‘May December’ Casting Call
NOW CASTING FEATURED NONSPEAKING ROLES
We are seeking those who have acting or theater experience to fill these roles. Though these roles do not have lines we need performances to be believable and natural.
‘May December’
Directed by Todd Haynes
Starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton
FEATURED EXTRA RATE: $200/10hr
$200 guaranteed for the shoot date- most days are expected to be between 8-10 hours (some less). If the shoot happens to go over 10 hours overtime will be granted at time and a half.
Proof of vaccination is required to work on this project for anyone over the age of 10.
Children 10 and under are exempt.
Currently seeking the following featured nonspeaking roles:
Charlie’s friend: Open ethnicity. Male. Over 18 to play younger.
Shoot dates: 10/24, 10/25, and 11/11
Mary’s friend: Open ethnicity. Female. Over 18 to play younger.
Shoot dates: 10/24, 10/25, and 11/11
Ben’s Daughter: 6-10 years old. White.
Shoot date: 10/25
Ben’s Son: 5-8 years old. White
Shoot date: 10/25
Ben’s Wife: 30-40 years old. White.
Shoot date: 10/25
Joe’s Brother-in-Law: 35-45 years old. Open ethnicity.
Shoot date: 10/25
Joe’s Sister: 28-35 years old. Asian.
Shoot date: 10/25
Man at BBQ: Open ethnicity. Ages 30-50.
Shoot date: 10/25
Woman at BBQ: Open ethnicity. Ages 30-80.
Shoot date: 10/25
Billy Atherton: Son of Gracie. White. Aged 35-43.
Shoot dates: 11/11 and 11/14
Billy’s Wife: White. Aged 35-43
Shoot dates: 11/11 and 11/14
Cassidy’s Husband: White. Aged 35-43
Shoot dates: 11/11 and 11/14
Peter: 16-19 years old. White Male. Gracie’s grandchild.
Shoot dates: 11/11 and 11/14
Sarah: 13-17 years old. White female. Gracie’s grandchild.
Shoot dates: 11/11 and 11/14
Freshman Boy: 13-15 years old. Male. Open ethnicity.
Shoot date: 11/11
Honor’s Friend: 18-25 years old. Open ethnicity.
Shoot date: 11/11
Related jobs:
Julius Caesar Stage Production Casting Call
Job Description:
A Brooklyn outdoor theater production is now casting equity and non-equity actors for Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. This Shakespeare casting call is open to performers of all genders, with most tracks involving doubling. The production will take place in Carroll Park and is seeking bold, vocally strong actors ready to perform in an outdoor environment without sound amplification.
This is a paid theater opportunity offering a stipend for the showcase run. Actors with classical training, strong text clarity, and musical abilities are encouraged to submit.
Job Responsibilities:
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Perform in a live outdoor production of Julius Caesar
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Memorize and deliver Shakespearean text with clarity and confidence
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Participate in rehearsals and collaborate with the ensemble
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Adapt performance for an outdoor setting without amplification
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Potentially double in multiple roles
Requirements:
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Equity and non-equity actors
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Open to all genders and backgrounds
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Strong vocal projection and command of Shakespearean language
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Ability to perform outdoors
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Submit a 1–2 minute Shakespearean monologue
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Include headshot and resume
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If applicable, submit a video of musical instrument performance
Available Roles:
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Brutus – Noble, idealistic, conflicted
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Cassius – Passionate, intellectual, political
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Mark Antony – Charismatic, strategic
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Julius Caesar – Grand, commanding presence
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Casca – Wry, sharp, comedic instincts
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Portia – Willful, incisive, emotionally complex
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Octavius – Strategic, unsentimental
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Decius – Perceptive, improvisational
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Cicero – Stately, authoritative
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Conspirators, Generals, Plebeians, Soldiers
Compensation:
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$2,000 stipend
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Live theater credit
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Professional outdoor Shakespeare experience