Philadelphia Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

A Temple MFA thesis film titled A Tuesday in Fall is seeking a male actor for the lead role of Alex. The project explores loneliness, identity, online culture, conspiracy theories, and the ways people attempt to find meaning and connection in an increasingly fragmented society. Alex is a man in his 20s or 30s who has developed an online persona centered around masculinity and confidence. While he presents himself publicly as self-assured, his private life reveals someone searching for identity, belonging, and direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alex, an online masculinity-influencer personality.
• Deliver both confident public-facing and vulnerable private moments.
• Bring nuance to the character’s search for identity and belonging.
• Work collaboratively with the director and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 20s–30s.
• Strong dramatic and character acting ability.
• Able to portray confidence alongside emotional vulnerability.
• Philadelphia-area talent preferred.

Compensation

• Paid role.
• Modest flat stipend.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A Temple MFA thesis film titled A Tuesday in Fall is casting a male actor for the lead role of Beto. The film follows a group of people moving through routines shaped by isolation, online media, conspiracy theories, and growing social disconnection. Beto is a musician in his 20s or 30s who is struggling with depression, financial pressure, and an increasing sense of detachment from the world around him. The role requires an actor who can bring emotional depth and authenticity to a character dealing with difficult internal circumstances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Beto, a musician experiencing financial and emotional struggles.
• Perform emotionally grounded dramatic material.
• Develop a believable portrayal of the character’s increasing disconnection.
• Collaborate with the director and follow performance direction.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 20s–30s.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Comfortable portraying emotionally complex material.
• Philadelphia-area talent preferred.

Compensation

• Paid role.
• Modest flat stipend.
• Non-union production.

Actors for “The Carrier” Feature Film

Job Description

The upcoming feature film “The Carrier” is seeking actors for a variety of roles filming in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. The independent production is looking for performers interested in bringing compelling characters to life in a feature-length project shooting in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Local talent may also be considered for extra roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned character in the feature film “The Carrier.”
• Deliver authentic and engaging performances based on the script and character direction.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as required for the assigned role.
• Maintain character continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Open to actors interested in principal and supporting roles.
• Strong acting and on-camera performance skills.
• Comfortable performing scripted material for a feature film.
• Able to follow character and performance direction.
• Must be available to work in Coudersport, Pennsylvania.
• Local performers may also be considered for background roles.

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected performers based on the role.

Job Description

A new 30-minute scripted dramedy in Philadelphia is casting actors for multiple principal roles. The series follows five close friends navigating love, careers, family, friendship, ambition, and the complicated reality of approaching 30 while still trying to figure life out. The production is seeking charismatic performers with strong comedic timing, emotional range, and natural on-screen chemistry. Current featured roles include Tamera “Tami” Halloway, Christopher “Chris” Rho, and Candacia “Candy” Williams.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal character in a scripted dramedy series.
• Perform both comedic and emotionally grounded material.
• Develop believable chemistry with the ensemble cast.
• Bring authenticity and personality to character-driven scenes.
• Take direction and collaborate professionally with the production team.

Requirements

• Actors ages 26–35 are encouraged to apply.
• Strong comedic timing and emotional range.
• Natural and charismatic on-screen presence.
• Tamera “Tami” Halloway: Able to portray a 27-year-old woman who is smart, stylish, grounded, dependable, and beginning to question whether always being responsible has kept her from taking risks.
• Christopher “Chris” Rho: Able to portray a 27-year-old man who is talented, ambitious, charming, confident, and wrestling with the constant pursuit of his next achievement.
• Candacia “Candy” Williams: Able to portray an aspiring actress who is beautiful, loud, hilarious, dramatic, opinionated, and unapologetically herself while dealing with repeated rejection.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Male Patient for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description

A healthcare commercial shooting in Pittsburgh is seeking a male actor for a non-speaking principal patient role. Casting is looking for Hispanic or diverse talent who can portray a healthcare patient authentically through expressive reactions and natural on-camera behavior.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in a healthcare commercial.
• Deliver natural expressions and reactions without dialogue.
• Participate in staged healthcare interactions as directed.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain consistency and professionalism during filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Hispanic or diverse background.
• Late 50s to early 60s.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.

Female Healthcare Technician for Commercial

Job Description

A healthcare advertising production in Pittsburgh is casting a female actor to portray a technician. This non-speaking principal role is open to talent of all races and ethnicities and requires someone who can bring an authentic, professional presence to a healthcare environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a healthcare technician in a commercial.
• Perform realistic workplace actions without dialogue.
• Follow instructions and creative direction from production.
• Interact naturally with patients and other healthcare characters.
• Maintain a believable professional presence on camera.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Early 40s.
• Open to all races and ethnicities.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.

Athletic Male Surgery Patient for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description

A Pittsburgh healthcare commercial is seeking an athletic male actor to portray a surgery patient. This non-speaking principal commercial role is looking for talent with a fit appearance who can naturally portray a patient and communicate believable reactions without dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a surgery patient in a healthcare commercial.
• Deliver realistic patient reactions and expressions.
• Perform the role without spoken dialogue.
• Follow creative direction throughout the shoot.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity on set.

Requirements

• Caucasian male.
• Late 20s.
• Athletic, fit, or in-shape appearance.
• Non-union talent.
• Must live within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.

Father for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description

A healthcare commercial filming in Pittsburgh is casting a male actor to portray the father of a pediatric patient. This non-speaking principal role requires a warm, authentic on-camera presence. Real fathers with children who fit the pediatric role are encouraged to participate as a duo.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the father of a pediatric patient.
• Perform natural parent-and-child interactions without dialogue.
• Convey authentic emotions through expressions and body language.
• Follow direction from the commercial production team.
• Maintain continuity between takes.

Requirements

• Caucasian male.
• Early 40s.
• Non-union talent.
• Real father-and-child duos are welcome.
• Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.

Child Actor for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description

A Pittsburgh healthcare commercial is seeking a young actor for a non-speaking principal pediatric patient role. Boys and girls are welcome, and real father-and-child duos are encouraged to participate together. The role calls for a child who can comfortably follow simple direction and perform naturally on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pediatric patient in a healthcare commercial.
• Perform natural, age-appropriate reactions without dialogue.
• Follow simple instructions from the production team.
• Interact naturally with the actor portraying the father.
• Remain comfortable and professional in an on-camera environment.

Requirements

• Caucasian boy or girl.
• Ages 5–10.
• Non-union talent.
• Real father-and-child duos are welcome.
• Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.

Pregnant Patient for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description

A healthcare commercial in Pittsburgh is seeking a female actor to portray a pregnant patient in a non-speaking principal role. Talent does not need to actually be pregnant to be considered. The selected performer should be comfortable delivering natural, relatable reactions in a healthcare setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pregnant patient in a healthcare commercial.
• Perform natural patient interactions and reactions without dialogue.
• Follow creative and performance direction on set.
• Work comfortably within staged healthcare scenes.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Caucasian female.
• Late 20s to early 30s.
• Talent does not need to be pregnant.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.