Meadowlark Casting Call
Project Overview
Title: Meadowlark
Feature Film
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Logline:
An artist's quest for recognition collides with a daughter's unique gift and a neighbor's lost connection to the other side, leading to a journey of self-discovery and redemption amidst tragedy.
Location: Metro Detroit Area.
Date: Starting Mid to Late August 2024
Director: Andrew Alden
Obscura Broadcasting Company and Making Shapes Media Co-production.
Non-Union, Paid Project.
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Roles available
Moondog
Paid
Number of Days 1 -2
Virtual Audition, Email for Sides
Supporting. Male. 30-50. African American
Moondog is a homeless poet with a heart of gold. Despite his eccentricity, he possesses worldly wisdom. He wanders through life, trying to sell his poetry, which he painstakingly handwrites in blue books.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Fat Richard
Paid
Number of Days 1 - 2
Virtual Audition, Email for Sides
Supporting. Male. 30-50. African American
This character is a photographer and schemer who is also a competitive chess player. He is a friend of Noah, the main character, and he finds more enjoyment in trying to steal a dollar than in making one.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Dorothy
Paid
Number of Days: 1
Virtual Audition, Email for Sides
Bit. Female. 70’s plus. Open Ethnicity
An elderly woman, nearing the end of her life, is grappling with a childhood trauma that has haunted her for decades. Desperate for resolution, she enlists the help of Thea, hoping that her abilities as a medium can provide closure.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Emmy
Paid
Virtual Audition, Email for Sides
Bit. Female. 50-60’s. African American
A senior woman of wealth who effortlessly transitions from glamorous galas to humble work at a soup kitchen, exuding grace in both settings. She resides in a historic home and is the wife of Mitch
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Mitch
Paid
Virtual Audition, Email for Sides
Bit. Male. Late 50-60’s. African American
A self-made man who has made wise investments throughout his life, enjoying the fruits of his labor in retirement. A former collegiate athlete, he takes pride in his historic home. He is the husband of Emmy.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Ketanji
Paid
Virtual Audition, Email for Sides
Bit. Female. 20’s - 40’s Non White
A beautiful and wise woman who serves as a Greek chorus alongside Sonia.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Sonia
Paid.
Number of Days 1
Virtual Audition, Email for Sides
Bit. Female. 20’s - 40’s. Open Ethnicity
A beautiful and wise woman who serves as a Greek chorus alongside Ketanji.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Thief
Paid
Number of Days 1
Virtual Audition, Email for Sides
Bit. Male. 20’s - 40’s. Open Ethnicity
Twitchy and unpredictable. Forced into a corner.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Flock Of Seagulls
Paid
Number of Days 1
Virtual Audition, Email for Sides
Bit. Male. 20’s - 40’s. White.
A wild-haired individual who won the lottery and now indulges in daily gambling, fueled by an excess of espresso.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Cashier
Paid
Number of Days 1
Virtual Audition, Email for Sides
Bit. Male. Any Age. Open Ethnicity
A cashier who is remarkably bland at every single turn.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Clerk
Paid
Number of Days 1
Virtual Audition, Email for Sides
Bit. Male. Any Age. Open Ethnicity
A convenience store worker who is extremely risk-averse.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
To submit please email:
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films@obscurabroadcastingcompany.com
with the role(s) you would like to audition for. Attach a headshot to your email.