Nuance Casting – Trigger Figure
Location: Toronto
Audition / Call Type: Films
STORYLINE:
From multi award-winning filmmaker Richard B. Pierre, whose shorts and documentaries have aired on TVO, CBC, BET+, and Paramount+ comes Trigger Figure. Pulled from real issues around racism in his own Toronto community, Pierre confronts racist objects in this dramatic silent thriller.
After stumbling upon a racial caricature lawn ornament, a seemingly docile Black woman begins to lash out in increasingly violent ways.
Like Supacell meets The Boys. The heroine is your rich aunty who’s super funny and sweet, but today…today she snapped and triggered some deadly powers!
This is a five-minute silent film. Actors must communicate through physicality and facial
expression, without stunts.
ROLES:
Jada Powers (Black, Female, 30s)
A mild-mannered every woman. On this day, she chooses to not ignore her daily injustices, but rather she confronts and obliterates them. Must convey a range of emotions with a single deadly glance. LEAD
Ben Banks (Black, Male, 40s)
A meek turncoat who will do anything to save his skin. SOC
Older Black Gentleman (Black, Male, 65) EXTRA
Furious One (Black, Female, 20s) EXTRA
Furious Two (Black, Female, 30s) EXTRA
Payment: Paid
City or Location of call: Toronto
Please submit to: triggerfigurecasting@gmail.com by 07/21/2024 4:30 PM
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