Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Athletic Men and Women for Overnight Sports Retail Commercial

Job Description

A national sports retailer is seeking athletic men and women ages 18–44 of all ethnicities for a nonunion commercial shoot in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. This paid opportunity requires availability for an overnight booking lasting approximately 12 hours.
The call time will be between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., with filming continuing into the following morning. Applicants must work as Pittsburgh-area locals.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a sports retail commercial.
• Follow the production team’s direction during filming.
• Remain available for the full overnight shoot.

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18–44.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Have an athletic appearance.
• Be available to work throughout the night and into the following morning.
• Have reliable transportation to the filming location in Pittsburgh’s suburbs.
• Work as a Pittsburgh-area local.
• Complete the submission form and include the required photos.

Compensation

• $350 for the overnight shoot.
• Approximately 12 hours of filming.
• No hotel accommodation or mileage reimbursement.
• Nonunion production.

Background Actors for “The Pitt” Season 3

Job Description

Season 3 of “The Pitt” is seeking paid non-union background actors for scenes filming with the Pittsburgh unit in the Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. The production is looking for a wide variety of talent to portray medical professionals, patients, visitors, pedestrians, construction workers, city workers, police types, bureau types, urban residents, and other everyday characters. Most roles are for adults ages 18 and older, with both single-day and multiple-day opportunities available.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned background characters in scenes for “The Pitt” Season 3.
• Perform naturally as doctors, nurses, medical technicians, EMTs, patients, visitors, pedestrians, workers, residents, or other assigned characters.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain character appearance and continuity throughout filming.
• Work outdoors when required for selected scenes.
• Work professionally and cooperatively with cast, crew, and fellow background actors.

Requirements

• Most roles are for talent ages 18 and older.
• Must be able to work in the Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
• Roles include doctor, nurse, medical technician, EMT, patient, visitor, pedestrian, construction worker, city worker, police type, bureau type, resident, and other background characters.
• Talent with bicycles, electric scooters, dogs, jogging experience, or qualifying vehicles may be considered for specific scenes.
• Precision drivers are also being sought.
• City worker, police, and bureau roles are seeking male talent who can be clean-shaven if selected and have no visible face or neck tattoos.
• Resident roles are seeking a wide range of ages, body types, ethnicities, and distinctive everyday appearances.
• Weathered, rugged, natural, unpolished, and character-driven looks are encouraged for resident roles.
• Residents must be comfortable filming outdoors during winter conditions and wearing layered, weathered wardrobe.
• Non-union opportunity.

Compensation

• $250 for 12 hours.
• Overtime applies after 12 hours

Job Description

Docherty Agency is casting wheelchair users for a paid print advertising shoot for a regional grocery store chain in Pittsburgh. The production is seeking local talent who are comfortable participating in a professional commercial photo shoot and representing the brand naturally on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional print advertising shoot.
• Follow direction from the photographer and production team.
• Pose naturally for commercial lifestyle photographs.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Must be a wheelchair user.
• Must be comfortable participating in a professional photo shoot.
• Must be local to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Local hire only.

Compensation

• $100 per hour.
• 5-hour minimum.
• Minimum guaranteed compensation of $500.

Job Description

TOETAG is casting men and women for a new independent feature film shooting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Known for extreme underground horror, the production is seeking performers comfortable working with intense horror themes, practical gore effects, prosthetics, sticky makeup, simulated violence, and potentially nudity. Most available roles are expected to portray victims. Acting experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray characters in an extreme underground horror feature.
• Perform scenes involving simulated horror violence and blood/gore effects.
• Wear prosthetics, sticky makeup, fake blood, and other special-effects materials for extended periods.
• Follow direction and maintain professionalism during potentially intense scenes.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 21–60.
• No acting experience required.
• Comfortable with extreme horror content and physical performance.
• Comfortable with blood, gore, prosthetics, and special-effects makeup.
• Must have no latex allergy.
• No tattoos or minimal visible tattoos preferred.
• Must be comfortable discussing potential nudity if required for the role.
• Pittsburgh-area talent and performers from nearby states are preferred.

Compensation

• Low-budget independent production.

Healthcare Commercial Extras

Job Description

A healthcare commercial filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is seeking non-union men and women for paid extra roles. This commercial casting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities who can work as Pittsburgh-area locals and are available for a full production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background extra in healthcare commercial scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Perform natural background actions while maintaining scene continuity.
• Remain professional and available for the full production day.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 35–55.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Non-union talent.
• Must have reliable transportation to the Pittsburgh filming location.
• Must be able to work as a Pittsburgh-area local.
• Must have full-day availability, including the possibility of an early start or late finish.

Compensation

• $300 per day.
• No hotel accommodations or mileage reimbursement provided.

Average Man With Dad Bod for Men’s Health Commercial

Job Description

A men’s health commercial filming in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area is seeking a mixed-race male actor for a lead role. The production is looking for an approachable, everyday man with a dad bod who can deliver a natural and relatable performance for social media advertising content.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead character in a men’s health commercial.
• Deliver scripted material naturally and confidently on camera.
• Portray a relatable, everyday personality appropriate for the campaign.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain a professional and consistent performance throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Age 30 or older.
• Mixed-race talent only.
• Average build or dad bod.
• Comfortable performing a lead commercial role.
• Able to work in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
• Strong, natural on-camera presence.

Compensation

• $1,500 flat rate.
• 20% agent fee.
• $750 flat usage fee plus 20% agent fee for adding digital stills.

Job Description

Angela Boehm Casting is seeking an additional lead male actor for the “Mars Men” health commercial filming in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. The production is looking for a mixed-race man age 30+ with an average build or “dad bod” appearance. Selected talent will appear in a social media video campaign and must complete a self-tape audition for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the “Average Man/Dad Bod” lead role in the health commercial.
• Perform the provided sides naturally and confidently on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the commercial production team.
• Participate professionally throughout the production.

Requirements

• Male talent, age 30+.
• Mixed-race talent only.
• Average build or “dad bod” appearance.
• Must be able to work in the Pittsburgh, PA area.
• Use a blank background and record indoors.

Compensation

• $1,500 flat rate.
• Plus 20% agent fee.
• Usage is for social media video only.
• Additional $750 flat + 20% agent fee to add digital stills.

Mars Men Commercial – Bodybuilder

Job Description

A commercial filming in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area is seeking a male bodybuilder for a paid non-speaking role. The production is looking for talent who can bring an authentic bodybuilding presence to the camera. The commercial will be used for social media video.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bodybuilder in a non-speaking commercial role.
• Perform naturally and confidently on camera.
• Follow posing, movement, and performance direction as needed.
• Collaborate professionally with the production team.
• Maintain a strong on-camera presence throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Age 18 or older.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must have a bodybuilder physique.
• Comfortable appearing on camera in a non-speaking role.
• Must be available to work in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.

Compensation

• $500 flat rate.
• 20% agent fee.

Mars Men Commercial – Doctor Supporting Role

Job Description

A commercial filming in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area is seeking a male actor for a supporting doctor role. This paid commercial casting opportunity is open to talent of any ethnicity who can confidently portray a professional doctor on camera. The project will be used for social media video.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a doctor in a supporting role for a commercial.
• Deliver a natural and believable on-camera performance.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Work professionally with cast and crew throughout filming.
• Help bring the commercial’s creative concept to life.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Age 40 or older.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable portraying a doctor on camera.
• Must be available to work in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
• Professional and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• $975 flat rate.
• 20% agent fee.

Male Patient for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description

A healthcare commercial shooting in Pittsburgh is seeking a male actor for a non-speaking principal patient role. Casting is looking for Hispanic or diverse talent who can portray a healthcare patient authentically through expressive reactions and natural on-camera behavior.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in a healthcare commercial.
• Deliver natural expressions and reactions without dialogue.
• Participate in staged healthcare interactions as directed.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain consistency and professionalism during filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Hispanic or diverse background.
• Late 50s to early 60s.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.