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I am in the final stages of casting for a feature film, BACKSTAGE.

My previous work:
Ramesses trailer: https://youtu.be/g9eYaK9uvEo
Monster trailer: https://youtu.be/hbROmXEmqCI

This film focuses on the backstage life of community theater. It’s about a fictional community theatre preparing to put on their show, Romeo and Juliet. However, the film mainly puts the spotlight on the behind the scenes politics, chaos and shenanigans that occur when a theater puts on a show. R&J is simply a backdrop to the actual drama the happens behind the scenes. It’s an ensemble cast that will be a comedy/drama.

I am looking for two NON-UNION actors to fill in the remainder of my cast. Actors will be given a small stipend for their involvement. LOCAL HIRE ONLY. Filming will be in Middletown, DE.

What am I looking for?
JOHNNY: MALE. ANY ETHNICITY. AGE 25-35 One of the co-stars of the production. Very free-spirited, wild, and eccentric. He is in a difficult relationship with one of the actress’s in the story. He has a Dallas Winston (from The Outsiders) personality.
ROBERT: MALE. ANY ETHNICITY. AGE 20+. One of the co-stars of the production. He is a terrible actor but is given a large demanding role. He is unfit for the show but has been granted this position due to backstage politics. This causes friction with the rest of the cast.

About the Production:
This will be a 14 day shoot. Filming will be August 21 – September 3.

Availability MUST BE FLEXIBLE.

Must meet these requirements:
1. Non-Union
2. Local Hire only (filming in Middletown, DE)
3. MUST be available to film during the week and weekends
4. MUST be able to film in the EARLY mornings into the late afternoon.
5. MUST have little to no conflicts. This is a large ensemble film. It will be difficult to honor conflicts in an ensemble piece.

READ CAREFULLY!
All interested parties please send Headshot/Resume AND an acting reel showcasing your work. Please send to the director, Kevin Austra at kevinaustra@gmail.com Please e-mail with the role you are interested in.

If interested, I will follow up with you on how to proceed. Thank you for submitting!