NYC Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description
An event staffing opportunity is now hiring experienced baristas and bartenders for upcoming events in New York City. Producers are seeking skilled hospitality professionals with experience in coffee service, mixology, and espresso machine operation for multiple event shifts at NYU Brooklyn Industry City and Spring Studios NYC.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee beverages and mocktails during events
• Operate espresso machines and coffee equipment professionally
• Provide excellent customer service to guests and attendees
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of beverage stations
• Work collaboratively with event staff and production teams

Requirements

Bartender / Mixologist Role

• Experience creating coffee-based mocktails preferred
• Strong hospitality and customer service skills

Barista Role

• Espresso machine experience required
• Prior café or event coffee service experience preferred
• Must submit:
  • Current photos
  • Resume
  • Description of barista or bartending experience

Compensation

• Bartender/Mixologist: $32 per hour
• Barista: $35 per hour

Actors for Crime Thriller Micro Drama Series

Job Description

A new paid SAG-AFTRA micro drama series is now casting actors for multiple lead and supporting roles in an upcoming crime thriller filming in New York City. The project centers around dark secrets, dangerous relationships, and a killer hiding in plain sight.

Casting directors are seeking talented performers with strong dramatic acting ability to portray layered characters in this fast-paced thriller series. Roles shoot over one to two days during the scheduled production window.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform emotionally driven scenes in a crime thriller series
• Portray complex and suspense-filled characters on camera
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members during filming
• Deliver compelling dramatic performances in high-stakes storylines
• Follow production schedules and on-set direction

Requirements

• Seeking SAG-AFTRA actors for multiple male and female roles
• Must have strong dramatic acting skills and on-camera presence
• Ability to portray detectives, police officials, investigative reporters, and powerful entrepreneurs
• Comfortable performing emotionally intense scenes
• Professional headshot, resume, and demo reel required for submission
• Must be available for filming in New York City

Compensation

• Paid SAG-AFTRA acting opportunity
• Lead and supporting roles available
• Professional on-set experience in a micro drama series
• Filming in New York City

College Students for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television series is now casting background actors to portray college students in upcoming scenes filming in Purchase, New York. Casting directors are seeking fresh faces for paid extra work in a campus-style setting.

This opportunity is ideal for performers looking to gain professional on-set experience while working on a scripted television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college students in television series scenes
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Participate in realistic campus and student-life background scenes
• Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
• Be camera-ready for filming throughout the production day

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers
• New faces only
• Must not have previously worked on the series
• Must submit current clear photos, including one full-length image
• Must provide clothing sizes and contact information
• Must confirm ability to self-report or use production transportation

Compensation

• $187 for 10 hours
• Paid background acting opportunity
• Professional on-set television production experience
• Filming in Purchase, New York

Performers and Creatives for Immersive Art Productions

Job Description

A Brooklyn-based art collective is now casting actors, performers, creators, and unconventional artists for a series of immersive productions and interactive storytelling experiences. The creative team is seeking expressive individuals interested in collaborative performance, social media content creation, experimental theater, and immersive world-building.

Projects include interactive cabaret experiences, gamified public events, devised theater productions, and character-driven digital content designed to blur the lines between performance art, storytelling, and community engagement.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in immersive theater and live performance productions
• Collaborate on character creation and story development
• Appear in social media videos, public activations, and promotional content
• Contribute creative ideas for sketches, performances, and audience interactions
• Participate in workshops, rehearsals, and public performance experiences
• Help build interactive and evolving artistic worlds across live and digital platforms

Requirements

• Open to actors, comedians, dancers, musicians, storytellers, puppeteers, poets, creators, and unconventional performers
• Strong improvisation and collaboration skills preferred
• Comfortable performing on camera and in public settings
• Creative, outgoing, and expressive personalities encouraged to apply
• No professional headshots required
• Must submit photos and/or a short introduction video
• Passion for immersive art, experimental storytelling, and creative collaboration

Compensation

• $18 per hour
• Opportunity to collaborate on immersive artistic productions
• Creative workshops and performance development opportunities
• Brooklyn-based productions with digital media involvement

Models for Fashion E-Commerce and Lifestyle Photoshoots

Job Description
A fashion brand is now casting models for upcoming e-commerce and lifestyle photography shoots in New York City. Production is seeking diverse talent of all experience levels and clothing sizes to participate in stylish fashion-focused campaigns. This is a great opportunity for aspiring and experienced models looking to build their portfolio and collaborate with creative industry professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Model fashion apparel for e-commerce and lifestyle photography
• Participate in professionally directed photo shoots
• Follow styling and posing direction from the creative team
• Collaborate with photographers, makeup artists, and stylists
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude on set

Requirements

• Open to all modeling experience levels
• All clothing sizes welcome
• Comfortable posing for fashion and lifestyle photography
• Must be available June 6 or June 7
• Strong confidence and camera presence preferred
• Must be able to work in New York City

Compensation

• Paid fashion modeling opportunity

Event Coordinator / Creative Production Assistant for Fashion Events

Job Description
A fashion organization in New York City is now hiring an experienced Event Coordinator / Creative Production Assistant to support high-impact fashion experiences and creative productions. This project-based opportunity is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for fashion, branding, event production, and community-driven creative work.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing fashion events and productions
• Coordinate logistics for front and backstage operations
• Support event timelines, budgeting, and production management
• Collaborate with creative teams, vendors, and leadership
• Help deliver engaging fashion and cultural experiences
• Maintain organization and communication throughout productions

Requirements

• Previous experience in event production or creative coordination
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Understanding of fashion, branding, and production environments
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and event logistics
• Passion for community impact and creative storytelling
• Professional, collaborative, and proactive work style

Compensation

• Per diem / project-based opportunity
• Work on fashion and live event productions
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced industry professionals
• Rate expectations requested during application process

State Trooper – Day Player TV Role

Job Description
A television production is casting for the role of State Trooper, a calm and authoritative officer who steps into a tense roadside situation. This day player role requires strong screen presence and believable authority.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional and composed state trooper
• Participate in dramatic roadside scenes
• Deliver authoritative and realistic performances
• Support key story moments involving lead characters

Requirements

• Male, ages 35–45
• Any ethnicity
• Strong authoritative presence
• Experience with dramatic television roles preferred

Compensation

• Paid day player television role
• SAG and non-union talent accepted

Tony – Day Player TV Role

Job Description
Casting is now open for Tony, a former headbanger rocker with a rough-around-the-edges personality. This fun character role is ideal for actors who can bring humor, attitude, and authenticity to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tony, an aging rocker with personality
• Participate in supporting ensemble scenes
• Deliver comedic and natural character moments
• Help establish the show’s local community atmosphere

Requirements

• Male, ages 50–55
• White
• Strong character acting abilities
• Comfortable portraying rocker-style personality traits

Compensation

• Paid day player role
• SAG and non-union actors welcome

Tim – Day Player TV Role

Job Description
A television production is seeking actors to portray Tim, a warm and nostalgic former musician celebrating a major anniversary with loved ones. This role offers performers the opportunity to bring emotional authenticity and charm to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Play Tim, a former bass player and family man
• Participate in celebration and reunion scenes
• Deliver heartfelt and natural performances
• Collaborate with ensemble cast members

Requirements

• Male, ages 50–55
• White
• Warm and relatable on-screen presence
• Strong dramatic or character acting skills preferred

Compensation

• Paid day player role
• SAG and non-union performers accepted

Station Producer – Day Player TV Role

Job Description
Casting directors are hiring for the role of Station Producer, a young and eager radio station assistant working behind the scenes during broadcast segments. This day player role is ideal for actors with energetic and attentive personalities.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a radio station producer assisting on set
• Manage green room and station-related scenes
• Support lead cast members during broadcast sequences
• Deliver natural and professional on-camera performances

Requirements

• Male, ages 25–33
• Any ethnicity
• Energetic and professional demeanor
• Strong supporting actor presence

Compensation

• Paid day player role
• SAG and non-union actors welcome