Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

String Instrument Players for Feature Film “HERSHEY”

Job Description
A major feature film is casting male musicians to portray classical string players in a visually rich performance scene. Talent must be skilled in either the violin, viola, cello, or double bass. Though no live performance is required, you will be miming the instrument authentically on camera. This is a paid background opportunity with filming taking place in Pittsburgh and Shadyside, PA.

Job Responsibilities

• Mime playing your string instrument in a cinematic orchestral scene

• Follow direction for timing and movement that matches the musical rhythm

• Be present and prepared for a full-day shoot, including potential night scenes

• Arrive fitted and costume-ready (costumes will be provided by production)

Requirements

• Male, age 18+

• Must have experience playing either violin, viola, cello, or double bass

• Comfortable miming convincingly on camera

• Must be fully available for the filming date

• Filming locations: Pittsburgh, PA (May 16) or Shadyside, PA (May 21)

• Different talent needed for each date

Compensation

• $400 for up to 12 hours

• Paid costume fitting included

• On-set experience in a feature film production

1980s Father Type – Photo Shoot Casting Call

Job Description

A period photo shoot is casting a male actor to portray a 40–50-year-old father character for a featured photo session set in the 1980s. This role represents the father of one of the film’s main characters and requires a specific look to match the era.

Job Responsibilities

• Pose for a stylized 1980s-era photo shoot

• Portray a detective or father figure with a grounded, professional look

• Collaborate with the hair and styling team for period accuracy

• Follow on-set direction for character poses and expressions

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian, age range: 40s–50s

• Full head of hair required (no super short/military cuts)

• Must be willing to have hair cut or styled for period accuracy

• Must not have previously worked on the production

• Comfortable with the possibility of shaving if requested by the styling team

Compensation

• $265 for 12 hours

• Featured photo shoot appearance for a major project

• Work with a professional period styling and creative team

White Teen Girl – TV Spot for Local Museum

A local museum commercial is looking to cast a white teenage girl for a featured non-speaking background role. This opportunity is ideal for young performers interested in gaining on-camera experience in a professional and educational setting.

Job Description
We are seeking a white girl between the ages of 13 and 16 to appear in a family-friendly museum TV commercial. The role involves simple direction and natural reactions within a staged museum visit scene. No prior acting experience is needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a teen visitor in a museum environment

• Follow direction and maintain a natural on-screen presence

• Interact casually with other background talent

• Arrive on time and ready for a brief morning shoot

Requirements

• Female, white, age 13–16

• Comfortable on camera

• No acting experience required

• Must be available for a 3-hour shoot

Compensation

• Quick and easy half-day shoot

• Experience on a professional commercial set

• Participation in a positive, educational project

Teen Boy – TV Spot for Local Museum

A local museum commercial is casting a teenage boy for a featured non-speaking role in a professionally produced TV spot. This role is perfect for young talent seeking their first on-camera experience in a fun, educational setting.

Job Description
We are seeking a teen boy between the ages of 13 and 16 to portray a museum visitor in a background role. The shoot will highlight diversity, and all ethnicities are encouraged to apply. No acting experience is required—just a natural presence and willingness to follow direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Act naturally as a museum visitor in a group scene

• Follow simple direction from the production team

• Maintain energy and presence on camera

• Be punctual and ready for a short morning shoot

Requirements

• Male, age 13–16

• Open to all ethnicities: Black, Hispanic, Caucasian, South Asian, Middle Eastern

• No prior acting experience needed

• Must feel comfortable in front of the camera

Compensation

• Quick 3-hour shoot

• Gain on-set experience for a public-facing TV spot

• Be part of an inclusive, meaningful project

Child Boy – TV Spot for Local Museum

A local museum commercial is casting a young Black or biracial boy for a featured background role in a short-form TV spot. This is a great entry point for children with no acting experience to appear in a meaningful and educational project.

Job Description
We are looking for a Black or biracial boy between the ages of 6 and 8 to participate in a non-speaking background role. The shoot will take place in a museum setting, portraying a family-friendly and inclusive environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a child visitor in a natural museum scene

• Follow basic direction from the production team

• Respond to the environment with curiosity and energy

• Participate in group scenes with other child and adult actors

• Arrive ready and on time for the short morning shoot

Requirements

• Male, Black or biracial, age 6–8

• No acting experience required

• Must be able to follow direction and feel comfortable on set

Compensation

• On-camera experience for a local TV commercial

• 3-hour shoot window

• Great opportunity for young, first-time talent

Black Teen Girl – TV Spot for Local Museum

A local museum commercial is casting a Black teenage girl for a featured non-speaking role in an upcoming educational TV spot. This is a great opportunity for young talent to appear on screen in a professional production, no experience necessary.

Job Description
We are seeking a Black girl between the ages of 13 and 16 to participate in a background role that highlights diverse representation in a museum setting. The role requires a natural on-camera presence and the ability to follow direction during a short, morning shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a teen visitor engaging with a museum exhibit

• Follow on-set direction and respond naturally to the environment

• Be expressive and present while interacting in group scenes

• Arrive prepared and on time for filming

Requirements

• Female, Black, age 13–16

• No acting experience required

• Must feel comfortable on camera and taking direction

Compensation

• Short 3-hour shoot

• On-camera experience in a professionally produced TV spot

• Positive exposure in a community-focused project

Dad – TV Spot for Local Museum

A local museum commercial is casting a white male to portray a dad in a non-speaking background role. This is a great entry-level opportunity for anyone interested in stepping on set, no acting experience required.

Job Description
We are seeking a white male in his 30s to play the role of a dad in a family-themed TV spot for a museum. The scene is simple and supportive, requiring natural reactions and a friendly on-screen presence. Perfect for those new to camera work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dad in a family setting

• Follow basic direction from the production team

• Maintain a natural and approachable demeanor on camera

• Work collaboratively with other background actors

• Be punctual and prepared for a brief shoot

Requirements

• Male, white, age range: 30s

• No previous acting experience required

• Must be available for a short morning shoot

Compensation

• On-set experience in a professional environment

• 3-hour shoot duration

• Credit for participation in a public-facing TV spot

Child Girl – TV Spot for Local Museum

A local museum commercial is now casting a young white girl for a featured background role in an upcoming educational TV spot. This is a perfect opportunity for kids new to acting to participate in a fun, short production and gain valuable on-camera experience.

Job Description
We are seeking a white girl aged 6 or 7 to play a child in a wholesome, family-oriented museum commercial. The role is non-speaking and will be part of a staged family or visitor scene within a museum environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a child visitor in a museum setting

• Follow simple direction from the production team

• React naturally on camera with expression and presence

• Participate alongside adult and child background actors

• Arrive on time and prepared for a short morning shoot

Requirements

• Female, white, age 6–7

• No acting experience needed

• Must be comfortable on set and able to follow direction

Compensation

• Valuable first-time on-camera experience

• Quick 3-hour shoot

• Participation in a professional TV commercial production

Mom – TV Spot for Local Museum

A local museum commercial is casting a white female actor to portray a mom in a non-speaking background role. This is a great opportunity for someone with no previous acting experience to gain on-camera exposure in a meaningful, community-centered production.

Job Description
We are looking for a white woman in her 30s to play the role of a mom in a family scene for an upcoming museum TV spot. The shoot will be short, straightforward, and professionally managed, ideal for talent new to the industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mom in a natural, family-friendly setting

• Follow direction from the production team

• Provide a calm and supportive on-screen presence

• Participate in a group family scene with children and other background actors

• Arrive on time and ready to work

Requirements

• Female, white, age range: 30s

• No prior acting experience necessary

• Must be available for a brief morning shoot

Compensation

• On-camera experience for a local commercial

• Short shoot commitment (approximately 3 hours)

• Opportunity to work on a professional production set

Casting Male Actor to Portray 1980s Detective for Period Photo Shoot

Job Description
A non-union production is seeking a male actor to portray a 1980s-era father and detective/cop type in a period photo shoot. The shoot will be styled to match the look and feel of the 1980s, with wardrobe, grooming, and casting chosen to reflect the era. The selected talent will be featured in character as a law enforcement figure from that time period. This is a stand-alone photo shoot, not an on-camera role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 1980s detective/cop for a stylized period photo shoot

• Follow grooming and styling direction to match the era accurately

• Be available for scheduling within the next 2–3 weeks

• Collaborate with the creative and hair team to achieve the correct look

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian, appearing 40s to 50s

• Hair must be short or shaggy with a 1980s style—not modern military or close-cut

• Willing to have hair cut or trimmed by the production’s hair department

• Must be open to shaving if required for the look

• Cannot have previously worked on this show

Compensation

• $265 for a 12-hour shoot day

• One-day commitment for the shoot

• Non-union production with professional styling team