Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

The Fire Island Theater Festival 2026 is casting an actor for the staged reading of “Thursdays Come at Morning,” presented at The Ice Palace in Cherry Grove, New York. The production is seeking an actor to portray Sam, a gay Hapa (Asian/White) man in his 60s who is warm and cheerful while navigating heartbreak and grief. The story follows two Asian American men in their 60s who meet unexpectedly at a Honolulu cemetery and connect through their experiences with caregiving, love, and loss.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character of Sam in a professional staged reading.
• Collaborate with the director, writers, cast, and creative team.
• Bring emotional depth and authenticity to the character and story.

Requirements

• Actor able to portray a man in his 60s.
• Hapa (Asian/White).
• Gay.
• Suitable for a character described as warm, cheerful, and heartbroken.

Compensation

$200 stipend plus travel and shared accommodations.

Job Description

Whitley Theatrical is accepting virtual submissions for San Diego-based performers for the ensemble of GRIM, a new musical comedy premiering at La Jolla Playhouse. The production is seeking an excellent vocalist who is also a very strong mover to portray a range of characters throughout the musical.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as part of the ensemble in the new musical GRIM.
• Portray a range of characters throughout the production.
• Perform featured ensemble material as assigned.
• Demonstrate strong vocal and movement abilities.

Requirements

• Male or nonbinary-identifying performers.
• Ages 20–50.
• All ethnicities.
• Must be an excellent tenor, baritone, or bass vocalist.
• Must be a very strong mover.

Compensation

• AEA LORT B+ rate.

Job Description

A production team is seeking three strong male actors ages 40–50 for the development and eventual production of ACT TWO, a one-act play by Robyn Dickinson, based in the Bromsgrove/South Birmingham area. The play follows three lifelong friends whose decades of friendship and banter conceal the things that matter most. Described as funny, raw, and human, the production features three substantial roles and aims to encourage conversations around men’s mental health while supporting awareness and fundraising efforts.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform one of three substantial male roles in ACT TWO
• Participate in the play’s initial research and development process
• Collaborate on character and script development
• Bring authenticity, humor, and emotional depth to the role
• Work collaboratively with the writer and other performers
• Participate in the eventual production, subject to development and funding

Requirements

• Male actors ages 40–50
• Strong acting and character-development skills
• R&D or new-writing experience preferred
• Comfortable working with material involving friendship and men’s mental health
• Interested actors should contact the production for an audition pack

Compensation

Initial R&D is unpaid.

Job Description

A Long Island production is casting two male actors for the original two-hander stage play Serve the Meal. This paid theatrical opportunity is open to performers in their early 30s to early 40s of all ethnicities. The play follows two former stepbrothers who reunite after nearly two decades, confronting unresolved family tensions and long-buried emotions during an intimate, character-driven story. Ideal candidates should be committed to a collaborative rehearsal process and comfortable performing emotionally layered dramatic material on stage.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the two lead characters in the original stage production.
• Collaborate closely with the director and fellow cast member.
• Perform three scheduled live theater performances.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during rehearsals and performances.

Requirements

• Male actors in their early 30s to early 40s.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Non-equity actors preferred, though equity actors may also apply.
• Be prepared to discuss any scheduling conflicts during the audition.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.

Job Description

Stag & Lion Theatre Company is casting Harold, a devoted Catholic altar boy in Bruno and the Alter Boys. This supporting role contributes to the play’s exploration of faith, friendship, and growing up. Selected actors will rehearse and perform in the staged reading production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the role of Harold.
• Attend rehearsals and staged readings.
• Collaborate with the production team.
• Prepare dialogue and character interpretation.
• Participate in scheduled performances.

Requirements

• Male, ages 16–18 (must convincingly portray ages 14–15).
• Able to portray a devoted Catholic altar boy.

Compensation

• Unpaid non-union staged reading opportunity.

Job Description

Stag & Lion Theatre Company is seeking an actor to portray Michael, an all-American teenager in Bruno and the Alter Boys. Michael contributes to the ensemble’s dynamic and helps bring the coming-of-age story to life through rehearsals and staged performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the role of Michael during rehearsals and readings.
• Work collaboratively with the cast and director.
• Prepare dialogue and character work.
• Attend callbacks if selected.
• Participate in scheduled performances.

Requirements

• Male, ages 16–18 (must convincingly portray ages 15–16).
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Fits the character of an all-American teenage boy.

Compensation

• Unpaid non-union staged reading opportunity.

Job Description

Stag & Lion Theatre Company is casting Tommy, an athletic and outgoing teen in the coming-of-age play Bruno and the Alter Boys. Tommy brings confidence and youthful energy to the ensemble and will work closely with the cast throughout rehearsals and staged performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the role of Tommy.
• Attend rehearsals and staged readings.
• Collaborate with the cast and director.
• Prepare dialogue and character work.
• Participate in scheduled performances.

Requirements

• Male, ages 16–20 (must convincingly portray ages 14–16).
• White/European descent or ethnically ambiguous/multiracial.
• Athletic, outgoing, confident, and self-assured.

Compensation

• Unpaid non-union staged reading opportunity.

Job Description
Stag & Lion Theatre Company is looking for an actor to portray Frankie, a quiet and compassionate teenager in Bruno and the Alter Boys. Frankie carries emotional depth beneath his calm exterior and plays an important role in the ensemble cast. Selected performers will participate in rehearsals, chemistry reads, and staged performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the role of Frankie during rehearsals and readings.
• Attend chemistry reads and callbacks if selected.
• Work collaboratively with the creative team.
• Prepare character material and dialogue.
• Participate in all scheduled performances.

Requirements

• Male, ages 16–18 (must convincingly portray under 16).
• Introverted, studious, kind, and gentle demeanor.

Compensation

• Unpaid non-union staged reading opportunity.

Job Description

Stag & Lion Theatre Company is casting Gabriel, a thoughtful teenage lead in Bruno and the Alter Boys. Gabriel is intelligent, reserved, and a natural leader whose journey drives the story. Actors selected for this role will participate in rehearsals, chemistry reads, Zoom callbacks, and staged performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the lead role of Gabriel.
• Attend chemistry reads and callbacks if invited.
• Collaborate with the cast and director.
• Prepare scripted material and rehearsals.
• Participate in all scheduled performances.

Requirements

• Male, ages 16–20 (must convincingly portray under 17).
• Ethnically ambiguous/multiracial, Latino/Hispanic, or White/European descent.
• Intelligent, reserved, and natural leadership qualities.

Compensation

• Unpaid non-union staged reading opportunity.

Job Description

Stag & Lion Theatre Company is seeking an actress to portray Grace in the staged reading of Bruno and the Alter Boys. Grace is a highly driven parent whose ambition and strong personality shape her family’s journey throughout the story. This opportunity includes rehearsals, Zoom callbacks, and staged performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the role of Grace during rehearsals and staged readings.
• Participate in virtual callbacks if selected.
• Work closely with the creative team.
• Prepare dialogue and character development.
• Attend all required rehearsals and performances.

Requirements

• Female, ages 35–45.
• Type-A personality and parent of Gabriel.
• Ethnically ambiguous/multiracial, Latino/Hispanic, or White/European descent.

Compensation

• Unpaid non-union staged reading opportunity.