[Perform-Talk] Casting Call for deafblind

Thu Jun 8 20:45:21 UTC 2023

It came to me mangled -- I thought I edited it, but must not have, so I
wouldn't read too much into it.

Dave

-----Original Message-----
From: Perform-Talk <perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Cricket X.
Bidleman via Perform-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 6:31 PM
To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Cricket X. Bidleman <cricketbidleman at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Casting Call for deafblind

Seems like they're missing "person" at the end of that subject line.
Or "Actor", "Actress", "Performer", or anything else that lends humanity to
what should be an adjective describing a characteristic.
Not sure what others will have to say on this, but I hate being referred to
as "a blind" or something that attempts to make my disabilities into nouns.

On 6/7/23, David Andrews via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Victoria Keatting via Colorado-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 12:16 PM
> To: 'NFB of Colorado Discussion List' <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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
> _ _
>
> 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
> 	
>
> --
> 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
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> eleanor.carlson at state.co.us
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Marketing Coordinator | National Federation of the Blind Tony Coelho
Disability Law Fellow | Loyola Law School