How to Get Auditions in El Salvador

Television

TCS (Telecorporación Salvadoreña)

The group behind channels 2, 4 and 6 posts the castings for its shows on TCS Ahora, such as Yo Me Llamo El Salvador and Miss El Salvador (El Mundo). These are music-impersonation and pageant castings rather than acting ones, but they help you gain experience in front of the camera.

Where to study acting in El Salvador

Training prepares you for the casting and connects you with directors and companies that look for actors. If you still don’t know where to start, you’ll find the step-by-step in how to become an actor from scratch.

Escuela de Teatro del CENAR

The theater school of the Centro Nacional de Artes (National Arts Center, part of the Ministry of Culture) gives free courses: children’s and youth theater, Saturday and evening workshops, a diploma in theater starting at age 17 and a 2-year higher diploma in acting for ages 17 to 30. Enrollment opens in January and in June (Ministry of Culture).

Técnico en Artes Dramáticas (UJMD)

The Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado (UJMD) offers a 3-year hybrid technical degree in dramatic arts, with training in body, voice and stage acting. The career paths it lists include acting in commercials, short films and film.

ESCINE (Escuela de Cine y Arte Audiovisual)

A film school in San Salvador that organizes the ESCINE Short Film Festival, with awards for best actor and best actress. It is a good place to meet directors who are looking for actors for their shorts.

Theaters and festivals that call for actors

Besides performances, these venues open calls, workshops and residencies for actors and companies.

Teatro Luis Poma

A theater of the Fundación Poma (Poma Foundation) at Metrocentro, San Salvador. Its 2026 season includes workshops for artists, such as improvisation and directing actors, and it runs the call for the Premio Ovación (Ovación Award) for stage projects.

Centro Cultural de España (Festival de Teatro Hispanosalvadoreño)

It has organized the Festival de Teatro Hispanosalvadoreño (Spanish-Salvadoran Theater Festival) since 2018. Every year it calls on companies, directors and actors with at least two years of track record in the country and chooses two productions to fund; the call for the 2027 edition accepted proposals in March 2026.

Festival Ícaro (El Salvador)

A Central American film festival; in El Salvador it is coordinated by Audiovisuales UCA. In 2026 it received 50 Salvadoran productions (El Diario de Hoy) and opened an acting training residency with spots for the country.

Websites and social accounts that post castings in El Salvador

In El Salvador almost all calls circulate on social media, so these sources work alongside the accounts above. If you also want to register on platforms, first see which casting websites are worth using and which ones charge you to apply.

• Castings on Casting and Acting: castings and auditions posted on the site, with a country filter.
• Sivar Casting on Instagram: the channel where the most Salvadoran calls appear today.
• TCS Ahora: castings for TV shows and pageants.

How to prepare for a casting in El Salvador

When a call comes up, the winner is whoever answers fast and with complete audition materials. Have this ready before you write to any agency:

• Acting resume on one page, with your details, measurements, training and experience. Guide: how to make an acting resume.
• Headshots with current photos of your face, profile and full body. You can put them together at home: how to take headshots at home.
• Reel with your best scenes or, if you don’t have any work yet, a one-minute intro video. Guide: how to make an acting reel.
• Self-tape for remote castings: front lighting, a plain background and good audio. More details in what is a self-tape.

Watch out for fake castings

Reputable agencies and production companies in El Salvador charge the people who hire them, not the actors: joining their database or going to a casting has to be free. Be wary if they ask you for money, intimate photos or to go alone, especially if you’re a minor. We explain how to recognize them in how to spot a fake casting call.

Frequently asked questions

Where are castings posted in El Salvador?

Mostly on the social accounts of Sivar Casting, on TCS Ahora (for TV shows) and on the accounts of festivals and theaters such as Ícaro, ESCINE, the Teatro Luis Poma and the Centro Cultural de España. You can also check the castings section of Casting and Acting.

Are there casting agencies in El Salvador?

Yes, although few have active public calls: when we reviewed this list in October 2026, the most active was Sivar Casting. Many “agencies” that appear in online directories no longer exist, so check before sending your details.

Where can I study acting in El Salvador?

The CENAR has free theater courses and diplomas, the Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado offers a technical degree in dramatic arts and the Teatro Luis Poma offers workshops for artists. For on-camera acting, look into the student shorts at ESCINE.

Do Salvadoran films look for local actors?

Yes. Luciérnagas en El Mozote brought together more than 30 Salvadoran actors, and in 2022 it called for extras through the San Francisco Lempa city hall. To hear about it in time, follow the casting companies and the film festivals. If background work interests you, we explain how to work as a background actor and what to expect on set.

Do I have to pay to apply to a casting in El Salvador?

Reputable casting companies and production companies charge the people who hire them, not the actors. If a call asks you for money to take part, or for a required headshot package with their own photographer, be wary.

List reviewed in October 2026. Contacts change: if an agency has stopped operating or you know one that is missing, let us know. For other countries, see the Latin America Casting Directory.