Sapphire Jule King

Job Description
An emotionally rich short film is casting for a dramatic table read exploring the weight of family secrets, unresolved love, and the grief of a child given up for adoption. The story follows Lisa and David, two emotionally complex characters brought together after years of silence. This is a powerful performance opportunity for actors who excel at layered, introspective roles with heavy emotional arcs.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a live or virtual dramatic table read performance

• Embody characters with strong emotional depth and internal conflict

• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast to shape the tone and rhythm of the story

• Deliver expressive dialogue with clarity, vulnerability, and presence

Requirements

• Lisa: Female, age 30–50, any ethnicity; must portray emotional complexity and guilt with quiet strength

• David: Male, age 30–50, any ethnicity; emotionally guarded, must express grief and suppressed vulnerability

• Must be a local actor in Houston, Austin, or Dallas

• Submit headshot, resume, and link to monologue or reel

• Available for one of the following read dates:

  • July 18 (Houston)

  • July 21 (Austin)

  • July 24 (Dallas)

  • TBD Virtual session

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

• Includes meals, credit, and copy

• Powerful character roles for actors seeking emotionally resonant projects