open call
Unrestricted casting session
An open call is an audition or application process where anyone can participate, not just those invited or represented by agents.
Theaters hold open calls for roles; grants may have open calls for proposals.
The term emphasizes accessibility—no prior connection required: The studio announced an open call for unknown actors.
Shaping through liquid form
- tryoutCompetitive evaluation for selection
- callbackFollow-up audition invitation
- screen testFilmed casting evaluation
- cold readingGleaning information through shrewd observation
monologue · headshot · showreel · portfolio · rehearsal · director · producer · casting agent
Seeking new personnel
- vacancyUnoccupied space or position
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- invitationRequest to attend
submission · application · deadline · eligibility · selection · competition · grant · residency
Able to be reached
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- non-exclusiveShared among several parties
- publicAvailable to all
- unrestrictedHaving no limitations
barrier-free · democratic · diverse · emerging artists · newcomers · community-based · grassroots · participatory
casting
Shaping through liquid form
- tryoutCompetitive evaluation for selection
- callbackFollow-up audition invitation
- screen testFilmed casting evaluation
cold reading · monologue · headshot · showreel · portfolio · rehearsal · director · producer · casting agent · talent scout
recruitment
Seeking new personnel
- vacancyUnoccupied space or position
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
invitation · submission · application · deadline · eligibility · selection · competition · grant · residency · fellowship
accessible
Able to be reached
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- non-exclusiveShared among several parties
- publicAvailable to all
unrestricted · barrier-free · democratic · diverse · emerging artists · newcomers · community-based · grassroots · participatory · equitable
- showbizHollywood, Bollywood, Tinseltown, backstage, behind the scenes
- art exhibitionsgalleries, art shows, exhibits, gallery shows, group show
- audition termscasting director, headshot, callback, callbacks, screen test
- Auditionscold read, sides, headshot, tryout, tryouts
- open events
- modelssupermodel, fashion model, cover model, runway model, mathematical model
open callinvitation only
Access requires specific summons
invite-only · VIP access · gated · exclusive · selective
open callhandpicked
Personally selected with care
scouted · recruited · headhunted · preselected · cherry-picked
open, call, recall, calling, called, calls, caller, recalled, recalling