Kendall Cooper Casting

Enemy of the People Theater Casting Call

Job Description
Portland Theater Festival is now casting performers for a new production of Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Amy Herzog. This professional contemporary theater production will be staged in Portland, Maine as part of the festival’s 2026 summer season. Producers are seeking talented union and non-union actors of all ethnicities for this acclaimed stage production directed by Kelly O Donnell.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a live theatrical production during the festival season
• Attend rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and scheduled performances
• Collaborate with directors, cast members, and production staff
• Deliver emotionally compelling stage performances
• Maintain professionalism throughout the rehearsal and performance process

Requirements

• Open to both AEA and non-union performers
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Strong stage acting and live performance skills preferred
• Must be available for rehearsals and performance dates in Portland, Maine
• Local hires preferred
• Availability for in-person callbacks required

Compensation

• AEA Special Appearance contract available
• Non-union performers receive $1,750 flat rate
• Professional theater festival production experience

Extras for Civil War Movie

Job Description:
Casting local men to play Civil War soldiers in a non-union feature filming in the Richmond, VA area. This is a paid opportunity to appear as background talent in historically inspired scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Civil War soldiers authentically on camera

• Follow direction from the production team to maintain scene accuracy

• Be available for full-day shoots as needed

Requirements:

• Male, ages 18–45

• Trim builds, shaggy hair, and facial hair encouraged

• Must be local to the Richmond, VA area

• Submit current photo, contact information, height, weight, and clothing sizes for consideration

Compensation:

• Paid non-union opportunity (rate provided upon selection)

Actors and Extras for True Crime Series Re-Enactment Scenes

Job Description
A new true-crime television series is seeking local talent to appear in re-enactment scenes. The production is looking for actors and extras to portray witnesses, detectives, and others involved in the storyline. This is a chance for performers of all backgrounds to contribute to a dramatic and high-profile project while gaining valuable on-camera experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in re-enactment scenes by portraying assigned characters realistically

• Follow direction from the production team and adapt to scene requirements

• Maintain professionalism during long filming hours

• Collaborate with cast and crew to ensure authentic storytelling

Requirements

• Open to all ages and ethnicities, must be local to the Portland, ME area

• High school students welcome to apply for extra roles

• Adults 18+ who can realistically portray high school students

• Talent who resemble real people in the case, focusing on hair color, age, and build

Compensation

• All extra work is paid

• Non-Union production

• Filming commitment: 8–12 hours per day, typically 1–2 days of work

• Local hire only; travel and housing not provided