The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Allentown, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'Obsidian'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lindsey (supporting, female, 24-34)
--- Emma Maxwell (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Faith (supporting, female, 24-34)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'The Girl With No Talent'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'America Down'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Hartford, Connecticut; White Plains, New York; New Haven, Connecticut
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Old Yazoo'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Eddie Jones (lead, male, 24-30)
--- Becca (supporting, female, 23-30)
--- Lilith Hoffman (supporting, female, 27-37)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Hartford, Connecticut; New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'The Algorithm'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Director (lead, 35-68)
--- The Employees (background extra, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Kingston, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
