[Perform-Talk] Casting Call for deafblind

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Sent: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 12:16 PM
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Cc: Victoria Keatting <vkeatting at gmail.com>
Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Casting Call for deafblind

Exciting opportunity, details below:


My name is Katie Noyes. I am working with Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, CSA
& Elizabeth Hay (DPD Casting) on the Deaf led feature film (written/directed
by Jevon Whetter and produced by his brother, Delbert Whetter) FLASH BEFORE
THE BANG (link to deadline article embedded), based on a true story of a
history-making high school track team.  
 
As one of the few casting professionals in this industry that identifies as
Hard of Hearing (HoH), I could not be more excited to be working on a
project that will make a significant impact for d/Deaf & HoH representation
because of this team's dedication to authentic casting.
 
It's a big project with a big Deaf-led team that also includes Matt Damon
and Ben Affleck among its producers and Jessica Alba, Russell Harvard, and
Daniel Durant attached in lead roles.
 
In an effort to fulfill our authentic casting mission, I am reaching out to
Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths and Adults-Rocky Mountain
today because we are conducting a nationwide search, seeking performers of
all skill levels with high-intermediate to high ASL fluency levels. 
 
All details are below and the low vision reader accessible flyer, as well as
the below flyers, can also all be found on our google drive link here *This
link also includes a word document version of the low vision accessible
flyer so that it can be accessed via a screen reader.
*If you would like us to share the flyers and info with you on Instagram,
for easy reposting, we are happy to DM you-just let us know, or DM IG:
@dpdcasting
 
Please note-currently, casting is for the DEAF TRACK TEAM (Male) roles at
this very time but there will be a lot of additional Deaf roles (all
genders, all ages, all ethnicities, all types) announced in the near future.

 
Seeking performers that fit the following character descriptions:
 
1. (7) DEAF TRACK TEAM MEMBERS (INCLUDING LEAD ROLE) -Seeking Deaf or Hard
of Hearing performers, especially those who have been Deaf since birth or
early childhood.
Athletic experience is a plus.
 
2. DEAFBLIND HIGH SCHOOL SPRINTER
-A High school athlete with Usher's Syndrome. He is Deaf and legally blind.
Seeking Deaf and blind/low vision performers and DeafBlind performers for
this role.
Athletic experience is a plus.
 
SEEKING ACTORS OF ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS.
All ethnicities, all races, and all types are encouraged to submit. 
Link to submit & audition instructions are here: https://bit.ly/AirFBTB
Submissions are due June 30th, 2023.
 
A. Flyers Downloadable w/ Clickable links:
1. V.1 Flyer for downloading
 
2. LVR Flyer for downloading
 
***These digital flyers include clickable links to the submission page and
audition instructions. 
(For LV Readers: ***These digital flyers include clickable links to the
submission page and audition instructions.)
 
B. Sharable Youtube Video:
A video from Jevon Whetter about our search
 
C. Socials Text:
NOW CASTING:
MALES 18+ D/deaf/Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind for a feature film Submit
Here: https://bit.ly/AirFBTB (audition instructions included) Please email
flashbang at dpdcasting.com for more information and spread the word.
#deaf #ASL #uscasting search #featurefilm #deaftrack  #deaftrackstars
#deafteens #ASLteens #usher'ssyndrome #usherssyndrome #usher'ssyndrometeens
#usherssyndrometeens #DeafBlind #indiefeature #flash #flashbang
#flashbeforethebang #FBTB
 
We encourage you to spread the word however you see fit, social media
channels, job boards, community bulletins, you name it!
 
Feel free to email, text, or call us with any questions.
 
Every email received will be responded to, every tape received will be
watched. Performers of all experience levels are encouraged to submit.
Casting is always available for any and all questions, and cannot wait to
see the auditions for this project, and neither can our Deaf led creative
team!
 
Thank you!
Katie
 
Katie Noyes
DPD Casting
269-244-6033 (cell), EST
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
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Danielle (Pretsfelder) Demchick, CSA (VP, Advocacy)
561-723-4801 (cell), EST
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Elizabeth Hay
646-389-4464 (cell), EST
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
	
 
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With gratitude,

Ellie Carlson, MA, COMS, GDMI
Outreach Consultant, Deafblind Specialty Colorado Commission for the Deaf,
Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind
Pronouns: she, her, hers
 
P: 720.948.8707 | F: 303.866.4831
1575 Sherman St., Garden Level, Denver, CO 80203 eleanor.carlson at state.co.us
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