Philadelphia Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

White Teen Girl – TV Spot for Local Museum

A local museum commercial is looking to cast a white teenage girl for a featured non-speaking background role. This opportunity is ideal for young performers interested in gaining on-camera experience in a professional and educational setting.

Job Description
We are seeking a white girl between the ages of 13 and 16 to appear in a family-friendly museum TV commercial. The role involves simple direction and natural reactions within a staged museum visit scene. No prior acting experience is needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a teen visitor in a museum environment

• Follow direction and maintain a natural on-screen presence

• Interact casually with other background talent

• Arrive on time and ready for a brief morning shoot

Requirements

• Female, white, age 13–16

• Comfortable on camera

• No acting experience required

• Must be available for a 3-hour shoot

Compensation

• Quick and easy half-day shoot

• Experience on a professional commercial set

• Participation in a positive, educational project

Teen Boy – TV Spot for Local Museum

A local museum commercial is casting a teenage boy for a featured non-speaking role in a professionally produced TV spot. This role is perfect for young talent seeking their first on-camera experience in a fun, educational setting.

Job Description
We are seeking a teen boy between the ages of 13 and 16 to portray a museum visitor in a background role. The shoot will highlight diversity, and all ethnicities are encouraged to apply. No acting experience is required—just a natural presence and willingness to follow direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Act naturally as a museum visitor in a group scene

• Follow simple direction from the production team

• Maintain energy and presence on camera

• Be punctual and ready for a short morning shoot

Requirements

• Male, age 13–16

• Open to all ethnicities: Black, Hispanic, Caucasian, South Asian, Middle Eastern

• No prior acting experience needed

• Must feel comfortable in front of the camera

Compensation

• Quick 3-hour shoot

• Gain on-set experience for a public-facing TV spot

• Be part of an inclusive, meaningful project

Child Boy – TV Spot for Local Museum

A local museum commercial is casting a young Black or biracial boy for a featured background role in a short-form TV spot. This is a great entry point for children with no acting experience to appear in a meaningful and educational project.

Job Description
We are looking for a Black or biracial boy between the ages of 6 and 8 to participate in a non-speaking background role. The shoot will take place in a museum setting, portraying a family-friendly and inclusive environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a child visitor in a natural museum scene

• Follow basic direction from the production team

• Respond to the environment with curiosity and energy

• Participate in group scenes with other child and adult actors

• Arrive ready and on time for the short morning shoot

Requirements

• Male, Black or biracial, age 6–8

• No acting experience required

• Must be able to follow direction and feel comfortable on set

Compensation

• On-camera experience for a local TV commercial

• 3-hour shoot window

• Great opportunity for young, first-time talent

Black Teen Girl – TV Spot for Local Museum

A local museum commercial is casting a Black teenage girl for a featured non-speaking role in an upcoming educational TV spot. This is a great opportunity for young talent to appear on screen in a professional production, no experience necessary.

Job Description
We are seeking a Black girl between the ages of 13 and 16 to participate in a background role that highlights diverse representation in a museum setting. The role requires a natural on-camera presence and the ability to follow direction during a short, morning shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a teen visitor engaging with a museum exhibit

• Follow on-set direction and respond naturally to the environment

• Be expressive and present while interacting in group scenes

• Arrive prepared and on time for filming

Requirements

• Female, Black, age 13–16

• No acting experience required

• Must feel comfortable on camera and taking direction

Compensation

• Short 3-hour shoot

• On-camera experience in a professionally produced TV spot

• Positive exposure in a community-focused project

Dad – TV Spot for Local Museum

A local museum commercial is casting a white male to portray a dad in a non-speaking background role. This is a great entry-level opportunity for anyone interested in stepping on set, no acting experience required.

Job Description
We are seeking a white male in his 30s to play the role of a dad in a family-themed TV spot for a museum. The scene is simple and supportive, requiring natural reactions and a friendly on-screen presence. Perfect for those new to camera work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dad in a family setting

• Follow basic direction from the production team

• Maintain a natural and approachable demeanor on camera

• Work collaboratively with other background actors

• Be punctual and prepared for a brief shoot

Requirements

• Male, white, age range: 30s

• No previous acting experience required

• Must be available for a short morning shoot

Compensation

• On-set experience in a professional environment

• 3-hour shoot duration

• Credit for participation in a public-facing TV spot

Child Girl – TV Spot for Local Museum

A local museum commercial is now casting a young white girl for a featured background role in an upcoming educational TV spot. This is a perfect opportunity for kids new to acting to participate in a fun, short production and gain valuable on-camera experience.

Job Description
We are seeking a white girl aged 6 or 7 to play a child in a wholesome, family-oriented museum commercial. The role is non-speaking and will be part of a staged family or visitor scene within a museum environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a child visitor in a museum setting

• Follow simple direction from the production team

• React naturally on camera with expression and presence

• Participate alongside adult and child background actors

• Arrive on time and prepared for a short morning shoot

Requirements

• Female, white, age 6–7

• No acting experience needed

• Must be comfortable on set and able to follow direction

Compensation

• Valuable first-time on-camera experience

• Quick 3-hour shoot

• Participation in a professional TV commercial production

Mom – TV Spot for Local Museum

A local museum commercial is casting a white female actor to portray a mom in a non-speaking background role. This is a great opportunity for someone with no previous acting experience to gain on-camera exposure in a meaningful, community-centered production.

Job Description
We are looking for a white woman in her 30s to play the role of a mom in a family scene for an upcoming museum TV spot. The shoot will be short, straightforward, and professionally managed, ideal for talent new to the industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mom in a natural, family-friendly setting

• Follow direction from the production team

• Provide a calm and supportive on-screen presence

• Participate in a group family scene with children and other background actors

• Arrive on time and ready to work

Requirements

• Female, white, age range: 30s

• No prior acting experience necessary

• Must be available for a brief morning shoot

Compensation

• On-camera experience for a local commercial

• Short shoot commitment (approximately 3 hours)

• Opportunity to work on a professional production set

Casting Male Actor to Portray 1980s Detective for Period Photo Shoot

Job Description
A non-union production is seeking a male actor to portray a 1980s-era father and detective/cop type in a period photo shoot. The shoot will be styled to match the look and feel of the 1980s, with wardrobe, grooming, and casting chosen to reflect the era. The selected talent will be featured in character as a law enforcement figure from that time period. This is a stand-alone photo shoot, not an on-camera role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 1980s detective/cop for a stylized period photo shoot

• Follow grooming and styling direction to match the era accurately

• Be available for scheduling within the next 2–3 weeks

• Collaborate with the creative and hair team to achieve the correct look

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian, appearing 40s to 50s

• Hair must be short or shaggy with a 1980s style—not modern military or close-cut

• Willing to have hair cut or trimmed by the production’s hair department

• Must be open to shaving if required for the look

• Cannot have previously worked on this show

Compensation

• $265 for a 12-hour shoot day

• One-day commitment for the shoot

• Non-union production with professional styling team

Utility Stand-Ins Needed for Major Feature Film

Job Description
A major feature film chronicling the life of chocolate pioneer Milton Hershey and his wife Kitty is seeking dedicated utility stand-ins to support production. Directed by a renowned filmmaker and starring acclaimed talent, this project will film across Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Stand-ins play a crucial role on set, working closely with the crew for lighting, camera, and blocking setups. Reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic are essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for principal actors during lighting and camera setups

• Collaborate with the crew to support blocking and technical prep

• Maintain punctuality and a positive, professional attitude

• Be prepared for early call times and long production days (12–14 hours)

• Travel to various locations in and around Pittsburgh (reliable vehicle required)

Requirements

• Must be dependable, with full weekday availability (no weekends)

• Comfortable working long hours on set

• Able to self-report to various shoot locations

Male Utility 1

• Caucasian male, 25–45 years old

• Brunette hair (no shaved head)

• Height: 5’8″–5’10”

• Open availability between May 12–June 27

• May work up to 5 days per week

Female Utility 1

• Caucasian female, 25–45 years old

• Blonde hair

• Height: 5’7″–5’9″

• Open availability between May 12–June 27

• May work up to 5 days per week

Male Utility 2

• African American male, 25–45 years old

• No shaved head

• Height: 5’10″–6’0″

• Will work 8–10 days between May 12–June 27

Compensation

• $265 guaranteed for 12 hours

• Overtime pay for hours worked beyond 12

• Work on a major production alongside top industry professionals

Casting Call for Nonunion Moderator – Black Women 30–50

Job Description
A professional medical-industrial panel is seeking a confident and articulate Black woman to moderate a full-day session in Philadelphia. This nonunion role requires prior experience with a teleprompter and a polished on-camera presence. The session will be filmed, so ease with delivery and clarity in communication are essential for success.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as moderator for an on-camera medical-industrial panel

• Read and deliver lines from a teleprompter with clarity and professionalism

• Maintain energy and engagement throughout a full-day shoot

Requirements

• Black female, ages 30–50

• Must have prior experience using a teleprompter

• Must be based in or able to work locally in Philadelphia

• Comfortable working on-camera for corporate or industrial-style content

Compensation

• Paid full-day, nonunion role (exact rate provided upon selection)