Actors in Missouri for “Child,” an upcoming feature film.
Location: Kansas City, MO
Type: Film
“Child” SAG-ULB, union and non-union actors welcome to apply.
Feature Film (90 minutes) shooting in Kansas City, MO
Shooting Dates: October 1-29, 2016
Compensation: SAG-ULB
Online video auditions will be accepted through September 2nd, 2016. Callbacks will begin August 26th, 2016. Callbacks will be asked to come in for an in-person audition on-location in KCMO if possible.
For SAG-AFTRA members, we’re only considering “local hires” at this time.
Characters
Transgender, differently-abled, and other nontraditional actors encouraged to apply.
Child
M, 18-30, plays to early 20s, any ethnicity. A dreamer who struggles to reconcile dysfunctional normalcy with the joy he sees in everyone.
Amy
F, 18-30, play to early 20s, any ethnicity,. A sweetheart whose pending marriage to her oddball prince charming is threatened by her familial dreams of white-picket normalcy.
Claire
F, 30-50, any ethnicity. When her youthful dreams never came true, she continued to build a fantasy to build a safety net for herself and her fatherless son.
Greg
M, 30-50, any ethnicity. A prince charming who wants to save all the damsels in distress, but holds back so they can learn to save themselves.
Mark (Amy’s father)
M, 30-50, any ethnicity. When he realized his life dead-ended in textbook normalcy, he decided the best way to protect his family was to pretend to be happy with his success.
Carol (Amy’s mother)
F, 30-50, any ethnicity. A polished housewife who thinks the best way to keep her husband happy with his dead-end job is to be happy with her dead-end household role.
Marjorie
F, 40+, any ethnicity. The classic crazy cat lady who turned to adopting feral cats only because feral humans aren’t always so grateful.
Margaret
F, 40+, any ethnicity. An austere grandma who turned to painting erotic art in an attempt to rediscover love of life in her old age.
Walter
M, 18+, any ethnicity. When his family and school presented no opportunity to pursue his love of jazz, he made his own opportunity and constructed a new backstory for himself.
Suzy
F, 18+, any ethnicity. When her sister died before she could apologize, she thinks the best way to make up is to devote herself to caring for the animals her sister loved so much.
Joshua
M, 18+, any ethnicity. After his quiet gay lifestyle excluded him from prestigious literary circles, he took over running a bookstore so he help people discover forgotten gems.
Randy
M, 18+, any ethnicity. A leadfoot who gave up an opportunity to intern for a race car driver so he could make sure his little sister got to school.
Bev
F, 18+, any ethnicity. A mother who never had children of her own and just wants the audience to love her.
Bo
M, 18+, any ethnicity. After being bullied in school for being the smart one, he turned to stage in hopes that he could teach by making it entertaining.
Sara
F, 18+, any ethnicity. With a history of abuse she couldn’t stop, she’s determined to defeat the dragons on-stage to encourage the other girls in the audience.
Sophia (Receptionist)
F, 18+, any ethnicity. When working as a receptionist at an upscale hotel isn’t as glamorous as she thought it would be, she makes her own glamour by doing her job with gusto.
For character breakdowns, sides, and instructions on how to submit your online audition, visit: http://childthemovie.com/casting
Payment: Paid
City or Location of call: Kansas City, MO
Please submit to: castingchildthemovie@gmail.com – Please see the above link for role sides and other audition information.
This casting notice was posted by: Rachel
Hey my name is Michael. I’m near 30 but look like I’m in my early 20’s. I’m 5’8 athletic built short fade…I am seeking future acting roles for which I have some experience in acting. I have a great sense of humor and other attributes that can cause me to be diverse. I would love to audition for the child role: Walter(1), Greg or Mark. I have a good one and hope you take a chance with me.