Have you ever thought about auditioning for a movie or TV show? It used to be a “Hollywood” thing and you had to travel to California to do it, but the production of professional movies and shows is happening all over the country and New Jersey is becoming a prime location for auditions and filming.

New Jersey is expanding its production facilities and according to frist.com, “Great Point Studios builds Lionsgate Studios Newark“following the Robert Halmi-led company's successful Lionsgate Studios Yonkers project. This project, featuring five sound stages and full production services, received the NJEDA's first Studio Partner award and is scheduled to open in fall 2025.”

There are auditions all over the state, including Newark, Jersey City, Toms River, Lakewood, West New York, Lake Hiawatha, Mahwah, Clifton, Mount Laurel, Atlantic City, and Hoboken, so check out the list and see which auditions are right for you.

Check out the list and find out what interests you and what you might be qualified for, what type of production it is and where the casting is taking place.

Notice something? If you don't try, you'll never know. You might be exactly what a casting director is looking for. So get your resume together and get out there and test the waters if you're an aspiring actor.

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