Greater Philadelphia Film Office
CASTING CALL
JESUS SAVES
Synopsis
An eager youth pastor works tirelessly to change a community but will his efforts be enough to save his wayward family?
Joseph- Male (Early 20s)-Assigned to be a Youth Pastor at a struggling church in a rough neighborhood. Comes from a well-off background. Family oriented, kind, compassionate, determined.Joseph spent his formative years at Nana’s house.
Sean Male (Teenager 14-16years old)- Preppy, sheltered, naive, easily persuaded, spoiled by his parents.
Sharon (understudy)-Female Late 40s early 50s)- Registered Nurse and Medical Student. Loves her family and is an enabler. Had Joseph at a young age, she and her husband had to work to build a life.
Joe Sr. Male(Late 40s early 50s)- Blue collar guy/hard working family oriented
Mike-(teenager 17-18 years old)- Bitter, Cynical, hustler Raised by a single mother, man of the house helps his mother raise his siblings.
Greg- Male-(teenager 14-16 years old)- Easy going, laid back
Thomas-Male-(teenager 14-16years old)- Timid and soft spoken
Shonda-(Female mid-30s)- Trying to make ends meet always coming up short depends on her son to help her make it.
Shonda’s Kids (4)- ages 5-10
Pastor-Male (preferably an ordained minister) Mid 50s
Nana-Female(could look like a 60-70 year old grandmother
Teachers-(2)Male and Female (late 20s-30s)
School Nurse-(1)Female (late 20s-30s)
Judge-Male-(Late 50s) No nonsense
Paramedics- (Male and Female)- Late 20s-30s
Bailiff- (Male) Late 30s-early 40s
EXTRAS- THUGS/TROUBLED TEENS
EXTRAS-NOON DAY PRAYER SCENE
EXTRAS- CHURCH SERVICE SCENE
EXTRAS- CLASSROOM/SCHOOL SCENE
EXTRAS- COURT SCENE
EXTRAS- POLICE OFFICERS
EXTRAS- NURSES/DOCTORS IN THE HOSPITAL
EXTRAS- YOUTHS AT THE YOUTH CENTER
AUDITIONS By APPOINTMENT HELD VIRTUALLY
*If you live out of town you are responsible for your own travel and lodging*
August 1st-August 31st
Rehearsals Begin in September
Wednesdays,Thursdays and Saturdays
Filming Begins
WINTER 2023
If interested email headshots, resume and reel to withchristicanmatthew1926@gmail.com In the subject line put what role you are interested in
Payments deferred for main characters, meals,IMDb credit provided