Regional Casting Opportunities
Five U.S. Cities Host Diverse Casting Calls for Film, TV, and Theatre
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Anchorage lists the reality TV entry 'Men Who Have been Ghosted by Partner or Spouse' with a pay of $2,500 per episode plus free expert help.
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In Cincinnati, 'College Treveyon Henderson' is listed at $650/day plus travel and lodging plus 10% (a notably high daily rate among local listings).
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New Orleans includes an 'Us Army Captain' role paid at SAG Scale plus 10% or on a flat deal, illustrating standard union scale with an extra percentage option.
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Cleveland theatre listings include two flat-rate roles: 'Lynne the Publicist' and 'Daughter to the Goodlucks' each paid at a $200 flat rate.
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Cleveland also lists a reality TV 'Voiceover Narrator' role paying $300 per day, indicating cross-market demand for on-camera and voice work alike.
A broad casting wave is sweeping five U.S. cities at once, with producers actively hunting for actors, voiceover artists, and reality TV participants across Atlanta, New Orleans, Anchorage, Cincinnati, and Cleveland, according to Casting Networks listings compiled by Stacker. The roles span feature films, theatre, documentaries, and reality TV — and pay ranges from $200 flat deals to $2,500 per episode.
The diversity of the listings signals a healthy regional production ecosystem. Some roles are union gigs at SAG Scale. Others are indie productions offering daily rates. Local actors in each city have a real shot at paid work right now.
Anchorage and New Orleans Offer Highest-Paying Roles
The biggest payday in this casting wave sits in Anchorage. A reality TV show called 'Men Who Have Been Ghosted by Partner or Spouse' is offering $2,500 per episode, plus free expert help for participants, according to Casting Networks listings. That rate stands well above most regional reality TV deals and signals serious production money behind the project.
In New Orleans, a role listed as 'Us Army Captain' pays at SAG Scale plus 10% — or on a flat deal for non-union actors. SAG Scale is the standard minimum rate set by the actors union. The plus-10% bump is a common add-on for talent agencies that take a cut of earnings.
Cincinnati's Top Daily Rate Leads the Pack
Cincinnati has one of the highest daily rates on the entire list. The role of 'College Treveyon Henderson' pays $650 per day, plus travel and lodging, plus a 10% agency fee on top of that, per Casting Networks data. That is a notably strong rate for a regional market outside of Los Angeles or New York.
The travel and lodging perk makes the Cincinnati listing even more attractive. It means the production is willing to bring in talent from outside the city. That opens the role to a wider pool of actors, not just locals.
Cleveland Theatre and Reality TV Fill Out the List
Cleveland's listings lean toward theatre and voice work. Two flat-rate stage roles are on offer: 'Lynne the Publicist' and 'Daughter to the Goodlucks,' each paying a $200 flat rate. Flat-rate theatre deals are common for smaller regional productions where budgets are tight but roles are real and credited.
Cleveland also has a reality TV listing for a 'Voiceover Narrator' paying $300 per day, per Casting Networks. That rate shows strong cross-market demand for voice talent, not just on-camera performers. Voice work is often overlooked by aspiring actors, but it can be a steady and well-paying corner of the industry.
What Local Actors Should Know Before Auditioning
Most of these listings are open to both union and non-union talent. SAG-scale roles require actors to be members of SAG-AFTRA, the main U.S. film and TV actors union. Non-union roles are open to anyone. For newer actors, non-union roles are often the best entry point to build credits and experience.
Pay structures vary widely across the five cities. Daily rates, flat deals, per-episode fees, and scale-plus-10% options all appear in this round of listings. Actors should read each listing carefully and confirm whether travel costs are covered. The best opportunities — like the $650/day Cincinnati role — often come with extra perks that make a real financial difference.
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