Acting casting calls and auditions in Boston
39 open acting casting calls in Boston, 18 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-07-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
39 of the 45 open castings in Boston are acting work: 87%, against 80% across the whole catalog. 41% are listed as paid, against 62% of acting castings everywhere. 6 of the 39 are union or open to both. 3 can be done remotely. The most common project types: Short film (7), Feature film (5) and Student film (5). 13 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 | 39 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 18 |
| Listed as paid | 41% |
| Union or union-friendly | 15% |
| Remote | 3 |
| Short film | 7 |
| Feature film | 5 |
| Student film | 5 |
| Film | 2 |
Latest acting castings in Boston
- "Mother Knows Best" Short Film Needs ActorsActingBoston, MA
- Actors Wanted for Indie ProjectActingPaidBoston, MA
- Boston Health Futures Forum – Event Host/MCActingCommercial / BrandPaidNewly postedEvents + Promo Work · Boston, MA
- The Half-Moon GlowActingNewly postedShort Film · Boston, MA
- Social Media Man In The Street Video SeriesActingPaidNewly postedShort Film · Boston, MA
- Martini Machini ModelModelingActingPaidUnionPrint · Boston, MA
- PlayZoomers seeks young male actors for two short, live online holiday plays Dec. 4 & 5, 2026ActingPaidRemoteNewly postedPlay · Remote
- Independent Feature FilmActingBackground / ExtrasFeature Film · Boston, MA
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FAQ
How many acting castings in Boston are open right now?
39 as of Oct 07, 18 posted in the last 7 days, 41% 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.
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Nearby cities: New York 661 · Philadelphia 46 · Los Angeles 999 · Atlanta 167 · Chicago 99