⚠️ Always verify contact information before submitting. Casting offices change addresses and submission policies frequently. Check each director's official website or Actors' Access profile for current submission instructions.
Film & Television
Principal & BackgroundThea Washington, CSA
Thea Washington Casting
Go-to casting director for Film, Television, Digital Media and Print in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. Clients include Super Bowl commercials, Curiosity Stream, Hilton Hotels, and Navy campaigns.
Submit via website. SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent considered.
Henry Jäderlund
Jäderlund Casting
Renowned casting director with a formidable presence in Washington DC, Virginia, and the broader East Coast. Known for versatility across a diverse range of productions.
Principals and featured roles. Submit via website contact form.
Central Casting DC
Central Casting DC / THE Artist Agency
Casts principals and background for Film, TV, Commercials, Print, Industrials and Voiceovers. DC/MD/VA's strongest casting team, operating since 1992. Same-day web casting available.
Nice studio audition facility located 3 miles from DC. Union and non-union.
Supernova Casting
Moonlit Wings Productions
Casts principals and background for Film & TV in the DC area and NYC. Works on both studio and independent productions across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Submit via Actors' Access. Check breakdown listings for current projects.
Kendall Cooper Casting
Kendall Cooper Casting
High-end streaming TV series and film casting. Active in the DC and broader Mid-Atlantic market for premium television productions.
Submit through Casting Networks or Actors' Access. Review website for current casting calls.
Taylor Royall Inc.
Taylor Royall Inc.
One of the Mid-Atlantic's most established casting operations, with over four decades of continuous industry presence. Works across film, TV, commercial, and print.
Based in the Baltimore/DC metro area. Submit via Actors' Access and Casting Networks.
Commercial, Industrial & Digital
On-Camera & PrintImpressive Talent Casting
Impressive Talent Casting Agency
Formed in 2017 by Lisa Ristau. Represents actors, voiceover artists, models, hosts/spokespersons, and entertainers from the northern Virginia area. Known for fairness and inclusivity.
Submit via their website. Represents union and non-union talent across the DMV area.
Old Timey Casting
Old Timey Casting
Specialises in historical and period productions. Nearly 21 years in the film/TV industry as an actor, producer, and casting director. Can assist with both historical and modern projects.
Contact via Casting Networks or direct email for historical/period project inquiries.
DC Background Casting
Various Production Companies
Multiple background casting companies operate in the DC area serving productions filming in the region. Register with Central Casting DC and check Backstage/Actors' Access regularly.
DC has active film production due to government and historical settings. Register on all major platforms.
Theatre
DC StageArena Stage
Arena Stage Casting
One of DC's most prestigious regional theatres. Casts equity productions as well as some non-equity roles. Known for landmark American productions and world premieres.
AEA required for most roles. Submit via Actors' Access when breakdowns are released. Auditions held locally and in NYC.
Studio Theatre
Studio Theatre Casting
Leading DC contemporary theatre known for producing American and world premieres. Actively develops local DC talent alongside national casting.
Mix of Equity and non-Equity productions. Check website for general audition information.
Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre Casting
Award-winning musical theatre company in Arlington, Virginia. Known for intimate productions of Broadway musicals and world premieres. Frequent Tony Award recognition.
Strong musical theatre focus. AEA productions. General auditions held seasonally — check website.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
STC Casting
One of the foremost Shakespeare companies in the US. Casts classical and contemporary productions at the Harman Center for the Arts. National casting scope.
AEA productions. Classical training valued. Submit via Actors' Access when breakdowns are posted.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre
Woolly Mammoth Casting
DC's most adventurous theatre company. Specialises in world premiere productions and cutting-edge contemporary work. Strong commitment to DC-based artists.
Mix of local and national casting. Check website for audition opportunities and general submissions.
Round House Theatre
Round House Casting
Produces classic and contemporary plays in Bethesda, MD. Committed to Washington DC area talent alongside national casting for principal roles.
AEA productions. Local DC/MD/VA talent frequently cast. General auditions held each season.
Submitting to DC Casting Directors
- The DC market covers DC, Maryland, and Virginia — commonly called the DMV. Most casting directors work across all three areas.
- Register on both Actors' Access and Casting Networks — DC casting directors use both platforms heavily.
- DC has a strong theatre scene anchored by Arena Stage, Studio Theatre, and Signature Theatre — all worth pursuing even without an agent.
- The DC market has grown significantly as a film production hub due to its government, historical, and political settings — a distinctive advantage over other regional markets.
- Many DC productions require local talent only — list your DC/MD/VA residency clearly on your headshot submission.
- SAG-AFTRA has an active DC local — joining the union opens additional opportunities in the market.