Asylum Casting

We'll be in the audience, hope to see YOU on the stage! Applications now open for the 2026 BATA- Boston Area Theatre Auditions!

hi all! boston area theatre audition applications are open for 2026! this is a non-equity call for anyone with housing in the greater boston area.

more information here: https://www.bostonauditions.org/

Non Union Commercial shoot is seeking a balding white man with a ponytail and beard.

Auditions Due: 12/12
Shoots: 1/13, 14, or 15 in Reading MA
Pays $800 to shoot and use for 6 months Regional TV and web.

Please email [email protected] with your name, contact info and a few recent photos of yourself.

No prior experience needed, this is a sight gag.

SHARING INFO ONLY, WE ARE NOT CASTING THIS PROJECT.

Emerson Student Film/Tarot77 Productions is seeking a non-SAG, non-white male actor with violin skills to portray a 17 year old.

Title: Bow
Logline: Child prodigy violinist, Cassia Johnson, must rebuild his identity after waking up from a coma 150 years in an eco-socialist future.

Cassia character description: Cassia sacrificed everything to become a prodigy violinist. He lacks significant human connection, and uses his arrogance as a shield for his loneliness. Now, he struggles to find his identity without the violin.

This is unpaid, talent will receive final copy of film, and food, lodging and transportation covered, shoots in Boston 5/4-5/8 and Seattle (airfare covered) 5/11-5/15.

If you are interested in auditioning please email Dorothy White ([email protected]) with Subject line: Bow.

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Registration is open for this awesome 2 part Collaborative workshop between Deirdre McCarthy, talent manager for WSM Talent and Melissa Paradice, owner of Asylum Casting! This is taking place Sunday November 9th from 10:00AM - 3:00PM EST at Asylum Casting!

Part 1 (10:00AM - 12:00PM) of this workshop will focus on upping your audition game! Learn from people in the industry on ways to improve those auditions, make yourself stand out and what they are looking for.

Part 2 (1:00PM - 3:00PM) will focus on how to gain representation. Understand the process of how to research representation and put yourself out there to reps that suit your needs.

Our EARLY BIRD SPECIAL is $100 for BOTH parts! This special ends 5PM EST Thursday 10/23, so register before then for savings!

To register, scan the QR code OR visit this link. Hope to see you there! https://www.face2facepro.com/service-page/audition-and-representation-workshop

We're teaming up with our dear friends at Face2Face Pro for another fun workshop on auditioning and self taping!

Registration is now open for our upcoming Self-Tape and Audition Workshop!

On Sunday, September 14th, 2025 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM EST, take your auditions to the next level with this exclusive, hands-on and IN PERSON Self-Tape and Audition Workshop designed for both on-camera actors and voice over artists. Led by Melissa Paradice, Director of Asylum Casting and Deirdre McCarthy, Talent Manager for WSM Talent, this 3-hour intensive will give you insider tips on how to stand out in today’s competitive market.

Learn what industry professionals really look for, how to deliver compelling performances under pressure, and how to master the technical aspects of self-taping—whether you’re in front of the camera or behind the mic. Participants will receive personalized feedback and actionable strategies to improve their auditions and book more roles, from people IN the industry. This workshop is for all skill levels!

Scan the QR code OR visit https://www.face2facepro.com/service-page/self-tape-and-auditioning-workshop for more details AND to register. See you all there!

PS- Super Early Bird $200 rate from now until 5PM EST Thursday 8/14! Register now to save your spot!

This was a super fun one to work on AND WE DID IT IN PERSON!

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We are coming up on the BATA- Boston Area Theatre Auditions fast! Join us in helping support this event, and allowing us to expand and bring more professional development opportunities, community nights and more!
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Come spend Thursday evenings in May with us and learn how to up your self tape game!

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Boston Area Theatre Auditions - Producers Producer Registration Thank you for your interest in joining us for the 2025 Boston Area Theatre Auditions! Theatre Company Representatives, Casting Directors, Producers, and Freelance Directors are now welcome to register for BATA 2025. Registration includes up to two people at a time for both

Melissa Paradice is teaching an elective class this Spring!

Master the Self-Tape - Improv Asylum MASTER THE SELF-TAPE is an elective for actors in Boston. Learn how to film a successful self-tape audition for casting directors and agents.

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