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 Vermont and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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1 / 7- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Horse Girl (background / extra, female, 18-28)
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; Burlington, VT; Brattleboro, VT; Providence, RI; Worcester, MA
- Learn more about the short film here
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2 / 7- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Barb (lead, female, non-binary, 8-12)
--- Jeff (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Annie (supporting, female, 29-45)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Boston, MA; Buffalo, NY; Armonk, NY; Burlington, VT
- Learn more about the short film here
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3 / 7- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
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4 / 7- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
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5 / 7- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
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6 / 7- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Major Francis L. Dade (lead, male, 40-50)
--- Osceola (lead, male, 28-35)
--- Private Ransom Clark (lead, male, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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7 / 7- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Sara (lead, female, 6-12)
--- Young Sarah (lead, female, 6-12)
- Roles pay up to: $1,514
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
