Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Singers for “Wicked” Broadway and National Tour

Job Description

The Broadway and National Touring Company of the hit musical “Wicked” is seeking talented singers for principal and ensemble roles. This Los Angeles open call is looking for performers with exceptional voices, wide vocal ranges, strong movement abilities, and professional stage presence. Singers of all genders and ethnicities are encouraged to audition for opportunities to join the Broadway or touring production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform vocal material for consideration for principal and ensemble roles in “Wicked.”
• Demonstrate a strong vocal range, musicality, and stage presence.
• Perform contemporary or traditional musical theatre material appropriate to vocal type.
• Demonstrate movement ability as required for the production.
• Follow creative direction during auditions, callbacks, rehearsals, and performances.
• Maintain professional performance standards throughout the casting process and production.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Exceptional singing ability with a wide vocal range.
• Must move well and be comfortable performing in a Broadway musical environment.
• Open to Equity and Non-Equity singers.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Compensation

• Professional paid Broadway and National Touring Company opportunities.

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.

Edward Look-Alike for Network Television True Crime Series

Job Description

A non-union network television true crime recreation series is seeking a Hispanic male performer to portray Edward in an upcoming production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. Casting is looking for talent in their early 30s who closely resembles the character reference. Ear gauges are not required. This is a non-speaking role involving dramatized true crime material, including scripted gun violence and murder-related content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Edward in a network television true crime recreation series.
• Match the general appearance and presence of the character reference.
• Perform non-speaking dramatic actions as directed by the production team.
• Participate in professionally staged scenes involving scripted gun violence and murder-related content.
• Follow direction and maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Remain professional and prepared during all scheduled production work.

Requirements

• Hispanic male.
• Early 30s.
• Should closely resemble the provided character reference.
• Ear gauges are not required.
• Must be comfortable with scripted gun violence and murder-related content.
• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking true crime recreation role.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $250 per day worked.
• Hotel accommodations provided.

Tony Look-Alike for Network Television True Crime Series

Job Description

A non-union network television true crime recreation series is seeking a male performer to portray Tony in an upcoming shoot in Knoxville, Tennessee. Talent should closely resemble the provided character reference and be comfortable participating in dramatized true crime scenes involving scripted gun violence and murder-related content. This is a non-speaking role with no scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tony in a network television true crime recreation.
• Closely match the appearance and physical presence of the character reference.
• Perform non-speaking dramatic actions as directed.
• Participate in professionally staged scenes involving scripted gun violence and murder-related content.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during the shoot.

Requirements

• Male performer who closely resembles the provided Tony character reference.
• Must be comfortable with scripted gun violence and murder-related subject matter.
• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking true crime recreation role.
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Must work as a local hire, as travel and hotel accommodations are not provided.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Background Actors for “Dear William”

Job Description

The production of “Dear William” is seeking paid background actors of all ages for upcoming filming in Greenwood, Mississippi. This background casting opportunity is open to local residents throughout Greenwood and Northern Mississippi, and no previous acting or background experience is required. Talent will help create authentic environments and community scenes for the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor in scenes for “Dear William.”
• Perform natural background actions based on the needs of each scene.
• Follow direction from assistant directors and the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and remain available for assigned production hours.

Requirements

• Open to talent of all ages.
• No previous acting or background experience required.
• Minors must have appropriate parent or guardian involvement.
• Must be able to work in the Greenwood, Mississippi area.
• Local Greenwood and Northern Mississippi residents are encouraged to apply.
• Must be reliable and comfortable appearing on camera.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity; rate details will be provided to selected talent.

Young Talent with American, International or Neutral UK Accents

Job Description

A paid casting opportunity in London is seeking young performers ages 16–22 with American, international, or neutral UK accents for a one-day shoot. Casting is looking for outgoing talent with bubbly, fun personalities who can bring natural energy, confidence, and an engaging presence to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a professional production in London.
• Bring a bubbly, upbeat, and engaging personality to the shoot.
• Perform naturally and confidently in front of the camera.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the one-day shoot.

Requirements

• Ages 16–22.
• American, international, or neutral UK accents.
• Bubbly, fun, and outgoing personality.
• Comfortable and confident appearing on camera.
• Must be able to work in London.

Compensation

• £2,000 including day rate and usage.

Male Firefighters for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male background actors to portray firefighters in an upcoming television scene filming in Chicago. This non-speaking background acting opportunity is looking for performers of all ethnicities with clean-shaven faces and short hair who can authentically portray professional firefighters. Talent should be prepared to follow on-set direction and bring a convincing emergency responder presence to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a non-speaking background role on “Chicago Fire.”
• Perform realistic firefighter background actions as directed.
• Follow instructions from assistant directors and the production team.
• Maintain continuity and a professional on-camera presence.
• Remain prepared and attentive throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 20s–40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be clean-shaven.
• Must have short hair.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a firefighter.
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

CPD Officers, SWAT, EMTs and Neighbors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors for an action-packed outdoor incident scene filming in Chicago. This paid, non-speaking background casting opportunity includes roles portraying CPD officers, SWAT members, EMTs, and neighborhood residents. Real police experience is not required. Selected talent must be available for both production days and prepared to work outdoors during an active emergency-style scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a CPD officer, SWAT member, EMT, or neighborhood resident in an outdoor incident scene.
• Perform realistic background actions appropriate to the assigned role.
• Follow direction from assistant directors and the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Participate safely in a busy, action-oriented television production environment.
• Remain available for both required filming days.

Requirements

• CPD/SWAT: Clean-shaven male talent with short hair.
• EMT: Male and female talent may be considered.
• Neighbors: Male and female talent, ages 20s–60s, all ethnicities.
• Previous experience portraying police is helpful but not required.
• Must be available for both required production days.
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in an active incident scene.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Female Actor for True Crime Re-Enactment Series “Forensic Factor”

Job Description

The true crime re-enactment series “Forensic Factor” is seeking a female actor for an upcoming production filming in the Akron/Stow, Ohio area. This paid acting opportunity involves portraying a woman in a dramatized true crime scene. The role includes sensitive material related to a strangulation case, including shots involving a prop rope around the neck. The actor’s face will not be shown during this action. Talent should be comfortable with the subject matter and able to deliver a believable performance in a true crime re-enactment setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in a true crime re-enactment for “Forensic Factor.”
• Perform dramatic actions required for the scripted scene.
• Wear a fake pregnancy belly as part of the character portrayal.
• Participate in carefully staged sensitive scenes involving a prop rope around the neck.
• Follow safety instructions and creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Caucasian female.
• Ages 20–45.
• Height of 5’6″ or taller.
• Shoulder-length brown hair.
• Open to all body types and sizes.
• Must be comfortable wearing a fake pregnancy belly.
• Must be comfortable participating in staged sensitive content involving a strangulation case.
• Previous acting training or experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work in the Akron/Stow, Ohio area.

Compensation

• $500 flat rate for the day.