Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (or surrounding area)
Filming Dates: 1-2 Full days between December 14 – December 22
Project synopsis: The goal of the project is to equip children to have stronger boundaries and to know how to deal with situations involving abuse. The audience is other children, in groups of kinder through second grade, 3rd-5th grade, 6th-8th grade and 9th-12th grade (one group per video)
The project involves learning a script, or being familiar with the script while utilizing a teleprompt. Two leads will break through the fourth wall.
Lead Actors (Non-Union, Teen or Young Adult)
Number of Roles:
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Day 1: 1 male, 1 female
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Day 2: 1 male, 1 female (different from Day 1)
Total: 4 leads across both days
Age Range: High school age teens, teen adults, or young adults who can convincingly pass as high school students
Appearance & Look Requirements
Males:
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“All-American” Caucasian look
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Could visually be perceived as “popular” among peers
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Clean-shaven (no facial hair)
Females:
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Ethnically somewhat ambiguous
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Dark hair preferred
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Natural makeup; minimal or no makeup
Clothing:
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Classic “prep” style with collared shirts
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Solid colors, no graphics
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No trendy or ripped styles
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Timeless, non-dated look
Speaking & Acting Style
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Must be familiar with a script and memorize portions
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Comfortable speaking in a relaxed, confident manner
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Able to convey warmth, authority, kindness, and engagement
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Capable of role-playing and varying tone (gentle to authoritative)
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Filmed in a studio setting, seated in “director” chairs, speaking directly to the audience (breaking the fourth wall)
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Script includes Christian elements; talent must be comfortable speaking about God
Compensation
This is a paid role.
TO APPLY
Email cmontelione@virtus.org with:
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Your headshot
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A recent photo
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Your reel(s)
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A brief acting résumé or description of your experience (in the email is fine)
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Your availability between December 14–22
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Confirmation that you are comfortable with the described look and style
Finalists will receive a small script to be filmed and submitted.
