Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Free Online Q&A + Acting Bootcamp Scholarship Opportunity

Schoolyard Studio is excited to host a FREE online Q&A with actor and acting coach Andy McPhee 🎬

Andy McPhee is an Australian actor who has worked in 170+ productions across the US and Australia, and has coached actors including Sydney Sweeney, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Dylan Sprayberry, and more.

This live Q&A is a chance for actors and filmmakers to hear firsthand insights about:

– navigating the industry

– building sustainable careers

– craft, process, and professional growth

Scholarship Opportunity

All attendees aged 18+ will be entered to win a full scholarship for four weeks of free acting coaching and classes with Andy McPhee at Schoolyard Studio (Burton, Ohio).

Event Details

What: Free Online Q&A with Andy McPhee

When: February 7, 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm EST

Where: Online (Zoom)

Couples Needed for Intimate Party Scenes

Job Description
A production is casting real-life couples to appear together in intimate party scenes. This paid background opportunity is looking for one couple in their 30s and one couple in their 40s who are comfortable portraying romantic moments on camera, including snogging and touching, with implied swinging (no nudity). Couples will work as paired talent for continuity and authenticity in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real-life couple in intimate party background scenes

• Portray natural affection on camera (kissing, touching, close interaction)

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain professionalism during sensitive, performance-based scenes

Requirements

• Real-life couples only: one couple in their 30s and one couple in their 40s

• Comfortable with snogging, touching, and implied swinging (no nudity)

• No visible tattoos (declare any tattoos)

• No facial or non-removable piercings

• Men: clean-shaven or moustache only

• Women: no obvious fillers

• No fake nails, lashes, or hair extensions

• Must be available for fitting and scheduled shoot days

Compensation

• Equity Pact rate

• • £10 travel on shoot dates

Football Fans Casting: Paid Background Extras

Job Description
A TV production is casting football fans only for high-energy crowd scenes filming in the Atlanta area. This is a paid, non-speaking background acting opportunity for talent who can bring authentic stadium-style reactions—cheering, chanting, and big game-day energy—while working professionally in a fast-moving set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray football fans in crowd scenes with natural, energetic reactions
• Follow direction for cheering, timing, and crowd movement
• Maintain continuity across takes (placement, actions, wardrobe consistency)
• Stay camera-ready and engaged throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 18+
• Open to all ethnicities and looks
• Must be local to the Atlanta area (local hire)
• Comfortable in loud, high-energy crowd environments
• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

Compensation

• $121 for 10 hours

Hit TV Show Stand-In Casting: Caucasian Female

Job Description
A hit TV show is casting a stand-in for an upcoming shoot in the Atlanta area. This paid stand-in job is a great opportunity for performers with on-set experience (experience is a big plus), strong professionalism, and the ability to match pacing, marks, and lighting needs for the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for an actor during lighting and camera setups

• Follow direction from the crew and adjust positioning as needed

• Maintain continuity with height, movement, and basic blocking

• Remain on set and available between setups with a professional attitude

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 25–40

• Blonde hair preferred

• Height between 5’4″ and 5’6″

• Must be local to the Atlanta area

• Stand-in experience is a major plus

• Must be available for the scheduled shoot day

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours