Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description
A music video is casting two African American singers for an on-camera opportunity with a popular content creator. This paid booking is ideal for vocalists with strong presence, confidence on camera, and the ability to perform naturally in a music video environment. If you’re LA-based and ready to bring your talent, style, and energy to set, this is a great chance to gain exposure and add a music video credit to your portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a music video and perform as directed (singing/performance moments).

• Follow direction for staging, timing, and continuity across multiple takes.

• Bring confident stage presence, expressive reactions, and professional energy.

• Arrive prepared, camera-ready, and ready to work efficiently on set.

• Collaborate respectfully with production, creator team, and other talent.

Requirements

• African American singers only.

• Must be based in Los Angeles, California (local hire).

• Comfortable performing on camera in a music video setting.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction quickly.

• Prior music video or performance experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate shared upon selection).

Church Goers (With or Without Cars)

Job Description
A production is casting African American men and women to portray church goers in upcoming scenes. Talent may be selected with or without a car, and production is looking for reliable, camera-ready background performers who can follow direction and help create an authentic church-day atmosphere. If you have a vehicle that fits the guidelines, you may be asked to include it as part of the booking.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a church goer in background scenes with natural reactions and realistic movement.

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

• Maintain a camera-ready appearance and professional attitude on set.

• If booked with a car, drive/park as directed and keep continuity for vehicle placement.

• Work smoothly with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• African American men and women, ages 18+.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Fayetteville.

• If submitting with a car: vehicle cannot be red, black, or white.

• If submitting with a car: be able to provide a photo of your car and list year, color, make, and model.

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working in a background role.

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours.

1960s Savannah Pedestrians (Background Extras)

Job Description
A period production is casting 1960s Savannah pedestrians for background extra work. Production is seeking Black men and women ages 18–80 who can help create an authentic street atmosphere with natural, camera-ready movement and reactions. If you have a classic look and can follow direction on set, this is a great opportunity to gain experience on a professional period film/TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 1960s-era pedestrian in street scenes with natural movement and realistic reactions.

• Follow direction from the assistant directors for blocking, timing, and continuity.

• Maintain a period-appropriate look and stay consistent across multiple takes.

• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work in a professional set environment.

• Provide accurate sizing details for wardrobe/costume needs.

Requirements

• Black men and women, ages 18–80.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Savannah, GA.

• Clean-shaven or mustache-only looks preferred (period-appropriate).

• Natural hair colors preferred; visible tattoos/piercings may need to be covered.

• Comfortable wearing 1960s-style wardrobe provided or assigned by costume.

Compensation

• $100 per day.

Real People Casting: Black Women for Skincare Brand Campaign

Job Description
A skincare brand campaign is now casting Black women ages 35–75 to share real-life stories about bold choices that changed their lives for the better. This paid real people casting call is looking for authentic, confident women with powerful journeys—whether you changed careers, started a solo adventure, built a new business, became a late bloomer in health or creativity, rebuilt confidence, navigated fertility or IVF, left a relationship, or made a major lifestyle change. If your story is inspiring and your love of skincare is real, this commercial campaign is looking for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your real story on camera in an interview-style commercial shoot.

• Participate in filming that highlights your skincare routine and personal journey.

• Follow direction during interviews, lifestyle moments, and planned shoot setups.

• Potentially take part in still photography and short video content for campaign use.

• Be available for a multi-day production schedule and remain professional on set.

Requirements

• Black women, ages 35–75.

• Comfortable speaking on camera about your real-life experience and personal transformation.

• Open to portraying your authentic self (not an acting role).

• Must be available for a two-day shoot schedule in January (specific dates shared upon selection).

• Willing to be featured across multiple platforms including social, web, retail/print, and potential out-of-home advertising (usage details provided upon selection).

Compensation

• £3,500 per person (paid booking).

Hair Dye Commercial Casting: Secondary Male Role

Job Description
A non-union hair dye commercial is casting a Secondary Male for an upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is seeking a friendly, approachable performer with a natural on-camera presence to support the hero storyline. Talent must work as a Los Angeles local hire (no travel covered). Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as secondary on-camera talent in a hair dye commercial.

• Perform simple, natural actions and reactions that support the scene.

• Take direction well and maintain continuity across takes.

Requirements

• Black male, ages 30–40.

• Friendly, approachable look and camera-ready presence.

• Minimal natural greys are a plus (not required).

• Must be non-union and able to work as a local hire in Los Angeles.

Compensation

• Rate details not listed for this role (20% agency fee applies to all rates, as noted).

Southern Church Ladies (Background Actors)

Job Description
An independent film in Atlanta, GA is casting paid background actors to portray Southern church ladies in a Sunday service scene. This is a great fit for experienced background talent or newcomers who can authentically represent church culture, bring warm community energy, and confidently wear classic “Sunday Best” looks—especially church hats.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Southern church ladies in a realistic Sunday church service scene.

• Bring natural, authentic reactions and presence on camera (church mother/usher board/choir member vibe).

• Follow on-set direction, hit simple marks, and maintain continuity with wardrobe and props.

Requirements

• Black/African-American women, ages 50+.

• Must be local to Atlanta, GA (no travel or lodging provided).

• Must bring your own wardrobe that matches the required Sunday Best church look.

• Church hats are required (statement hats, fascinators, or traditional church hats).

• Wardrobe options may include:

  • Modest church dresses or skirt suits

  • Dressy blouses with skirts

  • Coordinated church suits

  • Optional accessories: gloves, small purses, hosiery

  • Shoes: church heels, wedges, or dressy flats comfortable for standing/walking

Compensation

• $125 for 8 hours (paid background rate).

Female Ensemble Members for Broadway Revival Musical

Job Description
An upcoming Broadway revival of a hit musical is casting Black female ensemble performers in their 20s–30s. Production is seeking amazing singer/dancers with strong rhythm, versatility across dance styles, and comfort performing period-inspired movement. This ensemble opportunity is ideal for professional musical theatre talent who can deliver high-energy performance, strong musicality, and polished stage presence. Principal covers may be selected from within the ensemble.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as part of a Broadway musical ensemble with advanced dance performance

• Execute choreography across multiple dance styles with strong timing and musicality

• Support storytelling through character-driven movement, gestures, and period social dances

• Work collaboratively with the creative team and maintain professional rehearsal/performance etiquette

• Potentially cover principal tracks if selected from the ensemble

Requirements

• Black female performers, 20s–30s

• Strong singer/dancer skill set with excellent musicality and rhythm

• Proficient in multiple dance styles

• Familiar with movement/gestures and social dances of the 60s and 70s

• Prepared with headshot and resume

• Bring jazz shoes and/or sneakers and clothing you can move in

• If submitting a self-tape: include a slate (Name, Height, Location) and follow provided material guidelines

Compensation

• Broadway contract compensation (exact rate not listed)

Job Description
Holiday events in New York are casting Black performers to portray Santa Claus for festive appearances with children and families. This role focuses on warm, cheerful interaction, photo moments, and bringing positive holiday energy to community events. Performers should be friendly, reliable, and comfortable working with kids in a public setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Santa Claus at holiday events with a joyful, welcoming presence

• Interact with children and families in a friendly and respectful way

• Pose for photos and help create a festive event experience

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and positive energy throughout the event

Requirements

• Must be 18+

• Friendly, energetic, and reliable

• Comfortable working with children and families

• Prior performance experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• $150 flat daily rate (2-hour events)

Medical Staff Role for Medical Commercial (San Antonio, TX)

Job Description
A medical commercial casting in San Antonio, Texas is seeking medical staff talent for a non-union, paid shoot. This on-camera role portrays a professional nurse/medical staff member in a hospital or doctor’s office setting, appearing in scenes alongside real doctors and patients. The performance is non-speaking, with a polished, credible, medical-professional look.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray medical staff (nurse/clinic staff) authentically on camera

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and background action

• Maintain continuity, professionalism, and set readiness throughout production

• Work comfortably in a hospital/doctor’s office environment

Requirements

• Women, African American or Hispanic, ages 25–50 (approx.)

• Must be able to work in San Antonio, TX (local/self-report only)

• Professional, medical-staff look and confident on-camera presence

• No dialogue

• Comfortable filming in a medical setting and interacting in scenes with doctors and patients

Compensation

• Session: $400 / 10-hour day

• Usage: $1,000

• Renewal fee: $1,100

• All rates are -20%

Firefighter (Male Background Extra)

Job Description
A television production is casting male background actors to portray firefighters in an upcoming scene. This paid background extra role is seeking talent with a clean, uniform-ready look who can follow direction and appear authentic on camera in a professional firehouse environment. Production is only considering local hires in the Chicago area and nearby border states that touch Illinois, and they are prioritizing new faces who have not worked on the show recently.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a TV scene as background talent

• Follow direction for blocking, placement, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance on set

• Be comfortable wearing firefighter-related wardrobe as assigned by production

Requirements

• Male, ages 30s–50s

• African American, Asian, Indian, or Latino

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to IL

• Must provide a current color photo that accurately shows your current facial hair/hair

• Photo rules: no headshots, no comp cards, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped heads/hair

• Do not apply if you worked on this production within the last week

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided if selected)