UPCOMING AUDITIONS

FILM



Casting for our independent feature film "The Light of Freedom". We begin shooting the film in April and May and still have a few open Runaway Slave day actor parts. We have four open positions that can be played by African American men or women of various ages. Most of these parts do have several lines. Shoot dates for these parts are June 2nd & 3rd in the Central Ohio area and May 7th and 12th in the Cincinnati area, depending on the part.


For more information about the film, visit www.thelightoffreedommovie.com


To submit a request to be one of these parts, please visit www.kicksflicks.org and click on the "Audition Registration" form on the right side of the page.




VSM Casting has been asked to help solicit talent for an independent feature film from Tracking Shot Productions and Embark Visuals, to be shot in the Kentucky  area in late May, early June. Auditions will be held in March for non-union actors. This micro-budget feature tells the story of a cult leader who struggles to cling to his faith and keep his community together, after his end-of-days prophecy does not come to pass. Here is the information:


Director: Joshua Overbay, has directed fourteen films and won twenty-three cinema awards. Associate Producer: Nathaniel Glass. Casting Director: Luke Beavers: embarkcasting@gmail.com 


Open casting calls will be held in Louisville and the Lexington area. We are seeking actors of various types and ages. Auditions will be held March 3, 10, & 17. 


Casting Locations:


March 3 & 10 (9 AM-5 PM)
Asbury University
Andrew S. Miller Communcation Arts Building
1 Macklem Drive
Wilmore, Kentucky 40390


March 17 (9 AM-5 PM)
ParkerLane
716 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40202


BREAKDOWN:


David - Lead, 30-40. Relatively clean-cut, tall, trim. Leader of the cult, 
formerly a foster child, homeless when found by the cult, close to former 
leader, Edward.


Eamon- Major Supporting, 22-30. Raised by his parents in the cult, sort of 
naïve, only just coming into his own, becomes involved with Abiela


Naomi - Major Supporting, 35-40, Attractive, voluptuous, vixen. Right hand “man” to David, wants to lead with him, tries to keep everything together, everything moving forward


Abiela - 18-25, Very young, innocent, pretty but still plain. Brand new recruit 
to the cult, very unsure about everything, fearful, becomes involved with Eamon


Deb, 20-28, Mother to toddler, Mae, has been with the cult for a couple of 
years, protective of her child


Azra, 55+, Older but still healthy, wrinkled but lively, grey hair. Owns the 
house and land the cult live on; close to Deb and Mae, very faithful and 
determined


Steve, 40+, Eamon’s father; devoted to the cult and to David, but not 100% with him at all times


Carmella - 40+, Eamon’s mother; also devoted to the cult, trying to keep Eamon connected to the group


Daniel - 28+, Been in cult for a few years, not entirely sold on what David 
teaches, grows more suspicious as time passes, in love with Lilly


Lilly, 25+, Quiet, only close to a few within the cult, follows but isn’t always 
on the same page as the others, in love with Daniel


Joy - 28+, Very faithful, committed to the group and to David; one of the more 
exuberant ones, very close with Grace, like sisters


Grace, 28+, Also faithful and committed, exuberant, very close with Joy, like 
sisters


Ben, 25+, Skinny, awkward. Devoted follower, more of a loner, sort of socially 
awkward.


Officer McGahey - 40+, Loyal, hard working cop, suspicious of David, determined to find out what’s going on


Edward, 60+, Old, frail, withered. Former leader, passed away years before; very faithful, traditional, compassionate


Mae, 1+, Deb’s daughter, could be infant or toddler age


• Travel expenses to casting calls will not be provided or reimbursed.
• If cast the roles are for credit only. Food will be provided on set during shooting days however.
• To sign up for a casting slot at either location, please email: embarkcasting@gmail.com with name, preferred date & time range, phone & desired role.
• Come prepared with a short, dramatic monologue and be prepared for a cold read from the script.
• All auditions require an 8x10 headshot with name and contact info on the back (no exceptions).
• Walk-ins will be auditioned (time-permitting) if a headshot is brought, but will have to wait for an opening.

Find even more free audition info at www.vsmentertainment.com. 


Royal Doyle Productions Casting for Seven Short Films 

Calling All Actors! Royal Doyle Productions is now Casting for 7 Shorts Films that we will be shooting this spring. The Film Projects range from Comedy to Horror to Drama. All you need to do is email us a Copy of your Resume if you have one and some Headshots. If you're new to acting or just wanting to give it a try you can go to our websitewww.royaldoylepro. com, and fill out an Acting Application (On The Submissions Page) to send in. If you don't have headshots simply take a facial and clothed body photo. Also if you have a demo reel or video online we can take a look at let us know. Checkout the Project Info below and let us know which films you'd like to take part in.


Project Info:
Quesenberry (Horror):
Female Lead : Age: 18 to 35, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Male Lead: Age: 18 to 35, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Ghost: Age: 30 to 50, Body Type: Doesn't Matter


My Very Own Suicide (Dark Comedy):
Male Lead: Age: 18 to 35, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Male Secondary: Age: 18 to 35, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
For This Film We Will Need 5 to 10 Extras


Zombie Attack (Comedy/Horror) :
Male Lead: Age: 18 to 35, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Female Lead: Age: 18 to 35, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Zombie: Age: 18 to 35, Body Type: Doesn't Matter


How To Build A Fort (Drama):
Male Lead: Age: 25 to 40, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Female Lead: Age 25 to 40, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Male Child: Age 10 to 15, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Grandpa: Age 40 to 60, Body Type: Doesn't Matter


Casual Encounters (Comedy):
Male Lead: Age 18 to 30, Body Type: Athletic
Female Lead: Age 18 to 30, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Female Secondary: Age 18 to 30, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
For This Film We Will Need 5 to 10 Extras


All The Girls (Thriller/Horror) :
Male Lead: Age: 20 to 35, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Female Lead: Age: 18 to 35, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Male Secondary: Age 20 to 35, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Female Secondary 1: Age 18 to 35, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Female Secondary 2: Age: 18 to 35, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
For This Film We Will Need 5 to 10 Extras


The Picture In The House (Horror):
Male Lead: Age: 18 to 35, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Male Secondary: Age: 18 to 35, Body Type: Doesn't Matter
Old Man: Age: 40 to 60, Body Type: Doesn't Matter


THEATRE



Actors’ Theatre of Columbus is excited to announce auditions for our 2012 Summer Season at Schiller Park, German Village, Columbus, Ohio. This 31st season comprises:
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*Robin Hood* by Philip J. Hickman. Director: John S. Kuhn. May 24 – June 24.


*The Merchant of Venice* by William Shakespeare. Director: John S. Kuhn. June 28 – July 29.


*The Servant of Two Masters* by Carlo Goldoni. Director: Pamela Hill. Aug. 2 – Sept. 2.
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AUDITION DETAILS


WHEN: Saturday, March 3, 10 AM – 5 PM and Sunday, March 4, Noon – 5 PM


WHERE: German Village Meeting Haus, 588 South Third Street, Columbus, OH 43215


WHAT: Each audition is scheduled for FIVE minutes. We would love to see two contrasting classic monologues (or one classic and one contemporary), or you may do a cold reading from our scripts.


RESUME and HEADSHOT: Please bring a resume and headshot to the audition that we will keep on file for these and future productions.


ACTORS’ THEATRE ALUMNI: If you have performed for us in the past you need not audition with a monologue (although you may). Simply sign up and let us know at the audition which shows you would like to read for.


SIGNUP: To schedule an audition time, please sign up online at www.TheActorsTheatre.org. Look for the "Click HERE to register" link. Enter your first and last names, email address, and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email. If you have any questions, please email theactorstheatre@att.net or call (614) 444-6888.


VIDEO AUDITIONS: If you are unable to attend our auditions, or the Theatre Roundtable unified auditions in late February, you may submit a DVD audition, or post an audition on YouTube and email us the link at jhnkuhn@aol.com. The deadline for this is close-of-day, March 4, 2012.


Phone: (614) 444-6888
Email: theactorstheatre@att.net
Website: www.TheActorsTheatre.org



Auditions will be held in the Roth-Resler Theater at the JCC on the following dates, from 7 to 9 p.m. for:


Relatively Close, Monday and Tuesday, March 12-13. A comedy with casting for 4 male and three female roles. Please be prepared for a cold reading from the play.


All are welcome to audition. For more information, or to review a script, contact JCC Cultural Arts Director Jared Saltman at (614) 559-6248. The JCC is located at 1125 College Ave., Columbus.