Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Real African American Family (Parents + 2 Kids) for Cruise Lifestyle Shoot

Job Description
A paid family casting is looking for real African American families with kids ages 6–12 to appear in a cruise lifestyle production filming in Fort Lauderdale. This is a family-only booking (not individual adults or children), and all booked family members will work together. Talent must be local to Fort Lauderdale since no travel is provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real family in lifestyle scenes aboard a cruise setting
• Follow simple direction from the production team for natural interactions
• Be available for flexible call times (call times may change day to day)
• Maintain a professional, cooperative attitude on set as a family unit

Requirements

• Real African American family of 4: 2 parents/guardians + 2 kids (ages 6–12)
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Fort Lauderdale, FL (no travel provided)
• Must already have a valid U.S. passport or ARC card
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. with payment paperwork documentation
• Must be available across multiple shoot days in a mid-December window

Compensation

• $300/day per person
• 4-day booking (per person rate applies each day)
• Typical payment turnaround is about 60 days

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)

Nurse (Female, Featured Commercial Role)

Job Description
A non-union healthcare commercial is casting a featured Nurse role for a transplant-themed spot filming in Richmond, Virginia. This on-camera commercial opportunity is seeking a warm, professional performer who can portray a supportive nurse with confident bedside manner. The scene focuses on calm, caring presence and authentic reactions while working with patients and medical staff. Self-tapes are required for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a nurse in a healthcare commercial scene with natural, professional energy

• Support the on-camera medical moment through realistic actions and reactions

• Follow direction for blocking, pacing, and continuity across takes

• Maintain a calm, caring, trustworthy presence on camera

Requirements

• Female, 30s (approx.)

• African American

• Comfortable performing on camera in a medical setting

• Warm, confident, and professional presence

• Able to attend an in-person fitting and be available within the filming window

• Self-tape required for consideration

Compensation

• Session fee: $600 / 10-hour day

• Overtime: $100/hour for additional hours

• Fitting fee: $250 per person

• Usage buyout: $1,250 for 1 year (Year 2 +10%, Year 3 +10% on Year 2)

• Less any applicable fees

Bride (Female, Featured Commercial Role)

Job Description
A non-union healthcare commercial is casting a featured Bride role for a transplant-themed spot filming in Richmond, Virginia. This on-camera commercial role centers on a young bride preparing for her wedding with emotional, grounded moments that feel real and relatable. The character has a kidney transplant donor storyline, so you should be comfortable with the concept of a prosthetic scar and note any latex allergies. Self-tapes are required for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bride getting ready for her wedding in a healthcare commercial scene

• Deliver natural, emotional reactions and subtle facial expressions on camera

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

• Perform simple scripted actions that support the story (reflection, anticipation, connection)

Requirements

• Female, early 30s (approx.)

• African American

• Comfortable portraying emotional, authentic moments on camera

• Must note any latex allergies (prosthetic scar involved)

• No visible tattoos, or tattoos must be coverable (note in submission if applicable)

• Able to attend an in-person fitting and be available within the filming window

Compensation

• Session fee: $600 / 10-hour day

• Overtime: $100/hour for additional hours

• Fitting fee: $250 per person

• Usage buyout: $1,250 for 1 year (Year 2 +10%, Year 3 +10% on Year 2)

• Less any applicable fees

Father of the Bride (Male, Featured Commercial Role)

Job Description
A non-union healthcare commercial is casting a featured Father of the Bride role for a transplant-themed spot filming in Richmond, Virginia. This on-camera commercial role focuses on a heartfelt father-daughter connection, with emotional moments that feel genuine and grounded. The character has a kidney transplant scar storyline, so you must be comfortable with the concept of a prosthetic scar and note any latex allergies. Self-tapes are required for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the father of the bride in a healthcare commercial scene

• Deliver authentic emotion through subtle expressions and natural reactions

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Perform story-driven actions across key moments (reflection, pride, connection, support)

Requirements

• Male, 60s (approx.)

• African American

• Comfortable portraying emotional, family-focused moments on camera

• Must note any latex allergies (prosthetic scar involved)

• No visible tattoos, or tattoos must be coverable (note in submission if applicable)

• Able to attend an in-person fitting and be available within the filming window

Compensation

• Session fee: $600 / 10-hour day

• Overtime: $100/hour for additional hours

• Fitting fee: $250 per person

• Usage buyout: $1,250 for 1 year (Year 2 +10%, Year 3 +10% on Year 2)

• Less any applicable fees

Child Role (Featured Background)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting child talent for a featured background role in an on-camera reenactment scene. This paid opportunity is for young performers who can follow direction well and appear naturally on camera. Talent will be featured walking through a mall environment as part of surveillance-style footage.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a featured child in a mall/surveillance-style scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Remain calm, focused, and professional while filming

• Work cooperatively with the production team on set

Requirements

• Black male, ages 8–10

• Able to follow simple directions and stay engaged on set

• Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian as required

• Reliable and available for the scheduled shoot time

Compensation

• $100/day