Jobs in New York, United States

Job Description:

Think Strong Productions, LLC is casting actors for a paid professional table read of the upcoming feature film Forgive & Forget, scheduled for September 2026 in Manhattan, New York City. The table read serves as an important development stage for the film and may lead to future casting opportunities, rehearsals, and a staged reading.

Forgive & Forget is an emotional family drama exploring childhood trauma, generational healing, Alzheimer’s disease, and forgiveness. The production is seeking actors who can authentically represent the cultural backgrounds and lived experiences of the characters.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional table read in Manhattan.
• Perform one of the featured lead or supporting roles.
• Attend rehearsals and collaborate with the creative team.
• Be available during September 2026 if selected.

Requirements:

Lead Roles

• Loretta De Gannes – Female, 56, Black, Barbadian-American. Brilliant data scientist carrying unresolved childhood trauma.
• Welly Culpepper – Male, 82, Black, Barbadian-American. Vietnam veteran living with Alzheimer’s disease.
• Garret De Gannes – Male, 58, Black, Trinidadian-American. Loretta’s compassionate husband.
• Sha’Shauna “Shazzy” Culpepper – Female, 58, Black, Barbadian-American. Loretta’s estranged sister.

Supporting Roles

• Jules Culpepper – Female. Mother of Loretta and Shazzy, appearing in flashbacks.
• Jimmy Clarke – Male, 80, Black, Barbadian-American. Vietnam veteran and Welly’s lifelong friend.
• Roberto Alvarez – Male, late 30s. Director of Memory Care. (Role may also be cast as Roberta Alvarez.)
• Young Welly – Male, 20s, Black, Barbadian-American.
• CEO Jack Web – Male, 50s–60s. Confident CEO overseeing Loretta’s work.
• Captain Thomas Holden – Male, 40s–60s. Army officer.
• General Hartwell – Male, 60s+. Senior Department of Defense official.
• Brian Dunleavy – Male, 80s. Irish-American from Queens and Marine veteran.

Compensation:

• SAG-AFTRA/Union Actors: $250
• Non-Union Actors: $150

Great American Family TV Series Background Actor Casting Call

Job Description

A television series for Great American Family is seeking background actors for multiple scenes filming in the Rochester, New York area. Casting is open to SAG and non-union performers, with opportunities available for adults to portray a variety of everyday characters, including shoppers, church attendees, restaurant patrons, festivalgoers, and a featured teenage girl role. While many roles are volunteer-based, select paid background acting opportunities are available.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in a television series.
• Follow on-set directions from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available for full-day production schedules as needed.

Requirements

• Open to SAG and non-union talent.
• Must be at least 18 years old for most roles.
• Teen girl role available for an 18-year-old performer.
• Open to all genders and ethnicities for select background roles.
• Must have full-day availability.
• Must be able to work in the Rochester, New York area.

Compensation

• Most roles are volunteer opportunities.
• Select paid background acting roles are available.

Job Description:

The producers of the proof-of-concept television pilot Broadcasting 101 are urgently casting the ensemble lead role of Randy Friedman. Filming will take place in Bellmore, New York, and the production is seeking a non-union actor to portray a beloved high school social studies teacher and faculty advisor in a mockumentary-style workplace comedy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Randy Friedman, an ensemble lead character.
• Perform in a mockumentary-style comedy television pilot.
• Collaborate closely with the cast and production team.
• Be available for the full production schedule.

Requirements:

• Male.
• White.
• Late 30s to late 40s.
• Non-union.
• Submit a 60-second slate discussing something you’re passionate about.

Compensation:

• Credit.
• Meals provided.

Job Description:

Public Label Agency is hiring Premium Brand Ambassadors to represent Moët Hennessy at an off-premise Hennessy tasting event in Schenectady, New York. This paid promotional opportunity is ideal for outgoing professionals who enjoy engaging with consumers and representing premium brands at live events.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represent Moët Hennessy at a promotional tasting event.
• Interact professionally with consumers.
• Promote premium beverage brands.
• Assist with live activations and event execution.
• Deliver a positive brand experience throughout the event.

Requirements:

• Outgoing and personable.
• Reliable team player with a professional attitude.
• Strong communication skills.

Compensation:

• $40+ per hour.

Job Description:

MealPal is hiring Brand Ambassadors for an ongoing promotional campaign in New York City. The role involves handing out flyers during the morning commute at high-traffic locations throughout Manhattan. This is a recurring, part-time opportunity for outgoing individuals who enjoy engaging with the public.

Job Responsibilities:

• Distribute promotional flyers during morning commuter hours.
• Interact with the public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Represent the MealPal brand at various Manhattan locations.
• Report to the MealPal office before each shift.

Requirements:

• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable speaking with people.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Previous brand ambassador or promotional experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• $25 per hour.

Job Description:

Baruch Santana Casting is seeking non-union actors to portray Italian Gangsters in Vengeance, an NYU short film filming in New York City. The production is looking for performers with a tough appearance and access to a suit for these featured speaking roles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray an Italian gangster in the short film.
• Attend scheduled filming dates.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Deliver a convincing on-screen performance.

Requirements:

• Caucasian male.
• Ages 35–65.
• Must have a tough demeanor.
• Must have access to a suit.
• Non-union talent only.
• Submit a current headshot and resume.

Compensation:

• $50.

Job Description:

Baruch Santana Casting is casting a non-union teen actress for the role of Elderly Man’s Daughter in Vengeance, an NYU short film filming in New York City. The production is seeking a performer who resembles the provided reference photo.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the Elderly Man’s Daughter.
• Participate in scheduled filming dates.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Perform speaking scenes.

Requirements:

• Caucasian female.
• Ages 13–16.
• Must resemble the reference photo provided by production.
• Non-union talent only.
• Submit a current headshot and resume.

Compensation:

• $50.

Job Description:

Baruch Santana Casting is seeking a non-union actress for the role of Wife in Vengeance, an NYU short film filming in New York City. The production is looking for a brunette performer to portray one of the film’s featured speaking roles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the Wife in the short film.
• Perform scripted speaking scenes.
• Attend scheduled filming dates.
• Follow direction from the production team.

Requirements:

• Caucasian female.
• Ages 45–55.
• Brunette preferred.
• Non-union talent only.
• Submit a current headshot and resume.

Compensation:

• $50.

Job Description:

Baruch Santana Casting is casting a non-union child actor for the role of Young Son in Vengeance, an NYU short film filming in New York City. The production is looking for a performer who resembles the provided character reference.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the Young Son in the film.
• Attend scheduled filming dates.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Participate in speaking scenes.

Requirements:

• Caucasian male.
• Ages 8–12.
• Must resemble the reference photo provided by production.
• Non-union talent only.
• Parent or guardian must submit a headshot and resume.

Compensation:

• $50.

Job Description:

Baruch Santana Casting is seeking a non-union actor for the role of Father in Vengeance, an NYU short film filming in New York City on August 3 and August 8, 2026. The production is looking for a performer who closely resembles the provided character reference and can deliver a compelling speaking performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the Father in the short film.
• Attend scheduled filming dates in New York City.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Deliver a believable, character-driven performance.

Requirements:

• Caucasian male.
• Ages 45–55.
• Must resemble the reference photo provided by production.
• Non-union talent only.
• Submit a current headshot and resume.

Compensation:

• $50.