Philadelphia Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

A Temple MFA thesis film titled A Tuesday in Fall is casting an actor for the supporting role of a Security Guard. The project follows several characters whose everyday conversations reveal their experiences with loneliness, online information, conspiracy theories, and social uncertainty. The Security Guard appears in a scene discussing a humorous religious conspiracy theory with a coworker. The performer should be able to approach the unusual conversation naturally and make the interaction feel like a believable exchange between coworkers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a security guard in a supporting scene.
• Perform dialogue involving a humorous religious conspiracy theory.
• Create natural chemistry within a coworker interaction.
• Follow direction from the filmmaker and production team.

Requirements

• Age open.
• Strong conversational acting ability.
• Comfortable performing comedic or unusual dialogue naturally.
• Philadelphia-area talent preferred.

Compensation

• Modest flat stipend.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A Temple MFA thesis film titled A Tuesday in Fall is seeking an actor to portray a Workout Instructor in a supporting scene. The film uses encounters between ordinary people to explore loneliness, modern media consumption, conspiracy theories, and social disconnection. The Workout Instructor works at a gym and becomes involved in a conversation with a coworker about a conspiracy theory. The role calls for a performer who can make unusual subject matter feel believable within an otherwise ordinary workplace conversation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a workout instructor working in a gym environment.
• Perform a conversational scene involving a conspiracy theory.
• Keep the character and dialogue grounded and believable.
• Take direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Age open.
• Comfortable portraying a fitness or gym instructor.
• Strong natural and conversational acting ability.
• Philadelphia-area talent preferred.

Compensation

• Modest flat stipend.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A Temple MFA thesis film titled A Tuesday in Fall is casting an actor for the supporting role of a Bar Regular. The film presents interconnected characters navigating loneliness, social tension, online influences, and the changing world around them. The Bar Regular appears in a conversational scene while smoking a cigarette and discussing neighborhood gentrification. The production is looking for someone who can deliver the interaction naturally and create the feeling of an authentic neighborhood regular rather than an overly polished performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a believable neighborhood bar regular.
• Perform dialogue centered around neighborhood gentrification.
• Bring a relaxed and natural quality to the scene.
• Follow direction from the filmmaker during production.

Requirements

• Age open.
• Comfortable performing conversational dialogue.
• Able to portray an authentic, everyday neighborhood character.
• Philadelphia-area talent preferred.

Compensation

• Modest flat stipend.
• Non-union production.

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.