“She Was a Friend of Mine” Casting Call

Job Description

An upcoming film titled She Was a Friend of Mine is casting Detroit, Michigan-based actors for multiple speaking roles. The production is seeking performers across a range of ages to portray members of two interconnected families and the people around them. Available characters range from emotionally demanding dramatic roles to warm, comedic, and supporting parts. Performers should be comfortable portraying complex relationships involving friendship, marriage, family conflict, betrayal, guilt, and reconciliation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character in the upcoming film.
• Deliver dialogue and emotional performances appropriate to the role.
• Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and production team.
• Bring authenticity to dramatic, comedic, and relationship-driven scenes.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Must be based in Detroit, Michigan.
• Latavia Henson: African American woman, 30s; confident, successful, intelligent, and trusting. Must portray heartbreak, anger, and strength.
• Jamie Davis: African American woman, 30s; Latavia’s best friend and struggling single mother. Requires strong dramatic range and the ability to shift from sympathetic to threatening.
• Rodney Henson: African American man, 35–40; Latavia’s successful, charming husband. Must portray confidence, deception, guilt, emotional conflict, and remorse.
• Cheyenne Brown: Woman, race open, 20s; Latavia’s attractive, confident, outspoken house manager. Requires flirtation, likability, guilt, and vulnerability.
• Yvonne: African American woman, 50s–60s; Latavia’s classy, witty, outspoken, fiercely protective mother. Dramatic presence required.
• Grace Davis: African American woman, 50s–60s; Jamie’s concerned and practical mother. Requires warmth, authority, and emotional depth.
• Scott Nash: African American man, 35–40; Rodney’s laid-back, funny, straightforward friend and business associate.
• Paris: African American woman, 20s; Cheyenne’s observant and brutally honest friend. Requires confidence and strong delivery.
• Amanda: Woman, race open, 25–30; Latavia’s spunky, funny, dependable assistant.
• Duke Davis: African American boy, approximately 5; Jamie’s son. Must be able to remember brief dialogue.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

Golden Artists Entertainment is seeking actors of all types and ages for talent representation opportunities in the Los Angeles market. The agency is looking to expand its roster with performers based throughout Southern California and nearby markets within approximately a five-hour drive of Los Angeles, including Las Vegas and Phoenix. The agency has a particular need for Hispanic/Latina women ages 45 and older, especially performers who speak Spanish.

Job Responsibilities

• Pursue professional acting opportunities through agency representation.
• Maintain current professional headshots, acting reels, and casting profiles.
• Be available for relevant auditions, casting opportunities, and bookings.
• Communicate professionally with agency representatives.
• Keep Actors Access and Casting Networks profiles current and accessible.

Requirements

• Open to actors of all types and ages.
• Must be based in the Los Angeles area or within approximately a five-hour driving radius.
• Southern California, Las Vegas, and Phoenix-based performers may be considered.
• Hispanic/Latina women ages 45+ are particularly encouraged to submit.
• Spanish-speaking Hispanic/Latina women ages 45+ are especially sought.

Compensation

• This is a talent representation opportunity.

Job Description

“Dinner with a Side of Murder: Mystery of the Murdered Mobster” is casting multiple actors and interactive performers for an original dinner-theater production set in Chicago in 1940. The story begins after Angelo Marconi, the owner of Angelo’s Italian Restaurant and a suspected crime boss, is murdered. His family, associates, employees, and other suspicious characters gather for the reading of his will, turning the evening into an interactive murder mystery. The production is seeking performers for roles ranging from members of the Marconi family and rival mob connections to police, restaurant employees, and security. The production will be presented at The Burton Leavitt Theatre in Connecticut, with rehearsals held twice weekly once they begin.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character in the 1940s murder mystery production.
• Develop a convincing character appropriate to the period, storyline, and assigned role.
• Perform scripted scenes and work collaboratively with the ensemble.
• Remain in character throughout interactive portions of the dinner-theater experience.
• Supporting roles may mingle with guests and deliver verbal clues based on a provided outline.

Requirements

• Rocco Marconi: Male, approximately 40–50. Angelo’s younger brother and right-hand man. Tall, dark, handsome, and known to have a temper.
• Maria Marconi: Female, approximately 40. Angelo’s second wife. Attractive and appears to be mourning her husband.
• Gino Lombardi: Male, approximately 50–65. Accountant for the family business and a longtime friend of Angelo who stays away from its violent side.
• Angela “Angel” Marconi: Female, 20–29. Angelo’s daughter from his first marriage. Young, pretty, rebellious, and a party girl who frequents the best nightclubs.
• Mickey O’Toole: Male, approximately 25–35. Angel’s boyfriend and the son of a rival gang leader. Good-looking, young, rebellious, cocky, and brash. An Irish accent may be required.
• Burt Westwood: Male, approximately 40–65. Police captain who is bureaucratic and somewhat self-important but understands police business and has connections.
• Aldo: Male, approximately 55–65. Maître d’ and manager of Angelo’s restaurant. Well-dressed, professional, and loyal to the restaurant and family.
• Two Henchmen: Approximately 30–50. Professional bodyguard/security types who are well-dressed and comfortable portraying intimidating security characters.
• Waitresses: Adult performers of any age. Professionally presented and comfortable mingling with guests in costume while discreetly delivering verbal clues.
• Additional Restaurant Staff: Adult performers of any age for roles including coat check girl, doorman, and bartenders. Must be comfortable interacting with guests and potentially delivering clues.
• Interactive supporting performers should be comfortable improvising from a provided outline.
• Must be able to participate in the production’s rehearsal schedule.

Compensation

• Compensation is not specified.

Job Description

Talent Direct Agency is seeking African American background talent ages 50 and older for an upcoming production in Homestead. The casting team is looking for local talent who can work as background performers and are available for the required production schedule. Selected talent will appear on set as background actors and should be comfortable following production direction throughout the booking. Interested applicants should submit a current headshot along with their contact information and availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent for the production.
• Follow direction from the production and background teams while on set.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the booking.
• Be prepared to work for the scheduled production period.

Requirements

• African American talent.
• Ages 50 and older.
• Must be able to work in Homestead.
• Must be available for the production schedule.

Compensation

• $350 for 10 hours.
• AF rate.

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking additional background performers in Chicago who can portray police or military-type characters. Applicants do not need to have real law enforcement or military experience for these roles. Casting is looking for clean-shaven men with short hair and women in their 30s through 60s. All ethnicities are welcome. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent on “Chicago Fire.”
• Portray a police or military-type character as assigned.
• Follow direction from the production and background teams.
• Maintain the requested appearance and grooming throughout filming.

Requirements

• Open to men and women.
• Men must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Women should be in their 30s–60s.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• No real police or military experience is required.
• Must not have recently worked on the production or already be booked for an upcoming date.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Job Description

A production is seeking a young male performer to portray a bully-type character with an authentic 1980s look. The role is for a boy between 10 and 12 years old who can fit the requested character type and appear naturally on camera. Talent must be a fresh face to the production and cannot have previously worked on “Our Father.” This opportunity is filming in Yonkers, New York.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 1980s-era bully-type character on camera.
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams.
• Arrive prepared and maintain professional behavior while working on set.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 10–12.
• Must fit a bully-type character and 1980s period look.
• Must have a current work permit and trust account.
• Must be a fresh face who has not previously worked on “Our Father.”

Compensation

• $175 for 8 hours.

Job Description

Rise Talent is seeking children and teens for an Old Navy holiday season casting opportunity in Las Vegas. The casting is open to young talent ages 6–17 who are comfortable reading and willing to perform from a provided script. This opportunity is specifically for Las Vegas locals. Interested families can request an appointment for their child or teen to participate in the casting process.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the Old Navy holiday casting process.
• Read and perform from a provided script.
• Follow casting direction during the audition.
• Perform confidently and naturally during the reading.

Requirements

• Ages 6–17.
• Must be able to read.
• Must be willing to read a script.
• Parent or guardian involvement is required for minors.

Compensation

• Compensation is not specified.

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.

Job Description

A Los Angeles production is casting a young Black male talent for an upcoming on-camera project. The production is specifically seeking someone who already has a fade or bald hairstyle, or who is comfortable shaving their head for the role. Talent should be comfortable with the requested appearance change and available for the production schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for the production.
• Follow creative and appearance direction from the production team.
• Maintain the required hairstyle or agree to shave your head if selected.
• Perform naturally and professionally while on set.

Requirements

• Black male talent ages 18–25.
• Must already have a fade or bald hairstyle, or be willing to shave their head.
• Must meet the production’s required availability.
• Comfortable following appearance and grooming requirements for the role.

Compensation

• $250.

Job Description

A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is casting experienced bartenders and servers for on-camera work. The production is seeking adults with real hospitality experience who can naturally portray professional bar and restaurant staff in a working service environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced bartender or server on camera.
• Perform realistic hospitality and customer-service actions during scenes.
• Handle serving or bartending activities naturally based on prior experience.
• Follow direction from the production team while maintaining continuity between takes.

Requirements

• Ages 18–50.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must have previous bartending or serving experience.
• Complete the required casting database registration and role-specific availability check.

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours of work.

Job Description

An industrial production in the Orlando, Florida area is casting male and female talent for principal and extra roles. The production is seeking adults ages 18–65 of all ethnicities. Principal talent will perform B-roll scenes with no dialogue, while eight extras are also needed for multiple days of filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in professionally filmed industrial production scenes.
• Perform natural, non-speaking actions for B-roll footage.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Principals will work either a full-day or half-day booking.
• Extras must be available for at least two days, with the possibility of a third day.

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 18–65.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Principal roles involve B-roll with no dialogue.
• Extras must be available for 2–3 days.
• Professional and comfortable working on camera.

Compensation

• Principals: $600 for a 10-hour full day.
• Principals: $300 for a 5-hour half day.
• Extras: $125 for a 10-hour day.
• No agency fee (AF).

Job Description

A Chicago-area production is casting clean-shaven men with short hair to work as background talent portraying firefighters and firefighter white-shirt personnel. The opportunity is open to men across a broad age range and all ethnicities who can realistically fit the appearance of professional fire department personnel. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois and should be prepared for filming that may continue into the evening.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter or firefighter white-shirt personnel in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing team.
• Maintain the required clean-shaven, short-haired appearance.
• Remain available for the full filming period.
• Arrive prepared with accurate sizing information provided during submission.

Requirements

• Men appearing in their 20s through 60s.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Required measurements include suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, and shoe size.
• Talent already booked for a future production date should not apply.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.