Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description:
The Hollywood Reporter is seeking Production Assistants (PAs) to participate in a news article exploring what life is like as a PA in 2025. Reporter Katie Kilkenny is conducting interviews to shed light on current job responsibilities, how PAs are navigating industry slowdowns, career aspirations, living situations in L.A., and what the current pipeline into the entertainment industry looks like.

Job Responsibilities:

• Share your experiences working as a PA

• Discuss current job duties and day-to-day routines

• Offer insights into the job climate and your career path

• Provide your perspective on industry changes and challenges

Requirements:

• Must currently work (or have recently worked) as a Production Assistant

• Willingness to be interviewed and quoted in a national publication

• Comfortable discussing career goals and industry experiences

• No geographic restriction, but L.A.-based PAs strongly encouraged

Compensation:

• Unpaid interview opportunity

• Provides national exposure in The Hollywood Reporter

Casting Call for Editorial Shoot – Unique and Diverse Faces Wanted

Job Description
A high-fashion editorial shoot is seeking four standout models with distinctive looks for an upcoming collaboration with a celebrated creative team. This shoot is an excellent opportunity to build your modeling portfolio and work with industry professionals in a collaborative, art-focused environment. The team is especially interested in models who represent diverse backgrounds and identities, particularly POC talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional editorial photo shoot

• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and creative directors on-set

• Follow posing direction and embody the creative concept

• Contribute to a positive, artistic, and team-driven atmosphere

Requirements

• All genders welcome; POC talent strongly encouraged

• Must be sample size

• Must be based in London or available locally

• Must be available on the scheduled shoot date

• Must provide headshots and measurements upon applying

Compensation

• Unpaid opportunity (TFP – Time For Print)

• Professional-grade editorial images for your modeling portfolio

• Work with a highly regarded creative team and gain exposure in fashion/editorial circles

Casting Call for Celebrity Doppelgänger for Paid Live Event

Job Description
A paid live event in New York City is looking for a real-life celebrity doppelgänger to make a bold impression in front of a live audience. This is an exciting opportunity for performers with a strong, commanding presence and physical resemblance to a well-known public figure. If you meet the specific physical criteria and thrive in live event settings, this high-energy gig is a great fit.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a live event performance

• Portray a celebrity look-alike with accuracy and confidence

• Interact with event staff and potentially with the public

• Maintain high energy and professionalism throughout the event

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20–45

• White ethnicity

• Height between 6’4” and 6’8”

• Weight between 250–280 lbs

• Strong, athletic body type

• Must be a local hire based in NYC or nearby states

• Must be available on the scheduled event day

Compensation

• Flat rate of $500 for event participation

• Paid same-day live event gig in NYC

Job Description
We are hiring outgoing, health-conscious character models to represent a personal hygiene brand at a major Skills Conference in Atlanta, GA. You’ll act as a hype person—engaging attendees, distributing swag, and encouraging guests to participate in an arm-wrestling challenge at the event booth.

Job Responsibilities
• Interact with event attendees in a fun and energetic manner

• Promote the client brand by distributing promotional materials and information

• Encourage guests to join activities, including an arm-wrestling match

• Represent the character with confidence and enthusiasm

• Stand and remain active throughout the 4-hour event window

Requirements
• Comfortable arm-wrestling event attendees

• 21+ years of age

• Outgoing, personable, and well-spoken

• Athletic build to match onsite character portrayal

• Comfortable with background screening (required)

• Must provide own transportation and lodging (if needed)

• Able to stand for extended periods of time

Compensation
• $75/hour (W-2 event)

• Parking reimbursement provided with receipt

Job Description
Casting is underway for a supporting role in the upcoming non-union stage production Sleeping Brittany, a comedy that explores quirky character dynamics. The role of Molly offers an actor the chance to lean into sharp wit and bold presence on stage. The show will be performed live in Orlando, FL.

Job Responsibilities
• Attend an in-person audition on June 21st

• Participate in one table read and one rehearsal (date TBD)

• Be available for dress rehearsal on July 24th

• Perform live shows on July 25th and July 26th

• Portray Molly with a sarcastic, confident, and unapologetically blunt energy

Requirements
• Female-presenting, aged 30s to 40s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Strong comedic timing and stage presence

• Must be able to deliver dry, edgy humor with nuance

• Local to Orlando, FL or able to self-report

Compensation
• Unpaid (non-union)

• Excellent opportunity for stage experience and portfolio development

Job Description
A new comedy play titled Sleeping Brittany is casting for a key supporting male role. The character Phil adds complexity and intrigue to the storyline with a mix of charm and awkward behavior. The production takes place in Orlando, FL with auditions and rehearsals scheduled for June and July.

Job Responsibilities
• Attend an in-person audition on June 21st

• Participate in one table read and one scheduled rehearsal (TBD)

• Join the full cast for dress rehearsal on July 24th

• Perform live on July 25th and 26th in a stage production

• Portray the character Phil, combining charisma with comedic and offbeat nuances

Requirements
• Male-presenting, aged 30s to 40s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Strong comedic acting and stage delivery skills

• Able to convey subtle emotional and behavioral layers in character

• Must be based in or able to travel to Orlando, FL

• Non-union; this is an unpaid role

Compensation
• Unpaid

• Ideal for actors seeking live performance credits and artistic collaboration

Job Description
A fun, heartwarming commercial is casting a young girl to play a playful and expressive kid enjoying a milkshake at a classic diner. This role calls for a charismatic child who can light up the screen with charm, sass, and a naturally disarming smile.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lively, confident kid enjoying a milkshake on camera

• Show natural reactions and playful expressions

• Follow direction and stay engaged during filming

• Help bring a joyful, nostalgic diner moment to life

Requirements

• Female, aged 5–10

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be playful, expressive, and full of personality

• Should feel natural and charismatic — not overly staged or polished

• Must be available for a fitting in Miami

Compensation

• $650 day rate

• $3,000 buyout

• Fitting paid at $65/hour

• Additional $500 for photo shoot

Job Description
A new comedic stage play, Sleeping Brittany, is casting for a lead female-presenting actor to bring the title character to life. This non-union, unpaid production will be performed live in Orlando, FL, and promises strong character-driven storytelling in a heartfelt yet humorous tone. Actors must be available for an in-person audition and multiple rehearsals leading up to the show dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Brittany, the lead character, with emotional depth and comedic timing

• Attend 1 table read and at least 1 rehearsal (TBD), as well as dress rehearsal

• Perform live in two scheduled performances in late July

• Collaborate with fellow cast and creative team to develop a strong onstage dynamic

Requirements

• Female or female-presenting actor

• Age range: 30s to 40s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Strong stage presence and comfort with live performance

• Character breakdown: Brittany is optimistic and positive, always looks on the bright side, but is still grounded in realism

Compensation

• Unpaid

• Non-union

• Great opportunity for stage experience and community exposure

Job Description
A dynamic commercial is looking for a standout male actor to portray an audience member with the presence of a real basketball player. This role requires height, athleticism, and emotional range. The character blends seamlessly into the crowd while still holding the camera with physical confidence and expressive depth.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a believable basketball player sitting in the audience

• Deliver emotionally expressive reactions, including sadness

• Maintain strong on-camera presence throughout scenes

• Follow direction and contribute to an authentic sports atmosphere

Requirements

• Male, aged 20–25

• Height: Minimum 6’4”

• Athletic, well-built physique

• Slightly longer hair preferred

• Must be confident on camera and able to express deep emotion

• Must be available for a fitting in Miami

Compensation

• $650 day rate

• $3,000 buyout

• Fitting paid at $65/hour

• Additional $500 for photo shoot