Top 82 Actor Jobs in California

Affiliated (Part-time) Faculty Member | Acting for Film and Television | Emerson Los Angeles
Emerson College —Los Angeles, CA
- $8,363 a month
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Residential
LIVE AUDITIONS | Howl-O-Scream Scare Actor | 07/23 | 6PM - 8PM | SeaWorld San Diego |
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment —San Diego, CA
- $19 an hour
- Email
- In person
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Research
Hourly - Model/Actor
Santa Barbara City College —California
- $16.90 - $20.55 an hour
- Classroom
- Entry level
Actor (or Actress)
Our National Conversation —Los Angeles, CA
- Marketing
- Internship
- Entry level
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Actor
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group —Los Angeles, CA
- $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- US work authorization
Quick Apply
9d
Department of Theater: Full/Part-time Lecturers 2026-27
UCLA —Los Angeles, CA
- $70,977 - $199,722 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Visual & Performing Arts
Cut Suit Actor
Strategic Operations, Inc. —San Diego, CA
- $0 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Laboratory
- Surgery
- English
Quick Apply
LIVE AUDITIONS | Howl-O-Scream Scare Actor | 07/23 | 6PM - 8PM | SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $19 an hour
- Seasonal
- In person
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Actor
The Dinner Detective —Palm Springs, CA
- $67 - $100 a day
- Part-time
- Public speaking
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Character Performer
Whimsical Wonders —Thousand Oaks, CA
- $60 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Public speaking
- Driving
- Children
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
PT Theatre Arts (Acting/Directing) Instructor
Cerritos College —Norwalk, CA
- $97.54 - $145.02 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
Student Patient Actor
California State University —Turlock, CA
- Part-time
- University
- US work authorization
- Communication skills
3d
PT Drama/Theatre Arts Instructor
Foothill-De Anza Community College District —California
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Office
Escape Room:receptionist Actor Host Hostess Customer Service Cashier Game Master at Chronos Escape Room
Chronos Escape Room —Pomona, CA
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Cash register
- US work authorization
Quick Apply
3d
Performer - Scare Actor
Castle Park —Riverside, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Reliable transportation
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
14d
Character Performer – Superheroes, Princesses & Mascots | San Jose & Bay Area
Characters.io —San Jose, CA
- $90 - $95 an hour
- Part-time
- Travel
- Reliable transportation
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
2026-27 AY Teaching Associate - Theatre and Dance
California State University, Los Angeles —Los Angeles, CA
- $3,245 - $7,598 a month
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- University
Technical Theatre Arts Adjunct Instructor (Stagecraft)
Glendale Community College —Glendale, CA
- $88.03 - $99.96 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
Game Master/ Actor
Cross Roads Escape Games —Anaheim, CA
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
Quick Apply
13d
Lecturer - TA 307: On-Camera Acting (Fall 2026)
California State University —San Marcos, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years

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Affiliated (Part-time) Faculty Member | Acting for Film and Television | Emerson Los Angeles

Emerson College -
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Part-time
$8,363 a month

Qualifications

Student supervision
Grade entry
Theater performance course instruction
Gradebook management
Teaching theater
Faculty collaboration
Student record keeping
Academic institution experience
Mid-level
Curriculum implementation
Experience working with undergraduate students
University teaching experience
University course instructional design
Lesson planning
Communication skills
Specialization in creative arts instruction
Student academic progress tracking

Full Job Description

Join our community and experience Emerson College!

Emerson College Los Angeles (ELA) seeks a part-time affiliated faculty instructor to teach the following course in the Fall 2026 semester:

PA334 Acting for Film and Television
(Thursdays, 10am - 1:45pm)

Focuses on making the transition from stage performance to single camera, frame performance. The course integrates an intensive study of various approaches to acting for the camera with the development of a character that the student performs in various sessions throughout the semester. Students also develop techniques in cold readings, advanced scene work, and auditions. Offered through the Los Angeles Program only.

Ideal candidates will have significant professional experience and achievement in the performing arts, an appropriate advanced degree in hand (preferred), and experience teaching acting at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will be expected to:

Teach assigned course and/or duties as specified in the schedule and contract
Select texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans
Provide students an approved syllabus that includes course description, learning objectives, course calendar, course requirements, texts, and other materials, grading policy and the required accessibility and plagiarism statements
Be available for student consultation through email and scheduled office hours
Maintain records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, submit grades online by the deadlines established by the College
Submit student work to department for departmental assessment process

Affiliated (adjunct) faculty at ELA work under the supervision of the Academic Director and in consultation with the chairs and senior faculty at the appropriate academic department at Emerson’s Boston campus.

The appointment is for the Fall semester only and begins August, 29, 2026. The course meets in person once weekly on Thursdays from 10am to 1:45pm for 14 weeks. The course fee for the Fall 2026 semester is $8,363. Interested applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

The search is active until the position is filled with preference given to applications received by July 15th, 2026.

Emerson Los Angeles Center (ELA) is a residential semester away program for Emerson College students in their 3rd or 4th year. Qualified Emerson students may enroll for a semester of study at ELA and take part in industry internships and engage in diverse professional development opportunities all in the heart of Hollywood. Up to 200 students enroll in the fall and spring semesters. Students who participate in the ELA program gain valuable internship experience, build connections with other students and key players in their chosen fields, and create a footprint in the local community by participating in community engagement programs.

Emerson College believes the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence is fostering a campus climate where everyone can thrive. As a community of scholars and storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a collaborative community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent, characterized by the intentional inclusion of individuals from varied backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts. It is located in the theater district in the dynamic, multi-cultural city of Boston, in close proximity to major media outlets, arts institutions, and research centers. The college enrolls approximately 4,500 undergraduate students and 800 graduate students from 80 countries and all 50 states.

Please note: In the job application, in the "CV/Cover Letter/Additional Documents" drop box, applicants must include all of the required materials listed above. You can upload each document separately or as a combined PDF. Your application will not be complete without these documents.

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