
Movies and TV shows casting in Kansas
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 Kansas, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

'Gym Humor Skits'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- College Aged Actor (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Topeka, Colby, Overland Park, Lawrence, Olathe
- Learn more about the short film here

'The Country Doctor,' KS + MO Local Roles'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jerry (day player, male, 18-100)
--- Dr. Ballard (supporting, male, 55-100)
--- Hank (day player, male, 9-15)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Manhattan, Kansas City, Lawrence, Pittsburg
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Filmmaker'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jamie (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 23-30)
--- Laura Davies (day player, female, trans female, 21-35)
--- Doris (supporting, female, gender-nonconforming, trans female, transgender, 22-36)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Easton
- Learn more about the short film here
'Hard Times To Remember'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah Hayes/Noah's Consciousness (lead, male, 25-25)
--- Anne Kennedy (lead, female, 25-25)
--- Dom Parker (lead, male, 28-28)
- Average hourly rate: $89
- Casting locations: Wichita
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Ten'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Elpida Dancer (supporting, female, 10-13)
--- Irene Dancer (supporting, female, 16-18)
--- Eleni Dancer (lead, female, 21-25)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Greeley, Colorado
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Convicted'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Prisoner (supporting, male, 35-60)
--- Ernesto (lead, male, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Littleton, Colorado; Denver, Colorado; Boulder, Colorado
- Learn more about the short film here

'Birthday Bash'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sound (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Pueblo, Colorado; Manitou Springs, Colorado; Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Learn more about the short film here