Virginia Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Telly Vision Role for Hotel Project (Internal Use Video)

Job Description:
We are seeking an actor to portray Telly Vision, an old-school TV cameraman, in an internal video for a hotel brand. Telly is a seasoned professional who misses the “good ol’ days” of television but is willing to go along with the crazy ideas of his ambitious reporter colleague, Nita, in order to keep his job.

Character Background:
Telly is a cameraman who has seen the evolution of television and longs for the past. Though he’s a bit jaded by the changes in the industry, he remains practical and willing to do whatever it takes to stay relevant, even if it means supporting Nita’s sometimes-questionable tactics.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Telly’s nostalgia and seasoned approach to his job, alongside a willingness to adapt to his reporter’s ambitious demands.
• Collaborate with the production team to capture the dynamic between Telly and Nita in both scripted dialogue and situational scenes.
• Be available for both half-day and full-day shoots as required by the production schedule.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Age: 40-50
• Ethnicity: Open (diversity encouraged)
• Ability to convey an old-school, experienced TV cameraman who’s a bit disillusioned but pragmatic.
• Self-Tape Submission Required: Please submit a self-tape audition showcasing your ability to portray Telly’s character traits and interactions with other cast members.

Compensation:

• Rate: $500 for a half-day shoot (4:30 PM – 9:30 PM)
• Rate: $750 for a full-day shoot (9 AM – 5 PM)
• Total Compensation: $1,250

Casting Call: Nita Story Role for Hotel Project (Internal Use Video)

Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic actress to portray Nita Story, a tough, ambitious news reporter, for an internal video for a hotel brand. Nita is always looking to move up in the industry and is willing to bend the truth to get her way. This role requires someone who can effectively convey ambition, manipulation, and drive.

Character Background:
Nita is a local news reporter who is determined to rise to the top of her field. She’s willing to do whatever it takes to get the best story, even if that means bending the truth or pushing boundaries. Nita is tough as nails, always looking for an angle that will make her stand out.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Nita’s ambition, sharpness, and manipulative side while interacting with other characters in the storyline.
• Work closely with the production team to bring Nita’s role to life in both scripted dialogue and situational scenes.
• Be available for both half-day and full-day shoots as part of the production schedule.

Requirements:

• Gender: Female
• Age: 25-35
• Ethnicity: Open (diversity encouraged)
• Ability to convincingly portray an ambitious and manipulative news reporter.
• Self-Tape Submission Required: Please submit a self-tape audition showcasing your ability to convey Nita’s personality and traits.

Compensation:

• Rate: $500 for a half-day shoot (4:30 PM – 9:30 PM)
• Rate: $750 for a full-day shoot (9 AM – 5 PM)
• Total Compensation: $1,250

Casting Call: Mr./Ms. Locket Role for Hotel Project (Internal Use Video)

Job Description:
We are casting for the role of Mr./Ms. Locket, a hotel guest who has misplaced their room key, in an internal video for a hotel brand. This is a non-speaking role, so the actor must effectively convey their situation through facial expressions and body language.

Character Background:
Mr./Ms. Locket is a hotel guest who finds themselves locked out of their room and in need of assistance. Though the role doesn’t involve any lines, the character’s frustration and reliance on hotel staff to resolve the issue must be clearly communicated.

Job Responsibilities:

• Use expressive body language and facial expressions to portray a guest locked out of their room.
• Collaborate with the production team to effectively showcase how the hotel staff handles such situations.
• Perform during a half-day shoot, following the director’s guidance for non-verbal acting.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male or Female
• Age: 30-50
• Ethnicity: Open (diversity encouraged)
• Ability to convey frustration and relief through non-verbal acting (no script required).

Compensation:

• Rate: $250 for a half-day shoot (1:30 PM – 4 PM)

Casting Call for Ferguson Project – Female Sales Associate Role (Non-Union)

Job Description: We are seeking a female actor to portray a sales associate for an upcoming Ferguson commercial project set in Richmond/Hampton Roads, VA. The role involves assisting plumbers in a supply house environment, providing excellent service and expertise. Self-taped auditions are required, and callbacks will be conducted via Zoom.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a Ferguson sales associate, assisting plumbers with finding parts and providing solutions to their needs.
• Display a professional, friendly demeanor while engaging with customers either in person or over the phone.
• Quickly and efficiently help plumbers by locating supplies, processing transactions, and providing expert-level support in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Female, 30-50 years old.
• Must have a blue-collar, working-class vibe; potentially with prior experience in trades such as plumbing, HVAC, or electrical.
• Should have a sharp, clean-cut appearance in a uniform (blue polo, khaki pants, work boots).
• Must perform two audition scenes:
  1. Assisting a plumber who walks into the store looking for parts.
  2. Handling a phone call from a plumber, helping them locate and secure the necessary supplies.
• Friendly, approachable demeanor with a focus on customer service and efficiency.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $1,600 for a full-day session.
• Usage: $1,600 for 1-year nationwide broadcast, paid social, print, video, and 5 years internal usage (with client’s discretion for re-buy).
• Travel is negotiable.

Casting Call for Ferguson Project – Plumber Roles (Non-Union)

Job Description: We are casting for male actors to portray blue-collar plumbers for an upcoming Ferguson commercial project set in Richmond/Hampton Roads, VA. The role requires portraying a hardworking tradesman in various plumbing scenes. Self-taped auditions are required, and callbacks will be conducted via Zoom.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a professional plumber performing tasks such as water heater repairs.
• Interact with customers and supply houses, demonstrating confidence and problem-solving abilities.
• Follow the direction of the production team to authentically represent a tradesman working in the field.

Requirements:

• Male, 30-50 years old.
• Must have a rugged, weathered appearance with rough or calloused hands to reflect the years spent working in a physically demanding trade.
• Should have a capable build but not overly muscular or a fitness-enthusiast physique.
• Must perform two audition scenes:
  1. Repairing a water heater and explaining the situation to a customer.
  2. Calling a local supplier to order necessary parts for the job.
• Confidence, swagger, and problem-solving experience are required characteristics.
• Clean-cut appearance with short to medium-length hair; no long hair or ponytails.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $1,600 for a full-day session.
• Usage: $1,600 for 1-year nationwide broadcast, paid social, print, video, and 5 years internal usage (with client’s discretion for re-buy).
• Travel is negotiable.

Casting Call for Sharon Long – Hotel Project (Internal Use)

Job Description: We are seeking a female actor to portray Sharon Long, a qualified but gossip-prone manager, for an internal-use video production. This project showcases how to handle media events within a hotel setting, contrasting effective and ineffective responses. Sharon is a central character who, despite her competence, tends to overshare information, often creating unnecessary issues.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Sharon Long, a capable hotel manager who loves to gossip and tends to reveal too much information to the wrong people.
• Deliver a performance that reflects Sharon’s professionalism mixed with her tendency to cause trouble through excessive gossiping.
• Follow the director’s instructions to ensure that the nuances of Sharon’s character are effectively portrayed.
• Participate in a half-day shoot, collaborating with the production team to capture the necessary scenes.

Requirements:

• Female, ages 30-45, with no specific ethnicity requirement.
• Must be comfortable portraying a professional character with a gossiping habit.
• Ability to express both professionalism and an inclination to overshare in a believable and engaging manner.
• Prior acting experience preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

• Half-day rate: $500 AUD (9 AM – 12 PM).
• Standard rates apply less any applicable fees.

Casting Call for Skip Jobs – Hotel Project (Internal Use)

Job Description: We are looking for a male actor to portray Skip Jobs, a forgetful hotel manager, for an internal-use video production. This project explores how to handle media events in a hotel setting by comparing effective and ineffective responses. Skip is a central character who is known for taking shortcuts and bending the rules, often leading to trouble.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Skip Jobs, a hotel manager who neglects following proper policies and procedures, leading to various mishaps.
• Bring the character’s forgetful and shortcut-prone nature to life in a realistic and humorous manner.
• Follow directions from the creative team to convey Skip’s personality and actions effectively on camera.
• Participate in a half-day shoot, working closely with the production team to achieve the desired outcome.

Requirements:

• Male, ages 30-45, with no specific ethnicity requirement.
• Must be comfortable portraying a character who disregards rules and causes trouble.
• Ability to express frustration, forgetfulness, and comedic timing is key.
• Prior acting experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• Half-day rate: $500 AUD (5:30 PM – 9:30 PM).
• Standard rates apply less any applicable fees.

Casting Call for Telly Vision – Hotel Project (Internal Use)

Job Description: We are seeking a male actor to portray Telly Vision, an old-school TV cameraman, for an internal-use video production. This project focuses on how to handle media events within a hotel setting, showcasing both the right and wrong approaches to managing situations. Telly is a key character who, despite his nostalgia for the “good old days” of TV, is willing to adapt and go along with the chaotic scenarios to keep his job.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Telly Vision, a seasoned TV cameraman who reminisces about the past but remains flexible in today’s fast-paced media environment.
• Follow the director’s guidance to authentically express the character’s frustrations and adaptability while working with an ambitious news reporter.
• Participate in both half-day and full-day shoots, collaborating with the production team to capture the required scenes effectively.

Requirements:

• Male, ages 40-50, with no specific ethnicity requirement.
• Must be comfortable portraying an experienced, somewhat nostalgic character.
• Ability to express adaptability and humor in a realistic, engaging manner.
• Acting experience preferred, especially in roles requiring a seasoned or mature character.

Compensation:

• Half-day rate: $500 AUD (4:30 PM – 9:30 PM).
• Full-day rate: $750 AUD (9 AM – 5 PM).
• Total compensation for both shoot days: $1,250 AUD.
• Standard rates apply less any applicable fees.