Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Cruise Ship Performers for International Entertainment Contract

Job Description
A cruise entertainment production is seeking talented performers for an immediate-start contract on a large, international cruise ship. This opportunity is ideal for vocalists, dancers, and specialty acts ready to deliver high-energy shows for live audiences while traveling across exciting destinations. Performers must be professional, performance-ready, and comfortable working in a fast-paced shipboard environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scheduled live shows and entertainment events onboard a cruise ship

• Attend rehearsals and work collaboratively with cast, creative, and production teams

• Maintain performance quality, stamina, and professionalism throughout the contract

• Follow choreography, staging, and direction for consistent show delivery

• Represent a polished, guest-facing standard during all onboard duties

Requirements

• Seeking the following roles:

  • Male and female vocalists

  • Acrobatic female dancers (minimum height 5’5″)

  • Male dancers (minimum height 5’10”)

  • Circus acts (no flying acts)

• Must be available for an international cruise contract running mid-January through late February 2026

• Comfortable living and working onboard a ship with a large guest capacity

• Must have valid STCW certification and a Seaman’s Book

• Strong stage presence, reliability, and ability to take direction

Compensation

• Competitive pay and contract conditions (details provided upon selection)

Authentic Families for Orlando Theme Park Commercial (Pre-K Campaign)

Job Description
A major theme park commercial is casting authentic families for a paid campaign filming in Orlando, Florida. This project focuses on real family moments and is centered around pre-K kids ages 3–5, so all roles must include a child in that age range. Families based in Florida, Georgia, or Alabama are encouraged to apply. Travel support is limited and may be available for select families coming from Georgia or Alabama.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real family in lifestyle commercial scenes
• Participate in candid, joyful moments while following light direction
• Be available for scheduled callbacks, fittings, and shoot dates in Orlando
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout production days

Requirements

• Must be an authentic family (all backgrounds welcome)
• Must be based in Florida, Georgia, or Alabama
• All roles must include a child ages 3–5
• Do not apply if you have been in a previous Disney ad
• Family types needed (choose what fits you):
  • First-Time Parents: Parents traveling with their first and only child (one child only, ages 3–5)
  • First-Time Theme Park Visit Family: A true first-time visit family that includes a child ages 3–5 (may include additional kids)
  • Family With Older Sibling + Pre-K Child: Two children—older child ages 6–12 and younger child ages 3–5
  • Multi-Generational Family: Parents with 1–2 grandparents and 1–2 children, including a child ages 3–5

Compensation

• $2,500 per person (minus 20% fee, if applicable)
• Travel support available only for families traveling to Florida from Georgia or Alabama, including lodging and per diem (mileage or airfare discussed based on location)
• Anyone outside that travel support area would self-report

Real Families for Cruise Commercial

Job Description
A cruise commercial is casting real Miami-based families for a lifestyle-focused production featuring travel and vacation moments. This project is looking for authentic family dynamics and natural on-camera interactions. Families should reflect a warm, relatable look and be comfortable traveling and filming together.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real family in a commercial shoot

• Participate in travel, fitting, and shoot days as scheduled

• Interact naturally on camera during lifestyle and vacation scenes

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

Requirements

• Must be a real family based in Miami

• Children:

  • Boy ages 9–10

  • Girl ages 5–6

• Parents:

  • Mom and Dad in their 30s to mid-40s

• Open to ambiguous ethnic backgrounds

• Available for travel, fitting, and shoot dates as required

Compensation

• Session fee: $500 per person (travel and shoot days included)

• Fitting rate: $250 for a 4-hour fitting

• Usage fees (stills and motion):

  • Adults: $12,500

  • Minors: $10,000

• All rates subject to agency fees

Job Description

A cruise ship entertainment production is seeking a strong, female-identifying performance artist with Hula Hoop and Aerial acts for a professional contract. This opportunity is ideal for experienced specialty performers who can deliver high-energy solo performances and work within a structured cruise production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform featured Hula Hoop and Aerial specialty acts for live cruise audiences.

• Participate in rehearsals, technical run-throughs, and any required training/certifications.

• Follow all safety procedures and maintain equipment readiness for aerial/ground performances.

• Collaborate with onboard entertainment and technical teams to meet show standards.

• Maintain physical conditioning and performance consistency throughout the contract period.

Requirements

• Female-identifying artist with strong stage presence and professional-level performance skill.

• Must have at least 2 solo acts: one Aerial and one Ground (additional acts are a plus).

• Must have EU visa, EU residency, or visa-free travel eligibility within the EU.

• Must be available for the full contract duration (including rehearsal period).

• Functional English required.

• Must be able to obtain required medical certificates and complete any necessary training/certification prior to boarding.

• Submission materials should include:

  • CV (include height/weight, recent employment, acts performed, training)

  • Promo photos (portrait + fitness photos taken on the date of submission; up to 10 quality act photos)

  • Video (full promo filmed within the last 6 months + a short “About Me” video in English)

  • Optional: Share presentation folder via Google Drive or Dropbox link

Compensation Details

• Professional contract (paid).

• Contract duration is approximately seven months including rehearsal period.

• Compensation details provided upon selection/booking.

Real Families for Children’s Apparel Commercial (2026 Collection)

Job Description
A major children’s apparel campaign is casting real families for a lifestyle commercial featuring joyful, connected family moments. Production is seeking authentic parents and kids with big personality, natural chemistry, and strong on-camera energy. This shoot will capture both stills and video in a candid, warm, and playful style. Local Miami-area families are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in lifestyle scenes for a children’s apparel commercial (stills + video)

• Portray natural family moments: playful, candid, joyful interactions

• Follow direction on set while staying relaxed and authentic on camera

• Take part in themed scenarios such as soccer moments, outdoor adventures, and family day activities

Requirements

• Real families only: Parents + kids

• Kids: 6 months–8 years (including sizes like 6M, 3T, 7/8)

• Parents: 21–40

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Miami, FL (travel costs covered by talent)

• Soccer-loving families, travel/water-loving families, and influencer families welcome

• Bonus if connected to the Miami community (sports programs, local roots, active lifestyle)

• Comfortable with themes such as:

  • Soccer-focused family moments (club, practice, coaching vibes)

  • Polished black-and-white summer lifestyle (boating, sailing, water sports, outdoor fun)

Compensation

• Parents: $1,000

• Kids under 2: $500

• Kids (2 and up): $375 + 20% agency fee

• Usage: 2 years, worldwide, all media (excludes OOH and broadcast)

Real Families for Non-Union Adoption-Themed Commercial

Job Description
A meaningful non-union commercial is casting real families to celebrate adoption, community, and everyday family moments. This project is seeking authentic families who feel comfortable sharing natural connection on camera in a warm, real-life storytelling style. Filming will take place in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, and Virginia).

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real family in a lifestyle commercial

• Participate in candid, everyday moments that feel natural and unscripted

• Take light direction while staying genuine and connected as a family unit

• Work professionally on set and collaborate with the production team

Requirements

• Real families based in DC, MD, or VA (local hires)

• Parents:

  • All ethnicities

  • Around 40s age range

  • Straight and same-gender couples welcome

  • Interracial and/or POC couples strongly encouraged

• Adopted child:

  • Early high school age (teens)

  • All ethnicities and genders welcome

• Families of all backgrounds, identities, and structures encouraged to apply

Compensation

• $500/day per person

Paid Family Modeling Casting Call

Job Description
A paid commercial campaign is casting Miami-area families and babies for an upcoming family-focused shoot. This opportunity is seeking same-sex families, Hispanic families, and Asian families with young children for lifestyle scenes. Talent should feel comfortable being filmed or photographed on set in a natural, everyday family setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a family photo/video shoot for a commercial campaign

• Follow simple on-set direction for natural lifestyle moments

• Work comfortably with a child/baby in a supervised set environment

• Maintain a positive, professional attitude throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• Must be in the Miami, Florida area (and surrounding areas)

• Casting is looking for:

  • Kids ages 7–8

  • Babies 6–9 months old

  • Kids who wear size 3T

  • Same-sex families with young children

  • Hispanic and Asian families with kids and/or babies

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate not listed)

Casting Religious Families with Strong Cultural Traditions for Docuseries

Job Description
A new unscripted docuseries is now casting religious families across the U.S. who actively live by deep-rooted cultural or spiritual traditions. Whether you’re part of a Christian, Amish, Hasidic, Mormon, Muslim, Hindu, or another devout religious community, this is a powerful opportunity to authentically share your values, beliefs, and daily life with a national audience.

The project aims to celebrate faith-based lifestyles and explore the beauty of tradition, generational wisdom, and family dynamics in a heartfelt, respectful way. Families chosen will be featured in an inspiring series created by an Emmy-winning team.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your family’s daily routines, values, and traditions on camera
• Participate in scheduled filming at your home or community
• Engage in meaningful conversations about your faith and way of life

Requirements

• Families of any size from devout religious communities
• Must have strong, consistent religious or cultural traditions
• Willing to be filmed and open about your beliefs and family structure
• Must be based in the U.S.

Compensation

• $10,000 per selected family

Brother’s Friends (Network TV Crime Recreation Series)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series filming in the Knoxville, TN area is casting Brother’s Friends for scripted scenes. This is a paid on-camera opportunity for talent who can bring a natural, believable presence to a true crime recreation environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the brother’s friends in recreation scenes with natural reactions and movement.

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity across takes.

• Remain professional, punctual, and camera-ready throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 20s–30s.

• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, TN area as a local hire.

• Comfortable with mature true crime themes and scripted violence (as applicable).

• Provide current photos (shoulders-up and full body), plus height/weight and city/state.

Compensation

• $75/day.

Kids, Babies, and Families Needed for Major Retail Photoshoot

Job Description
A major retail kids photoshoot casting is seeking babies, kids, and families for a paid on-location shoot in Miami, FL (local hire only). This opportunity is open to families of all structures, including single-parent, same-sex, and traditional households. Adaptive talent is encouraged to apply, with preference for physical disabilities across the size ranges listed below. No live casting is expected—submitted photos will be used for selections.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional kids and baby photoshoot on set

• Follow simple direction from the creative team for photos and short setups

• Maintain a cooperative, camera-ready attitude throughout the workday

• For parents/guardians, support the child’s on-set needs and timing

Requirements

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Miami, FL (no travel provided)

• Must be available for fittings and shoot days scheduled in late January

• Talent needed in the following categories:

  • 6-month babies (must be able to lift head)

  • 6–9-month babies

  • 9–12-month babies

  • 12–18-month babies (max 32″)

  • 3T kids (37–42″)

  • 7–8-year kids (48–54″)

• Families needed:

  • Families with babies (3 mo, 6 mo, 12 mo) plus a 3T sibling

  • Open to families of all structures

• Adaptive talent encouraged across all size ranges (preference for physical disabilities)

Compensation

• $100 flat fitting fee

• $375 babies under 2 years (max 4 hours on set)

• $500 ages 2–6 years (max 6 hours on set)

• $750 ages 7+ (max 8 hours on set)

• $1,000 parents

• $750 additional usage if talent is edited into a CTV piece (if selected post-shoot)

• 20% agency fee