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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 Rhode Island, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.

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‘The Heart of The Game’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— FILM EDITOR (crew)
— COLORIST (crew)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: East Greenwich
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Nightmare at Nana’s’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Sage (supporting, female, 28-38)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘The Gilded Age,’ People to Portray Upscale Ladies and Gentlemen’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Background to Portray 1880s Upscale Ladies and Gentlemen (background extra, 50-60)
– Average hourly rate: $27
– Casting locations: Newport
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Lowball’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
— Max (lead, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: $125
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Spilled Milk’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Colin (lead, male, 23-35)
— Girl (supporting, female, 23-35)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘We Found Love’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Lindsay (lead, female, 22-32)
— William (lead, male, 22-32)
– Average hourly rate: $62
– Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Voicemail’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Car Wash Opperator (day player, male, 18-50)
— Boy 1 (supporting, male, 17-22)
— Molly (lead, female, 16-25)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
– Learn more about the short film here

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