How to Find Auditions in 2024... Without an Agent

Every day, actors ask me how to find legitimate auditions because there are so many terrible productions (and even outright scams) out there. That's why I decided to create an Ultimate Guide that will show you everything you need to know.

​In this article, we'll dive deep on the three fastest ways to find legitimate auditions:

• Online casting sites: learn which are most trustworthy and how to improve your chances of getting called in
• Social media: learn how to find consistent auditions and become friends with casting directors without being spammy or annoying
• Networking: learn how to do it easily to start getting access to high-level roles without an agent
• Plus a few extra ways to find auditions – particularly if you're not based in a major city​

How to Find Auditions

​Finding legit auditions can be hard, and if you have no agent or manager to help (or you're not near a major city), it can be even harder!

In this article I'll outline how to find auditions without an agent since it can take actors many years to get an agent.

However, if you want an agent, I recommend you check out How to Get an Acting Agent: The Ultimate Guide and Agent vs. Manager: Which is Right for You?

​How to Find Auditions Without an Agent

There are four primary ways to find auditions if you don't have representation. In this Ultimate Guide, we'll dive deep on each:

1. Self-Submitting Through Online Casting Websites: There are a few key websites for acting where you can create a free or paid profile and start finding almost daily opportunities to submit yourself to auditions. Using online casting websites is probably the fastest and most straightforward way to find auditions, and I recommend you start here.
2. Connecting Through Social Media: You can connect with casting directors and other industry gatekeepers through Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms, which will inevitably lead to more auditions. If you love social media, this might be right for you, but if you're not into it, feel free to skip over this one.
3. Networking in Other Ways: Most people hate the word networking, but the fact is, if you really want access to higher-level auditions without an agent), you'll have to network directly with people in the industry. Most online casting website and social media casting calls are for low-quality roles (unpaid, non-union gigs for independent and student films). Networking directly with casting directors is the only [almost] guaranteed way to start getting access to legit film, TV & theater auditions. You can do this during regular times of the year AND pilot season!
4. Being Creative: There are plenty of other creative ways to find auditions, including contacting your local film production office, perusing local theater websites, and even joining local school casting lists.

​Now, before we dive into each method in detail, it's critical to make sure your three primary marketing materials are up to date, otherwise no matter how many times you submit yourself or ask for opportunities, you'll never be taken seriously:

• Headshot: ​If you're just looking for unpaid student projects to start getting experience, you don't have to spend much money on your headshot. You might even be able to get away with having a friend take your photo for free (though I generally advise against this). However, if you want to start getting any paid work, you MUST have a highly-polished, professional headshot – it's the most critical first step to getting work as an actor. Read my Ultimate Guide to Actor Headshots here.
• Resume: As with your headshot, if you're only going after unpaid productions, you can totally get away with using a non-professionally-formatted resume. But if you want to be taken seriously and start getting auditions for better productions, you MUST have a highly-polished PDF format version of your resume. Read my Ultimate Guide to Actor Resumes here (I include a free resume template as well).
• Footage: Many actors think they need a super professional reel to get auditions, but this couldn't be further from the truth. The fact is, most casting directors care less about the professionalism of the footage and more about how well you can act. All you really need is 1-2 clips of you performing monologues standing against a flat wall. Make sure the lighting is decent and you can be clearly heard, and you should be good to go (as long as your acting is good)! To learn more about your footage & reel, check out my Ultimate Guide to Demo Reels. And if you want high end footage for your reel, you can join our free Actor Roster.

Another important thing to keep in mind is that you submit for auditions you're right for – auditions that are within your Type. If you're not sure your Type yet, you can download my free guide: How to Find Your Type in Just 10 Minutes

Once those are up to date, follow the rest of this guide to start finding auditions. And if you're already finding auditions and submitting to them... but you're just not getting called in, check out my guide called The Mathematics Strategy for WAY More Auditions.

Related Guide: ​How Go You Get Into Commercial Auditions?

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How to Find Auditions – Method #1:
​Self-Submitting Through Online Casting Websites

Online casting sites are the most reliable place to find auditions. Websites like Casting Networks, Backstage, and Actor's Access are great resources – all you need to do is create a profile, upload your headshot, resume, and footage, and then start self-submitting to the casting calls that show up in your inbox.

The general downside to online casting sites however is that most roles you'll find are for independent productions. Many are unpaid or low pay, although occasionally you can find higher-paid roles. Because of these sites' popularity, it can also be hard to stand out amongst the thousands and thousands of submissions, but as long as your marketing materials are on point, you follow submission instructions properly, and you look/sound like the character they want, casting directors will usually invite you to audition.

Now although most roles from online casting sites are for smaller projects, keep in mind that when you're first starting out, you need to act for free in at least 5-10 projects to get experience and start to build your resume. Learn more about this process in my Ultimate Guide to Becoming an Actor.

Here are some important things to keep in mind when it comes to how to find auditions using online casting websites:

• You get what you pay for. Some of these sites will allow you to create a profile and submit yourself for free, but I don't recommend that. Plan to pay at least $150-200/year for best results. That's less than $17 a month, which is TOTALLY worth it in my opinion to build your career. The fact is, because so many other actors are unwilling to pay, you'll instantly put yourself WAY ahead of everyone else because your submission will show up towards the top of the pile. Look at your acting career as a business – you MUST be willing to spend some money on marketing if you want to find gigs.
• You should be getting at least 1-2 auditions per week. If you're using online casting sites and not seeing that many auditions, it means that either A) you're not submitting enough or B) you need to improve your marketing materials. Keep improving in both areas until you start seeing 1-2 auditions per week. Check out my Mathematics Strategy for WAY More Auditions to learn about this in more detail.
• Be sure to keep your profiles up to date. Including your most recent headshots, updated resume, footage, and special skills (yes – these are very important) is critical to getting auditions. In many cases, casting directors search for actors  specifically by the special skills they list, and not having them will make you harder to find. Additionally, not having footage of yourself automatically pushes you towards the bottom of the list of actors who submit. You MUST have footage to have a chance! Finally, it's helpful to have at least 2-3 different headshots plus some additional photos of you working on set (don't worry if you don't have any yet – you'll get them over time).
• Turn on email notifications. Most casting sites allow you to get an automatic daily roundup email informing you of all the casting calls for your age, gender, and ethnicity. This can save tons of time from having to comb through hundreds of audition opportunities each day to find ones you're right for.
• Respond FAST. Did you know that most actors who take more than 16 hours to respond to a casting call are never even considered? Casting directors work fast and actors who respond within just a few hours have the highest shot of being called in.
• Beware of scams. Beware of any auditions that require you to pay money to apply perform. You should be the one being paid – not them. Also, if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Anything that promises huge pay, lots of fame, etc., is almost never real because those auditions are usually reserved for Breakdown Services, LTD., the casting call service that only talent agents have access to.
• Pay attention to instructions when submitting yourself. Some casting directors add very specific notes into the casting call to see how closely actors read. As a way to narrow submissions down, they might note something very specific like "please submit an additional photo of yourself playing piano." If you miss that instruction, you're automatically cut.
• Do not lie in your profile. If you write made-up credits or list special skills you don't actually have, you'll almost always be found out. It's so easy to google things these days and for any speaking roles in legit productions, casting directors will almost always look you up on IMDB or IBDB. If you're caught lying, your name will spread like wildfire because casting directors talk. You don't want to end up on their Wall of Shame (yes, it's a real thing)!

Before you go on, I recommend watching this short video so you understand why it's so important to submit high-quality materials if you want to be taken seriously:

​Now let's go through each of the main casting sites so you know what they offer and which you should join (I recommend joining a minimum of 3):
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BACKSTAGE

Backstage is one of the most well-known casting sites. It's been around for years and started as a hard-copy magazine back in 1960. It's now one of the most popular websites/online magazines read by actors, directors, producers, and other industry professionals. Here are some of the perks Backstage offers it's subscribers:

• Specialization in independent film AND theater breakdowns
• A digital presence for every actor to upload his or her headshot, resume, and reel. You can also include information about representation you have, special skills, size sheets, and more
• An online community and forum for actors, directors, writers, producers, and other crew members to connect
• Total cost: $19.95/month or $120/year

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My take: I highly recommend joining and paying for Backstage on an annual basis – how can you beat that deal?


ACTOR'S ACCESS

Actor's Access is owned by Breakdown Services, Ltd. which is the industry-standard website for professional network film & TV breakdowns – major projects you see on television and in movie theaters around the country. Because of that, it's much more likely that you'll find high-level projects on Actor's Access than on other casting sites.

The downside is that the professional roles available are typically very niche – it's only when casting directors need an actor with a very particular look or skillset that they will post their project to Actor's Access.

Another thing to keep in mind is that you cannot have the same name as any other actor with an Actor's Access profile, (meaning you might need to think up a stage name). This is because Actor's Access and Breakdown Services work under SAG-AFTRA rules. Fun fact: Michael Keaton was forced to create his stage name under this rule because he was born as Michael Douglas, a name that was already taken!

Here how to find auditions on Actor's Access and some of the perks:

• Specialization in film, television, commercials, web series, student films. Some theater breakdowns are also included, but not as many as you'll find on Backstage
• A digital presence for every actor to upload his or her headshot, resume, and reel. You can also include information about representation you have, special skills, size sheets, and more
• Direct connection to Breakdown Services, meaning all overflow professional productions come through this website
• Eco-Cast services, or the ability to submit your self-tapes to casting directors directly through their online portal (instead of needing to communicate via email, etc.)
• CMail, a special email account you can use to communicate directly with casting directors and talent agents & managers
• Total cost: $2.00/submission or $68/year for Actor's Access PLUS (no per-submission cost and the ability to include a reel or footage with your submission)

My take: I highly recommend joining Actor's Access PLUS – $68 is absolutely worth it.


CASTING NETWORKS

Casting Networks is similar to Backstage, though slightly less well-known. It offers auditions in most major markets, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Talent agents and managers often use this service to manage their actor's profiles, but you can also create a profile for yourself using their platform for a nominal fee.

Some services Casting Networks perks include:

• Specialization in film, television, commercials, web series, and student films. Some theater breakdowns are also included, but not as many as on Backstage
• A digital presence for every actor to upload his or her headshot, resume, and reel. You can also include information about representation you have, special skills, size sheets, and more
• Total cost: $25/year + $1 per submission (some additional costs may be incurred for uploading additional headshots and footage)

My take: I highly recommend joining​ Casting Networks if you can't find enough auditions to submit to using both Actor's Access and Backstage.


PROJECT CASTING

Project Casting is similar to both Backstage and Casting Networks in that you won't find major productions on it but you will be able to find paid and unpaid indie audition opportunities.  It's primarily focused on commercial and modeling gigs. Features include:

• Specialization in commercial and modeling auditions, but you can occasionally find other production types as well
• A digital presence for every actor to upload his or her headshot, resume, and reel. You can also include information about representation you have, special skills, size sheets, and more
• Audition notices and direct contact information/instructions to submit your materials for consideration
• Total cost: $25/month or $108/year for unlimited submissions

My take: I only recommend Project Casting if you're primarily interested in getting commercial work.


EXPLORE TALENT

Explore Talent is similar to Project Casting in that it is best for commercial and modeling audition opportunities. When it comes to legit film, TV, and theater, the productions you'll find on it are not very good and/or don't pay well. Scams abound on this site, so be careful. Note also that the cost is quite expensive compared to the other sites discussed previously. Features include:

• Specialization in commercial and modeling auditions, but you can occasionally find other production types as well
• A digital presence for every actor to upload his or her headshot, resume, and reel. You can also include information about representation you have, special skills, size sheets, and more
• Audition notices and messaging system to submit your materials for consideration
• Total cost: $34/month or $288/year

My take: I personally think Explore Talent is too expensive for what you get and don't usually recommend it to my clients.


THEATRE IN...

Theatre In [Chicago / LA / New York / DC] is a great site for unrepresented actors to find theatrical auditions. You can also use the site to find shows to go see in your area.

Unlike the other sites outlined, Theatre In does not offer the ability to create an online profile. Instead, audition notices are simply posted on the site and you need to reach out directly to the casting directors involved. Features include:

• Specialization theater, both Equity (union) and Non-Equity (non-union) auditions
• Audition notices and direct contact information/instructions to submit your materials for consideration
• Total cost: Free

My take: I highly recommend Theater In if you're looking for theatrical auditions. You can't beat free!


PERFORMINK

PerformInk is another free resources in which actors can find primarily stage auditions (and occasional film opportunities). You can use the online search feature to find auditions that fit your look and Type. Features include:

• Specialization in theater, both Equity (union) and Non-Equity (non-union) auditions
• Audition notices and direct contact information/instructions to submit your materials for consideration
• Search feature that allows you to quickly find auditions you're right for
• Crew position opportunities are available as well
• Total cost: Free​​

My take: I highly recommend PerformInk if you're looking for theatrical auditions. Like Theater In, free is always good!
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​Note: if you try googling "casting calls near me" or "acting auditions for movies" you might find some other sites that I have not recommended. If you don't see a particular site but want to know more about it, please email me directly at [email protected] and I'll consider adding it to this article.

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​How to Find Auditions – Method #2
Networking Through Social Media

​One of the downsides about casting sites is that you usually have to pay. A question I'm asked frequently is, "How can I find auditions for free?" to which I almost always suggest social media.

People's thoughts are mixed about it. I personally don't enjoy social media, but if you do like it, there are lots of ways to use it to find auditions – especially if your social accounts are up to date and you have at least 400 followers (less than that will make you look too new, meaning casting directors won't take you seriously).

Related: Why Social Media is Not Necessary for a Successful Acting Career

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Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter are currently the best social media platforms to network with Casting Directors.

Most of the auditions you'll find through social media are going to be of varying levels – you'll get plenty of opportunities for lower level projects with minimal pay, but occasionally you can find higher paid roles. It's also a great way to start networking and building relationships with casting directors to create opportunities for higher-level roles in the future,

Here are some tips on how to find auditions using social media:

• Get your profiles up to date. Make sure to upload your latest headshot, short bio (be sure to mention your special skills), link to your website, and any other information you're able to fill in. If a casting director sees you, you want to instantly show them that you're up to date and worth bringing in for an audition.
• Post at least 3X per week. Even if you don't have many followers, you need to show people you're active on whichever platform you're using (you only need to focus on one). By posting consistently, casting directors will see that you're a real person when you eventually start networking with them. You can post almost anything – try to have a 50/50 mix of personal stuff and professional stuff of you acting.
• Follow casting directors who are casting for productions you'd like to be a part of. Again, be sure your profile is up to date before doing this. The more professional you look, the more likely they'll follow you back.
• Use popular casting hashtags to find auditions quickly. The best hashtags to use include #castingcall, #opencall, #castingcall, #nowcasting, #opencastingcall, #YOURCITYcasting, #YOURCITYcastingcall, (i.e. #newyorkcastingcall). Remember again, before actually responding to casting calls, your profile MUST be up to date and professional-looking.
• Share self-tape monologues (that you have permission to share) and other videos/photos. If the content you share is in alignment with the type of productions you want to be a part of, it can improve your chance of getting an opportunity when the casting director checks out your profile. As a simple example, if you want to be in horror films, start posting a lot of horror-related content so you show your interest/expertise in the subject matter.
• Comment on posts by casting directors. Make sure to be genuine and authentic whenever you comment. If a casting director posts a photo of his cat, don't ask him to cast you in a role. Instead, comment on his cat ("Oh, he such a cute little muffin!"). If, on the other hand, he says he's looking for actors of your type, you can respond with a link to your website to show him you're interested.
• Avoid DM's. Industry gatekeepers generally dislike receiving DM's – especially if you're simply sending them your headshot and reel and asking them to cast you in something. The only time it's okay to DM is if they request it first.
• Don't post offensive/vulgar/inappropriate content. This should go without saying, but casting directors do look you up online – even if you're not using social media to find their casting calls in the first place. If you have anything on your profile or in your feed that could be considered offensive or inappropriate, get rid of it immediately.
• Join casting call pages on Facebook. You can find lots of audition opportunities through Facebook pages such as Los Angeles Casting Calls. All you have to do is respond to the postings on those pages and follow their submission guidelines.
• Look through casting directors' and talent agencies' social profiles. They sometimes share audition opportunities on their pages, so scroll down through their feed to see whether there have been any recent opportunities and respond to any you're right for.
• Ask your friends on social media directly. Sometimes all it takes is a simple direct message to your actor friends. If you ask them whether they know of just one casting call you can submit to, they'll often suggest something. By asking for "just one," it makes the task feel more manageable, so they'll be more likely to respond to you. On the other hand, if you ask them to send you "any" casting calls they know of, they'll think you want multiple, and it will seem like an overwhelming task which they'll simply just ignore.

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​How to Find Auditions – Method #3:
Networking in Other Ways

Whenever people hear the word networking, they want to run away. That's why I prefer to think of networking as "making friends."

Sure, you're making friends with an end goal in mind, but at the end of the day, if you're even just a little bit more genuine than other actors, you'll almost always have success with networking.

Genuine networking is all about building real relationships with people over time, whether through email, offline, or even social media. Since we already discussed social media, I'll focus primarily on email, snail mail, and in-person networking now.

The best part about Method #3 is that it's the one with the highest chance of you landing major roles – even if you don't have an agent. Here's how to find auditions using this method:

• Create a simple spreadsheet that tracks the names, contact info, date of last communication, and simple personal note for each person (i.e. "last time we spoke, her son was about to go off to college"). In this spreadsheet, you'll add anyone's name who you feel could be helpful to stay in touch with, and you'll review this spreadsheet once every 6-8 weeks to reach out to people you haven't spoken to in at least 2-3 months. Right there you'll have a simple personal note to follow up with to make them feel special – asking a personal question or checking in makes your communication much more genuine.
• Keep friendly "keep in touch" messages separate from "I want something" messages. Most actors try to blend the two together by sending emails that say, "Hey, how have you been? By the way here's my headshot and resume, so if you know of any projects, let me know." This is a mistake because not only is it annoying and self-focused, but it also comes across as cheap and insincere. Instead, send them your friendly "keep in touch" messages ONLY to say hello and check in. Do NOT include anything related to work and do not attach your headshot or resume. Only when you want something specifically from them, should you include your headshot and resume. And at that time, you'll want the entire subject of your message to focus on what you want: "Hey, I saw you've been casting for X. I'd love the opportunity to audition because Y. Please let me know if any roles might fit me; I'd love to send you a self-tape!"
• Your can network with anyone; it doesn't just need to be casting directors. If you meet a director on set or you become friends with a writer, keep them in your network as well! You never know who might connect you with the audition of a lifetime.
• Be nice to everyone. The industry is smaller than you think and if you're rude on set or create trouble, it could come back to haunt you.
• It can feel daunting to have to reach out to many people consistently every 2 months, so you have to schedule it. I recommend that you batch it into one day every 2 months. Schedule it in your calendar and spend the entire day just sending emails out to all the people in your list. And who knows, it might only take you a couple hours!
• Cull your list over time – keep it to just 50 people. If you've been in touch with someone for over 6 months (you've sent them three emails, one every two months) and they have neither responded nor helped or done anything valuable for you, I recommend removing them from your list. You should limit your list to just the most resourceful people who you most enjoy communicating with and give you the most opportunities. Keep it to just 50 people altogether unless you're really loving the networking aspect, in which case you can keep it to 100 people. Just imagine what having a list of 50-100 highly engaged, helpful people could do for your acting career!

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​How to Find Auditions – Method #4:
Being Creative

Now that we've outlined the three main ways to find auditions, I figure it would make sense to share just a few more ways to show you that this is really only limited by your creativity. There are tons of ways to find auditions and no single way is right. Once you internalize that, you'll start seeing audition opportunities everywhere!

Here are a few more (but less well-known) ways to find auditions:

• Call your local film office to see what's shooting in your area. This is a great way to find background work, which can be a useful way to meet more people in the industry and add more names to your networking spreadsheet (note that you're extremely unlikely to get "discovered" as a background actor). You can also find the contact info of casting directors working on the production and then connect with them directly to see if you'd be able to audition for a speaking part. Note sure of the casting director's contact info? Try using Casting About!
  • Bonus: Here's the contact information of every state's film office, compliments of Bonnie J. Wallace.
• Get into the directories of local casting offices. If you're not based in a big city, you can usually contact your local film office to find the local casting directors. Then, if you reach out directly to their casting office, you can ask if they'd add you to their roster of local talent. If they say yes, anytime a production comes to your area they'll reach out to you directly (as long as you look right for the part). Note that this only applies to non-big city areas.
• Peruse your local theaters' websites for audition opportunities. Many theaters (especially in smaller towns and cities) will post open calls for productions they're putting on. It's a great way to find theater work without having to visit online casting sites or needing an agent.
• Sign up for casting lists in local colleges and universities. Many colleges use email listservs as a way to find actors for student projects. You can often join these lists for free by calling the film/theater department and asking if they have a list to be notified of student film castings. Just tell them you're an actor looking for more experience and they'll start sending you casting call notices from their student projects! Of course, most student films are unpaid, but what's most critical when you're beginning your career is getting experience and building your resume.

​In Summary

As you can see, there are TONS of ways to find auditions. Most actors get so bogged down in taking classes and working on their technique that they forget to consistently look for opportunities and submit themselves.

At the end of the day, your acting technique is important, but you should be going to at least one audition every single week if you want to grow your career. Less than that will lead to stagnation and in many cases, sadly quitting.

​So get out there and start auditioning!!

Further Reading:

If you enjoyed this article, you might be interested in some of these:​
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• ​How to Memorize Lines: The Ultimate Guide
• How to Become an Actor: The Ultimate Guide
• How to Prepare for Any Audition Quickly & Easily
• ​How to Audition for Netflix (Without an Agent)

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