LDS Casting, "The New Testament," Males and Females, 18+, Utah
They seek individuals with dark hair (white, gray or bald is also fine), olive to brown skin tone, and notable bone structure. Men should be able to grow a beard.
2011 AUDITIONS
Positions will be PAID.
TIMELINE
Shooting begins Spring 2011. They are gathering cast and extras potentials now in order to alert participants to important benchmark dates and respond early to questions such as…
- When do I start growing my hair?
- Where and when will the productions take place so I can arrange my work schedule?
- In which production(s) am I cast (or extra)?
- What should I bring? …wear? …expect?
- Where will I stay?
- How long will I be needed?
- How much will I be paid?
- etc.
Active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are preferred but it is not a requirement to be a member.
SIDES & CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
As they are casting for so many roles, they have reduced the number of audition sides to five. Callbacks for all roles will come out of these general auditions. Please audition based upon your physical type.
Angel Gabriel: Young Men, ages 18-25.
Peter: Adult Men, ages 25-45. Strong, muscular build.
Paul: Adult Men, ages 25-45. Average, small or lean build.
Pilate: Adult Men over 45.
Woman of Samaria: All women, ages 14 and older (even those auditioning for the role of "Mary")
EXTRAS
If you are interested in being an extra (non-speaking), you DO NOT need to attend these auditions. We have your information and will notify you as needed. Auditioning will have NO bearing whether or not you are chosen as an extra.
Questions & Answers
Q: Are you auditioning children's roles?
A: Yes, but not at this time. Currently we are only auditioning male adults over 18 and female adults over 14 years of age.
Q: I don't have a lot of acting experience, but I'd like to give it a try. May I audition?
A: Yes. We are considering professional, semi-professional, amateur, and no-experience (but interested) active-LDS actors with “the look” we seek for New Testament.
Q: What is "the look?"
A: This is specifically Semitic (Arabic or Mediterranean). We seek archetypes and stereotypes in film. It doesn't matter what your ethnicity is, as long as you LOOK like the people we've defined.
Q: I am blonde with blue eyes and fair skin. What are my chances?
A: As we are auditioning for The New Testament, we seek actors and extras who closely resemble the people involved in these stories. (See above.) It is true that hair and skin may be dyed and even colored contacts used. If you have the BONE STRUCTURE of a Semite, then perhaps you could audition.
Q: I'm a SAG actor. Should I audition?
A: The LDS Church is currently in negotiations with the Screen Actors Guild. We do not, as yet, have a contract with them. You are welcome to audition, but please know this shoot is not affiliated with SAG and all auditioners will be asked to sign an indemnity agreement to verify their understanding of this.
Q: Because I'm receiving these e-mails, does it mean I'm hired?
A: Absolutely not. Please be aware that ALL extras and actors will be chosen based upon our need. Submission does not verify placement. At this point, no one has been chosen yet.
