“Off Camera: A Tale of True Love” Casting Call (Allendale, MI)

GVSU Senior Thesis Film Casting

We are casting for a senior thesis film entitled “Off Camera: A Tale of True Love”. Actors are needed for lead roles, supporting, bit roles and extras. Auditions will be held in October 2011 in Allendale, MI at Grand Valley State University. Filming will start on the weekend of October 28th.

Audition Dates:

Friday, October 7th from 6:00 – 9:00pm
Saturday, October 8th from 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday, October 14th from 6:00 – 9:00pm
Saturday, October 15th from 12:00 – 5:00pm

Grand Valley State University (Kirkhof Center room 2264)
1 North Campus Drive
Allendale Charter Township, MI 49401

NOTE:There will be signs posted in Kirkhof if the room changes for some reason.

Plot Summary

Since neither one of them has had any luck with their love life lately, Janet and Hank decide that it is a brilliant idea to try out a brand new dating company in their town. Their best friend and amateur filmmaker, Doug, decides that it’s a brilliant idea to record the entire process.

Available Roles:

  • Janet Harris: (Lead Role) Hanks best friend who secretly has a crush on Hank, but refuses to acknowledge it, even to herself. Just out of college. Clever and funny. Nerdy in the socially acceptable way.
  • Hank Kyles: (Lead Role) Remarkably like Janet. Just out of college. Nerdy. Loves video games and movies. Oblivious to the fact that Janet is his perfect match.
  • Doug Wilson:(Lead Role) The videographer and friend of both Hank and Janet who decided it would be a brilliant idea to film the entire escapade of them trying out this new dating service.
  • Jonathan Myers: (Supporting Role) The middle-aged over-confident CEO of True Love INC., a new off-line dating service.
  • Nancy Smitherson: (Supporting Role) True Love INC.’s “Director of Selection Services,” who oversees the interviews that are held during the company’s matching process.
  • Carol Brown: (Supporting Role) Hank’s True Love INC match. Attractive, but a bit of a ditz. Has quite a bit of valley girl in her and loves Twilight. To clarify, this does not make her a bad person, she’s actually very nice, just not a good match for Hank.
  • Tom: (Supporting Role) Janet’s match. A genuinely nice guy who gets matched with Janet. However, he doesn’t seem to be interested in any of the things that Janet is into, instead he’s more focused on his career and finding a wife to create that dreamed of life.
  • Waiter: (Bit Role) At a restaurant. Serves Hank and Janet, gets the manager.
  • Manager: (Bit Role) At a restaurant. Throws Doug out of the restaurant.
  • Lady & Husband: (Bit Role) At a restaurant. They get Doug kicked out of the restaurant while he is recording.
  • Usher: (Bit Role) Works at the movie theatre and kicks Doug out.
  • Extras: To fill out a concert scene, movie theatre, and restaurants.

Compensation:

These are not paid roles. Talent will receive Credit and Food.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please notify us at YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com and email your headshot and resume to: offcamerafilm@yahoo.com

NOTE: Please include the role you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

“Boris Jackson” Extras Casting Call – JR Galactic

Global Pictures Studios Present: “Boris Jackson”

JR Galactic Touchback Extras Casting Call

JR Galactic is casting extras for the web series “Boris Jackson”. Extras will be needed from Thursday, September 22nd to Sunday, Septmeber 25th. Cast of the web-series will have top casting consideration for “Boris Jackson”, The Movie.

Story Line:

From the producers of Corner Store, starring Roger Guenveur Smith and Blessed & Cursed starring Deitrick Haddon comes an action-packed, modern day gangster series, Boris Jackson.

Available Extra Roles:

  • Lawyer: 9/22 Thursday 8:00am

  • Female Asian: 9/23 Friday 12:30pm

  • African American Male/ Female Assistant: 9/23 Friday 4:30pm

  • Limo Driver: 9/24 Saturday 8:00am

  • Arabic/Middle Eastern Males: 9/24 Saturday 12:00pm

  • Arabic/Middle Eastern Males: 9/25 Sunday 4:30pm

  • Strip Club Patrons: (Age 21+) 9/25 Sunday 11:00am

  • 5th Ave Bar Patrons: (Age 21+) 9/25 Sunday 4:30pm

Compensation:

These are not paid roles. Talent will receive Copy, Credit & Meals.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please notify us at YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com.

 

“SON OF THE DAWN” Casting Call for Feature Film (Metro Detroit)

 

Meteoric Pictures is Casting Production Teams

SON OF THE DAWN Casting Call

Meteoric Pictures is putting together several production teams for the feature film, “Son of the Dawn”. They are searching for writers, cinematographers, line producers, producers, lighting teams, actors and actresses, sound designers, composers, and a post production team.

Plot:

After the loss of her husband Bill Amblin, Catherine Mowery sets out to prove that her husband tried to kill her. But a dark power seeks to stop the discovery.

Available Roles:

  • Catherine Mowery: (Lead / FEMALE / 28 TO 32 /Caucasian) Cat Mowery, age 31, is a nurturer and a talented Architectural Designer. She lost her fiancé Mark in a car accident four years ago. Three years and six months later, she loses her new husband Bill; the builder who stepped in after Mark passed who offered her financial stability. Cat lived under her mother’s overbearing control her whole life. She does not understand why her life is a disaster because she did everything right.

  • Marilla Dominic: (Supporting / FEMALE / 50 TO 60 / Caucasian, Eastern European) Marilla Dominic, Cat’s mother, 50-60 years old, chooses not to believe that the consequences of her decisions could lead to negative outcomes. She is the boss archetype; full of greed. She believes rigidly that if bad things happen to you, you deserved it.

  • Justice Delay: (Supporting / MALE / 50 TO 60 /Caucasian) Justice Delay is a former detective. He is a best friend archetype but also lucid and wise.

  • Bill Amblin: (Guest Star / MALE / 28 TO 32 /Caucasian) Bill Amblin is a builder. He is all ambition and no heart. He is the Chief archetype. He craves notoriety.

  • Mailman: (Recurring / MALE / 20 TO 30) Clumsy. Panick stricken.

  • Mark Delay: (Supporting / MALE / 28 TO 32 /Caucasian) The Lost Soul.

  • Susie Mowery: (Supporting / FEMALE / 15 TO 20 /Caucasian) Catherines younger sister. The free spirit. Naive.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please notify us at YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com and email your resume and a headshot for talent to: cast@meteoricpictures.com

NOTE: Please include the role or position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

The House Film Project Casting Female Murder Victim

 

Casting Michigan Actress for the Feature Film “THE HOUSE”

"The House" Film Project

Looking for Michigan actress to play murder victim for the feature film, “THE HOUSE”. The film will be shot in Plymouth, Michigan and the surrounding areas.

Available Roles:

  • Murder Victim: Female, 18 years or older. Needs to be able to be very dramatic, pleading, angry, etc.

Compensation:

This is not a paid role.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position please notify us at YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com and email an audition video of you being angry, pleading, crying, every range of emotion to: j_bosley@jbmovies.com

GVSU Senior Thesis Film Auditions (Allendale Campus)

 

Casting Call for Short Fiction Film

Casting the four main characters in a Grand Valley State University Senior Thesis film. The project is a 15 minute short fiction film. Auditions are being held on September 23rd and 24th on the GVSU Allendale Campus. Shooting is scheduled around the last three weekends in October 2011.

Audition Details:

Friday, September 23rd from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, September 24th from 10:00am – 12:00pm (noon)

Allendale Campus of Grand Valley State University (Kirkhof building room 2242)
1 North Campus Drive
Allendale Charter Township, MI 49401

Plot:

James is a man with precognitive abilities. Using his ability for little more than observing and directing his own future, James is approached by a company, offering to help James use his abilities in exchange for his assistance. James then sees that he is not the only one with an ability, but also that the people that offer to help him are not interested in his wellbeing. James then experiences first hand what kinds of differences his own choices can make, and that sometimes he cannot change the future.

Available Roles:

  • JAMES: Looking for a male actor age 20-30. Having recently discovered his precognitive ability and seeing the blunders made by his “peers” at work, James has begun aiming for a better position. Aside from this immediate goal however, he has not thought of what he wants to achieve, but quickly realizes that he can achieve nearly anything. He is not easily surprised as he can see many versions of the future and can often predict what will happen next. (James – Audition Script)

  • AGENT HAYS: Looking for a male actor age 25-35, athletic. He is a stoic private security agent who works for a research facility that monitors and recruits individuals with extraordinary mental abilities. Though having no special powers of his own, this character uses his resourcefulness and experience to match his peers and opponents. (Agent Hays – Audition Script)

  • AMY: Looking for a female actress age 18-25 to play a college student recruited by a research facility for her empathic abilities. Though she works with/for the company, she quickly forms an attachment to James because of the similarity in circumstances relating to their mental abilities. She is quiet and kind but becomes overwhelmed when emotions flare (her own or anyone else’s) because of her ability. (Amy – Audition Script)

  • DR. BENNETT: Looking for a male actor age 40-65 to play a pleasant and often humorous doctor at a research facility that has taken it upon themselves to monitor and recruit individuals with extraordinary mental abilities. Though he does tend to be light hearted, he is very serious and dedicated when it comes upholding what he sees as right and good. (Dr. Bennett – Audition Script)

Compensation:

Food will be provided during shoots and open to discuss compensation for gas.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please notify us at YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com and email a head shot and resume to: zaiggs@gmail.com

NOTE: Please include the role you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Acting experience is preferred.

“Christmas Belles” Open Casting & Auditions (Ypsilanti, MI)

 

PTD Productions will Hold Open Auditions

"Christmas Bells" Open Auditions

PTD Productions is holding open auditions for the production of “Christmas Belles” by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Roles for 7 women and 4 men are available. Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 25th and Monday, September 26th at 7:00pm in Ypsilanti, MI. Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, September 27th if necessary. Show dates are December 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 15th, 16th and the 17th.

Open Audition Details:

Sunday, September 25th and Monday, September 26th at 7:00pm

Riverside Arts Center
76 N. Huron Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

NOTE: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

About the Show:

It’s Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro, Texas. the Futrelle Sisters are not exactly in a festive mood. Frankie is weeks overdue with her second set of twins. Twink is in jail for inadvertently burning down half the town. And hot-flash-suffering Honey Raye is desperately trying to keep the Tabernacle of the Lamb’s Christmas Program from spriraling into chaos. The celebrity guest Santa Claus is passing a kidney stone. One of the shepherds refuses to watch over the flock without pulling his little red wagon. And the entire cast is suffering from food poisoning. The hilarious holiday journey through a misadventure-filled Christmas Eve is guaranteed to bring joy to your world!

Available Roles:

  • Miss Geneva Musgrave: Somewhere between 50 and death, is the crusty owner of the town flower shop. She is also the local town gossip, if you want something to be spread easy as melted butter talk to Geneva.

  • Honey Raye Futrelle: 50ish, oldest Futrelle sister, sexy, vivacious go-getter, who is “enjoying” the wonderful world of menopause.

  • Gina Jo (G.J.) Dubberly: Frankie and Dub’s daughter, 20’s guileless and enthusiastic, she is your typical Daisy Duke sort of girl. Loves the life she currently lives and loves her family more than life itself.

  • John Curtis Buntner: 35-55, deputy sheriff, loves the ladies just as much as he loves his donuts and coffee.

  • Twink Futrelle: Middle Futrelle sister, 40’s – the “black sheep,” she is loud and so is her style, she is very sexy and not scared to show off a little skin to get what she needs, she is the toughest of the sisters.

  • Dub Dubberly: Frankie’s husband, 40’s your typical trailer park husband, life revolves around nascar, hunting, and drinking beer. He love his wife more than he may show.

  • Frankie Futrelle Dubberly: Youngest Futrelle sister, 40’s, pregnant with her 2nd set of twins, she is the most normal of the sisters but still out there, she is a wonderful mother and if full of wit.

  • Rhonda Lynn Lampley: 50’s, flashy manager of The Dairy Dog, there is a secret about her, and likes to do whatever it takes to try to fit in. She is a chameleon, copies what is around her. She is a cross between Martha Stewart and Paula Dean.

  • Justin Waverly: 20’s, interim Pastor at the Tabernacle of the Lamb, very sweet and innocent, doesn’t like confrontation and is in love with GJ.

  • Raynerd Chisum: (adult male) part-time employee at The Dairy Dog, life in his world is very simple, and there is always a place for his little red wagon. He is slow in his thoughts and speech but he always speaks from the heart.

  • Patsy Price: 40-60, elegant society matron, she is a high class–well as high as you can get in a trailer park– she is never wrong, and knows everything there is to know about the whole existence of mankind.

Compensation:

These are not paid roles.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please notify us at YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com and just attend the open audition on one of the two dates. For more information or if you have any questions contact Dennis at: dplatte2@aol.com or Janet at: janei2@aol.com

Casting for Film Based on the Moors Murders in London of 1963

 

Casting Actors for “Suffer Little Children”

My name is Sam Keeble, I’m 19 years old, recently graduated out of Interlochen Arts Academy as a post-grad. I’ve won several awards from the 2010 DAFT Film Festival including Best of Show. The film I am casting for is titled, “Suffer Little Children” and is based on the true events of the Moors Murders in London of 1963. This short horror film will begin filming in Ortonville, MI (Oakland County Area) in October 2011 and should take a couple of weekends to film.

Available Roles:

  • Ian Brady: Dark haired male (30’s), slim and tall, to play the main killer.

  • Myra Hindley: Blonde female (30’s) to play the other killer

  • Older Ian: Male (60’s – 70’s) to play the older version of Ian Brady

  • Older Myra: Female (60’s – 70’s) to play the older version of Myra Hindley

  • Sue: Blonde female (20’s) to play a seduced victim

Compensation:

These are not paid roles. It is a non-profit gig, but I can guarantee a great experience and healthy exposure.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please notify us at YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com and email your headshot and resume to: samakeeble@gmail.com

Casting Two Actresses for a 1950s Short Film (Ann Arbor, MI)

University of Michigan Auditions

Casting two actresses for a short film centered in Ann Arbor, MI. The film is a 1950s romantic period piece about two women who move into a possessed farmhouse in the middle of nowhere. Filming will take place over the course of 3-4 weekends, beginning the second week of October.

Audition Dates:

Saturday, September 24th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Sunday, September 25th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Thursday, September 29th from 6:30pm – 9:30pm

All auditions will take place in the ISS Media Demo Room in the Modern Languages Building (second floor) on the University of Michigan campus.

NOTE: Audition place/time may be subject to change. If none of these audition times work for you, please say so and we may be able to arrange a separate audition.

Available Roles:

  • Charlotte: 25-35 years old, beautiful, feminine. Moves in with her sick lover, Joyce, so that she can take care of her. Constantly worried, somewhat quiet.

  • Joyce: 30-45 years old. “Butch”, jovial, energetic. A ball of fun. Though she is older than Charlotte, she is much less mature.

Compensation:

These are not paid roles.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please notify us at YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com and email a recent picture and any relevant acting/film experience to: carebecc@gmail.com

NOTE: Please include which day you would like to audition for in your email.

Bands and Musicians Casting for “Sparkle” Movie(paid)

 

Casting Call for Extras

Ryan Hill is looking to put together several “bands” for the feature film “Sparkle”. These bands will be extras “playing” to pre-recorded tracks. Most will be needed for at least one shoot day & a fitting/rehearsal day. “Sparkle” will be filming for 6 weeks in Detroit, MI.

Available Roles:

  • Sparkle Bands: Looking for drummers, guitar/bass, piano/keyboard & horns.

Compensation:

These are paid roles.

How to Apply:

If you are a musician & would like to be considered, please notify us YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com

 

“My Name is Karen” Casting for Stage Production (Detroit, MI)(paid)

 

Casting Call at Wayne State University

A. Wallace Enterprise is proud to debut the dramatic stage production “My Name is Karen” on October 16th, 2011. Auditions will be held at Wayne State University in the Student Center bldg. Room 289 on Friday, September 23rd at 6:30pm.

Plot:

Based on life events of Karen Little, a young lady 16-years old, is confronted by her family’s generational curse of destructive behaviors. With no help, no resources, and no way out she becomes a victim of the world she tries to escape… Her mother’s debt becomes her own, her only friend has turned her back on her, and the world she lives in places her in a parallel universe. A comparative account of a young lady facing questions that society regards as non-existing. The touching interwoven tale of Karen Little’s disparate life desperately questions the morality and mortality of the lives we lead.

Available Roles:

  • Shawn: (male)

  • Streetwise character: (male)

  • Kelly: (female understudy)

  • Karen: (female understudy)

  • Sarah: (female understudy)

Compensation:

Lead roles are compensated for actual performances.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please notify us at YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com