"Dancing After Dark" Short Film Seeks Actors
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "Dancing After Dark" a romantic comedy short film, looking for actors for lead and supporting roles. See more details below. About the project: "Dancing After Dark" follows theater students Lydia and Owen. Lydia is a well-liked aspiring actress, while Owen is a socially isolated movie enthusiast. When they are assigned to perform a duo scene in front of their class, they wait until the final night to begin preparing. Rate: $50 - $250 Additional info: Callbacks for the lead roles will include a chemistry reading with the other lead actor in front of the director and producer. Actors are encouraged to bring their own meals. Bottled water, drinks, and snacks will be available on set. Location: Minnesota, Twin Cities Date and Time: Filming: Expected to begin around October 30 and wrap around November 20, 2026. If interested, submit your audition video using the audition materials link before the deadline. Deadline: End of day, Monday, October 19, 2026.
6 roles
Lead ($250) A well-liked, aspiring actress with an athletic build. Must be comfortable having colored water splashed on her and eating pizza. Applicants should disclose any food allergies.
Lead ($250) A socially isolated movie enthusiast. Must be comfortable eating pizza and burgers. Applicants should disclose any food allergies.
($80) Lydia's friend, a gossip and spa enthusiast. Must be comfortable wearing a bathrobe and having cucumbers placed over her eyes.
($50) A sarcastic, slightly condescending theater teacher.
($50) An energetic, preachy theater student.
1–4 talent ($50 each) Vocal and dance experience is encouraged but not required. Characters are inspired by the Jets from West Side Story and must be comfortable with physical activity.
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