SEPTEMBER 6 / HALF DAY / TORONTO / NON-UNION, NON-SPEAKING / PAID
Roles: 1 male child, 1 adult female, 2 adult males
Casting for non-speaking actors for a feature documentary about legendary Canadian rock star Robbie Robertson. Actors will silently perform movements and expressions that will be used by rotoscope artists as reference material for an animated sequence featured in the documentary.
ROLES:
Boy, 10-14, medium build, short dark hair. Confident, expressive, high-spirited.
Scene(s): Young Robbie reacts to the extraordinary news from his mother that his birth father is not the man he thinks he is. He goes on to meet and interact with his new relatives. He also is seen playing guitar and writing a song.
Ethnicity: Caucasian or Metis or Caucasian/Indigenous or Caucasian/Asian
Mother, 25-35, slim, brunette, long hair. Pretty, humble, expressive.
Scene(s): Robbie’s mother tells him the story of who his real father is.
Ethnicity: Indigenous or Polynesian or Indonesia or Asian or South East Asian
Man 1, 35-45, medium to big build, short hair with a middle part, has distinct features and a strong jaw. Charismatic and attractive.
Scene(s): Met only through flashback, Robbie’s birth father is shown as a gambler and card counter who used his extraordinary memory to win poker games.
Ethnicity: Caucasian, Jewish
Man 2, 35-45, medium build with short dark hair. Hard-working, reliable working man.
Scene(s): Robbie’s adopted father is seen in brief flashbacks as a kind father.
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Send headshots and resumes to [email protected]. Indicate your availability on September 6th. Those selected will be contacted for a video self-tape, no in-person auditions necessary.
