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.
‘Ours’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Jerome (lead, male, 20-30)
— Delilah (lead, female, 20-27)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here
‘Presage’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Ayana (lead, female, 21-40)
— Uncle Martin Coppola (day player, male, 30-50)
— Valerie (supporting, female, 21-40)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here
‘How the Lonely Keep’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Girl (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 18-24)
— Man (supporting, male, 45-65)
— Girl’s Mother (day player, female, 35-55)
– Average hourly rate: $62
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here
‘Night Light’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— The Janitor (lead, male, 40-55)
– Average hourly rate: $13
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here
‘Untitled Docufiction Gambling Short’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Jane (lead, female, non-binary, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here
‘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
‘Lowball’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Max (lead, 25-35)
— Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
‘Lady America’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Father Peter (supporting, male, 50-60)
— Sal (day player, female, male, 20-35)
— Salina (day player, female, 18-26)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: Meriden, Connecticut; Danbury, Connecticut; Hartford, Connecticut
– Learn more about the feature film here
‘Seula Beag’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Male Actor (lead, male, 35-55)
— Female Actor (supporting, female, 35-55)
— Gaffer (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: Cotuit, Massachusetts; Boston, Massachusetts
– Learn more about the short film here
‘Vertical Mini-Drama Series’
– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Will (lead, male, 25-35)
— Sasha (lead, female, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: $106
– Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
– Learn more about the scripted show here
