Virginia Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call for Nita Story – Hotel Project (Internal Use)

Job Description: We are seeking a female actor to portray Nita Story, a determined and ambitious news reporter, for an internal-use video production. This project explores how to handle media events in a hotel environment, contrasting effective and ineffective approaches. Nita is a critical character who embodies ambition and is willing to push the boundaries to advance her career.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Nita Story, a tough-as-nails news reporter for the local news outlet who is eager to move up in the industry.
• Capture Nita’s ambitious nature, including her willingness to manipulate situations to get the story she wants, even if it means bending the truth.
• Collaborate with the production team to deliver a high-quality performance that brings Nita’s character to life.
• Participate in both a half-day and full-day shoot to complete all necessary scenes for the character.

Requirements:

• Female, ages 25-35, with no specific ethnicity requirement.
• Must be comfortable portraying a driven and morally flexible news reporter.
• Ability to express ambition, determination, and a willingness to push boundaries.
• Previous acting experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• Half-day rate: $500 AUD (4:30 PM – 9:30 PM).
• Full-day rate: $750 AUD (9 AM – 5 PM) for a total of $1,250 AUD.

Casting Call for Mr./Ms. Locket (Non-Speaking Role) – Hotel Project (Internal Use)

Job Description: We are casting for a non-speaking role in an internal-use video production. The role of Mr./Ms. Locket is a hotel guest who encounters a common issue during their stay—they misplace their room key and need assistance to get back into their room. This character will play a pivotal part in showcasing how hotel staff respond to guest issues, comparing effective versus ineffective responses.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Mr./Ms. Locket, a hotel guest who has misplaced their room key and requires help to regain access to their room.
• Participate in a non-speaking role where your actions and facial expressions are key to conveying the character’s frustration and relief once the situation is resolved.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure the right visual cues are delivered.
• Attend a half-day shoot, bringing a realistic and engaging performance without spoken lines.

Requirements:

• Male or Female, ages 30-50, with no specific ethnicity requirement.
• Must be comfortable performing a non-speaking role, with a focus on body language and facial expressions.
• Prior experience in acting or non-verbal roles is preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• Half-day rate: $250 AUD (1:30 PM – 4 PM).
• Standard rates apply less any applicable fees.

Casting Call for Willie Help – Hotel Project (Internal Use)

Job Description: We are looking for a male actor to portray Willie Help, a diligent and good-natured hotel maintenance supervisor, in an internal-use video production. The project focuses on how to handle media events in a hotel setting, showing both the right and wrong ways to address common issues. Willie plays a key role in solving problems behind the scenes, showcasing his professionalism and work ethic.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Willie Help, a hotel maintenance supervisor who takes pride in his work and enjoys working with his hands.
• Follow directions from the creative team to ensure the character’s positive and helpful demeanor is authentically represented.
• Participate in a half-day shoot as Willie Help, working closely with the production team to capture the right tone and performance for the video.

Requirements:

• Male, ages 25-35, with no specific ethnicity requirement.
• Must be comfortable portraying a hotel maintenance worker.
• Ability to express helpfulness and professionalism in a realistic and relatable way.
• Prior acting experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• Half-day rate: $500 AUD (1:30 PM – 4 PM).
• Standard rates apply less any applicable fees.

Casting Call for Betta Days – Hotel Project (Internal Use)

Job Description: We are currently seeking a female actor to portray Betta, a single mom and hotel guest, for an internal-use video production. This project explores how to handle media events effectively, contrasting the right versus wrong way to manage issues that could arise in a hotel setting. Betta is a key character in one of the scenarios, reacting to common hotel problems with her typical frustrations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Betta, a single mom staying at the hotel who encounters issues such as a broken refrigerator and air conditioning failure.
• Act professionally and follow direction from the creative team to convey an authentic and relatable experience.
• Participate in a half-day shoot for the role of Betta, engaging with the production team to ensure the desired tone is met.

Requirements:

• Female, ages 21-30, with no specific ethnicity requirement.
• Must be comfortable portraying a guest in a hotel setting.
• Ability to express frustration in a realistic, engaging way.
• Experience in acting is preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

• Half-day rate: $500 AUD (11 AM – 2 PM).
• Standard rates apply less any applicable fees.

Casting Call for Skater Kid Role – Medical Commercial in Richmond, VA

Job Description:
We are seeking a talented and energetic young actor, aged 13-16, to portray a “Skater Kid” for an upcoming medical commercial in Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate should have strong skateboarding skills and embody the rebellious, adventurous spirit of a young Tony Hawk type. This role requires a confident, dynamic personality who is comfortable performing skating tricks on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a confident and skilled skateboarder in a family or urban setting for the commercial.
• Perform skateboarding tricks and moves as directed by the production team.
• Follow direction to deliver an authentic and energetic performance on camera.
• Participate in a one-day shoot and attend a fitting prior to the shoot.

Requirements:

• Male or female, aged 13-16, any ethnicity.
• Must have strong skateboarding skills and the ability to perform tricks.
• Comfortable performing on camera in a skating environment.
• Ability to travel to Richmond, VA, with all expenses paid.
• A video showcasing skateboarding skills is required for submission.

Compensation Details:

• Kids: $750 for an 8-10 hour day (Buyout, Fitting included).
• Travel, accommodation, and per diem will be provided.

Casting Call for Skater Mom Role – Medical Commercial in Richmond, VA

Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and energetic woman, aged 40s, to portray a “Skater Mom” for an upcoming medical commercial in Richmond, VA. The role requires someone who can embody the spirit of a mom who has spent over a decade witnessing and supporting her child’s skating adventures. This is a fun and relatable role, perfect for someone who can portray a laid-back, supportive, and cool “boy-mom.”

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a relatable, fun, and cool “Skater Mom” in a family setting for the commercial.
• Follow direction to showcase the balance of being supportive yet relaxed with a teen who loves skating.
• Collaborate with the production team and other actors to bring authenticity to the character.
• Participate in a one-day shoot and attend a fitting prior to the shoot.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 40s, any ethnicity.
• Must have a cool and laid-back “boy-mom” vibe.
• Comfortable performing on camera in a family environment.
• Ability to travel to Richmond, VA, with all expenses paid.

Compensation Details:

• Adults: $2,000 for a 10-hour day (Buyout, Fitting included).
• Travel, accommodation, and per diem will be provided.

Casting Call for Ladder Man Role – Medical Commercial in Richmond, VA

Job Description:
We are seeking a rugged and outdoorsy man, aged 50-60, to portray the role of “Ladder Man” in an upcoming medical commercial. The character has the look of someone who has spent years working on a farm, is fit, and comfortable with heights and ladders. This role is ideal for someone who can embody a strong, capable persona in an outdoor environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a rugged man who is comfortable working outdoors and using ladders.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure safe and effective use of ladders in the commercial.
• Participate in a one-day shoot and attend a fitting prior to the shoot.
• Work collaboratively with other actors and the production crew to achieve the desired visual for the scene.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 50-60, Caucasian.
• Must have a rugged, outdoorsy appearance.
• Comfortable with heights and using ladders.
• Physically fit and capable of performing light outdoor tasks on camera.
• Ability to travel to Richmond, VA, with all expenses paid.

Compensation Details:

• Adults: $2,000 for a 10-hour day (Buyout, Fitting included).
• Travel, accommodation, and per diem will be provided.

Casting Call for Gym Instructor Role – Medical Commercial in Richmond, VA

Job Description:
We are seeking a fit, friendly, and attractive female gym instructor or personal trainer, aged mid-20s, for an upcoming medical commercial in Richmond, VA. The role involves portraying a professional who is comfortable in a gym environment, helping out in the weight room, and exuding confidence and fitness expertise. This is a great opportunity for fitness professionals or actors with a passion for health and wellness to showcase their skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a gym instructor or personal trainer in a gym setting for a medical commercial.
• Demonstrate fitness expertise and confidence while helping out in the weight room.
• Collaborate with the production team to bring authenticity to the role.
• Participate in a one-day shoot and attend a fitting prior to the shoot.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 20s, any ethnicity.
• Must be fit, confident, and comfortable in a gym setting.
• Experience as a personal trainer or fitness instructor is a plus.
• Must be comfortable performing on camera.
• Ability to travel to Richmond, VA, with all expenses paid.

Compensation Details:

• Adults: $2,000 for a 10-hour day (Buyout, Fitting included).
• Travel, accommodation, and per diem will be provided.

Casting Call for Gym Dude Role – Medical Commercial in Richmond, VA

Job Description:
We are seeking a young male actor, aged mid-20s, to portray a “Gym Dude” for an upcoming medical commercial in Richmond, VA. The character is an amusingly fit and shredded individual, someone who is always at the gym and exudes confidence in his fitness routine. The role is perfect for someone with a muscular physique who can deliver a laid-back, mono-syllabic “workoutaholic” vibe.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the role of a “Gym Dude,” showcasing fitness and a muscular physique in a gym setting.
• Follow the direction of the production team to capture the essence of a dedicated gym-goer.
• Participate in a one-day shoot and attend a fitting prior to the shoot.
• Engage with the production team to ensure the portrayal is in line with the creative vision of the commercial.

Requirements:

• Male, mid-20s, any ethnicity.
• Must have a well-toned, shredded physique.
• Comfortable performing on camera in a gym setting.
• No acting experience required, but a strong on-camera presence is necessary.
• Ability to travel to Richmond, VA, with all expenses paid.

Compensation Details:

• Adults: $2,000 for a 10-hour day (Buyout, Fitting included).
• Travel, accommodation, and per diem will be provided.

Casting Call for Son Role – Medical Commercial in Richmond, VA

Job Description:
We are seeking an adventurous and independent young boy, aged 6-9, for the role of a son in an upcoming medical commercial. The shoot will take place in Richmond, VA, with travel fully paid. The character is fun-loving, mischievous, and full of energy, embodying the classic “little dude” who is always up for an adventure. This is a great opportunity for young actors to show their playful and dynamic side.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the role of a fun, adventurous young boy in a family setting for a medical commercial.
• Follow direction from the production team to deliver an energetic and natural performance.
• Participate in a one-day shoot and attend a fitting prior to the shoot.
• Work alongside other actors to create an authentic family dynamic.

Requirements:

• Boy aged 6-9, any ethnicity.
• Must be energetic, playful, and able to follow direction well.
• Comfortable performing on camera and working in a family setting.
• Ability to travel to Richmond, VA, with all expenses paid.

Compensation Details:

• Kids: $750 for an 8-10 hour day (Buyout, Fitting included).
• Travel, accommodation, and per diem will be provided.