Acting casting calls and auditions in Philadelphia
51 open acting casting calls in Philadelphia, 19 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-18-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
51 of the 62 open castings in Philadelphia are acting work: 82%, against 78% across the whole catalog. 35% are listed as paid, against 58% of acting castings everywhere. None is listed as union. 2 can be done remotely. The most common project types: Short film (9), Film (6) and Play (4). 9 cities have more open acting castings, led by Los Angeles.
Acting castings span feature and short films, television and streaming series, theatre, student films, web series and the commercial work that pays the rent between them. Many listings are non-union and open to self-submission.
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The numbers
| Open castings | 51 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 19 |
| Listed as paid | 35% |
| Union or union-friendly | 0% |
| Remote | 2 |
| Short film | 9 |
| Film | 6 |
| Play | 4 |
| Student film | 3 |
Latest acting castings in Philadelphia
- Amorous Note Student Short Film CastingActingfilm · Cherry Hill, NJ
- Interview-Based Podcast SeriesActingPaidPodcast · Philadelphia, PA
- TOXIC PT. 3 – Background Extras / Bowling Alley SceneActingBackground / ExtrasNewly postedScripted Show · Cherry Hill, NJ
- Psychological Thriller Student Film 'Victim' CastingActingfilm · Philadelphia, PA
- 'Going Postal'ActingPaidStudent Film · Philadelphia, PA
- Victim Psychological Thriller Student Film CastingActingfilm · Philadelphia, PA
- 'The Hooker Chronicles'ActingPaidNewly postedPlay · Philly, NJ
- 'There And Back Again'ActingNewly postedShort Film · Philadelphia, PA
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FAQ
How many acting castings in Philadelphia are open right now?
51 as of Oct 18, 19 posted in the last 7 days, 35% listed as paid.
What do I need to apply?
- Headshot and résumé, and increasingly a reel or self-tape link
- Playable age range and union status
- Any accents, languages or special skills the role names
- Availability for the shoot dates listed
Is it free?
Yes. Finding and applying is free on HeyBooker, and no legitimate casting charges to apply. Listings that ask for money are removed before they reach you.
Is HeyBooker an agency?
No. HeyBooker doesn’t represent talent and doesn’t submit anyone to casting directors on its own. It finds casting calls that fit you, scores them against your profile and helps you prepare applications you review and send yourself. If you want representation, an agency is the usual route — reputable ones never charge upfront fees.
More in Philadelphia
Nearby cities: New York 795 · Washington, DC 41 · Boston 47 · Los Angeles 1,002 · Atlanta 150