Project Details
Project Title
The Shades
Casting Agent/Contact
kevin davis
Project Type
Viral
Union Status
Non-Union
Shoot Dates
9/27-9/28, 10/4-10/5
Shoot Location
NYC; Wilton, CT (easy train ride from Grand Central); NJ
Description/Notes
"The Shades" is a new, satirical comedy web series following a young couple as they move into a gated community where everyone follows their religious beliefs to an exaggerated and inappropriate degree. Our pilot episode can be found at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5jn8LVguwA
Project posted on 23/9/14
Available Roles
  • Navajo - Male / Supporting / Hispanic, Native American / 30-50

    Navajo is a Native American in the community. He is in touch with his proud past, though succumbs to the issues that currently plague many Native Americans. He is a representation of how little Americans care for Native Americans, the misconceptions they have about the current state of Native Americans, and the trouble that causes. Main episode with Navajo requires jogging so actor must be fit enough to handle that.
    Type
    Supporting
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    No - NA
    Spot/Episode
    Central character in episode 4, background in other episodes
    Role Gender
    Male
    Age Range
    30-50
    Ethnic Appearance
    Hispanic, Native American
    Role Description
    Navajo is a Native American in the community. He is in touch with his proud past, though succumbs to the issues that currently plague many Native Americans. He is a representation of how little Americans care for Native Americans, the misconceptions they have about the current state of Native Americans, and the trouble that causes. Main episode with Navajo requires jogging so actor must be fit enough to handle that.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Running clothes, casual
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • The Buddhist - Male / Supporting / African American / 30-60

    Buddhist is an older black gentleman. A Buddhist, he claims to have reached enlightenment and does not have a need for frivolous possessions, like TV, Facebook, or a home. Silent to others but filled with an inner monologue, he tries to spread wisdom and good fortune to those around him, though because of everyone’s modern-day self-centered preoccupations, his actions go unheeded. He is calm, serene and at peace.
    Type
    Supporting
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    No - NA
    Spot/Episode
    Central character episode 2, supporting character in other episodes
    Role Gender
    Male
    Age Range
    30-60
    Ethnic Appearance
    African American
    Role Description
    Buddhist is an older black gentleman. A Buddhist, he claims to have reached enlightenment and does not have a need for frivolous possessions, like TV, Facebook, or a home. Silent to others but filled with an inner monologue, he tries to spread wisdom and good fortune to those around him, though because of everyone’s modern-day self-centered preoccupations, his actions go unheeded. He is calm, serene and at peace.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Buddhist robes
    Accepts Video Submissions?
How do I audition?
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