1362 Full-Time Entertainment jobs in Illinois

Updated daily. Most recent posting: April 17, 2026.

'Present Company'

Casting Chicago-based actors for "Present Company," an indie feature film. Logline: After a near-death experience, a high-strung and antisocial twenty-something must endure a friendship with the well-meaning but irritating manchild who saved her life....

Chicago, Illinois Jimmy Alcorn, Filmmaker
Supporting Actor Job in 'Four Cents Short', Female, Age 25-35 - Sarah

Distracted, on her phone. Not expecting trouble. In her own world. Focused on her night out. Evening gets derailed after she deals with a theft....

Chicago, Illinois Four Cents Production
Lead Actor Job in "They Got a Website Now?", Female, Age 18-30 - Beach Attendant 2

Woman, 18-30, Some acting experience preferred. You will be reading your book on the concrete beach in Chicago when something catches your eye. You will wear a shocked expression on your face as you lift up your sun glasses to get a better look. Shoot should not take longer than an hour and a half. ...

Chicago, Illinois Calo Shiban, Director
Bilingual Latin Actors for Indie Short Film

A local production company in Chicago is casting for a short film titled 'Know Your Lights.' They are looking for Latin actors who can speak both English and Spanish. The roles include portraying Gianna's mother, father, and a grandmother character, each with distinct traits that reflect their signi...

Chicago, Illinois Unknown
Supporting Actor Job in EMPATH a psychological dark comedy short film (DePaul student film), Female, Age 20-29 - Mel

Mel- Early 20's, Naomi's best friend, more vulnerable and volatile than Naomi, more attuned to her own feelings but much more impulsive, has tendency to flip out at the slightest provocation....

Chicago, Illinois Backstage
Lead Actor Job in JANVAR, Female, Age 20-30 - Laila

(F, mid 20s, South Asian): A kind, overworked, and cautious nurse trying to balance her career while caring for those around her, even the ones who don’t deserve it. As the night falls apart, Laila's forced to confront the violence hidden inside the restaurant and the forms of control in her own lif...

Chicago, Illinois Backstage
Lead Actor Job in 'Fortune Favors The Hungry', Non-Binary, Age 20-25 - River

Easygoing, observant, and go-with-the-flow… until things get real. More of a listener and is easily and happily entertained by his friends. He takes it easy and goes with the flow, nonchalant, if you will, but… not so much in a crisis. Seeking actors with strong comedic timing, natural chemistry, an...

Chicago, Illinois Armarion Bates, Assistant Director
Supporting Actor Job in 'Tongue of a Bird', Female, Age 68-85 - Zofia

Late 60s - late 70s. This role will require the use of a thick polish accent. Actor must be able to already perform this or be ready and willing to dive in and learn. She is a Polish exile and a survivor of the 1939 Nazi invasion. Visionary, difficult and extremely wise....

Chicago, Illinois Rosebud Theatricals
Lead Actor Job in CHICAGO CASTING CALL, Age 21-85 - Law Firm Client

Paid gig $250 a day. iPhone video and photos are fine. Here’s the audition script: “I was injured when a semi-truck crashed into my car. Smith Law fought for me and recovered over $1 million for my injuries. #casting #castingcall #chicago...

Chicago, Illinois MJWebdell, LLC
Real People Actor Job in Balloon Pop Dating Style Video, Female, Age 21-40 - Female Participants

Looking for confident personalities who are expressive and opinionated, comfortable on camera and engaging in dating-style interaction, have a good sense of humor, and not afraid to speak their mind. Bonus if you have a strong personality or bold opinions, are funny, unfiltered, or quick-witted, and...

Chicago, Illinois Backstage
Real People Actor Job in National Fun Park Brand Shoot, Age 21-45 - Adult Talent

young adults and adults that can play parents and/or business professionals...

Chicago, Illinois The Infinite Agency
Supporting Actor Job in Brain Cancer is for Pussies!, Male, Age 17-23 - Zachary

Skylar’s other best friend. Queer, disarming, good comedic timing. Golden retriever to Ivy’s black cat energy....

Chicago, Illinois Emma Soden, Casting / Production
Lead Actor Job in Someday Tommorow, Age 70-90 - Older Sammy

Older white male, 70- 90 age range, able to convey a sense of slow, deliberate movement and quiet, lived-in awareness....

Chicago, Illinois Figarutti Pictures
Supporting Actor Job in Brain Cancer is for Pussies!, Female, Age 17-23 - Ivy

Skylar’s best friend. Bold, fiercely loyal, and perceptive; she begins to question Skylar’s choices as things go too far....

Chicago, Illinois Emma Soden, Casting / Production
'If I Didn't Know You'

Casting actors for two lead roles for "If I Didn't Know You," an intimate, character-driven short film about two characters on a quiet night train, Lauren and Gavin decide to erase their history and meet again as strangers. Synopsis: What begins as playful improvisation slowly deepens into something...

Chicago, Illinois Formaldehyde Films
Lead Actor Job in Dante 360, Age 18+ - Art Historian

(any gender, any age): A charismatic guide who bridges audience and narrative, contextualizing each canto and drawing connections to art, history, and faith. Central narrative voice....

Chicago, Illinois Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
Lead Actor Job in 'If I Didn't Know You', All Genders, Age 20-24 - Gavin

Early 20s, any ethnicity. Stranger. Charismatic, grounded, emotionally intuitive. Playful, improvisational, quietly magnetic. Must be able to balance charm with depth....

Chicago, Illinois Formaldehyde Films
Supporting Actor Job in Stolen Night Short Film, Male, Age 19-26 - Joey - Band Member

-New member of the band from Portland, Oregon -Bass player -Casual and down to earth with a level-headed personality -Sensitive and perceptive -He’s starting to become aware of rising tensions in the band -Loyal and dependable willing to step in when conflicts arise -He’s playful and knows how to ta...

Chicago, Illinois Rachael Doel
"Pearl's In The House" Show Seeking Actors

See more details below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $831 weekly minimum (LORT D - Protected) Additional info: 1st Rehearsal-5/18/27 1st Preview-6/9/27 Opening-6/17/27 Closing-7/18/27 Extension Closing-7/25/27 PREPARATION: Actors perform a monologue of their choice that is no more than two minutes in length. ...

Chicago, Illinois Unknown
"The Front Page" Show Seeking Actors

See more details below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $831 weekly minimum (LORT D - Protected) Additional info: 1st Rehearsal-8/18/26 1st Preview-9/9/26 Opening-9/17/26 Closing-10/18/26 Extension Closing-10/25/26 PREPARATION: Actors perform a monologue of their choice that is no more than two minutes in length...

Chicago, Illinois Unknown
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