Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Theater Production Casting Call – Military, Law Enforcement & Security Backgrounds

Job Description:
A theater production in New York City is seeking individuals with backgrounds in the armed forces, law enforcement, or security services. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to explore acting, with or without prior performance experience. The project is open to men and women of all ages and backgrounds who are open-minded and eager to participate in a unique stage production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in theater rehearsals and live performances

• Collaborate with the creative team and fellow cast members

• Portray characters authentically based on direction

• Contribute to a positive and professional production environment

Requirements:

• Background in armed forces, law enforcement, or security services preferred

• No previous acting experience required

• Must be reliable, open-minded, and willing to learn

• Comfortable performing in front of a live audience

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based on experience and role

• Potential for networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Casting Call for “The House Call” – SAG Short Film

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking actors for The House Call, a SAG short film directed and written by Eliza Barry Callahan, with A-list talent attached. The film is set in upstate New York in 1986 and follows a young equine vet called to save a champion dressage horse owned by a mob family. Over one night, she forges an unexpected connection with the mobster’s son, witnesses a deadly dispute, and confronts its aftermath alongside ex-Rajneesh followers during their sitar workshop.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray complex, grounded, emotionally layered characters

• Collaborate with a high-caliber creative team to bring authenticity to the story

• Deliver nuanced performances that reflect the raw, dramatic tone of the film

Requirements

• SAG actors preferred

• Roles available include:

  • Enzo (27): Thoughtful, nihilistic, emotionally frayed mobster’s son. Italian, unconventional, and philosophical.

  • Rocco (32): Enzo’s older brother, hot-tempered and eager to earn their father’s approval. Proud, insecure, and pressured to fit a masculine stereotype.

  • Rishi (60s): Ex-Rajneesh community member, gentle but wise leader of the sitar workshop, warm presence.

  • Chris (late 20s): Local anthropologist, spiritually searching, assisting with the workshop, eager to find connection.

  • Intermediate Sitar Workshop Members: Group of 15, all ages and walks of life, seeking to learn sitar and searching for deeper meaning.

Compensation

• SAG Scale: $249/day + 10%

Job Description:
Casting participants for a peaceful protest against domestic violence taking place in Manhattan, New York. This project aims to raise awareness and highlight the importance of community action through a powerful visual statement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a background performer in the protest scene

• Portray authentic energy and emotion during the event

• Follow directions from the production team for timing and staging

Requirements:

• Open to males and females

• Must be available in the Manhattan area on the shoot date

• Comfortable participating in a public, protest-style scene

Compensation:

• $120 for 4–5 hours

• Payment sent via Zelle within one week

Job Description:
A passion project filming in New York City is seeking a talented male dancer who can also act. The role requires expressing a range of emotions—happiness, confusion, and more—through movement and performance. This is a great opportunity for performers with strong emotional depth and acting skills to showcase their talent in a meaningful project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform expressive dance sequences on camera

• Portray emotions authentically through both movement and acting

• Collaborate with the creative team to bring the vision to life

Requirements:

• Male dancer with acting experience

• Must be able to convey a strong range of emotions

• Prior dance training and acting experience required

Compensation:

• $800–$1000 for the day

• Transportation provided

Job Description:
A major artist is shooting a music video in New York City and is looking for extras with a grungy or punk-inspired look. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-profile production and work alongside a top-tier creative team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear as background talent during music video scenes

• Bring a natural, edgy, grunge or punk aesthetic to the set

• Follow direction from the director and crew to ensure smooth production

Requirements:

• Must be available in New York City on the shoot date

• Open to all genders and ethnicities

• Comfortable being on camera and working on a busy set

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity (rate shared upon selection)

Job Description
A feature-length crime film is seeking a husband-and-wife acting pair (or strong individual actors who can be paired) to portray a middle-aged couple in a highly dramatic diner scene. This performance-driven moment will feature tight camera work, cinematic lighting, and heightened dramatic tension.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a dramatic diner sequence with emotional depth and realism

• Deliver a nuanced and engaging performance that conveys confrontation and tension

• Collaborate with the director to execute a powerful and cinematic scene

Requirements

• Ages 45–65

• Wife: Strong presence, expressive, able to show fury and confrontation

• Husband: Grounded, intense, able to convey stern anger with a subtle yet powerful expression

• Local hires in NY, Long Island, or NJ strongly preferred

• Acting reel or recent dramatic clip recommended

Compensation

• Paid, non-union role

Job Description
A production is seeking skilled dancers with experience in contemporary and hip-hop styles for an upcoming shoot in NYC. This is an exciting opportunity to perform on camera and work with a creative team.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform contemporary and hip-hop choreography during the shoot

• Collaborate with the director and choreographer to bring the vision to life

• Maintain energy, precision, and professionalism on set

Requirements

• Experienced dancers based in NYC

• Must be available during the week of September 22

• Comfortable performing in front of the camera

• Include your Instagram handle when submitting

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon booking)

Competitive Cheerleaders for NBC Comedy

Job Description
A new NBC comedy produced by Monica Aldama is seeking men and women with competitive cheerleading experience to portray college-aged cheerleaders. This is a paid background opportunity to be part of a high-energy, exciting series filming in New York City.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college-aged cheerleader authentically in background scenes

• Participate in cheer-related movements as directed by production

• Work professionally and follow instructions on set

Requirements

• Men and women with competitive cheerleading experience

• Must be able to portray college-aged characters

• Must be available for filming in NYC between September and December

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity

• No fees or prior acting experience required

Attractive Husky Dad/Husband for Comedy Feature Film Photoshoot

Job Description:
Casting call for an attractive, husky White male to portray the father and husband of a principal character in the upcoming comedy feature film Bad Day. Selected talent will participate in a still photoshoot, with images used as set dressing for the film.

Job Responsibilities:

• Pose for professional still photos to be featured in the film

• Take direction from the production team during the photoshoot

• Arrive on time and prepared for the shoot

Requirements:

• White male, ages 40–55

• Husky build, able to believably portray a family father/husband

• Must be local to the NYC/NJ area

• Submit full name, phone number, height, weight, clothing sizes, and current clear photos

Compensation:

• $224 for 8 hours

Job Description
A production team is seeking a New York-based camera operator and sound recordist to assist with a three-day filming project during New York Climate Week. This is an ideal opportunity for professionals experienced in documentary or branded content production.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate camera and capture high-quality footage

• Record and monitor clear, professional sound during filming

• Collaborate with the production team to ensure smooth shoot days

Requirements

• Must be based in New York

• Must have experience with documentary or branded content

• Preferably have own camera and sound kit

• Must be available for all three filming days

Compensation

• Paid professional gig (rate to be discussed with production team)

• Opportunity to work on meaningful climate-related content