[MusicTlk] Fwd: Casting Notice: Seeking 3 Actors for the role of TOM for FEATURE FILM

[Katelyn MacIntyre]

~Katelyn MacIntyre, M.M.
www.katelynmac.com
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@KatelynMacMusic
President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

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> From: Access Acting Academy <info at accessacting.com>
> Date: November 9, 2022 at 5:31:05 PM MST
> To: katelynmacmusic at gmail.com
> Subject: Casting Notice: Seeking 3 Actors for the role of TOM for FEATURE FILM
> 
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> Casting Notice: Seeking 3 Actors for the role of TOM for FEATURE FILM (SAG Scale)
>  
> Happy Wednesday!
> 
> Here’s a casting notice to help with the mid-week slump.
> 
> As always, please let casting know you heard about the role from Access Acting Academy (AC3).
> 
> Break legs!
> 
> SEEKING BLIND ACTORS FOR FEATURE FILM
> 
> Project Title : The Rainstorm
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> Project Type : Feature Film
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> Project Description: LOGLINE: The Rain Storm tells the incredible true story of Blind Tom Wiggins, the most highly compensated pianist of the 19th century. Touring America and Europe, he enthralled audiences as he battled for his freedom.
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> Union Status: SAG/AFTRA
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> Network/Studio/Production Company : Codaheart, Inc
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> Director : TBD
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> Writer: Casey Adler and Chance Parker
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> Character Breakdown (Age, Gender Identity, Disability, Race, Ethnicity, etc.) : TOM WIGGINS is a blind and autistic piano prodigy, who was born into
> slavery. He recites Shakespeare, mimics politicians, composes music, and
> sings in a variety of languages. While severe forms of echolalia and jargon
> aphasia affect his speech, his emotions range wildly; within a single scene, he switches from raw vulnerability to sweet humor and bombastic violence.
> 
> 
> Tom 1 (African American, 4 years old) Sweet, ebullient, and adventurous,
> Tom loves his family, especially his mama. Once he discovers the piano, his
> world changes. Actor must be blind. Ability to play piano is a plus, but not
> necessary. Actors with autism are highly encouraged to submit.
> 
> 
> Tom 2 (African American, 7 - 10 years old) Funny. Actively on tour with the
> circus, Tom misses home, but loves performing. At this age, Tom lives with
> fear, but is unafraid of physical conflict. Despite everything, once onstage, his
> stutter falls away, enclosing him within his own musical bubble. Actor must
> be blind. Ability to play piano is a plus, but not necessary. Actors with
> autism are highly encouraged to submit.
> 
> 
> Tom 3 (African American, teenage - 54 years old) While on tour in Europe,
> Tom works a grueling schedule. He fights for his independence from his
> manipulative and tyrannical master turned music manager, General Bethune.
> His story comes to a head once his mother and the General fight for Tom’s
> custody. Actor must be blind. Ability to play piano is a plus, but not
> necessary. Actors with autism are highly encouraged to submit.
> 
> Rate of pay?: SAG Scale
> 
> Audition dates?: End November
> 
> Callback dates?: 12/10/22
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> Shoot dates?: March 2023
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> Location?: Georgia
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> Local Hires only?: No
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> Travel/Housing provided? : Yes
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> Submission Instructions and Contact info: Send picture, resume, and or a demo reel acting and or playing the piano, to liz at bicoastaltalent.com
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>  Access Acting Academy (AC3) Notes
> -Please submit only if you are right for this role.
> -Please feel free to pass on this notice to your community or someone who fits the breakdown and might like to submit. 
> -Please submit to the contact email listed in the notice. 
> -Please do not submit to Access Acting Academy. Neither Marilee nor AC3 has any further information about this project than what is listed above.
> -When submitting, please let casting know you heard about the role from Access Acting Academy and/or Marilee
>  
> Access Acting Academy
> C/o Mverse Inc
> Sam Francisco CA 94110
> United States
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