Casting Call for Austin, Texas Independent Screen Live Read of Television Pilot “Twilight Nation”

Production Title: Screen Live Read of Television Pilot: Twilight Nation
Studio/Independent/Student: Independent
Production Company: Austin Actors Conservatory
Union/Non-Union: SAG, AFTRA
Project Type: Television Pilot
Production Location: Austin, Texas
Other/Additional Location(s):
Production Start Date: June 06, 2010
Shooting Schedule: Commitment of one performance on  JUNE 6, 2010 and 2 rehearsals on MAY 15 and MAY 22.
Production Wrap Date: June 06, 2010

Producer: Austin Actors Conservatory
Writer: Philip Daay and Chris Engen
Director: TBD

Synopsis:
TWILIGHT NATION by Philip Daay and Chris Engen, is a television series pilot. Set in the old west, William must choose how he will live his life and after life with the guidance of others.

Character Breakdowns:

• WILLIAM MITCHELL – 50s, Male, Gruff Cowboy
• GAIL MITCHELL – 40s, Female, William’s wife
• JAKE MITCHELL – 20s, Male, William’s Son
• SHERIFF – 50s, Male
• NORMAN FLANNERY – 40s, Male, Upscale businessman
• BLACK KETTLE – late 50s, Male, Native American
• COMM. ALBERT BOONE – 40s, Male, politician
• MAJOR JOHN SEDGWICK – 40’s, Male
• SHANE HARLAN 30s, Male, Gunfighter
• KANATI – 60s, Male, Native American Elder
• RAZIELLE – 20s, Female, Red-haired beauty gunslinger
• EVENGELINE – 40s, Female, Blond bar owner in a buxom dress
• DAIMON – 30s, Male, Native American
• NARRATOR – Reads all narration and set ups
• STAGE MANAGER – Helps with production
• TOWNSMAN #1, 30s, Male
• TOWNSWOMAN #1, 30s, Female
• TOWNSWOMAN #2, 30s, Female
• TOWNSWOMAN #3, 30s, Female
• CHEROKEE FEMALE – 20s, Female
• CHEROKEE CORPSES – 40s , Male, Native American in a dream sequence.
• MESSENGER RIDER – 20s, Male
• UNION SUPPORTS – 30s, Male
• CONFEDERATE SUPPORTER – 30s, Male

Paid/Non-Paid: Non-Paid
Other/Additional Compensation: None
Meals/Lodging/Transportation Provided: Snacks and Beverages

*Email Your Casting / Crew Submissions To:
sheila.cooper@sag.org

Special Notes for Potential Cast/Crew:
For consideration YOU MUST BE A PAID-UP SAG/AFTRA MEMBER.

Participation requires a commitment of one performance on Sunday, JUNE 6, 2010 and 2 rehearsals on Saturdays, MAY 15 and MAY 22, all in Austin. This is a live performed read by professional actors BEFORE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MAY 7, 2010. AUDITIONS BY APPT ONLY ON SATURDAY MAY 8, 2010 OR BY VIRTUAL AUDITION. (ask for details when submitting)

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Audition Date: May 08, 2010
Audition Start Time: 10:00
Audition End Time: 04:00
Audition Location/Address: By APPT. Only. Actors who are requested to audition will be notified with this information.

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