The much-anticipated show “Painkiller” premieres on Netflix on Aug. 10. Based on a New Yorker article highlighting the opioid crisis in the United States, the limited series stars Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, and West Duchovny. If you want to explore your own dramatic roles, audition for these gigs looking for talent right now.
“Why So Deceiving”
A nonunion romance/thriller feature film is casting for its December shoot in South Carolina. Production is looking for a supporting female actor, aged 18–45, to play Ivy and a supporting female actor, aged 18 and older, to play Leah. The role of Ivy pays $175 per day for an estimated three days of work. The role of Leah pays $300 per day for an estimated two days of work. Please note that the role of Leah requires nudity.
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Dramatic/Comedic One-Act Plays About Addiction
A regional touring theater company is casting for its September–October run in Providence, Rhode Island, and Boston. Production is looking for lead all genders actors, aged 15 and older, to play Main Character Roles for “I’ll Be There For You” and lead all genders actors, aged 18 and older, to play Main Character Roles for “I’ll Never Do That.” All roles pay $120 per show plus annual increases, travel reimbursements, and rehearsal payments.
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“Letting Go of Jack”
A nonunion feature film about a young man trying to overcome his grief is casting for its upcoming shoot in Anaheim, California. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead male actor, aged 18–25, to play Jack, a supporting female actor, aged 18–25, to play Amber, and a supporting male actor, aged 18–25, to play Hughie. All listed roles pay $252 per day for an estimated 12 days of work.
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“Voir Dire”
A student film about a woman returning from rehab is casting for its Sept. 22–24 shoot in Chicago. Production is looking for a lead female/non-binary actor, aged 22–28, to play Connie, a lead female/non-binary actor, aged 22–28, to play Petra, and a supporting female/non-binary actor, aged 22–30, to play Gayle. The roles of Connie and Petra pay $200 per day for an unspecified duration. The role of Gayle pays a flat rate of $100 for an unspecified duration.
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“An Inspector Calls” by J.B. Priestley
The Iona University Theatre Ensemble is casting for its Nov. 16–19 play run in New Rochelle, New York. Production is looking for a lead male actor, aged 45–65, to play Arthur Birling, a lead female actor, aged 18–35, to play Sheila Birling, a lead male actor, aged 21–40, to play Gerald Croft, and a supporting female actor, aged 18–65, to play Edna. All roles pay a flat rate of $500–$600.
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