RE: “Mormon Battalion” casting

This Casting is for any active LDS Youth who may desire to Audition. 

VIDEO AUDITIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 8, 2009.

The “Mormon Battalion” project is moving forward. In an effort to “get a jump” on casting, LDS Casting is sending out this call for one of the LEAD characters. 

Character:  ZEMIRA PALMER

Description: Caucasian; Should appear about 14 years old; Plays a portable instrument such as the fiddle, guitar, banjo, harmonica, accordion, etc.; Must also Sing well. As this role is a considerable LEAD character, the applicant must be a superb Actor. He must also be willing to grow his hair and/or have it cut according production needs, from the time of casting until the end of production. This position is PAID.

To AUDITION, please complete a VIDEO Audition which includes the following:

(1) Slate your NAME and AGE and AGENCY at the beginning.

(2) Please include no more than 2 takes of each enclosed SIDE.  (We recommend memorizing these and giving your BEST possible performance. Your acting ability is EXTREMELY important.)

(3) Eight (8) bars SINGING any song of your choice. The song should be somewhat “upbeat” and show off your personality.

(4) Eight (8) to sixteen (16) bars PERFORMING your musical instrument. Your selection should show off your skill with the instrument.

 Please also include:

            (5) A photograph of yourself

            (6) Your Phone Number(s); E-mail Address; and Mailing Address.

            (7) Your Ward, Stake, and Bishop’s Name

            NOTE: All applicants must be clearable by their current bishop as being temple-worthy.

 You may MAIL your DVD to:

            LDS Motion Picture Studio

            ATTN:  MB Casting

            300 West 2230 North

            Provo, UT 84604

 Or you may E-MAIL an electronic file of your audition to AVDcasting@LDSchurch.org.  Beware!  Video files tend to be over-large for e-mailing purposes. You may need to upload your video to a “file-send” site and e-mail the link, along with your login and password to view it. (You Tube is a good example).

FAQ’s:

WHEN will it shoot?

            • It is anticipated this project will shoot in July or August.  A schedule is still in the making.

WHERE will it shoot?

            • Here in Utah, along the Wasatch Front. 

What is the PURPOSE / Where will it be used or seen?

• This project is for the San Diego Mormon Battalion Visitor's Center.  The new presentation will launch in November.  (...and it will be VERY COOL!)

Do you need any other EXTRAS or ACTORS?

• Yes.  More information about this will follow.  Please be patient and wait for the invitation before sending in your resume.

 SUGGESTIONS:

•  Recommend applicants NOT wait until the last minute to submit an audition.  (What if you have trouble with the file?  What if the DVD is corrupt?  What if it gets lost in the mail?  Etc.)

• Please make sure your SOUND and LIGHTING are such that they can CLEARLY see and hear you.

• Recommend recording your Audition from about the chest, upward.  If you’d like to back out for your song or instrumental performance, that’s fine. But for your monologue, please get close enough that they can see your expressions.

• Do NOT simply READ your monologue! They are looking for a GENUINE INTERPRETATION and CONNECTION. Be REAL!

If you are interested in Auditioning, let us know by responding to crazeagency@sisna.com We will send you the Audition Script for the Character.

Craze Agency