Casting Call for Austin, Texas Independent Television Pilot Script to Screen Live Read for “Jakesville, USA”

Production Title: Script to Screen Live Reads for Television Pilot: Jakesville, USA
Studio/Independent/Student: Independent
Production Company: Austin Actors Conservatory
Union/Non-Union: SAG, AFTRA
Project Type: Television Pilot
Other: Our Script to Screene event is a live, performed read by professional actors BEFORE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
Project Format:
Production Location: Austin, Texas
Production Start Date: June 06, 2010
Shooting Schedule: One performance on Sunday, JUNE 6, 2010 and 2 rehearsals on MAY 15 and MAY 22.
Production Wrap Date: June 06, 2010

Producer: Austin Actors Conservatory
Writer: Jamie Preyer
Director: TBD

Synopsis:
JAKEVILLE, USA, by Jamie Preyer, is a television series pilot. Country Music Legend, Jake Wilson, opens up his place to the reality show “World’s Greatest Stuntman” and all that comes with it. (Script to Screen Live Reads for Television Pilot: Jakesville, USA)

Character Breakdowns:

• JAKE WILSON – 50-60, Male, Famous Music Legend. Think Willie Nelson complete with pony tail and beard.
• HARPER WILSON – 30s, Female, daughter to the Jake Wilson, Business professional and stunningly beautiful.
• RYAN BAINES – early 20s, Male, Jake’s Nephew. Fun loving, all American guy
• CHRIS JOHNS – 30s, Male, Tall, handsome, Cowboy type (New York accept a plus)
• BEN HAYGOOD – late 20s, Male, thin, frailer Cowboy
• LARRY PRIDE – 30s, Male, TV Producer
• EUGENE – 60s, Male, homeless man that Jack has taken under his wing
• VICKY JOY – 30s, Female, Country comedian with a body like Dolly Parton and a sense of humor like Minnie Pearl
• JOSH HURLEY – 30s Male, TV show host
• HONDO – 50s, Male, Jake’s long time friend and tour bus Driver
• NARRATOR (reads all narration and set ups) and STAGE MANAGER (Helps with Production)
• COWBOY #1 and COWBOY #2
• FEMALE CREW MEMBER #1, #2 – 18-30s, Female twins
• COWGIRL CONTESTANT
• CAMERA MAN – No lines but a lot of action
• PRODUCER voice over

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)

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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