Morning Prayer Over Chesapeake




Preliminary Casting is Over. Several walk-on roles still accepting submissions. General Open Call has ended. Welcome to our casting call for Morning Prayer Over Chesapeake. Listed below are the still open-to-interview roles. Note: Some of the open calls below have potentials but we have not settled. So please feel free to submit. Who We Are: My name is Mike Way. Let me take a few minutes to explain exactly what I'm doing . I've been a film critic for more than twenty years. Six years ago I decided to "write" movies rather than write "about" them. I've written a dozen features, two television pilots, a "West Wing" sample as well as four novels. When I presented my scripts via my agent, I learned something that you probably already know; if you're not inside the Hollywood community, breaking in is extraordinarily difficult to do. Still, I've written scripts and treatments for HBO, Showtime, and my samples have been favorably covered by several major studios. I'm in consideration right now to pen a script referred to as the next "L.A. Confidential". *Do You Have What It Takes?* So what's the point you ask? I'm a doer and I like to surround myself with doers. I'm looking for people who've got the acting chops but perhaps haven't been granted an opportunity. I don't care about your resume! In fact, I prefer talent with no experience over experience and marginal talent. Of course if you've got both; all the better. Whatever your situation, if you love movies, can take direction, and have the right look for the part, I'll give you an opportunity to read. If you read well, we'll shoot a screen test and decide from there. I personally believe that some of the best talent hasn't been discovered yet which is why shows like American Idol and Star Search do so well. All I ask you to do is leave your ego at home. I maintain a friendly, close, and professional set. I like getting your best performance in two-to-three takes and one master shot. Compensation? I'm not getting paid and neither will you. I'll feed you, treat you well and give you a product and credits that I can almost guarantee will get you noticed. I've raised no money and am financing this production entirely from my own assets. I'm putting my butt on the line and I'm looking for perspective actors and crew to take a chance on themselves. Shooting Schedule This movie is my full-time job. I realize however that most who will apply are already employed, I'm offering a liberal shooting schedule but you'll need to make yourself available on weekends. If you have free time during the week, we can use that time for scenes where your scene-mates are available also. I try very hard to keep the calls concise and timely. I won't waste your time with hours of set up for one minute of film. Anything Else? There! I've put all my cards on the table. If you want an opportunity to audition, send me via email, a headshot, full body shot, and a short resume if you've got one. Again, if you don't have a resume, no problem. When Do We Start Filming? Casting has taken longer than expected so our shooting schedule began in March 2005 but due to an unexpected cast departure, filming was interrupted. Since this is a Spring movie, shooting will resume in Spring 2005 with a few holiday scenes shot during Thanksgiving and Christmas of 2005. A cast & crew party is planned in late June2006. The wrap party is going to be great too. Loops and re-shoots are scheduled for Fall 2005. Post production begins in Fall 2005 Other Stuff... Your work will be showcased in major and minor film festivals all over the world. Depending on our success, we will seek a limited theatrical release to be followed by a DVD release upon the run's conclusion. You will receive your DVD, Movie poster and other gifts soon after the premier. Headshots of the Cast, click here

		Listing of Still Open Calls Morning Prayer Over Chesapeake ~ A Love Story ~ Cast: Starring in Ensemble Chris: SWM, 28 ~ 35. Acquisitions editor for a university publisher. College room-mate of Morrie and best friend. Chris is handsome and somewhat carefree. He’s very methodical and is a social narcissist. (One scene takes place aboard a 42ft sailboat. Nothing dangerous but must NOT be afraid to sail) Megan/Sara: SWF or SHF, 24 ~ 28. Advertising exec. Extraordinarily beautiful with a ‘tomboy’ air about her. She’s feminine yet independent. Lives in the shadows of the high morals imparted to her by her living parents. (One scene takes place aboard a 42ft sailboat. Nothing dangerous but must NOT be afraid to sail) Adriana: Already Cast - Awarded to Kristine Kelly SWF, 25 ~ 33. Freelance fashion photographer to top magazines. Engaged to Chris. More sophisticated than pretty but sensual. Exudes life and trust in her friends. Sister committed suicide after divorce. This event created an unreasonable fear of a failed relationship Morrie:Already Cast - Awarded to Jose de la Mar Uni-Race, 28 ~ 35. Morrie in an ethnic compendium. He appears to be white, black, Hispanic, Arab, Jewish, and uses his striking mono-ethnicity to transcend many scenarios. He is wise, old-fashioned in his morals and is Chris’ best friend since college. Co-Staring Bruce: Cast SWM or SHM, 35 ~ 41. Dark hair, clean shaven. Boyfriend of Megan Paula: Cast BF or HF mid 20s, best friend of Megan Cybil: Cast Belgium or French WF, 40s. European mannerisms with slight accent. Sabrina: Cast Voice talent only, possible one on-screen role. Voice is light, direct, independent, and somewhat bossy. Malcom: Cast Steve: Cast Stephanie/State Trooper: Cast Dominique: Cast With… Sara’s Mother: Cast Photographer: HM, age does not matter. Must speak Spanish or be able to remember lines in Espanol Minister: Cast Amanda: Cast Man Cast Walter: Cast Mrs. Simpson: Cast Viola: Cast Jacqueline: Cast Supporting Cast Sales Associate @ home depot Cast Old Deacon: BM, 50+ Bell Captain: All may apply Customer: All my apply Mr. Moss: WM, 50 ~ 60 Cast Mrs. Moss: WF, 45 ~ 55 Cast Cabbie: All may apply Winston: WM, 30s Cast Man One: BM, 30s Man Three: HM, 30s Colleague One: WM, late 20s Reginald: Cast Waiter: All may apply Cast Guest Two: All may apply Female: All may apply Denison: Cast Armand: European WM, 50 Man Four: All may apply Man Two: All may apply Tamira: HF, Cast Taxi Driver: All may apply Band Leader: All may apply, must be familiar with directing a jazz band in a small club Kaisey: WF 50s Colleague Two: All may apply, 30s Guest One: All may apply Guest Three: All may apply Colleague Three: HM, 40s Voice Talent Only Narrator [Cast ]
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