Prom Date

Vancouver Actors Guide is casting the role of Prom Date, a web series production filming in the Vancouver area, specifically Port Moody, BC. This is an acting role across a scripted ensemble youth web series produced by YAP TV, a channel with nearly 2 million subscribers and over 560 million views on YouTube. The role suits performers comfortable working in episodic web series production who are looking to build screen credits with an award-winning production company.

About the Role

Prom Date is a scripted web series written, produced, and directed by YAP TV founder Robert Randall, produced in partnership with Heritage Woods Secondary. The production features lead, co-star, supporting, and volunteer cast roles across a high school ensemble, with characters ranging from students to teachers to cult members. Filming schedules run after school hours, typically 5 to 9pm, making this accessible to actors who are currently enrolled in high school or post-secondary programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes as part of a multi-character ensemble in a youth-focused web series production.
• Prepare character work across comedic, dramatic, and genre-blended tones consistent with the show’s established style.
• Collaborate with the director and creative team during scheduled after-school production shoots in Port Moody.
• Deliver consistent on-camera performances across multiple shoot days in an episodic television format.
• Represent the project professionally as content is distributed on YouTube and potentially through additional platform deals.
• Some roles require specific physical or emotional performance elements, including a same-sex kiss for the role of Amber.

What You Bring

• On-camera acting experience in web series, short film, or episodic television is an asset.
• Ability to portray characters aged 17, with production open to actors who are high school or college aged.
• A current headshot, acting resume, and demo reel link are required to be considered.
• Comfort working within a structured youth production environment under experienced leadership.
• Availability for evening shoots, typically 5 to 9pm on school days in the Port Moody area.

Why This Role

YAP TV has won five Leo Awards over the past four years, including Best Web Series and multiple wins for Best Actor and Best Youth Performance in a web series, plus two Best of BC wins at the TO WebFest. Compensation for the Prom Date cast is structured by role: the lead role of Jess carries a minimum $1,000 honorarium, co-star roles carry a minimum $400 honorarium, and supporting roles carry a minimum $200 honorarium, with rates subject to increase if sponsorship is secured. All cast, including volunteers, receive a custom YAP TV Prom Date hoodie, and deferred fees tied to platform performance are also part of the compensation structure.

Submit your materials to be considered for a role in Prom Date with Vancouver Actors Guide, a web series production with a genuine track record in the Canadian screen industry.