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Role: Defendant — Mikayla Johnson (Female, 40s, Any Race)
Savannah Jordan claims Mikayla and Casey Johnson failed to reimburse her for expenses after she took their son to Disneyland for his birthday. Mikayla argues Savannah is trying to take advantage of them and expects them to pay a small fortune for a “magical day” that included Savannah and her friends’ extra spending.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Mikayla is hardworking, calm, and disciplined with money. She’s not easily rattled and believes in boundaries, budgets, and accountability. She may sympathize with Savannah as a young sitter—but she’s not willing to be guilted into paying what she sees as unnecessary extras. Mikayla comes prepared, practical, and firm, determined to show she’s being reasonable.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with calm authority

• Able to play “financially savvy and unbothered” under pressure

• Comfortable delivering firm boundaries without coming off cruel

• Can handle fast back-and-forth questioning and stay consistent

• Natural, grounded performance (real mom energy)

Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Ashley Patel (Female, Early 30s, Any Race)
Kayla Thompson claims Ashley Patel lost her wedding ring just before the ceremony due to carelessness, distraction, and possibly being intoxicated while assigned to handle it. Ashley insists she was doing her best in a chaotic situation, juggling two excited preschoolers and last-minute wedding tasks, and argues she should never have been responsible for the ring in the first place.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Ashley is Kayla’s former sister-in-law and the protective mother of the twin children in the wedding party. Divorced from Kayla’s brother a year after the twins’ birth, she agreed to attend despite lingering tension. Ashley feels blamed for something she didn’t ask to carry, and she’s determined to defend her character while navigating the emotional minefield of being the “outsider” at a family wedding. She’s stressed, defensive, and hurt—yet trying to stay composed for her kids.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with calm-but-firm presence

• Able to portray a protective mom juggling chaos and pressure

• Comfortable playing defensiveness, frustration, and emotional restraint

• Able to communicate “I was set up to fail” without seeming uncaring

• Strong reactive listening and quick, believable responses under questioning

Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff — Savannah Jordan (Female, 19–20, Any Race)
Savannah Jordan is suing Mikayla and Casey Johnson for failing to reimburse her for expenses from taking their son to Disneyland for his birthday. Savannah claims she covered the costs expecting to be paid back, but the Johnsons refused—leaving her stuck with a bill she can’t afford as a college student.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Savannah is a shy, kind college student who tries to keep the peace and wants everyone to have a good time. She likely agreed to more than she should have because she didn’t want to disappoint anyone—then panicked when the costs piled up. She’s not confrontational by nature, but she’s reached a breaking point: she feels taken advantage of, embarrassed, and frustrated that her good intentions turned into a financial mess.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Able to portray shy/people-pleaser energy while still standing up for herself

• Comfortable playing stress, embarrassment, and simmering frustration

• Can clearly explain expenses and expectations without sounding rehearsed

• Strong reactive listening in confrontation with older, more forceful personalities

Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Defendant — Daryl Evans (Male, 45, Any Race)
Melissa Guthrie competed in a beauty pageant directed by Daryl Evans, a longtime pageant judge in his first year as director. Melissa claims Daryl disqualified her unfairly to crown a contestant he’s been romantically linked to. Daryl argues the disqualification was valid because Melissa violated the pageant’s contract by acting in ways unbecoming of a beauty queen.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and believable emotional nuance to bring the reenactment to life.

Character Overview: Daryl is a seasoned pageant insider who loves the world, the influence, and the proximity to contestants. Now, as a first-time director, he’s under pressure to run a clean competition—and he’s defensive about any suggestion of favoritism. Whether he’s truly principled or simply covering himself, he presents as confident, controlling, and insistent that he followed the rules.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability; comfortable with confrontation and fast back-and-forth dialogue

• Able to portray authority and control (director energy) under pressure

• Can play defensiveness, charm, and possible ulterior motives with subtlety

• Comfortable delivering policy/contract-based explanations convincingly

• Grounded, natural performance—no melodrama

Compensation:

• Paid lead role (rate provided upon booking)

Role: Plaintiff — Kayla Thompson (Female, Late 20s, Any Race)
Kayla Thompson is suing Ashley Patel for $5,500, claiming Ashley’s negligence caused the loss of Kayla’s wedding ring moments before the ceremony. Kayla says Ashley was careless, distracted, and possibly intoxicated while responsible for handling the ring—turning what should have been a picture-perfect moment into a disaster.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Character Overview: Kayla is newly married, detail-oriented, and deeply invested in having everything look and feel perfect—especially on her wedding day. She’s close with her family and adores her brother’s young twins, Emma and Drew, whom she wanted in the ceremony. When the ring goes missing, Kayla’s composure cracks: she feels betrayed, humiliated, and furious that someone she doesn’t fully trust was put in charge of something so important.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Able to portray high stakes emotion (panic, anger, heartbreak) without melodrama

• Comfortable playing controlling/perfectionist energy that turns into vulnerability

• Can deliver clear accusations while still feeling like a real person under stress

• Strong reactive listening for courtroom-style questioning and pushback

Compensation:

• $20 per hour

Role: Plaintiff — Melissa Guthrie (Female, 20, Any Race)
Melissa Guthrie, a driven 20-year-old beauty queen, competed in a pageant directed by Daryl Evans. She claims Daryl unfairly disqualified her to clear the path for a contestant he’s been romantically linked to, costing Melissa her shot at the crown and staining her reputation in the pageant world.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and believable emotional nuance to bring the reenactment to life.

Character Overview: Melissa is beauty, brains, and relentless ambition. She’s been competing since childhood and knows exactly what it takes to win—poised, polished, and strategic. Under that pageant-perfect exterior is someone fiercely competitive and deeply offended by being dismissed or disrespected. She’s convinced she was targeted, and she’s not backing down.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with natural, grounded delivery

• Able to portray “pageant polish” (composed, charismatic, camera-ready)

• Comfortable playing competitive intensity, controlled anger, and emotional hurt

• Can credibly deliver confident testimony while under scrutiny

• Ability to react in the moment while keeping the performance believable

Compensation:

• Paid lead role (rate provided upon booking)

Role: Defendant — Talia Brooks (29, Any Race)

Case Summary: Talia was hired by Marcus as a professional stand-in girlfriend for a 4-hour family reunion. Marcus never disclosed the arrangement to his family, and Talia’s warm, engaging presence sold the relationship as real. Marcus claims her continued friendly responses in group chats afterward maintained the illusion and contributed to his real-life breakup and $3,500 in losses. Talia maintains she simply did her job, responded politely when contacted, and never intended to mislead anyone.

Introduction: We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. This role requires strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and believable emotional nuance for reenactments.

Character Overview: Talia is a warm, emotionally intelligent professional companion/actress who naturally makes people feel seen and valued. She’s socially gifted—not flirtatious, just effortlessly engaging. She didn’t fall into the role—she is the role. She was never trying to lead Marcus or the family on, but people often misread her warmth as a connection.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability with calm, confident presence

• Natural charisma and conversational ease

• Can communicate warmth while maintaining clear boundaries

• Able to play subtle frustration and firm self-advocacy without becoming harsh

• Believable emotional restraint and professionalism

Compensation:

• • $20/per hour

Case Summary: Marcus hired Talia as a stand-in girlfriend for a 4-hour family reunion appearance. He never told his family the relationship was staged, and Talia—warm, engaging, and professional—played the part so convincingly that the entire family believed it was real. Marcus claims that Talia continued responding warmly in group chats afterward, unintentionally maintaining the illusion. He says this lingering “fake relationship” contributed to the breakup of his real relationship and cost him $3,500 in emotional distress and trip-related losses. Talia maintains she was simply doing her job, being kind, and never intended to mislead anyone.

We are casting featured participants to portray individuals involved in a real small-claims case for the unscripted TV series Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. These roles require strong improv ability, grounded real-person energy, and the ability to bring believable emotional nuance to reenactments.

Role: Plaintiff — Marcus Hill (32, Any Race)

Character Overview: Marcus is a genuine, introverted IT tech who overthinks everything but still believes in romance. He’s not creepy—just socially cautious and desperately hopeful. Smart, literal, kind-hearted, and a little emotionally clueless, Marcus sees the world in cause-and-effect logic. When feelings get involved, he’s lost. Hiring a stand-in girlfriend made sense to him—until his family believed every second of it. The more he tries to explain, the worse it sounds.
Requirements:

• Strong improv ability

• Natural, grounded “real person” energy

• Able to play emotional nuance (defensive, embarrassed, vulnerable)

• Comfortable portraying awkward sincerity without becoming broad comedy

• Able to stay composed in confrontation and hit key story beats while sounding spontaneous

Compensation:

• $20/per hour

Stylish, Fun, Hip & Trendy Background Extras (Non-Union Commercial)

Job Description
A non-union commercial is casting stylish background extras with fun, modern energy for upbeat on-camera scenes. Production is looking for talent with a trendy look, confident presence, and natural vibe that fits a youthful, high-style commercial world. This is a local hire opportunity for performers who can work in New Orleans.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as background talent in energetic commercial scenes

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity across multiple takes

• Bring a stylish, expressive presence that reads well on camera

• Maintain a professional attitude on set and stay ready between setups

Requirements

• Must be comfortable being filmed in a fast-paced commercial environment

• Strong personal style (hip, trendy, fashion-forward looks encouraged)

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction quickly

• Local hire able to work in New Orleans (no travel provided)

• Able to provide recent photos and basic casting details for consideration

Compensation

• $400 flat rate (non-union)

Black Grandmother Who Can Braid Hair (Non-Union Commercial)

Job Description
A non-union commercial is casting a Black grandmother with real hair-braiding skills for a family-centered on-camera spot. Production is looking for warm, authentic talent who can comfortably braid hair on set and bring natural, welcoming energy to camera. This is a local hire commercial opportunity for talent who can work in New Orleans.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying a grandmother in a commercial scene

• Braid hair naturally and confidently on set as part of the action

• Follow direction for timing, movement, and continuity across multiple takes

• Maintain a friendly, professional presence in a fast-paced production environment

Requirements

• Black female talent, grandmother age range

• Must be able to braid hair (real skill required)

• Comfortable being filmed for a commercial and working with family-style scenes

• Local hire able to work in New Orleans (no travel provided)

• Able to provide recent photos and basic casting details for consideration

Compensation

• $400 flat rate (non-union)

Thesis Short Film Casting – Paid Lead & Supporting Roles (SAG Micro-Budget)

Job Description
A SAG-AFTRA micro-budget thesis short film is casting actors and musician-performers for a character-driven story about a band facing a major breakup just weeks before a big move. This short film casting call is open to both union and non-union talent, with select paid roles. Filming is scheduled to shoot in Bergen County, New Jersey.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a lead or supporting character in a narrative short film

• Take direction for blocking, timing, and emotional beats in scripted scenes

• For musician roles: perform convincingly as a band member (instrument experience is a plus)

• For singing roles: deliver vocals on camera as required for the character

Requirements

• SAG micro-budget compliant project (union and non-union actors welcome)

• Must be available to work in Bergen County, NJ (local hire strongly preferred)

• Roles currently sought include:

  • Chris Li (Lead, 19, Male, Chinese-American) — must be able to sing

  • Ash Chadarah (Lead, 21, Male, South Asian) — bassist; bass experience preferred

  • Stella (Supporting, 19, Female, Black) — must be able to sing; bass experience preferred

  • Martinez (Supporting, 20, Male, Hispanic/Latino) — drummer; drum experience preferred

  • Hasan (Supporting, 21, Male, Middle Eastern) — guitarist/poet; guitar experience preferred

  • Chris’ Mother (Supporting, 50s, Female, Chinese-American)

  • Chris’ Father (Supporting, 50s, Male, Chinese-American)

  • Jeremy Li (Supporting, 16–18, Male, Chinese-American)

Compensation

• Paid roles available (rates disclosed upon selection/booking)

Suspicious Friend of the Perp (Male, 20s–30s) – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series is casting a featured background role for a “Suspicious Friend of the Perp” in reenactment scenes (no scripted audio). Production is seeking male talent in their 20s–30s who can bring a tense, watchable presence and deliver believable reactions that help sell the story. This role appears in murder-related content typical of true crime recreations. Local hire only in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a suspicious friend character in non-speaking true crime reenactment scenes

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity across multiple takes

• Deliver natural, readable reactions and body language without dialogue

• Remain professional on set and stay ready between setups

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20s–30s

• Strong on-camera presence; able to play “shifty” or suspicious through expression and posture

• Comfortable appearing in murder-related true crime reenactment content

• Non-union talent

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Knoxville, TN area (no travel, lodging, or stipends)

Compensation

• $75/day