VertiCast Actors Pro Expo Virtual 2026 is just around the corner, and this is your moment.

We’re inviting actors to submit for a chance to perform on our virtual stage, in front of industry professionals from across the globe looking to watch, support, and discover fresh talent.

To enter, simply upload your monologue to TikTok or Instagram and follow the submission guidelines.

This is a powerful opportunity to be seen, even submitting puts your work in front of the industry.

Winning performances, selected by this year’s judges, will be championed on our virtual stage, with headshots and casting links featured across our social channels and our website.

You never know who’s watching. 

Meet the Judges

Your work will be reviewed by an incredible panel of casting experts who bring years of experience, insight and industry knowledge:

Kate Bone – Casting Director

Kate Bone has spent over a decade working at the heart of one of the industry’s leading casting offices, collaborating with renowned casting directors on major international productions. Her credits include work across acclaimed series and films such as The Crown, Slow Horses and Succession, as well as involvement in global franchises like Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Game of Thrones.
She has also earned Casting Directors’ Guild nominations for her work on The Crown and Slow Horses, highlighting her role in shaping some of television’s most celebrated ensembles.
Kate brings a deep understanding of what makes an actor stand out in high-level casting rooms.

Olissa Rogers – Casting Director

Olissa Rogers is a London-based casting director with extensive experience across television, film, and commercials. She has worked on major international productions including Ted Lasso, Brassic, We Are Who We Are, Criminal: UK, and The Offenders.
With a background working alongside leading casting directors across Europe and the UK, Olissa is known for championing new talent and bringing fresh, authentic voices into the industry

 

Sunday Boling Kennedy – Casting Director
 

Sunday Boling Kennedy is an internationally acclaimed casting director with a dynamic body of work spanning independent film, studio features, and television. Based between the United States and Europe, she has collaborated with a wide range of visionary filmmakers, with credits including The Florida Project, American Honey, After Yang, and The United States vs. Billie Holiday. Known for her instinct for discovering raw, compelling talent, Sunday brings a deeply intuitive and human approach to casting, consistently helping shape emotionally resonant and critically celebrated productions.

 

Elisa Musson – Casting Associate (Nancy Bishop Casting)

Elisa Musson is a London-based associate casting director working closely with renowned casting director Nancy Bishop. With a strong presence across international television and film, Elisa has contributed to a wide range of high-profile productions including The Wheel of Time, Your Christmas or Mine 2, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, and Trying. As part of Nancy Bishop Casting, Elisa plays an integral role in bringing diverse and compelling talent to globally recognised projects.

Submission Guidelines

• Upload your monologue to TikTok or Instagram as part of your submission.

• Tag @actorsproexpo and @verticastapp in your post.

• Use the hashtag #verticastactorsproexpovirtual2026.

• Make sure we are able to view your submission on your profile

• Performances should be under 2 mins- we value quality over quantity, so choose material that best showcases you.

• Monologues can be taken from screen, stage, published work, or self-written material.

Key Dates

Submissions Open: May 1st
Submissions Close: May 10th
Selected Winners Announced: May 15th

Make sure you don’t miss the deadline - opportunities like this don’t come around often!