–30 for a non-union production filming in New York City. The production is seeking people of any ethnicity who have a genuine passion for fitness, sports, and nutrition. Filming is scheduled for the third week of September, with selected talent receiving $5,000.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a major tech company production.
• Participate in filming centered around fitness, sports, and/or nutrition.
• Follow production direction throughout the shoot.
• Bring authentic enthusiasm and knowledge of the relevant interests.
• Maintain professional conduct while on set.

Requirements

• Men and women.
• Ages 21–30.
• Any ethnicity.
• Non-union talent.
• Genuine passion for fitness, sports, and nutrition.
• Professional headshot required when submitting.

Compensation

$5,000.

Father and Son Golfers – TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television series is casting a father and son to portray a golfing duo in an exterior scene filming in the Bronx, New York. The production is seeking a dad in his 30s–40s and a boy ages 10–13 who are comfortable and experienced with golf. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for performers who can confidently handle golf-related action and deliver natural, believable interactions on camera. The background role is covered by the SAG-AFTRA CBA and is subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a father and son golfing together in a television series
• Perform realistic golf movements and background action on camera
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain natural father-and-son interactions throughout the scene
• Remain professional and attentive during exterior production

Requirements

• Dad should appear to be in his 30s–40s
• Son should be between 10–13 years old
• Both performers must know how to golf
• Comfortable performing golf-related actions on camera
• Able to participate in exterior filming in the Bronx
• Professional, reliable, and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Special Ability Rate: $241 for 8 hours

Runway and Editorial Models for New York Fashion Week

Job Description

A fashion lifestyle brand is casting female runway and editorial models for its Spring/Summer 2027 New York Fashion Week presentation in New York City. The production is seeking women who embody confidence, movement, and an authentic presence. Opportunities include walking in the NYFW runway presentation and modeling for social, digital, and print editorial campaigns. Both experienced models and emerging talent are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Walk as a runway model in a New York Fashion Week presentation.
• Model Spring/Summer 2027 fashion looks.
• Participate in editorial campaigns for social, digital, and print media.
• Bring confidence, movement, and an authentic presence to the brand.
• Follow direction from designers, photographers, and the creative team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout runway and editorial productions.

Requirements

• Female models.
• Experienced and emerging models are welcome.
• Confident and comfortable on the runway or in front of the camera.
• Strong movement and authentic on-camera presence.
• Able to work professionally with fashion and creative teams.
• Must be able to work in New York City.

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided.

Job Description

An upcoming Love & Basketball TV series is casting actors, actresses, athletes, and strong personalities for an on-camera production filming in New York City. The dramatic series explores basketball, relationships, family, money, politics, secrets, and the personal stakes surrounding the game. Casting is underway for multiple principal and supporting characters, including female basketball players, a basketball mother, young athlete, head coach, sports agent, team nurse, commissioner, detective, mayor/politician, and street gambler.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned principal or supporting character in the TV series.
• Perform scripted dramatic scenes and work collaboratively with cast and production.
• Bring authentic personality, chemistry, and emotional depth to the assigned role.
• Perform basketball-related scenes when required for athletic characters.
• Attend scheduled filming, rehearsals, fittings, or other production activities.

Requirements

• Casting actors, actresses, athletes, and strong personalities.
• Female basketball players: ages 18–25.
• Taja/Basketball Mom: ages 25–35.
• Messiah/Taja’s Son: ages 8–12.
• Head Coach: ages 30–50.
• Agent: ages 28–45.
• Team Nurse: ages 25–40.
• Female Commissioner: ages 40–50.
• Female Detective: ages 25–40.
• Mayor: ages 35–55.
• Street Gambler: ages 25–50.
• Basketball experience is a plus for athletic roles.

Compensation

Not specified.