Are you ready to land your first role? Entry-level acting jobs, such as student films, shorts, and background gigs, are a great place to start. No matter what has stopped you from taking that first step toward your acting career, there’s no time like the present to make your goals (or dreams!) come true. Break into the acting world by checking out this roundup of entry-level jobs perfect for beginning actors.
“I AM”
A psychological student thriller film is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is looking for a lead male role, aged 25–40, to play The Man, a supporting female role, aged 25–50, to play The Female Doctor, and a supporting male role, aged 25–50, to play The Male Doctor. Production films from July to August with specific dates TBD. Pay is $16 per hour with meals and round-trip train transportation. Overtime compensation will also be provided.
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“As You Like It”
A comedy play is casting for its upcoming show in New York City. Production is seeking multiple roles, including a lead female role, aged 21–31, to play Rosaling, a lead role, aged 45–65, to play Duke Senior, a supporting female role, aged 21–35, to play Celia, a supporting role, aged 40–65, and a lead role, aged 25–65, to play Touchstone. Production runs July 26–27, Aug. 2–3, Aug. 7–10, and Aug. 13–16. Pay is $100.
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“Slay”
A pop music video is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is searching for a lead male or trans man role, aged 25–50, to play Bill. Production films May 26. Pay is $150.
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“It Is Very Complicated”
A coming-of-age romance and drama is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production needs a lead female role, aged 18–30, to play Kansas, a supporting male role, aged 18–30, to play Henry, and a male day player role, aged 18–30, to play Greg. Production films July 26–27. Pay is $50–$350 for two days of work.
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“Psychosis”
A drama short film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. Production is seeking a lead female role, aged 27–37, to play Rachel. Production films in late June with dates TBD. Pay is $215 per day for two days of work.
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“Single Man Problems: Volume 2”
A feature film is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is seeking a supporting female role, aged 40–50, to play Delores, a supporting male role, aged 40–48, to play Bruce, a supporting male role, aged 28–35, to play Jacob, and a supporting female role, aged 25–35, to play Victoria. Production films in August with specific dates TBD. Pay is $70–$300 for one day of work.
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“A Summer-in-the Bronx” Music Video
A “Summer-in-the-Bronx” music video is casting for its upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is looking for background roles and extras, aged 18–30, to play Party Goers and Neighborhood Faces, background roles and extras, aged 10–12, to play Child Talent, and supporting roles, aged 18 and up, to play Dancers. Production films May 19. Pay is $150 for general background roles and $250 for dancers.
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