CASTING INFORMATION FROM FINAL ACT DRAMA
CURRENT CASTING CALLS
The most current casting calls are at the top of this page.
Thank you for submitting for the roles as advertised. Details for each project are listed below with the most recent post at the top. Follow these steps to submit yourself for the acting project you would like to be considered for. Agency fees do apply for jobs you are cast in! Thanks for submitting to Final Act Drama Talent!
PLEASE READ THE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW COMPLETELY AS WELL AS SPECIFIC DETAILS IN THE CASTING CALL POST AND FOLLOW THEM! Thank you!
- NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Please submit by sending the following information in an email to: FinalActDrama@gmail.com - In the Subject Line, put this information in this order: Project name – Role you are submitting for – Your Full Name – Final Act Drama Talent.
- Be sure to say “I’m represented by Final Act Drama Talent” in your slate or your submission will not be considered.
- Actor’s Headshot (PDF or JPG)
- A selfie taken today and a full body picture.
- Actor’s Resume (PDF)
- First and Last Name:
- Current Address:
- Mobile Phone Number:
- Best Email Address:
- Availability for the shoot dates as listed in the job description.
- Union Status
- Height, Weight, Hair Color, Eye Color
- Wardrobe Sizes: Jacket, Shirt, Pants, Etc.
- When submitting a self-tape audition, send the video file via www.WeTransfer.com to FinalActDrama@Gmail.com.
Virginia Lottery – SCRATCHERS Commercial
The Deadline to submit your tape is FRIDAY 1/30 by 1pm EST. But the sooner the better!
VA LOTTERY – Self Tape Instructions
Please record yourself somewhere quiet with good lighting, against a solid background if
possible. If you are filming on a phone, please hold it landscape / sideways.
AUDITION TAPING INSTRUCTIONS:
Thank you for submitting for the “SCRATCHERS” Virginia Lottery campaign!
FOR YOUR AUDITION: Please record the following tapes as instructed. Please label your tapes YOUR NAME Audition, YOUR NAME Emotions, YOUR NAME Slate etc. ADD FINAL ACT DRAMA TALENT to the end of your file name.
TAPE 1 “Audition”: Please film this in a close up frame (top of head to mid chest). We want two different takes of this scene. One take should be slightly heightened/stylized and one take more understated / natural.
THE SCENE: You are holding the scratch ticket, there is a moment of anticipation. Then you start scratching the ticket in a method unique to you and your character. We want to see a few beats of you scratching the ticket. The scene ends just as you are scratching that final piece; the anticipatory moment before the last spot on the ticket is scratched. END SCENE.
**Please note, we want to see this story on your face in a close up / mid frame. (We don’t actually want to see your hands doing the scratching.) Please hit each of those beats scribed in the scene. Please feel free to use the character descriptions below for inspiration to your unique character and scratching method for two different takes.
TAPE 2 “Emotions”: Please film this in a close up frame (top of head to mid-chest). Please look straight into camera and give us the following emotions:
Cautious Optimism (Anticipation)
Nervous Hesitation (Anticipation)
Joy
Amusement
Intrigued
Shocked
Excited
Contentment
TAPE 3 “SLATE”: Please film this tape in a FULL BODY frame so we can clearly see what you look like. State your name, Height, Current location (City and State), are you a Virginia Resident? Also slate that you are represented by Final Act Drama Talent.
Here is some more info on the spot and the tone. This is a non-speaking role but all roles are on-camera principal featured talent.
The Deadline to submit your tape is FRIDAY 1/30 by 1pm EST. But the sooner the better!
Please send tapes via WeTransfer.com to SPEAKINGROLES@KendallCooperCasting.com and FinalActDrama@gmail.com (WeTransfer is my preferred FREE file sharing service, videos must be in a downloadable format i.e. NOT an unlisted YouTube link. If WeTransfer doesn’t work for you you can send via dropbox or google drive)
Look forward to seeing your tape!
FULL CASTING NOTICE DETAILS:
VIRGINIA LOTTERY, “HOW DO YOU SCRATCH?”
Commercial – NON-UNION
Callback Date(s): February 5, 2026 (Virtual zoom call back by invitation)
Wardrobe Date(s): TBD likely February 17 or 18, 2026
Shoot Dates: February 19 & 20, 2026
Rate of Pay: $500/day +10% if agent. $900 usage buyout. Fitting prior to shoot: $50/hr for up to 4 hrs.
Mileage, hotel + per diem available for modified local talent who can self-report.
Location: Richmond, VA
Usage: Term: 1 year from first use with the exception of social media and third party non-downloadable sites, PR, Editorial, Agency and/or Client reels and award show use, where term is perpetuity for client owned websites and social property / passively in feed including YouTube, Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok.
Optional Term(s):
– Additional non-consecutive one year terms at a 10% increase as the original usage fee.
Territory : Worldwide for internet by nature of the medium, Geo-gated to Virginia only on broadcast/streaming/paid platforms.
Conflicts: None
Seeking unique and identifiable characters. Broad Specs: Ages 25-80, all ethnicities. Talent should look visibly 25+. Looking for versatile, unique, and identifiable actors for this slightly heightened reality spot. Talent with disabilities are encouraged to submit as well as those with unique facial hair, hair styles, and tattoos.
[THE HANDYMAN] Male, Age Range: 35-55, Any Ethnicity. A Handyman who dreams of the Mustang he sold in his 20s. His preferred tool for a scratcher is his trusted flathead screwdriver. His girlfriend also sneaks a Lotto ticket into his lunchbox every few weeks…LEAD
[THE G- SHARP] Any Gender, Age Range: 25-75, Any Ethnicity. A guitar player who prefers the feel of a guitar pick that’s been worn down with use. They have been holding an old pick a bandmate gave them when they spy the ticket they picked up at the 7-Eleven. Visible tattoos are a plus for this role. Must have artist release forms for clearance…LEAD
[THE WOODPECKER] Female, Age Range 25-45, Any Ethnicity. An office worker who drinks the dregs of every joy. She lets each square of Lindt chocolate melt in her mouth before starting the next. She waits in her driveway until the song ends. She scratches off tickets one spot at a time…LEAD
[THE HAIL MARY] Male, Age Range: 45-65, Any Ethnicity. A head coach who always loved the thrill of the game. Baseball in the street where he grew up. College football. Wordle with his son on the west coast. And in this moment: a scratcher. The wide edge of the whistle matches his style: quick, intense, thorough…LEAD
[THE SNEAK ATTACK] Any Gender, Age Range: 25-35, Any Ethnicity. Office worker who has mastered the techniques required to survive soul-crushing meetings at work. A backlog of daydreams, a list of phone games to play through, and an inventory of scratchers tucked away in his/her briefcase…LEAD
[THE FINGERS CROSSED] Female, Age Range: 40-80, Any Ethnicity. A homemaker who doesn’t believe that walking under a ladder causes bad luck, but she also figures it doesn’t hurt to go around. She knows it won’t improve her odds by using a key to scratch off her ticket, but it also won’t hurt to use it…LEAD
[THE OLD FAITHFUL] Any Gender, Age Range: 35-45, Any Ethnicity. Role Description: A business executive that knows how to use the traditional suit for the proper meeting. It is tried and true. They bought the suit for a job interview in early in their career and have kept it since. They keep a lucky coin, a double-stamped quarter, in the wallet for scratchers…LEAD
Storyline: This spot leans into the fun and excitement of Scratchers. But with a twist. Everyone knows, to play, you have to actually scratch the ticket. But HOW do you scratch the ticket? We highlight the thrilling moment of playing Scratchers while posing the question: How do you scratch? We will celebrate each character’s own unique scratching methods and personality. Looking for versatile, unique, and identifiable actors for this slightly heightened reality spot. Talent with disabilities are encouraged to submit as well as those with unique facial hair, hair styles, and tattoos.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Final Act Drama Talent will be representing you in this project.
Agency commissions will apply.
Kids Casting Call for Commercial
Deadline for submitting for this project is June 12, 2025, 7pm EST.
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: LEAD PREVENTION
Commercial: Non-Union
KIDS CASTING CALL for Local Richmond Virginia Commercial! Seeking a girl 6-8 years old for the lead kid speaking role. “Birthday Girl” Also seeking a number of children ages 6-8, all genders and ethnicities to play extras in this scene as well! All the logistical details are below and submission instructions are at the bottom of this post.
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: LEAD PREVENTION Commercial: Non-Union
Talent must be Virginia Local. No housing or travel available.
Shoot date is scheduled for JULY 1st with a rain date of JULY 2nd.
Lead Kid will be cast from self-tape and a virtual callback.
Self-tape auditions will be needed by EOD Thursday 6/12
Callbacks will be via zoom on TUESDAY 6/17, by invitation only.
Location: Richmond, VA
Usage: State of VA, TV, CTV/OTT, paid online for one year, and client website in perpetuity.
Pay: Principal Kid: $1,000 flat (session and usage) + 20% if agent. Party kid extras: $450 + 20% if agent
Must be Virginia Local Talent ONLY. No housing or travel available.
ROLES WE ARE CASTING:
[BIRTHDAY GIRL] Female, age 6 to 8, hair long enough to do some kind of braid or pigtails. Innocent voice with the ability to portray curiosity, playfulness and a bit of sass. She’s got a point of view. She has a conversation with Chip “The Alligator”. Average kid height, not too tall.
[KID EXTRAS] EXTRA ROLE: We will see 4 to 8 kids to be in the background during the birthday party, between the ages of 6 and 8. Both boys and girls, different ethnicities. They need to be able to carry on with the party in the background, and maybe have a side conversation with another kid that we see but don’t hear.
Storyline: PSA about lead prevention: Kid’s Birthday party. There is a man dressed as an Alligator and the kid stops to ask if he is the clown her mom hired? He says no and they banter a bit before he dismisses the kid to go get some cake.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS For Actors NOT submitting on Actors Access:
EMAIL: FinalActDrama@gmail.com
SUBJECT LINE: Kid Commercial Casting [YOUR CHILD’s NAME]
Send me 3 CURRENT Photos of your child. One close up photo which shows their CURRENT look, hair length, color, etc. And TWO current full body photos. These should NOT be professional photos. We want to see them as you look TODAY. In good lighting with NO filters, NO hats, NO sunglasses.
ALSO SEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
– Child’s name:
– Child’s Age:
– Child’s Height:
– Child’s current Clothing size:
– Location (City and State):
– Parent’s Name:
– Phone Number:
– Email address:
– Role you are submitting for: (Speaking lead role or extra role (or both))
– Are you FULLY available ALL DAY on 7/1 for filming, and 7/2 if it rains? Also are you available for a virtual zoom callback on TUES 6/17?
– Please include your child’s acting resume if they have one, or describe any acting experience/training.
REMINDER: We will be needing self-tape auditions submitted by THURSDAY 6/12 at the latest so send your submission ASAP so we can send you taping instructions if we would like you to audition for a role! We will be casting extra roles straight from photos, so PLEASE make sure your photos are CURRENT, we need to see what your child would actually come to set looking like, so we need photos taken TODAY. THANK YOU!!!
AUDITION TAPING INSTRUCTIONS:
Thank you for submitting for the Lead Prevention Campaign for VDH!
**Talent must be able to work locally in Richmond, VA. No housing or travel provided**
FOR YOUR CHILD’s AUDITION: Please record the following tapes as instructed. Please label your tapes YOUR CHILD’S NAME Audition and . YOUR CHILD’S NAME Slate
TAPE 1 Please film this in a close up frame (top of head to mid chest). The scene for your child to tape is attached below. Please have a reader just next to the camera reading chip’s lines, have your child look at the reader (not right into camera). If you and your child are unfamiliar with a self tape audition here is an example on You tube of what the set up should look like. We need to make sure we can clearly see and hear your child throughout the scene. This can be filmed with a smartphone.
EXAMPLE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
TAPE 2 “SLATE”: Please film this tape in a FULL BODY frame so we can see your child fully from head to toe. Have her state her name, THAT SHE IS REPRESENTED BY FINAL ACT DRAMA TALENT, her age, city and state where she lives. What grade will she be in next year? And what day is her birthday?
Reminder of the character description: [BIRTHDAY GIRL] Female, age 6 to 8, hair long enough to do some kind of braid or pigtails. Innocent voice with the ability to portray curiosity, playfulness and a bit of sass.
Deadline to submit your tape is this THURSDAY 6/12 by 7pm EST. But feel free to send it as soon as you can!
Please send tapes via www.WeTransfer.com to FinalActDrama@gmail.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Final Act Drama Talent will be representing you in this project.
Agency commissions will apply.
