Friday, September 08, 2006

"Alice" feature film St. Louis Actor Search

CHILD / TEENAGER

ACTOR CASTING NOTICE FOR ST. LOUIS

 

The FEATURE FILM “Alice”, based on the children’s book series titled

“The Agony of Alice” will shoot in St. Louis this fall.

 

SEARCHING FOR THE FOLLOWING SPEAKING ROLES:

 

ALL WORK IS IN ST. LOUIS, between early October to mid November.  Paid positions under Screen Actors Guild low budget contract.  Actors do not have to be members of SAG to audition.

 

TEEN ACTORS

 

[LORETTA] A “perky” teenager who works at the music store owned by Alice’s father.  She has a “crush” on Lester, Alice’s teenager brother.  Looking for an actress who is 16 – 20 years old, who can play age range 16-18.  Three scenes.

 

[MELISSA] A teenager who has a “crush” on Lester, Alice’s teenage brother.  She stops by the music store to see when Lester’s band is playing next, and causes a scene when the jealous Loretta interferes.  Looking for a teenage actress age 16 – 20 years old, who can play age range 16-18 years.  One scene.

 

CHILD / EARLY TEEN ACTORS

 

 [PATRICK]  A boy in Alice’s class.  He is a very nice boy who secretly has a crush on Alice.  Patrick defends her against Pamela’s accusations that Alice deliberately sabotaged the school play.  Submit boys who can play 11 – 13 years old.  Not tall for age.  Looking for a boy with acting experience.

 

[PAMELA] A very pretty, competitive, and musically (singing) gifted student in Alice’s grade.  She seems to always find fault with Alice’s actions.  When Alice causes a disaster on stage during the school musical, Pamela accuses her of being jealous and ruining the school musical performance on purpose.  Must have a good singing voice.  Submit girls who can play 11 – 13 years old.  Must not be developed.  Any Ethnicity.

 

[ELIZABETH]  Alice moves in across the street from Elizabeth.  The two girls are the same age, and starting middle school, but are wary of each other when they first meet.  Elizabeth dresses in a sophisticated manner while Alice tends to look a bit scruffy.  However, they soon become very good friends.

Age range 11 – 13 years old.  Must not be developed.  Any ethnicity.

 

HOW TO SUBMIT:

 

Please email a headshot (or recent color digital photo) and performance resume to Joni Tackette / “Alice” St. Louis Casting Director, email address is Jotack@aol.com.  Include age, height, and weight, and phone numbers (if submitting an actor age 17 and under – please include parent’s names and contact numbers).   If emailing – please keep the file small, only one picture and performance resume!!  Or, mail all the same information to:  Joni Tackette / “Alice” St. Louis Casting Director, 9051 Watson Rd., Mailbox # 312, St. Louis, Mo. 63126-2220.  This is a mailing address only, no phone calls at this time.  Only those selected for an audition will be contacted.  DO NOT RE-SUBMIT from an earlier announcement.

 

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL INFORMATION BEFORE SEPT. 15TH!!