Selected open roles for talent
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Portia
Transgender Woman; 25 to 30 years old; all ethnicities. Portia is enigmatic, sleek, cool, and oozing in an undeniable sense of self - Portia doesn’t take shit from anyone. A flick of her eyes is enough to leave anyone stunned, silent, and left in the trail of her vape smoke. PRINCIPAL
20s Lounge Singer
White man aged 25 - 40 playing a 1920s lounge singer such as Cole Porter, Rudy Vallee or (especially) Noel Coward. Ideally but not necessarily British. Arch, stylish, mannered. Candidates must be singers and sing the lines from the song “Anything Goes”, either a cappella, or with a piano. The abridged lyrics are attached. No need to sing the entire song. The lyrics page also include the YouTube link to Cole Porter’s version of the song, to be used as a model and for the melody.
Football Officials
White men aged 40-60 Parts include “Rutgers Coach”, “Rutgers President”, "Coach Earl ‘Greasy’ Neale", "Tom Thorp” and “Walter Camp”. Candidates should be physically fairly large and look like they come from the world of football. Coach Neale has a Southern accent. Candidates should do a self-tape audition using the attached script sides, playing all of the parts.
Marielle de Bourbon
Princess of France, intelligent, resourceful, and courageous. Central to the plot, she drives much of the action and is involved in both political intrigue and romance.
Sacheverell (formerly Elwin Oliver)
British spy and master swordsman posing as the ambassador. Witty, capable, & conflicted between duty and love.
Nicholas de Neufville, Seigneur de Villeroy
Royal Advisor to the King, skilled in politics and swordplay, deeply loyal but with his own ambitions. Has a poetic heart and complex relationship with Marielle.
King Louis XIII (Louis the Just)
King of France, regal, commanding, but vulnerable in moments of crisis. Balances the fate of his country with personal dilemmas.
Darby Mouser
Loyal British servant, comedic relief, resourceful and brave. Accompanies Sacheverell throughout the adventure.
Jamieson Trelawny
Stable boy, earnest, romantic, and unexpectedly heroic. Becomes a key player in the unfolding events.
Salway Walpole
British assassin, enigmatic, skilled, and central to the assassination plot.
Queen Rosella Luca Jaelle
Gypsy Queen, charismatic, musical, and wise. Holds the fate of the Gypsy Moon and influences the story's resolution.
Bartholomew
King's Dresser, gruff, loyal, and secretly involved in intrigue. Provides comic and dramatic moments.
King Charles I of England
King of England, poised, strategic, and occasionally humorous. His decisions drive international stakes.
Narrator
Sets the tone and pacing of the script read. Comfortable with an English and French accent.
PRODUCER
The PRODUCER greets the near crazed winner of their show "The Deadliest Native".
Volunteer Duo
THE VOLUNTEER DUO - 2 Principal Roles Profiles: Open to all ethnicities and genders; Age 19–55+. Requirements: We are looking to cast real-life friends, comedy duos, improv partners, or sketch teammates who possess an effortless, pre-existing shorthand. We welcome any diverse gender or age combination as long as you form a believable pair on camera. Must be comfortable with improv! Performance Style: Charismatic, hyper-earnest, and "lovable cringe" with excellent timing. These characters are living their best film-geek lives. Performances should lean into authentic naturally funny delivery with flawless comedic timing. Inspirational Duos: Amy Poehler & Tina Fey, Troy & Abed (Community), Key & Peele, Middleditch & Schwartz.
Dr. Leonard Flood
A British psychiatrist who talks with Paul Robeson in many scenes throughout the film. The actor must be able to speak with a convincing British accent
Eslanda Robeson
Eslanda Robeson was the wife of Paul Robeson. Her biography is on Wikipedia. Actor must be a Black woman aged 35-55. There are no sex scenes. Please NO TATTOOS
KATE
Kate is Susie's Bride-to-be sister. She's organized, driven, and armed with a three-ring binder that could be her emotional support animal. Kate is a powerful woman who gets things done. She just sometimes forgets to ask if the people around her are okay with what's getting done. Underneath the Christmas Bridezilla surface is a deeply loving sister who genuinely wants the best for the people around her, even when her methods are a touch manipulative. Her relationship with Susie has rough edges that the holidays quietly sand down, one honest conversation at a time. CAUCASIAN