News Summary
Actors in Lexington and surrounding areas have a chance to audition for various projects as Backstage publishes a new list of casting calls. Opportunities include roles in scripted shows, short films, and documentaries, with compensation rates varying by project. Specific roles available include lead and supporting characters across different age groups and backgrounds, providing a broad range of opportunities for aspiring actors. Interested individuals should prepare their applications as details become available.
Lexington, Kentucky – Upcoming Casting Calls for Actors
Actors in Lexington and across the nation will have the opportunity to audition for a variety of projects as Backstage has published a new list of casting calls. Opportunities range from scripted shows to feature films and documentaries. Specific casting details, including roles available and compensation rates, are summarized below.
Current Opportunities in Kentucky
In Kentucky, one notable project is a scripted show looking to cast participants in Lexington. The show is searching for an actress to play the role of Abbey Andersen, who should be between the ages of 23 and 38. The average hourly rate for this role is set at $25.
Another project in Newport, Kentucky, is seeking actors for a short film. Roles available include Lily, who will be a day player, and Stacy and Spencer, who will serve as supporting roles. The roles for Stacy and Spencer are designated for females aged 30-45 and males aged 18-22 respectively, with an average hourly rate of $50 for the film.
Opportunities in Surrounding States
Cincinnati, Ohio, will host auditions for a documentary, seeking diverse talent including a lead documentary subject (female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, or trans), intimacy coordinator, and second camera operator. The average hourly rate for the documentary subject is set at $100, made available through an open casting call.
In Columbus, Indiana, another short film is conducting auditions for roles including Blake, Quinn, and Cameron, all of whom need to be between the ages of 18 and 60. The hourly pay for these roles is $35.
Additionally, Knoxville, Tennessee, will see auditions for a short film casting Corey and Skyler, both leads aged 18-30, along with a supporting role of Connection Specialist ranging in age from 18 to 100. Compensation for these roles is expected to average $18 per hour.
Multiple Casting Calls in Chicago
In Chicago, Illinois, there are several feature films casting for a variety of roles. The first film is searching for Blair and Stu, both lead roles for individuals aged 18-29, and supporting role Cheri. The average pay for these positions is $36 per hour. A second feature film has roles available for Brian Marshmallow (lead, male, aged 38-48), Miranda (supporting, female, aged 25-35), and Dangerous Man 1 (day player, male, aged 33-50) with respective compensation rates starting at $19.
Also in Chicago, a short film is looking for extra performers to fill general background roles. They are also seeking Kurt, a day player aged 25-100, and lead character Tina, who should be between 21 and 30 years old. The hourly pay for this project is $33.
Conclusion and Recommendations
With so many casting calls available, it is an excellent time for aspiring actors to apply, especially with a range of diverse roles that cater to different age groups and backgrounds. Actors interested in any of these opportunities should prepare their headshots and resumes and look for specific audition dates and application instructions, which have yet to be detailed in the current listing.
As temperatures rise to a high of 91°F, isolated thunderstorms may develop in the afternoon amidst these casting opportunities. Therefore, actors should remain vigilant about the weather forecast as they prepare for auditions, with a notable 30% chance of rain expected later in the day. Scattered thunderstorms may persist into the evening, accompanied by a 50% chance of rain.
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