Greater Philadelphia Film Office
Looking to cast for our new short film, I Can Read, So I Can Lead. The auditions will be held on July 15, 2023, from 9 am – 2 pm at 5091 Umbria Street. Please bring an updated headshot and resume with you. We have roles for ages 9 and up, so all are welcome!
Email Diane at ICRSICLFILM@GMAIL.COM for questions and additional information.
Character Descriptions
Brielle – The new girl at Parkside Elementary who struggles with reading. 9 years old, low self-esteem, quiet, shy, African American female.
Ms. Tiffany – The 4th grade reading teacher. 30-40 years old, encouraging, affirming, African American female.
TJ – Brielle’s older brother. 12-13 years old, protective, African American male.
Cynthia – Brielle’s mother. Late 20’s to mid 30’s, African American female.
Tim – Brielle’s father. Late 20’s to mid 30’s, African American male.
Tanisha – The class bully. 9 years old, attitude, disruptive, African American female.
Looney – The school’s librarian. 40’s, whimsical, charismatic, quirky, eccentric, Caucasian male.
Dr. Analphabetic – The ruthless and heartless evil villain who possesses a great disdain for literacy, male
Hannibal – Charming and charismatic yet deceitful and manipulative, one of Dr. Analphabic’s workers, male. 20’s- 40s
Shevil – Calculated and introspective, one of Dr. Analphabic’s workers, female. 20’s- 40s
Glutt – Impulsive, carefree, and silly, the clueless one out of the group, comic relief, male, 20’s- 40s