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 Short Film “Audition”

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking participants for Audition, a short film directed by BIFA-nominated filmmaker Geraldine Barón. This project explores modern family-making through a mix of portrait and performance art. Inspired by the director’s personal experience of mapping out a path to having a child on her own, the film will weave together interviews with donors, friends, strangers, and actors to create a powerful and intimate narrative.

Job Responsibilities

• Share real-life stories and experiences connected to sperm or egg donation

• Participate in interviews or scenes that explore the emotional, social, and personal sides of family creation

• Collaborate with the creative team to bring authenticity and vulnerability to the film

Requirements

• Individuals who have donated sperm or eggs through a bank or personally

• People who have been asked to donate or considered donating, regardless of whether they went through with it

• Supporters who have been part of someone else’s family-making journey

• Must be comfortable sharing experiences on camera

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate to be disclosed upon selection)

• Filming will take place worldwide, travel accommodations may be considered for selected participants

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%

Casting Call for Bar Scene Extras – Popular TV Series

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking male and female background actors, ages 20s to 40s, to work in a lively bar scene for an upcoming episode of a hit TV series. This is a great opportunity for local talent to be featured on set and gain experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a bar scene

• Follow direction from the assistant director and maintain continuity

• Help create a realistic and engaging atmosphere on set

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20–40

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

• Cannot be scheduled to work the hospital scene on the same production date

• Must provide a recent color photo, height, weight, age, city/state, phone number, and clothing sizes

• Must report past work on the show, if any

Compensation

• Paid background opportunity

Casting Call for Real Mother and Child – Hospital Scene

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking a real mother and child (ages 8–9) to work together in a hospital scene for the production Brilliant Minds. This is a wonderful opportunity for families interested in gaining on-set experience and being picture-cast directly by the director.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together in a hospital scene as background performers

• Follow direction from the production team to deliver authentic reactions

• Remain available for filming throughout the day, afternoon, or evening

Requirements

• Real mother and child pair

• Child must be 8–9 years old

• ACTRA preferred but non-union talent may apply

• Must be available for a 6:30 AM crew call and full 8-hour day

Compensation

• ACTRA rate per IPA for ACTRA talent

• $17.20/hour with 8-hour minimum for AABP/Non-Union talent

Casting Call for Musicians – Fiddle, Bass, Banjo, Steel Guitar

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking skilled musicians who are advanced in their craft to perform in an upcoming production. This is an exciting opportunity for talented instrumentalists to showcase their abilities in a professional setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform live or pre-recorded music as part of the production

• Collaborate with directors and other performers to achieve the desired sound

• Bring energy and authenticity to the performance

Requirements

• Experienced in one of the following: fiddle, upright bass, banjo, or steel guitar

• Must be an advanced player capable of performing confidently in front of an audience

• Able to follow musical direction and work collaboratively

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Casting Call for Black/African Descent Girl and Real Dad – Commercial

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking a Black/African descent girl, ages 7 to 9, along with her real father to appear in an upcoming commercial. This is a great opportunity for Rhode Island-based families to work together on set and gain experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together in a commercial shoot

• Follow direction from the production team to capture natural, authentic moments

• Be available for all scheduled filming dates

Requirements

• Black/African descent female child, ages 7–9

• Biological father must participate

• Must be residents of Rhode Island

Compensation

• $200 total pay for the shoot

Militia Men for BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit (Season 2)

Job Description
Casting directors are looking for Caucasian male background actors to portray militia men in the BET+ series Diarra From Detroit Season 2. These roles will appear in rugged and intense scenes, making this a great opportunity for actors who can bring authenticity to gritty, dramatic moments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray militia members in interior city scenes with a tough, rugged demeanor

• Follow direction from the director to deliver realistic background action

• Maintain continuity throughout filming to match the scene’s tone

Requirements

• Caucasian men, ages 18+

• Weathered, rough-around-the-edges appearance

• Muscular or stocky build preferred

• Beards and rugged looks encouraged

Compensation

• $10.50/hour ($84 guaranteed for 8 hours)

• Overtime paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half

• $25 car bump if booked with your vehicle

Police Officers for BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit (Season 2)

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking male background actors to portray police officers in the BET+ series Diarra From Detroit Season 2. This is a featured background role in dramatic interior city scenes, offering a great opportunity to gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray police officers in city scenes with professionalism and realism

• Follow on-set direction to ensure scene authenticity

• Maintain a clean and presentable look suitable for law enforcement roles

Requirements

• Male, all ethnicities, ages 18+

• Must be clean-shaven (only mustaches allowed, no other facial hair)

• Comfortable performing in interior city scenes

Compensation

• $10.50/hour ($84 guaranteed for 8 hours)

• Overtime paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half

• $25 car bump if booked with your vehicle

Gang Members for BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit (Season 2)

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking Black/African American male background actors to portray gang members in the BET+ series Diarra From Detroit Season 2. This is an excellent opportunity to be featured in a major streaming series, working on set in a dramatic bar scene environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray gang members realistically in interior bar scenes

• Follow direction from the director and background coordinator

• Contribute to the scene’s energy and authenticity while maintaining professionalism

Requirements

• Black/African American men, ages 18+

• Must not have previously worked on Diarra From Detroit Season 2

• Comfortable performing in bar scene environments

Compensation

• $10.50/hour ($84 guaranteed for 8 hours)

• Overtime paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half

• $25 car bump if booked with your vehicle