Start your week off right with today’s top gigs! Man’s best friend is bringing the family together in “Blue,” a heartfelt family film now casting all major roles. Plus, an upcoming Broadway play, a comedy short, and a darkly funny tech commercial are casting today!
“Blue”
Join the cast of “Blue,” a heartfelt family film set in the quiet countryside of rural New Jersey, where a young couple and their adopted teenage son rescue an injured dog whose unwavering loyalty teaches them that the strongest families aren’t always the ones you’re born into. New York and New Jersey-based actors, aged 14–75, are sought for several roles, including the lead family members. Talent will work in 2027 in New Jersey with exact dates TBD. Pay is $200–$750 for day player roles, $750–$1,000 for supporting roles, and $3,000–$3,500 for lead roles with meals and craft services provided.
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Unannounced Broadway Play
Equity actors, aged 40–75, are sought for several principal roles in an unannounced Broadway play. There will be auditions in New York City on July 22–23. Rehearsals begin Sept. 7 with preview and opening dates TBD and the closing date on or about Feb. 14, 2027. Pay is $2,717–$2,799 per week.
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“Grandma’s Favorite”
Join the cast of “Grandma’s Favorite,” a comedy short film following queer misfit Moonie who, after the family matriarch dies, clashes with her picture-perfect cousin to be crowned Grandma’s favorite and earn the right to deliver the eulogy. Actors in the Tri-State area, aged 10–79, are sought for supporting roles in the project, which will film in Long Island, New York, in late September/early October. Pay ranges from $50 flat to $1,500 for three days of work.
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Dark Comedy Commercial for Austin Tech Company
An Austin, Texas-based male actor, age 30–49, is sought for a dark comedy commercial for a local tech company. Talent will work on July 23. Pay is $900–$1,000.
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