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The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.<\/p>\n
Whether you’re a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage<\/a> compiled a list of projects casting right now in Allentown, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.<\/p>\n (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock’The Seam’<\/p>\n – Project type: scripted show (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n Dpongvit \/\/ Shutterstock’Metal Music Video’<\/p>\n – Project type: short film (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock’Lowball’<\/p>\n – Project type: feature film (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock’Moon Eyes’<\/p>\n – Project type: feature film (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock’The Seam’<\/p>\n – Project type: scripted show (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n KinoMasterskaya \/\/ Shutterstock’America Down’<\/p>\n – Project type: feature film This story<\/a> was![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/XFOIB2CZS44W5OKD6SOS2YGAVQ.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Raymond (supporting, 8-13)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Allentown, Pennsylvania
– Learn more about the scripted show here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/T2QIYOOOLU3FPAYDLBDTPALC6Q.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Daughter (day player, female, 13-21)
— Father (day player, male, 30-50)
— Mother (lead, female, 30-45)
– Average hourly rate: $69
– Casting locations: Allentown, Pennsylvania
– Learn more about the short film here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/BAZWGUN64463HDFG2YDXS52OA4.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/DBBGPKX6GI44FPBXFAALDQGMDA.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Jewel (lead, female, 18-21)
— Reuben (lead, male, 18-21)
– Average hourly rate: $63
– Casting locations: Lancaster, Pennsylvania; New York City, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
– Learn more about the feature film here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/I4B3GZHFNIZAXHBS4SIF4K7AWM.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Heather (lead, female, 21-28)
— Isaac (lead, male, 21-28)
— Ben (lead, male, 45-65)
– Average hourly rate: $15
– Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; New York City, New York
– Learn more about the scripted show here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/VJUKPHKZP45ELEAOK7JNKWVXSY.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: White Plains, New York; New Haven, Connecticut; New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here<\/a><\/p>\n
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