Acting casting calls and auditions in Washington, DC
39 open acting casting calls in Washington, DC, 20 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-06-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
39 of the 48 open castings in Washington, DC are acting work: 81%, against 80% across the whole catalog. 69% are listed as paid, against 62% of acting castings everywhere. 3 of the 39 are union or open to both. 1 can be done remotely. The most common project types: Short film (5), Commercial (3) and Student film (2). 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.
The DC area posts a lot of corporate, government-adjacent and documentary work, where a clean headshot and reliability matter more than a long reel.
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The numbers
| Open castings | 39 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 20 |
| Listed as paid | 69% |
| Union or union-friendly | 8% |
| Remote | 1 |
| Short film | 5 |
| Commercial | 3 |
| Student film | 2 |
| Online commercial | 2 |
Latest acting castings in Washington, DC
- Commercial (Education Sector) - Washington, DCActingCommercial / BrandPaidNewly postedTV Commercial · Washington, DC
- 'Nutcracker'S Guide To Getting Unplugged'ActingPaidNewly postedPlay · Washington, DC
- PersistActingPaidNewly postedShort Film · Washington, DC
- The Washington Ballet, Company ManagerActingPaidGeneral Staff + Crew · Washington, DC
- Live Event Improv For Private CelebrationActingPaidNewly postedGigs · Washington, DC
- 'Nothing Changed'ActingPaidNewly postedStudent Film · Washington, DC
- "The Last Look"ActingPaidNewly postedShort Film · Washington, DC
- Kalshi Street Interview ContentActingInfluencer / UGCPaidRemoteSocial Media Ad · Remote
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FAQ
How many acting castings in Washington, DC are open right now?
39 as of Oct 07, 20 posted in the last 7 days, 69% 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: Philadelphia 46 · New York 661 · Charlotte 10 · Los Angeles 999 · Atlanta 167