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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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‘Zippy’s House’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Michael (lead, male, trans male, 12-14)
— Joanna (supporting, female, 38-50)
— Zippy (lead, male, trans male, 10-14)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Dying Alone’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— The Sadomasochist (supporting, male, 28-65)
– Average hourly rate: $10
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Mia’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— John (supporting, male, 20-30)
— Mom (voiceover, female, 50-100)
— Tim (supporting, male, 30-40)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘On the Nature of Dreams’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Isabella Petry (lead, female, 25-35)
— Henry Thaws (lead, male, 25-40)
— Owl Woman (supporting, female, 30-65)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘No One Ever Really Listened’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Ella (supporting, female, 20-30)
— Sango’s Brother (lead, male, 25-35)
— Ten (supporting, 20-30)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Only You’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Noah (lead, male, 35-45)
— Kate (Sunny) (supporting, female, 18-25)
— Claire (lead, female, 18-22)
– Average hourly rate: $19
– Casting locations: Providence
– 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: Providence
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘In Winter’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Lynette (lead, female, 25-70)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Untitled Feature Film’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Will (supporting, male, 18-29)
— Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
– Average hourly rate: $16
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Lowball’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Jenna (day player, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $125
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Gritty, Drama, and Fashion Love Story’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Jay (supporting, male, 21-40)
— Trina (lead, female, 21-40)
— Rich (supporting, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Bridgeport, Connecticut
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Edax Sizzle’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Ann (supporting, female, 30-45)
— Patient (day player, 50-100)
— Shadow figure (day player, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 21-45)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Worcester, Massachusetts
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘The Life I’ve Made’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Otis (lead, male, 38-46)
— Ada (lead, female, 38-45)
— Director of Photography / Cinematographer (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
– Learn more about the feature film here

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