The reason a large film like this puts out an open casting call is because they’re looking for something really specific. In this case they’re looking for two native boys to play age 11, and a boy who’s a small 8 or 9 to play a “wild” kid who’s grown up in the bush. For the right boys, this is an amazing opportunity to be part of a US feature film — a credit like this on your resume could really open doors for your career, especially if the movie is good -Michael Bean, Owner+Head Coach, Biz Studio

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JOSEPH
Feature Film (SAG Ultra Low Budget)

Reposted from Actors Access

Producer : Peter Maris
Director: Peter Maris
Writer: Nancy Newbauer
Casting Director: Nia Russo
Shoot/Start Date: Late Summer
Pay Rate: SAG
Location: Fresno & Yosemite Mountains

SUBMISSIONS: To submit yourself for this project go to www.actorsaccess.com, click on “breakdowns – vancouver” in the menu bar at the top and scroll down until you see the listing for “JOSEPH”. Follow the instructions on the site for electronic submissions, it generally costs $2 and you’ll need an electronic photo and resume to send. Deadline for submissions is July 30th, 2008.

[ JOSEPH ]
A young Native American boy about 11 years old bright and spirited Joseph Running Elk knows what its like to be in pain. To live in solitude. To bear the crushing weight of a consuming guilt. Caught in the middle of his parents’ bitter divorce, Joseph struggles to make sense of the turmoil surrounding him. Angry and inconsolable, Joseph slips into his own little world as he is driven up to his grandfather.

[ SAWYER ]
He is about 11 years old Caucasian and street smart a Hucklekberry Finn type, he becomes Joseph’s best friend. And in spite of the looming danger, the boys set out to find childhood adventure and fast money in the nearby woods; they set out to capture the creature in the woods and get the reward.

[ MICKA ]
He is about 8 or 9 years old he has been living in a cave in the woods after abandoned by his family. Micka is an accident of nature. We will need an actor that is either small for his age or a boy that will be able to have prosthetics done to his face and upper body.

Theatre is good practice for actors at any age. After doing a couple of musicals, nothing feels silly anymore -Michael Bean, Owner+Head Coach, Biz Studio

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL
Theatre (non-union)

Reposted from the Vancouver Actors Guide

Production Company: Footlight Theatre Company
Producers: Alison & Jim Stewart
Director: Lalainia Lindbjerg Strelau

Audition Dates: June 13th (5pm-9pm), June 14th (9am-5pm), 20th (5pm-9pm)
Call Back Date: June 21st (9am-5pm)
Audition Location: Studio 200, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby B.C.

Union Status: Non – Union
Compensation / Rates: Community Theatre/Volunteer

SUBMISSIONS: Auditions are booked in one-hour block and by appointment only. Please email info@footlight.ca for a time. Deadline for submissions is June 19th, 2008.

COMMENTS: Will be asked to sing your song of choice. May be asked to sing asecond selection you have prepared. After your singing audition, you maybe asked to participate in a group dance audition. Please bring a resumeand a headshot (or a photograph). Bring sheet music in your key. No music track please. Prepare two contrasting musical theatre pieces of your choice. An accompanist will be provided. Please come prepared to dance. A dance routine will be taught. Bring dance shoes if you have them. This is a NON-EQUITY and NON-ACTRA production. Rehearsals will begin in late August/early September. Production crew also needed.

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