How to Get Auditions in Puerto Rico

TV channels

Local channels open auditions for their shows. Telemundo Puerto Rico and WAPA do not have casting sections on their websites. For Telemundo’s telenovelas, the usual route is through casting directors and agencies, as we explain in the guide to getting cast in TV shows.

TeleOnce

In March 2026 it held open in-person auditions for Boricuas con Talento in Guaynabo, Ponce and San Germán. It is a talent show (music, dance, comedy), not an acting one, but it helps you gain experience in front of the camera.

WIPR

The public television station added new talent in 2025 through a casting process (Metro).

Union and institutions

If you work on U.S. productions, the union is SAG-AFTRA; the Film Commission helps productions coming to the island find you.

Puerto Rico Film Commission

The government’s film office administers the tax credits and keeps a public directory of industry professionals, with a form to register.

SAG-AFTRA Miami Local

The union local that represents members in Florida, Alabama and Puerto Rico. Its office is in Doral, Florida.

Where to study acting in Puerto Rico

Training counts in every casting and puts you in touch with directors and fellow cast members. If you’re just starting out, keep in mind that no degree is required, although training speeds everything up, as we explain in the guide to starting to act from scratch.

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras

The public university has a Bachillerato en Artes (Bachelor of Arts) with a concentration in Drama and another bachelor’s in Education with a concentration in Theater. Admission is through the University of Puerto Rico’s (UPR) admissions system.

Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (San Juan)

A private university with a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Theater, which includes an acting course for film and television, and a minor concentration in musical theater.

Festivals

Puerto Rico Film Festival

A festival in Mayagüez that has been held since 2009. It organizes the 48 Hour Film Project Puerto Rico, a good way to gain experience acting in shorts.

Websites and social accounts that post castings in Puerto Rico

Besides the agencies and databases above, these pages are useful:

• Castings on Casting and Acting: castings and auditions posted on the site, with a country filter.
• How to Get Auditions in the United States: our guide to U.S. casting platforms, which you can also use from Puerto Rico.

How to prepare for a casting in Puerto Rico

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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico?

On the social media of the agency Casting Puerto Rico (Luis Torres), in talent databases such as Discover Puerto Rico’s and in the calls of productions that shoot on the island, which are usually reported in the press. You can also check the castings section of Casting and Acting.

Can I work in the United States if I’m from Puerto Rico?

Yes: Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens and do not need a visa. You can use the same casting platforms as in the U.S., such as Actors Access or Backstage; we cover them in our United States guide.

Does SAG-AFTRA cover Puerto Rico?

The island falls under the SAG-AFTRA Miami Local, which represents members in Florida, Alabama and Puerto Rico from its office in Doral, Florida.

Where can I study acting in Puerto Rico?

At the University of Puerto Rico (Río Piedras), which has a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Drama, or at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, with a bachelor’s degree in Theater.

Do I have to pay to apply to a casting in Puerto Rico?

Applying to a casting has to be free: the Discover Puerto Rico call, for example, mentions no cost. If someone asks you for money to take part, or for a required headshot package, 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.