There’s no better time than the present to dive into a juicy dramatic role. From career troubles to family rivalries and beyond, plenty of great drama gigs need talent now. Want to play a character going through an emotional struggle? Apply to these casting notices today.
“Put to Sleep”
This dramatic short film that follows the life of a veterinarian is currently casting several roles for its mid-December shoot in New York City. The project is looking for a supporting actor, male, aged 18-35, to play Jack, and a supporting actor, female, aged 50–70, to play Grace. The project is also in need of several day players, including male talent, aged 35–50; female talent, aged 35–50; plus more. Supporting roles pay $200 per day for an estimated two days of work.
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“Woman II Woman”
This drama-comedy stage play is currently casting for its March 2023 run in Atlanta, Georgia. The project is looking for male lead talent, aged 34–42, to play Cliff and male lead talent, aged 18–28 to play Mark. The project is also looking for talent for several supporting roles. All roles pay a flat rate of $200 for an estimated five hours of work.
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“Big City”
This scripted TV series about a rivalry between two family dynasties is currently casting two lead roles. The first role is for a male, aged 18–35, to play Joseph and the second is for a male, aged 18-40, to play Jerry. Both roles pay a flat rate of between $1,500 and $2,200 for an estimated three days of work.
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“Outed”
Join the cast of “Outed.” The new film follows 18-year-old high school grad Oliver who gets kicked out of his family’s house after being outed as gay. The film is casting multiple supporting and background roles, including Black male talent, aged 40–65, to play Oliver’s father; Black female talent, aged 40–65, to play Oliver’s mother; and Black male talent, aged 18–32, to play Oliver’s cousin. Shoots in the spring/summer of 2023 in Washington, D.C., and Virginia. Pays $100 per day, plus meals and travel.
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“3 Flowers”
A short film titled “3 Flowers” needs talent. The project follows three generations of a Mexican-American family from the 1940s to the 1970s to the 1990s. Casting seeks Latino male performers, aged 18–60. Shoots in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino County, California. Pays $75–$150 for 2 days of work.
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“Dixie”
Casting is underway for this 1960s period drama set in Birmingham, Alabama. The project needs two day players: a white male performer, aged 30–55, to play the Governor and a child performer, aged 3 and older. Films in the summer of 2023. Travel and accommodations provided.
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“Close Quarters”
Set in Jerusalem against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this series looks at the daily challenges of coexistence. Casting seeks a white male actor, aged 30–45, to play Avi, an intellectual with a sense of humor; a white female actor, aged 30–40, to play Mayim, a genius software engineer; a white male actor, aged 18–21, to play Benny, a shy prankster; a white male actor, aged 40–55, to play Paul, a suave lawyer; a Middle Eastern male actor, aged 25–40, to play Naro, a hot-headed businessman; and a Middle Eastern or white female actor, aged 18–21, to play Rosa, a young bookworm. Shoots in Israel. Pays $200 per day for 5 days of work.
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