“The Purple Hour” Series Casting Call for Dr. Hale

Job Description

5 Stage Film Commission is seeking a female actor for the role of Detective Sarah Minelli in The Purple Hour. Sarah is a seasoned investigator digging deeper into the Purple Hour case. Tough, determined, and emotionally layered, she requires a performer who can bring strength and authenticity without making the character easily fooled.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Detective Sarah Minelli throughout the series.
• Deliver emotionally layered dramatic performances.
• Convincingly portray an experienced and determined investigator.
• Perform scripted investigative and character-driven scenes.
• Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and crew.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Playing age: 30s–40s.
• Strong, authentic dramatic presence.
• Able to portray intelligence, determination, and emotional complexity.
• Must be able to work in Cleveland, Ohio.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

5 Stage Film Commission is casting a male actor to portray Dr. Hale in The Purple Hour, an original series filming in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Hale is a brilliant and calculating medical professional with a morally gray personality and a darker agenda connected to the Purple Hour operation. The role calls for an actor who can balance intelligence and charm with a subtle sense of menace.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Dr. Hale in scripted dramatic scenes.
• Convey intelligence, charm, calculation, and underlying menace.
• Develop the character’s morally complex personality authentically.
• Take direction and collaborate with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Playing age: 40s–60s.
• Strong dramatic and character acting ability.
• Must convincingly portray an intelligent and morally ambiguous professional.
• Must be able to work in Cleveland, Ohio.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

Docherty Agency is casting wheelchair users for a paid print advertising shoot for a regional grocery store chain in Pittsburgh. The production is seeking local talent who are comfortable participating in a professional commercial photo shoot and representing the brand naturally on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional print advertising shoot.
• Follow direction from the photographer and production team.
• Pose naturally for commercial lifestyle photographs.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Must be a wheelchair user.
• Must be comfortable participating in a professional photo shoot.
• Must be local to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Local hire only.

Compensation

• $100 per hour.
• 5-hour minimum.
• Minimum guaranteed compensation of $500.

Job Description

Talent Direct Agency is seeking an African American male talent for a paid body double opportunity. The selected talent should closely match the required physical specifications and be comfortable working as a body double for a professional production. Talent does not need to be based in Miami.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a body double for the production.
• Match the required physical appearance and measurements.
• Attend required travel, fitting, and production commitments.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the assignment.

Requirements

• African American male talent.
• Ideally ages 25–35.
• Height: 6’11”.
• Must be physically fit and in good shape.

Compensation

• $1,500 for the shoot.
• $500 for initial travel.
• $500 for fitting.
• $500 for return travel.

Job Description

The University of Utah series pilot “The Lawn” is casting a female actor to portray Christine, a mesmerizing and seemingly innocent young woman who appears to want more from Dale than simply a contract. This paid role includes character-driven scenes involving light intimacy and innuendo, with no nudity or explicit content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Christine in the series pilot.
• Deliver a compelling performance that captures the character’s charm and underlying intentions.
• Perform scenes involving light intimacy and innuendo.
• Take direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.
• Maintain character consistency throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 18–26.
• Height of 5’9″ or shorter.
• Comfortable performing scenes involving light intimacy and innuendo.
• No nudity or explicit content required.

Compensation

• Paid role.

Job Description

Bill Marinella Casting is seeking a young Caucasian boy for a flashback scene in an upcoming Lifetime movie filming in the East Point, Georgia area. The production is looking for a child ages 4–6 with brown or brunette hair. Parents or guardians submitting their child must ensure the child is properly certified with the Georgia Department of Labor.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a flashback scene for an upcoming Lifetime movie.
• Perform naturally on camera under production direction.
• Follow instructions from the director and on-set team.
• Be prepared for wardrobe and filming requirements.

Requirements

• Caucasian boy, ages 4–6.
• Brown or brunette hair.
• Must be certified with the Georgia Department of Labor.
• Must be able to work in the East Point, Georgia area.
• Include distance from the East Point area.

Compensation

• $140.

Job Description

BLGray Productions is casting an African American actress for the lead role of Lisa in an upcoming dramedy. Lisa is an established, intelligent, and witty woman with a polished presence and a strong Type-A personality. She can be opinionated and pushy at times but remains loyal and straightforward. The production is seeking a performer who can bring confidence, personality, and strong comedic-dramatic presence to the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Lisa in a lead role for the dramedy.
• Deliver a confident, witty, and polished performance.
• Capture the character’s strong, opinionated, and loyal personality.
• Collaborate with the director and production team.

Requirements

• African American female actor.
• Ages 25–30.
• Polished and confident presence.
• Strong acting and character-development abilities.
• Comfortable portraying a bold Type-A personality.
• Able to handle both comedic and dramatic material.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

Montpelier Historic Site & Museum is casting non-union men and women for upcoming paid staged readings of Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements, written by Dr. Joanne M. “Jodi” Braxton and directed by Lashawnda Iyá Ifáníkẹ Batts. The ensemble production explores the survival of African people in the New World and the transformative power of memory, storytelling, and ritual in addressing historical trauma. Selected performers will work as part of an ensemble to bring this culturally rooted theatrical work to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as part of the ensemble in staged readings of Crossing a Deep River.
• Interpret dramatic material with emotional depth and cultural sensitivity.
• Participate in spoken, musical, and ensemble performance elements.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow performers.

Requirements

• Open to non-union men and women.
• Strong acting and ensemble performance skills.
• Prepare a 1-minute monologue for the audition.
• Prepare 32 bars of a Negro spiritual, Orisa song, or Akan spiritual song.
• Comfortable working with themes involving African history, memory, survival, ritual, and historical trauma.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A Bay Area independent film is casting a lead actress to play Denise in Get Your Climb On, a story exploring connection, confidence, and unexpected chemistry within the climbing community. Denise is an extroverted, confident, and assertive rock climber who works as a director at a voice-recognition company, travels widely to climb, and mentors newer climbers. The production is seeking a performer with a strong screen presence who can handle emotional storytelling and improvisation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Denise, the lead character, with confidence, charisma, and emotional depth.
• Perform dramatic, conversational, and improvisational scenes.
• Participate in climbing-related scenes with production-provided instruction as needed.
• Attend required rehearsals and filming sessions.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 25–35.
• Must be local to the Bay Area.
• Strong, expressive on-camera presence.
• Confident, charismatic, and socially intuitive.
• Tech/startup familiarity is a plus.
• Climbing, hiking, or mountaineering experience is helpful but not required.
• Film, TV, or content experience is a bonus but not required.

Compensation

• Passion-driven independent project.
• Visa gift card; amount varies by role.
• Official film credit.
• Eligible for grant-funded support.

Job Description

Casting TaylorMade is seeking look-alikes and photo doubles for “Challenger,” filming in the Atlanta, Georgia area. The production is casting multiple performers to portray specific historical figures across a range of ages, from infants and children to adults. Selected talent should closely match the appearance, hair, and overall look of the referenced characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a designated historical figure as a look-alike or photo double.
• Match the appearance, hairstyle, and overall period look of the assigned character.
• Follow direction from the production, wardrobe, hair, and makeup teams.
• Attend a mandatory fitting before the first filming date.
• Maintain continuity in appearance throughout assigned filming dates.

Requirements

• Talent must fit one of the requested character age ranges: 18–25, 7–9, 25–35, 8–11, 45–60, 40–55, or infants 15–24 months.
• Must closely resemble the applicable character reference.
• Hair and facial hair must be suitable for an authentic 1970s/1980s appearance.
• Photo doubles/look-alikes must be willing to have their hair matched to the actor or character.
• Must be able to work in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
• Some selected roles may involve filming in Savannah, Georgia and require additional travel commitment.

Compensation

• Featured filming rate: $200–$250/12 hours, depending on the character and age range.
• Fitting rate: $28/2 hours.

Job Description

Yelling! is seeking a disabled female actor for an upcoming mob-based comedy skit filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The non-union project will feature a major social media influencer and use character-driven comedy, practical effects, and prosthetic work. The selected performer will join an ensemble cast for a creative sketch-comedy production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a supporting character in the comedy skit.
• Bring a natural and engaging performance to the role.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Disabled female actor.
• Playing age: 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable working in a comedy production.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, GA.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union project.

Job Description

Yelling! is casting a male actor to portray a tailor in a mob-inspired comedy skit filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Featuring a major social media influencer, the project will use exaggerated characters, practical effects, and prosthetics to create a high-energy sketch-comedy atmosphere. The production is looking for someone comfortable bringing personality and comedic timing to a supporting role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a tailor in the mob-based comedy skit.
• Bring personality and comedic energy to the character.
• Follow performance direction from the production team.
• Work collaboratively with fellow performers and crew.
• Maintain consistency across takes.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Playing age: 40s–70s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable performing character-driven comedy.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, GA.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union project.