Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Conversation Participants for Speech Technology Research Project

Job Description

A paid speech technology research project is seeking participants in Vancouver, British Columbia, to have natural conversations with another person while helping improve speech recognition and interpretive technology. The project supports technology that processes and understands different ways people speak, including applications related to accessibility and assistive technology. This is not a voice-cloning or generative AI project, and participants’ voices will not be used to create synthetic performances. Acting or technology experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in natural, unscripted conversations with another person.
• Speak clearly and authentically during recorded research sessions.
• Help researchers improve technology designed to recognize and interpret human speech.
• Follow session instructions provided by the research team.
• Participate professionally throughout sessions lasting approximately 4–8 hours.

Requirements

• Comfortable having natural conversations with another person.
• No acting experience required.
• No AI or technology background required.
• Able to communicate naturally during extended recording sessions.
• Must be able to participate in projects based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Compensation

• Up to $125 per hour.
• Paid projects generally run 4–8 hours, with most sessions lasting approximately 8 hours.

Models for Marc Jacobs Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A Marc Jacobs commercial campaign is seeking models and real people with authentic personalities for an upcoming fashion advertising project. Casting is looking for distinctive individuals who can bring confidence, individuality, and a genuine on-camera presence to the campaign. This paid modeling opportunity is ideal for talent interested in working with a globally recognized fashion brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a Marc Jacobs commercial campaign.
• Showcase an authentic personality and individual style on camera.
• Participate in fashion-focused commercial photography or video content.
• Follow creative direction from the campaign production team.
• Bring confidence, personality, and natural energy to the project.

Requirements

• Models and real people are encouraged to apply.
• Authentic and distinctive personalities.
• Strong, confident on-camera presence.
• Comfortable participating in a professional fashion campaign.
• Able to follow creative and modeling direction.

Compensation

• $3,500 per project.

Job Description

33 Music Group is seeking a professional male-female music duo for a six-month residency at a leading 5-star hotel in Kuwait. The opportunity is suited to an established duo capable of delivering polished live performances appropriate for an upscale international hospitality environment. Performers who can include Italian songs in their repertoire will have an advantage. Preference will also be given to duos already based in the UAE or elsewhere in the Middle East and available to begin the residency as soon as possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform live music as a male-female duo at a 5-star hotel in Kuwait.
• Deliver polished performances suitable for an upscale hotel environment.
• Maintain a professional stage presence throughout the residency.
• Perform a varied repertoire for an international hotel audience.
• Fulfill the requirements of the six-month engagement.

Requirements

• Established male-female performing duo.
• Must be available for a six-month residency in Kuwait.
• Professional live performance experience required.
• Ability to perform Italian songs is a bonus.
• Preference for duos currently based in the UAE or elsewhere in the Middle East.

Compensation

• Paid six-month hotel residency.
• Specific compensation is not specified.

Job Description

ALT TERRAIN is seeking dynamic brand ambassadors to represent a popular beauty brand during a Fashion Week activation in New York City. The campaign will feature an outdoor, guerrilla-style bike cart activation designed to engage consumers and create an energetic brand presence. The team is looking for confident, outgoing professionals who genuinely enjoy beauty and fashion and can naturally start conversations with the public.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent a popular beauty brand during a Fashion Week activation.
• Engage consumers through friendly, natural conversations.
• Discuss beauty, fashion, and other relevant topics with attendees.
• Support an outdoor guerrilla-style bike cart activation.
• Maintain a confident and professional brand presence.
• Be comfortable appearing in photo or video content captured during the activation.

Requirements

• Must be available for the dress rehearsal and activation dates.
• Strong interest in beauty, makeup, and fashion preferred.
• Confident, outgoing, and comfortable approaching consumers.
• Professional and tactful when interacting with the public.
• Comfortable being photographed or filmed while working.

Compensation

• $28 per hour.

Job Description

Studio 16 Entertainment is seeking experienced piano bar entertainers for cruise ship performance opportunities around the world. The company is looking for engaging live performers who can combine strong piano and vocal ability with the personality and confidence needed to entertain guests throughout an evening. Ideal performers should be comfortable reading the room, taking song requests, interacting naturally with audiences, and adjusting their set to keep the energy moving.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform live piano and vocal sets for cruise ship guests.
• Take and perform audience song requests.
• Read the room and adapt performances to audience energy.
• Engage confidently and professionally with guests.
• Maintain an entertaining atmosphere throughout each performance.
• Perform songs from a broad English-language repertoire.

Requirements

• Strong piano skills and vocal ability.
• Broad English-language song repertoire.
• Solid professional live performance experience.
• Confident interacting directly with guests and taking requests.

Compensation

• Compensation is not specified.
• Cruise ship performance opportunities are available internationally.

Job Description

“Dinner with a Side of Murder: Mystery of the Murdered Mobster” is casting multiple actors and interactive performers for an original dinner-theater production set in Chicago in 1940. The story begins after Angelo Marconi, the owner of Angelo’s Italian Restaurant and a suspected crime boss, is murdered. His family, associates, employees, and other suspicious characters gather for the reading of his will, turning the evening into an interactive murder mystery. The production is seeking performers for roles ranging from members of the Marconi family and rival mob connections to police, restaurant employees, and security. The production will be presented at The Burton Leavitt Theatre in Connecticut, with rehearsals held twice weekly once they begin.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character in the 1940s murder mystery production.
• Develop a convincing character appropriate to the period, storyline, and assigned role.
• Perform scripted scenes and work collaboratively with the ensemble.
• Remain in character throughout interactive portions of the dinner-theater experience.
• Supporting roles may mingle with guests and deliver verbal clues based on a provided outline.

Requirements

• Rocco Marconi: Male, approximately 40–50. Angelo’s younger brother and right-hand man. Tall, dark, handsome, and known to have a temper.
• Maria Marconi: Female, approximately 40. Angelo’s second wife. Attractive and appears to be mourning her husband.
• Gino Lombardi: Male, approximately 50–65. Accountant for the family business and a longtime friend of Angelo who stays away from its violent side.
• Angela “Angel” Marconi: Female, 20–29. Angelo’s daughter from his first marriage. Young, pretty, rebellious, and a party girl who frequents the best nightclubs.
• Mickey O’Toole: Male, approximately 25–35. Angel’s boyfriend and the son of a rival gang leader. Good-looking, young, rebellious, cocky, and brash. An Irish accent may be required.
• Burt Westwood: Male, approximately 40–65. Police captain who is bureaucratic and somewhat self-important but understands police business and has connections.
• Aldo: Male, approximately 55–65. Maître d’ and manager of Angelo’s restaurant. Well-dressed, professional, and loyal to the restaurant and family.
• Two Henchmen: Approximately 30–50. Professional bodyguard/security types who are well-dressed and comfortable portraying intimidating security characters.
• Waitresses: Adult performers of any age. Professionally presented and comfortable mingling with guests in costume while discreetly delivering verbal clues.
• Additional Restaurant Staff: Adult performers of any age for roles including coat check girl, doorman, and bartenders. Must be comfortable interacting with guests and potentially delivering clues.
• Interactive supporting performers should be comfortable improvising from a provided outline.
• Must be able to participate in the production’s rehearsal schedule.

Compensation

• Compensation is not specified.

Job Description

A spec commercial is seeking a female performer to portray the daughter in an independently produced family portfolio project in Scarborough, Ontario. The story captures a family of four celebrating their son’s graduation together around their backyard pool. The selected performer will appear alongside actors portraying the father, mother, and son, helping create natural and believable family interactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the daughter in the family-centered spec commercial.
• Participate in backyard and poolside family scenes.
• Perform natural interactions with the other family characters.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Female performer able to portray the family’s daughter.
• Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
• Comfortable performing naturally on camera.
• Able to work collaboratively with other performers.

Compensation

• Very low-budget collaborative project.
• Food provided.
• Finished footage provided for portfolio or demo reel use.

Job Description

A collaborative spec commercial is casting a female performer to portray the mother in a family-focused portfolio project in Scarborough, Ontario. The commercial centers on a family of four gathering in their backyard to celebrate their son’s graduation by the pool. The production is seeking someone who can bring a natural, believable family presence to the commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the mother in the family-centered commercial.
• Perform naturally alongside the father, son, and daughter characters.
• Participate in backyard and poolside celebration scenes.
• Follow creative direction during filming.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Female performer able to portray a mother.
• Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
• Comfortable performing in a family-oriented commercial setting.
• Able to deliver natural and believable on-camera interactions.

Compensation

• Very low-budget collaborative project.
• Food provided.
• Finished footage provided for portfolio or demo reel use.

Job Description

A spec commercial is seeking a male performer to portray the son in a family-centered portfolio project filming in Scarborough, Ontario. The story follows a family of four celebrating the son’s graduation by the pool in their backyard. The son plays a central part in the commercial and must be comfortable jumping into a swimming pool during filming. The selected performer will also participate in a second shoot alongside the actor portraying the father.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the graduating son in the spec commercial.
• Perform naturally in family celebration scenes.
• Participate in poolside scenes and jump into a swimming pool as required.
• Participate in an additional shoot with the actor portraying the father.
• Follow direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male performer able to portray the family’s son.
• Must be comfortable jumping into a swimming pool.
• Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
• Comfortable performing naturally on camera.
• Must be available for the main shoot and an additional father-and-son shoot.

Compensation

• Very low-budget collaborative project.
• Food provided.
• Finished footage provided for portfolio or demo reel use.

Job Description

A spec commercial is casting a male performer to portray the father in a family-centered portfolio project filming in Scarborough, Ontario. The commercial follows a family of four celebrating their son’s graduation together by the backyard pool. This is a collaborative, independently funded production intended to create strong portfolio material for everyone involved. The selected performer will participate in the main family shoot as well as an additional shoot featuring the father and son.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the father in a family-focused spec commercial.
• Perform naturally alongside actors portraying the mother, son, and daughter.
• Participate in backyard and poolside family scenes.
• Return for an additional shoot involving the father and son.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Male performer able to portray a father.
• Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
• Comfortable performing in a family-oriented commercial setting.
• Must be available for both the primary shoot and an additional father-and-son shoot.

Compensation

• Very low-budget collaborative project.
• Food provided.
• Finished footage provided for portfolio or demo reel use.