1222 Entertainment jobs in Vernon Hills, Illinois

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Saturday Morning

Saturday Morning is a grounded, emotionally driven short film exploring generational cycles, fatherhood, and moral choice. The story follows Juane, a young father forced to choose between committing a life-changing robbery with his recently released father or keeping a promise to take his son to Sky...

Chicago, Illinois Backstage
Miniseries

Seeking talent for a miniseries, an improvised 8-part drama, entrenched in the style of real primetime TV dramas. Every actor will portray the ongoing narrative of a single character as this intricate story unfolds. Characters and initial storylines will be developed during the rehearsal process and...

Chicago, Illinois Backstage
Supporting Actor Job in Major Rap Artist, Age 40-75 - Museum On Lookers

Looking for people to act as regular civilians seeing this unfold as the museum as these statues of people come to life....

Chicago, Illinois Backstage
Chicago, Illinois Backstage
Burning Horses

Casting "Burning Horses," a short film that follows a young woman torn between her own ambitions and her family's legacy....

Chicago, Illinois Jessica James, Producer
2 Major Chicago Artists - Voice Acting and Voiceover

Museum of people with choreographed movements and statues that come to life...

Chicago, Illinois Backstage
NewsNation Segment/Line Producer, NewsNation Live (Chicago)

NewsNation is seeking a segment and line producer to develop daily news content and manage live broadcast operations in their Chicago office. The role involves pitching stories, coordinating with control room staff, and overseeing technical execution during live news coverage....

Chicago, Illinois Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Supporting Actor Job in 'Still She Rises… But God', Female, Age 35-60 - Mother

A loving, strong, and faith-filled woman who is deeply rooted in church and family values. She is nurturing, protective, and intuitive, but unaware of the full extent of her daughter’s struggles. This role requires warmth, authenticity, and emotional depth, with the ability to portray both strength ...

Chicago, Illinois Lachelle Evans-Beard, Casting Producer
Supporting Actor Job in 'Still She Rises… But God', Male, Age 25-50 - Barber 1

A laid-back but confident presence in the barbershop. Quick with jokes, naturally funny, and keeps the conversation going. He brings warmth and familiarity to the space but is also observant of what’s happening around him....

Chicago, Illinois Lachelle Evans-Beard, Casting Producer
Equity Actors Needed for Upcoming Production

The company is seeking Equity actors for roles in PRODUCTION THREE TBA, please see the details below. Rate: $1167.05 weekly minimum (CAT 6) Additional info: Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Prepare one Shakespeare monologue of choice not to exceed two minutes....

Chicago, Illinois Unknown
Chorus / Ensemble Actor Job in 'Still She Rises… But God', Female, Age 18-60 - Women Ensemble

Women who represent community, strength, and shared experiences. They appear in group scenes that support the Young Mother’s journey and help carry emotional moments throughout the play. Must be expressive, present, and able to move naturally in ensemble settings....

Chicago, Illinois Lachelle Evans-Beard, Casting Producer
Supporting Actor Job in 'Still She Rises… But God', Female, Age 18-35 - Best Friend

Loyal, honest, and emotionally supportive. She serves as a safe space for the lead character, offering advice, concern, and encouragement throughout difficult moments. This role requires natural chemistry, strong listening skills, and the ability to deliver both lighthearted and emotionally grounded...

Chicago, Illinois Lachelle Evans-Beard, Casting Producer
Lead Actor Job in 'Still She Rises… But God', Male, Age 25-45 - The Charmer

Playful, talkative, and full of personality. Feeds off the energy in the room and adds to it. Comfortable interacting with others and helping create a real, everyday barbershop atmosphere with humor and authenticity....

Chicago, Illinois Lachelle Evans-Beard, Casting Producer
Supporting Actor Job in 'Beyond The Door', Female, Age 20-40 - Mable/Benesse

Dual role. As Mable, she is Annie Mae’s sister: observant, conflicted, and complicit through silence. As Benesse, she is Denise’s younger sister, sharp and street-aware but not as hardened. Requires strong emotional grounding, the ability to hold trauma quietly, and clear shifts in age and physicali...

Chicago, Illinois Beyond The Door Stageplay
Lead Actor Job in " No Coverage-We sell insurance… kind of", Female, Age 18-50 - Female Sales Agent #1

THE CHAOTIC WILDCARD (Female Employee #2) Vibe: Unpredictable, loud, hilarious Character Type: Walking chaos generator Description: No one knows how she got hired. Says whatever comes to mind, does whatever she wants, and somehow makes every situation worse (and funnier). Comedic Role:...

Chicago, Illinois Femi Orukotan, Owner / President / CEO
Lead Actor Job in 'Production Three' Equity Actors, Female, Age 30-39 - Track 11

Male or Female. 30s. Black Cuban/Cuban spiritual healer/Santera/o using herbs and rituals. Spanish/Spanglish speaking. Will double and may understudy....

Chicago, Illinois Chicago Shakespeare Theater
"BITE ME" Indie Open Casting Call

Lead and Supporting Actors for Indie Film “Bite Me!” Job DescriptionCasting actors for an indie film titled “Bite Me!”, a character-driven story set in 1989 that follows a complex relationship between a masochistic vampire and a guilt-ridden werewolf. Filming will take place in Chicago, Illinois. Jo...

Chicago, Illinois Magi Temelkova
Supporting Actor Job in RIO Adventure Pack Commercial Campaign, Female, Age 58-68 - Barbara

Sarah's mother, Mike's mother-in-law. Appears in the "Barbara" spot. Asks follow-up questions about things mentioned two visits ago, brings food nobody asked for, always mid-crochet-project. Looking for an actor whose warmth and optimism read as genuinely real. Crochet experience is required....

Chicago, Illinois Covalent Studios
Lead Actor Job in 'Production Three' Equity Actors, Female, Age 40-60 - Track 4

Female. 40s to 60s. Cuban. Caretaker of the girl of the house. Motherly....

Chicago, Illinois Chicago Shakespeare Theater
'Production Three' Equity Actors

Seeking Equity actors for roles in "Production Three TBA"....

Chicago, Illinois Chicago Shakespeare Theater
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