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Secrets of Ancient Structures (Ep: 104-106)

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Details

Episode:

104-105

Union:

Non union

Area of media:

DocuDrama

Network:

Paid?:

Yes

Rates:

$250/day flat (inclusive of travel) to Hamilton, ON

Deadline:

Nov 5, 2024

Auditions:

Photo Casting

Shooting starts:

Nov 20, 2024

Shooting finishes:

Nov 25, 2024

Shooting locations:

Hamilton, ON (interior shoot)

Cities for response:

Toronto

Comments

All roles for the historical reenactments and stylized recreations are non-speaking.
- Male talent (for select roles) should be comfortable with bare chests, wearing a toga or loincloth with skin-coloured undergarments, and having exposed arms and legs.
- For female talent (for select roles), the wardrobe will consist of a combination of loincloths, leather dresses and tops, and clothing made from plant fibres. The outfits will include revealing elements that highlight the legs, arms, shoulders, and midriff, but will not feature nudity.
- Temporary tattoos may be applied to the face, neck, and arms by wardrobe.
- Seeking talent without modern hair dyes, highlights, or painted fingernails.
- Transportation is not included, no shuttle from Toronto.
MUST BE ONTARIO RESIDENTS.

Storyline

Ancient mysteries behind groundbreaking builds. Every episode delivers three massive monuments and the secrets held within their walls. Brick by brick, the millennia-long mysteries come together.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Chichen Itza Citizen	All 20 - 45 Years old
Description Hispanic. Male or Female. A vibrant and resilient, adorned in intricately woven garments with colourful patterns. Note: Long dark hair. If female: No modern hair dyes or painted nails. If male: Talent should be comfortable bare-chested and in loincloth type wardrobe.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Rapa Nui Member	All 20 - 50 Years old
Description Polynesian, Southeast Asian. Male or Female. Spirited and passionate, adorned with traditional tattoos and jewelry. Note: If female: wardrobe is a mixture of loin cloths, leather dresses and tops, and plant fibres. Will be somewhat revealing (legs, arms, shoulders, midriff) but no nudity. Please no modern hair dyes or painted nails. If male: Bare chested, loin cloth wardrobe. Production will apply temporary tattoos to the face, neck, and arms.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Inca Ritualist	All 30 - 60 Years old
Description Indigenous, Hispanic. Male or Female. Dignified and enigmatic figure and dressed in elaborately embroidered robes. Note: Robust build, black straight hair. If female: No modern hair dyes or painted nails.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Incan Labourer	Male 25 - 45 Years old
Description Indigenous, Hispanic. Male. Note: Talent should be comfortable bare-chested and in loincloth type wardrobe if required.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Rapa Nui Settler	Female 20 - 45 Years old
Description Indigenous. Female. Note: Wardrobe is a mixture of loin cloths, leather dresses and tops, and plant fibres. Will be somewhat revealing (legs, arms, shoulders, midriff) but no nudity. No modern hair dyes or painted nails. Production will apply temporary tattoos to the face, neck, and arms.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Sarpedon	Male 30 - 40 Years old
Description White, Mediterranean. Male. A formidable and imposing figure, with chiseled features and a commanding presence. Note: Muscular. Talent should be comfortable bare-chested and in a toga.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Francisco Pizarro	Male 40 - 55 Years old
Description Hispanic. Male. An ambitious conquistador with a rugged appearance and piercing gaze. Note: Full beard and moustache.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Minos	Male 25 - 35 Years old
Description White, Mediterranean. Male. Note: Muscular. Talent should be comfortable bare-chested and in a toga.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	El Castillo Archaeologist	Male 30 - 50 Years old
Description Hispanic. Male. An inquisitive and passionate scholar.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Michael J O'Kelly	Male 40 - 55 Years old
Description White. Male. A charismatic and perceptive leader. Note: No facial hair. Tall and slender.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Beaker Person	All 30 - 55 Years old
Description White. Male or Female. Note: Tall, with a fair complexion and naturally light hair and eyes. If female: No modern hair dyes or painted nails.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Bishop Aubert of Avranches	Male 55 - 70 Years old
Description White, Eastern European. Male. Note: Hair is either tonsured or shaved on top.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Henry IV's Wife	Female 20 - 35 Years old
Description White, Eastern European. Note: No modern hair dyes or painted nails.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Saint Simeon	Male 45 - 65 Years old
Description Mediterranean, Eastern European. Male. Note: Full Beard.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Emperor Henry IV	Male 25 - 40 Years old
Description White, Eastern European. Male. Note: Full beard, blonde/light brown hair, muscular build.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Victor Hugo	Male 25 - 45 Years old
Description White. Eastern European. Note: Ideally mid length hair, clean shaven.

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