Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Urgent Background Role – Hamilton

Job Description
A fast-turnaround background role is available for a project filming today. Talent should be prepared to arrive on set quickly and follow production direction with professionalism. This role is ideal for performers seeking immediate on-set experience and the chance to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Report to set promptly and be ready for immediate filming

• Follow instructions from the production team

• Contribute natural background action to support scene atmosphere

• Maintain professionalism and flexibility throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Ages 18–27

• Non-union talent

• Able to arrive on set as soon as needed today

Compensation

• Compensation details will be provided upon booking

Courthouse Background Talent

Job Description
A period-set production is seeking background actors to portray courthouse attendees in scenes set in the 1980s–1990s. This role is ideal for performers who enjoy creating authentic atmosphere and enhancing story world realism. Talent will help bring busy courthouse environments to life through natural, grounded background action.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray courthouse attendees in 1980s/1990s-era scenes

• Follow direction from the background coordinator and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a full day on set

Requirements

• All genders, ages 25–60

• Must be a local hire

• Must not have previously worked on this project

• Ability to match the look and tone of a late-20th-century setting

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hr with a four-hour guarantee + time and a half after)

The Hunting Wives – Extras Casting

Job Description
A upcoming production is seeking extras for multiple roles, including gun store/range shoppers, experienced servers, and bartenders. This is a great opportunity for talent looking to gain on-set experience and work on a high-profile project. All extras will participate in background scenes that help bring the story and atmosphere of the production to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in background scenes as directed by the production team

• Take direction well and remain professional on set

• Portray assigned roles such as shoppers, servers, or bartenders

• Maintain continuity and follow scene requirements

• Arrive prepared with wardrobe details if requested

Requirements

• Talent for gun store/range shoppers

• Experienced servers and bartenders for additional dates

• Must be comfortable working in background roles

• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced production environment

Compensation

• All extras are paid

• Rate details provided upon selection

Job Description:
A short-form project is seeking three middle school–aged performers to portray spelling bee contestants. This is a quick, paid opportunity ideal for young talent who are comfortable on camera and able to follow simple direction. The session will be brief, with a fun, light atmosphere suitable for beginners or experienced young actors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a spelling bee contestant in a filmed segment

• Follow direction from the production team

• Bring natural energy and age-appropriate personality to the role

• Arrive on time and be prepared for a short filming session

Requirements:

• Middle school–aged children

• Comfortable being on camera

• Able to take direction well

• Accompanied by a parent or guardian

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity

• Approximate duration: 1–2 hours

Contemporary Dancers for 2026 Project

Job Description:
A new 2026 dance production is seeking emerging professional and strong pre-professional contemporary dancers to join an upcoming creative project. This opportunity leads to a major premiere and calls for performers with expressive movement quality, strong technical ability, and a willingness to explore innovative choreography. Dancers will collaborate in a process that blends contemporary technique with improvisation and mechanical movement textures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Rehearse weekly on Sundays and one weekday evening from January to March

• Participate in the creation of new choreography and movement tasks

• Explore contrasting textures, dynamic shifts, and mechanical movement qualities

• Collaborate closely with the creative team throughout the rehearsal process

• Bring strong technique, versatility, and professionalism to the production

Requirements:

• Contemporary dancers age 18+

• Strong contemporary technique and improvisation skills

• Comfortable with creative tasking and experimental movement

• Ability to embody contrasting textures and mechanical movement styles

• Minimum two years of full-time dance training or equivalent experience

Compensation:

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Professional Server

Job Description:
A production filming in Sandy Springs, GA is seeking a professional server with a strong fine dining background. This role requires polished interpersonal skills, confidence interacting with others, and the ability to portray an experienced server in an upscale environment. Talent should be comfortable following direction and maintaining a refined, professional demeanor on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a fine dining server in an on-camera setting

• Deliver professional, polished interactions as part of the scene

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity and consistency throughout filming

Requirements:

• All genders welcome

• Ages 23–40

• Caucasian

• Prior fine dining service experience required

• Reliable, professional, and comfortable on camera

Compensation:

• $175 for 12 hours

“Baby Bird” – Lead Roles

Job Description:
A heartfelt narrative film is casting lead roles for a story centered on the complex bond between a distant father and his teenage daughter. As they share quiet daily coffee breaks, their unspoken tension and affection slowly build, revealing the emotional distance beneath their routine. This project calls for strong dramatic performers capable of subtle, intimate acting that conveys layered emotion.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in a dramatic short film exploring a father–daughter relationship

• Deliver grounded, emotionally nuanced performances

• Take direction well in quiet, intimate scenes

• Collaborate closely with the director and fellow cast

Requirements:

Nora (Lead):

• Female, 18–21

• Strong-minded and mature

• Opinionated daughter longing for closeness with her father

• Must portray emotional conflict and subtle tension

• Able to play moments where she becomes “the adult” in the relationship

Compensation:

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Musicians for Upcoming Production

Job Description:
A new production is seeking two skilled musicians to portray young male performers in featured roles. The project is looking for a double bass player and a bassoon player with strong musical ability and confidence in front of the camera. Talent should meet the equivalent of Grade 7 proficiency or higher and be comfortable performing authentically during filming. Early call times are expected, and reliable transportation is important due to the location.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a musician in an on-camera role

• Accurately portray a young male musician with strong musical skill

• Attend a scheduled fitting prior to the shoot

• Follow direction from the production team

• Arrive prepared and punctual for early call times

Requirements:

• Skilled double bass player or bassoon player

• Proficiency at Grade 7 level or above

• Must be able to drive, live locally, or have dependable transportation

• No skin fades

• No visible tattoos

• Only removable facial piercings permitted

Compensation:

• £350 flat rate for the shoot

Extras for TV Series – Pedestrians and Firefighters

Job Description:
A television series is seeking background talent local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states to portray pedestrians, pedestrians with cars, and dressed firefighters for an upcoming shoot. Talent should be expressive, reliable, and comfortable working in an outdoor, fast-paced filming environment. Selected individuals will help create realistic street and emergency-response scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray pedestrians or pedestrians with cars in various street scenes

• Selected males may appear as dressed firefighters

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

• Be fully available for the scheduled filming date

Requirements:

• Men and women, ages 20–60s

• All ethnicities welcome

• Clean-shaven males with short hair (ages 20–40) needed specifically for firefighter roles

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

• Must not be working today or scheduled for work on the filming date

Compensation:

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Non-Speaking Patient Roles for Medical Campaign

Job Description:
A local medical provider campaign is seeking a variety of non-speaking talent to portray patients in photo and video shoots. These roles require individuals who can express authenticity, relatability, and natural presence on camera. Talent of different ages and backgrounds are needed for single-day shoots taking place throughout November and December.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a patient in non-speaking photo or video scenes

• Convey natural expressions and authentic reactions

• Follow direction from the production and photography teams

• Arrive camera-ready and maintain continuity throughout the shoot

• Be fully available for the scheduled filming or photo date

Requirements:

• Talent must match one of the following categories:

  • White woman, 60+

  • Hispanic man, 25–30

  • White woman, 50+

  • Black man, 50+

  • White man, 30s

  • White mom, 30s–40s

  • Child (any age) with white mom, 30s–40s

• Comfortable in non-speaking roles focused on expression and presence

• Reliable, professional, and fully available for the selected date

Compensation:

• Photo-only roles: $350

• Photo and video roles: $500

• Child rate: $250