Casting Call: Specialty Duo Act Wanted!

Kids Acting Coach/Teacher

Job Description

A children’s performing arts school in Gowanus, Brooklyn, is hiring a kids acting coach and teacher to lead private lessons, high school audition coaching, and weekly children’s classes. The role also includes opportunities to substitute for classes at the school’s children’s dance theater. This position is ideal for an experienced acting educator who enjoys helping young performers develop confidence, creativity, and audition skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach private acting lessons for children and teens.
• Lead weekly kids acting classes.
• Provide high school audition coaching and preparation.
• Help young performers develop acting, performance, and audition skills.
• Substitute for children’s performing arts classes when needed.
• Create a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
• Coordinate teaching availability with students and the school.

Requirements

• Experience teaching or coaching acting for children and teens.
• Strong acting, communication, and instructional skills.
• Comfortable providing individual and group instruction.
• Ability to prepare students for high school auditions.
• Must have weekday evening and/or weekend availability.
• Must be able to work in Brooklyn, New York.

Compensation

• $40–$65 per hour.

Real Hair Color Users for Commercial

Job Description

A non-union commercial in Chicago is seeking real women who use Clairol hair color and can authentically share how hair color plays an important role in shaping their identity. This commercial casting opportunity focuses on genuine personal stories, and acting experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial featuring real hair color users.
• Share an authentic personal story about hair color and identity.
• Speak naturally and comfortably about personal experiences.
• Participate in production activities as directed if selected for the commercial.

Requirements

• Women ages 33–85+.
• Must be a real Clairol hair color user.
• Must be able to work in Chicago.
• Comfortable sharing an authentic story about hair color and personal identity.
• No acting experience required.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• Financial compensation will be provided to talent selected for the commercial.
• Compensation amount will be discussed with selected talent.

College Athletes for Large-Scale YouTube Competition

Job Description

A large-scale YouTube production is casting more than 100 college athletes for an entertainment-focused competition filming in the Chicagoland area. The production is seeking competitive, energetic athletes from a wide variety of sports who have personality, enjoy being on camera, and are ready for a fun competition. This is not a traditional combine, maximum-strength test, or extreme endurance event.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an entertainment-focused athletic competition for a YouTube production.
• Bring energy, personality, and a competitive attitude to the production.
• Participate in activities and challenges as directed by the production team.
• Remain available for the entire production day, including after elimination if applicable.
• Work professionally with other athletes, contestants, and crew members.

Requirements

• Male and female athletes.
• Athletes from any sport are welcome.
• Current college athletes are eligible.
• Athletes currently on a college roster or team are eligible.
• High school athletes officially committed to compete in college are also eligible.
• D1, D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO, and other collegiate athletes are welcome.
• Must be competitive, energetic, comfortable on camera, and have an engaging personality.
• Must be able to work in the Chicagoland area.

Compensation

• $5,000+ cash grand prize awarded to the winner.
• Additional gifted products may be provided by production sponsors.
• Food and refreshments will be provided during the shoot.

Real Construction Workers for Paid Shoot

Job Description

A paid production is casting real construction workers for an upcoming shoot in Dover, New Hampshire. The production is seeking experienced construction professionals who can bring authentic industry knowledge and real-world experience to the camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real construction worker in a professional production.
• Perform natural construction-related actions on camera.
• Use professional construction knowledge to create authentic scenes.
• Bring and safely handle personal construction equipment as required.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.

Requirements

• Real construction workers.
• Ages 30–49.
• Professional construction experience required.
• Must have your own construction equipment.
• Must be able to work in Dover, New Hampshire.

Compensation

• $800.

McDonald’s Commercial – Current and Former Crew, Operators, Franchisees and Fans

Job Description

A major commercial campaign is casting real people with authentic connections to McDonald’s, including current and former employees, crew members, operators, franchisees, and dedicated fans. The production is looking for people with memorable personal experiences and genuine stories connected to the brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional commercial campaign.
• Share an authentic personal story or connection to McDonald’s.
• Participate naturally in interviews and/or filmed commercial scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Bring genuine personality and enthusiasm to the project.

Requirements

• Current or former McDonald’s employees or crew members.
• McDonald’s operators or franchisees.
• Dedicated McDonald’s fans with a compelling personal story.
• Comfortable sharing personal experiences on camera.
• Able to participate in a professional commercial production.

Compensation

• $855 per day.
• Residuals

Baby Diaper Commercial – Babies

Job Description

A baby diaper commercial is casting happy and expressive babies for a paid production filming in Mexico. The campaign is seeking babies with engaging personalities who are comfortable crawling, playing, and/or walking on camera. Twins are also welcome to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional baby diaper commercial.
• Participate in age-appropriate play and lifestyle scenes.
• Crawl, play, and/or walk naturally on camera.
• Engage comfortably with a parent and the production team during filming.
• Participate in international travel with a parent for the production.

Requirements

• Babies approximately 10–18 months old.
• Caucasian or Hispanic/Latino appearance.
• Brown or dark hair.
• Happy and expressive personality.
• Able to crawl, play, and/or walk.
• Twins are welcome.
• Babies may be based in the United States or Mexico.
• Baby and one parent must have valid passports with at least six months of validity remaining after production.

Compensation

• $3,500 USD.
• 20% agency fee.
• Travel expenses for the baby and one parent are covered.

Las Vegas Couples for New Game Show

Job Description

A major television production is casting couples in Las Vegas for an exciting new game show featuring opportunities to win cash and prizes. The production is seeking newlyweds and soon-to-be newlyweds who are ready to have fun, showcase their relationship, and compete together on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a couple in a new television game show.
• Take part in games, challenges, and other on-camera activities.
• Share your relationship and personality authentically on camera.
• Follow instructions from the game show production team.
• Bring enthusiasm, energy, and a competitive spirit to the show.

Requirements

• Couples based in or able to participate in Las Vegas.
• Must have gotten married within the past year or be planning to get married soon.
• Both partners must be comfortable appearing on television.
• Must be enthusiastic about participating in games and challenges together.

Compensation

• Opportunity to win major cash and prizes.

Job Description

The History Channel’s “American Pickers” is searching across Indiana for collectors with large, rare, and unusual private antique collections. The team is looking for interesting characters with unique items and compelling stories behind their collections. The production is especially interested in discovering hidden treasures and collections they have never seen before.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your private antique or collectible collection with the production team.
• Discuss the history and stories behind your items.
• Provide accurate information about your collection and its location.
• Participate in filming if selected for the show.
• Work with the production team during the picking process.

Requirements

• Must have a large, rare, or unusual private collection in Indiana.
• Interesting and unique collections are encouraged.
• Stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, and similar public collections are not eligible.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

Rich King Casting is seeking period vehicles and their drivers for the upcoming feature film “213,” filming in the Los Angeles and Long Beach areas. The production is looking for vehicles manufactured between 1971 and 1998 that are in strong running condition. Each submission must include both the vehicle and a driver who can bring the car directly to set.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide a period-appropriate vehicle for use in the feature film.
• Drive and operate the submitted vehicle as required during production.
• Transport the vehicle directly to the filming location.
• Follow instructions from the production and casting teams on set.
• Ensure the vehicle remains safe and operational throughout filming.

Requirements

• Vehicle must be from model years 1971–1998.
• Submission must include both the vehicle and a driver.
• No towing or trailer transportation to set.
• Vehicle must be in great running condition.
• Any body or paint damage must be disclosed.
• Union performers should include their SAG number.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

Vital Casting is seeking people from all walks of life and across the political spectrum to participate in a PBS civics project. Selected participants will join a candid, respectful conversation exploring major civic questions, including who should influence what children learn in school and whether federal officials and judges should face term or age limits. No political expertise is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-camera conversation about civic issues.
• Share personal perspectives and opinions in your own words.
• Engage respectfully with participants who may hold different viewpoints.
• Respond naturally to questions and discussion topics.

Requirements

• Open to people from a variety of backgrounds and political perspectives.
• No political or policy expertise is required.
• Must be willing to openly share personal views.
• Comfortable participating in a respectful discussion with others.
• Comfortable appearing on camera for the PBS civics project.

Compensation

• Volunteer position.

Everyday People, Families, Friends, and Couples for Commercial Campaign

Group sof friends, families, multigenerational families, teens, kids, and wheelchair users SHOULD apply!

Although you are all actors, please submit as a REAL person!

No acting or modeling experience is necessary, and client is looking for REAL PEOPLE and FAMILIES

Job Description

A commercial campaign filming in Minneapolis is seeking everyday people, real families, friends, and couples from the Twin Cities area. More than 30 roles are available across two commercial spots, with opportunities for talent ages 5–70. The production welcomes people of all ethnicities, abilities, body types, and backgrounds. No previous acting or modeling experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear naturally in video and still photography for a commercial campaign.
• Portray authentic family, friendship, couple, and everyday lifestyle moments.
• Participate in activities required for the selected role.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Attend a fitting if selected.
• Maintain a natural, authentic presence throughout filming.

Requirements

• General casting is open to people ages 5–70.
• Must be local to Minneapolis, the Twin Cities area, or within reasonable driving distance.
• Boy ages 5–10 who is comfortable around dogs and jumping from a dock into water.
• Kids ages 12–18 who can skateboard.
• Wheelchair user ages 14–25.
• Person ages 25–40 with an alternative look, including colored hair, piercings, or tattoos.
• Parents with a newborn baby ages 0–4 months; siblings ages 5–10 and grandparents are a plus.
• Parents with a son and daughter ages 12–18 and a grandparent.
• Dad and daughter ages 5–10; boat-driving experience is a plus.
• Dad with three adult children ages 25–45.
• Male/female couples ages 25–49 or 50–70.
• Groups of three friends of any gender, ages 12–18.
• Groups of three to four friends of any gender, ages 25–45.
• Family groups may include cousins, aunts, or close family friends when appropriate.
• No acting or modeling experience required.
• Non-union opportunity.

Compensation

• Adults 18+: up to $1,950 total.
• Adult session fee: $500 per shoot day.
• Adult usage fee: $900 if the scene is used in the campaign.
• Adult fitting fee: $50.
• Kids 17 and under: up to $1,250 total.
• Child session fee: $350 per shoot day.
• Child usage fee: $500 if the scene is used in the campaign.
• Child fitting fee: $50

Job Description

A Seattle-based Wardrobe Stylist is needed for a paid e-commerce photoshoot demonstration at an upcoming brand activation. The selected stylist will help prepare and coordinate talent wardrobe to support the shoot’s visual direction, working closely with the production team to create polished, camera-ready looks.

Job Responsibilities

• Style wardrobe for talent participating in the e-commerce photoshoot.
• Prepare and organize camera-ready looks for the demonstration.
• Make wardrobe adjustments throughout the shoot when required.
• Follow the creative direction established for the brand activation.

Requirements

• Must have experience in wardrobe styling or a related field.
• Must be based locally in Seattle, Washington.
• Experience with photoshoots, e-commerce, or brand activations preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and professional presentation required.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.