Virginia Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Young Boy with Teacher for Richmond Photoshoot

Job Description:
Seeking a young boy aged 6–9 years and a male teacher aged 30–40 years for a non-union photoshoot in Richmond, VA. This project features relatable and heartwarming scenes between a student and teacher for promotional purposes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Young boy: Portray a curious and engaging student in classroom settings.
• Male teacher: Represent a warm, professional, and supportive teacher figure.
• Collaborate on set to create authentic interactions between student and teacher.

Requirements:

• Young Boy:
  • Aged 6–9 years, any ethnicity.
  • Comfortable following directions on set.
• Male Teacher:
  • Aged 30–40 years, any ethnicity.
  • Ability to exude a professional and approachable demeanor.
• Both talent must be local to the Richmond, VA area or able to work as a local.

Compensation:

• Full Day Session: $450.
• Half Day Session: $250.
• Usage: Minimum three years at $495 (less any fees).

Casting Hispanic or Ethnically Ambiguous Family for Non-Speaking Commercial

Job Description:
Hutson Talent Agency is seeking a Hispanic or ethnically ambiguous mixed family (ages 25–39 with children aged 2–8) for a non-speaking role in a commercial shoot. This is a paid opportunity for a short, family-focused production in Harrisonburg, VA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a family unit in a 2-hour commercial shoot.
• Portray authentic and relatable family interactions in a non-speaking role.
• Follow direction from the production team to achieve the desired performance.

Requirements:

• A family consisting of at least one adult aged 25–39 and a child aged 2–8.
• Hispanic or ethnically ambiguous appearance.
• Must be local to the Harrisonburg, VA, area (no travel or accommodation provided).
• Comfortable being on camera and taking direction during the shoot.

Compensation:

• $500 per person for the 2-hour shoot.

Casting Hispanic Male Actor for Non-Speaking Role in Charlottesville

Job Description:
Hutson Talent Agency is seeking a Hispanic male actor for a non-speaking role in a project filming in Charlottesville. This is a short filming commitment with a great rate for experienced talent.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the assigned character authentically in a non-speaking role.
• Collaborate with the production team to meet creative and technical needs.
• Be punctual and professional during the shoot.

Requirements:

• Hispanic male, aged 58–68.
• Non-union.
• Must be available for a 2–4 hour work timeframe on the filming day.
• Submission must include a headshot and current photos with “Hispanic Male 12th Dec” in the subject line.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $500 for 2–4 hours of work.

Casting Non-Union Background Actors for Harrisonburg Project

Job Description:
Hutson Talent Agency is seeking diverse background actors for a local production in Harrisonburg. The roles include college-age females, Hispanic males in their 40s, and non-Caucasian individuals in their 30s to portray parents (no children in the scenes). This is a non-speaking role designed to bring authenticity and diversity to the production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray assigned roles in a realistic and engaging manner.
• Be available for a 2-4 hour shoot.
• Follow directions from the production team to maintain the scene’s flow.

Requirements:

• College-age females: East or West Asian, 20s.
• Males: Hispanic, 40s.
• Parents (male and female): Non-Caucasian, 30s.
• Non-union talent only.
• Must be local to Harrisonburg (no travel or accommodation provided).
• Submit recent headshots for consideration.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $500 per person for a 2-4 hour shoot.
• 13-week local run.

Casting Call: Shopper 3 for YAP Industrial Project in Richmond, VA

Job Description:
Casting a male actor to portray Shopper 3 in a non-union industrial project. This role involves portraying a middle-aged shopper in scenes related to purchasing tobacco/nicotine products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a shopper in their 40s in a natural and engaging manner.
• Take direction from the production team to ensure an authentic performance.
• Participate in a costume fitting if scheduled outside of the shoot day.

Requirements:

• Male, in his 40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be at least 21 years old due to the subject matter.
• Comfortable being portrayed around tobacco products.
• Professional attitude and punctuality.

Compensation:

• Rate: $700 for 12 hours (includes session and buyout) + 10% agent’s fee.
• Fitting Fee: $50 if the fitting is scheduled on a separate day.
• Usage: Industrial only, worldwide, 3-year term.
• Materials: Includes all materials derived from the session (e.g., stills, BTS).

Casting Call: Shopper 2 for YAP Industrial Project in Richmond, VA

Job Description:
Casting a male actor to portray Shopper 2 in a non-union industrial project. This role involves portraying a young shopper in scenes related to purchasing tobacco/nicotine products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a young shopper in a realistic and engaging manner.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure an authentic portrayal.
• Participate in a costume fitting if scheduled outside of the shoot day.

Requirements:

• Male, early 20s-30s (must appear as a teenager).
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be at least 21 years old due to the subject matter.
• Comfortable being portrayed around tobacco products.
• Professional and punctual.

Compensation:

• Rate: $700 for 12 hours (includes session and buyout) + 10% agent’s fee.
• Fitting Fee: $50 if the fitting is scheduled on a separate day.
• Usage: Industrial only, worldwide, 3-year term.
• Materials: Includes all materials derived from the session (e.g., stills, BTS).

Casting Call: Shopper 1 for YAP Industrial Project in Richmond, VA

Job Description:
Casting a female actor to portray Shopper 1 in a non-union industrial project. This role involves portraying a young shopper in scenes depicting the purchase of tobacco/nicotine products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a young shopper in various scenes.
• Follow the direction of the production team to deliver a natural and engaging performance.
• Participate in a costume fitting if scheduled outside of the shoot day.

Requirements:

• Female, early 20s (must appear as a teenager).
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be at least 21 years old due to the subject matter.
• Comfortable being portrayed around tobacco products.
• Professional attitude and punctuality.

Compensation:

• Rate: $700 for 12 hours (includes session and buyout) + 10% agent’s fee.
• Fitting Fee: $50 if the fitting is scheduled on a separate day.
• Usage: Industrial only, worldwide, 3-year term.
• Materials: Includes all materials derived from the session (e.g., stills, BTS).

Casting Call: Store Clerk for YAP Industrial Project in Richmond, VA

Job Description:
Casting a female actor to portray a store clerk in a non-union industrial project. This role is part of a production that involves scenes depicting the purchase of tobacco/nicotine products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a store clerk in a realistic and professional manner.
• Follow direction from the production team to deliver an authentic performance.
• Participate in a costume fitting if scheduled outside of the shoot day.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 21-60.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be at least 21 years old due to the subject matter.
• Comfortable being portrayed around tobacco products.
• Professional demeanor and punctuality.

Compensation:

• Rate: $700 for 12 hours (includes session and buyout) + 10% agent’s fee.
• Fitting Fee: $50 if the fitting is scheduled on a separate day.
• Usage: Industrial only, worldwide, 3-year term.
• Materials: Includes all materials derived from the session (e.g., stills, BTS).

Casting Call: Founding Father Lookalikes for VA Lottery Commercial

Job Description:
Now casting for a VA Lottery commercial in Richmond, VA. We are seeking talented local actors with a strong physical resemblance to iconic Founding Fathers. This is a non-union production featuring both lead speaking and non-speaking roles. Talent will portray historical figures in a comedic and engaging commercial.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as an iconic Founding Father in a professional commercial shoot.
• Deliver lines confidently for speaking roles (Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson).
• Portray historical figures authentically in both speaking and non-speaking roles.
• Participate in a required fitting and adhere to costume and makeup directions.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to ensure a successful shoot.

Roles:

• Benjamin Franklin (Lead Speaking Role): White male, age 45-70. Stout build, recognizable jowl, sparkling eyes.
• Abraham Lincoln (Speaking Role): White male, age 40-60. Tall, thin, angular. A thin, reedy voice is preferred.
• Andrew Jackson (Speaking Role): White male, age 45-75. Wiry with wild eyes, grumpy “get off my lawn” demeanor.
• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton (Non-Speaking Featured Roles): White males, age 40-60. Tall, muscular, with prominent noses and features.

Requirements:

• Must be a Virginia resident and able to work as a local hire in Richmond, VA.
• Strong physical resemblance to historical figures.
• Comfortable with self-taped auditions and virtual callbacks.
• Hair and facial hair can be added; actors should match the build and facial features of the character they are portraying.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $550 for a 12-hour session, plus $1,200 usage fee.
• Additional 20% agent fee if applicable.
• Usage: Regional TV and digital (Virginia and bordering states), one-year buyout.

Casting for Doritos Crash the Super Bowl Commercial in Richmond

Job Description:
Pure Artistry Productions is seeking local Richmond actors to appear in a Doritos commercial submission for the “Crash the Super Bowl” competition. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a creative project alongside a passionate production team. Please note that this is an unpaid role, ideal for those looking to gain experience and exposure.

Character Breakdown:

• Amanda: Female, any ethnicity, age 30-40.
• Kevin: Male, any ethnicity, age 30-40.
• Matt: Male, Caucasian, age 30-40.
• Young Matt: Male, Caucasian, age 9-12, must look 5th grade, should resemble adult Matt.
• Adalyn: Female, any ethnicity, age 9-12, must look 5th grade.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as one of the above characters in a scripted Doritos commercial.
• Work collaboratively with the director and production team to bring the story to life.
• Follow on-set instructions and remain professional during filming.

Requirements:

• Must be a local hire in the Richmond area.
• Availability for the full shoot schedule over the specified weekend.
• Children cast as Young Matt and Adalyn must have parental or guardian consent to participate.

Compensation Details:

• This is an unpaid opportunity.