Hello awesome actors!! A friend of mine wrote a TV Pilot, and has asked me to help cast the speaking roles on it!! The creator’s intention is to shoot this pilot with the idea of selling it to a major network. It’s very low budget but the script is funny and well written. There is room for improve in the script as well. Being cast in this pilot does not necessarily mean that you’ll cast in that role if the show is purchased by a network, but it may go a long way to being a catalyst for future bookings with the producers, with me and possibly with this project as it goes forward.
Below is a casting notice with character descriptions etc… because it’s low budget we are not going to the agencies at this time, but if you have an agent and are submitting yourself it may be wise to tell them that you’re self submitting.
There will be an audition in Garland, TX next Sunday 10/20 and possibly a 2nd audition/call back on Sunday 10/27. Please see the casting notice below.
Casting Search:
5 Leads (4 Male, 1 Female)
6 Supporting (2 Male, 4 Female)
For Independently Produced Ensemble Comedy Pilot
Searching for actors confident with racy comedy, physical humor, and improvisation.
Roles:
LEADS
Kent (26/M)
Kent is a high strung “by-the-book” type of guy, who doesn’t really like when things alter from “the plan”, especially at work. Staying calm in stressful situations is not in his nature. he’s worked at the Atrium for about 2 years now. He and Shannon have been best friends since age 11.
Shannon (25/F)
Shannon is a fairly laid back, borderline lazy, master of “appearing to work without actually contributing”. She’s the newest addition to the Atrium staff thanks to Kent, who got her the job. She’s the most level headed one in the group and calls everything out as she sees it, especially when it comes to fake or ignorant people. She and Kent tried to date for a month or two when they were 15, but she then quickly discovered her homosexuality, and they’ve been best friends ever since.
Pat (37/M)
Pat is an insecure, overcompensating 2nd-in-command who constantly makes up bull shit stories about his past escapades. He makes up for his insecurities by throwing his authority around and acting as if he’s the only one with half a brain in the entire building. However, he’d much rather be at work, around these misfits, than at home with his loathing wife and illegitimate 16-year-old son.
Bruce (52/M)
Bruce is a passive, fairly oblivious, yet melodramatic and clearly (but not openly) gay man. He runs the Atrium, but rarely has any real influence over his staff. He has some comfort in his sexual orientation while up at work, but is very tight lipped about his preferences outside of this place. He tries his best to keep clear of the outrageous adventures of his quirky staff, but somehow always gets dragged into the middle of them.
Dick (55/M)
Dick is a salty, offensive and most of the time foggy, ex roadie who still relishes the glory days of arena rock touring. With a crude mind, and no filter, his redemptive qualities still show through with certain co-workers (Kent and Shannon). He’s incredibly ingenuitive and loves his job as lighting technician, which is the only redeeming quality about working at theAtrium, in his mind.
SUPPORTING
Alex/Rico (38/F, 32/M)
A buddy cop duo, Alex and Rico play off each other as the wild-card and the muscle. With their absurd way of handling situations, it’s always great to have them around to intimidate and confuse anyone who might try and pull a fast one on the building or it’s staff.
Holmer/Jolene (58/M, 55/F)
Holmer and Jolene Hicomb are definitely from the outlying country. Flannel cutoff shirts and bathrobes as their main wardrobe attire, we quickly discover their questionable morals, and the Alpha-female dynamic of their marriage.
Lois (39/F)
Lois is the most smoking hot almost-40-year-old woman you’ve ever seen. She’s the perfect wife for any man, which is why it’s shocking and confusing that she is married to Bruce.
Dead Woman (84/F)
Holmer Hicomb’s mother was a traditional country grandmother, complete with the full blown “Sunday Best” outfit for her 13th granddaughters wedding. A heart attack claimed her too soon, leaving her in an unfortunately compromising final position in life.
Project:
theAtrium
Independently Produced Half-Hour Comedy PilotShoot Dates:
November 17th-22nd – Overnight Days (6pm-6am)
Not all cast needed all days.Rate:
Low/No Pay. We will arrange compensation on a per-role basis.
Non-Union Show
At least 1 Meal per day will be provided
Pilot intended to sell series pitch to network for full season pickup.
Location:
Garland, TX. All talent is local hire.Casting Directors:
Andrei Constantinescu and Ian McNenyTo Be Considered:
Please send an email to
scweedis.ian@gmail.com and/or extras@legacycasting.com with The Atrium and desired role in the subject line. Include a recent headshot, resume, role you are applying for and contact information. Any reel or example of previous work should be included if available.Please share with others that may be interested or repost, but do not alter the content.
scweedis.ian@gmail.com and/or extras@legacycasting.com with The Atrium and desired role in the subject line. Include a recent headshot, resume, role you are applying for and contact information. Any reel or example of previous work should be included if available.Please share with others that may be interested or repost, but do not alter the content.
If you are represented talent, please have your agent submit you.Thank you and good luck.