DocuDrama
Oracles & Prophets
Details
Episode:
Ep. 101-103
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
DocuDrama
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
$250/day flat (inclusive of travel) to Hamilton, ON
Deadline:
Feb 6, 2025
Auditions:
Photo Casting
Shooting starts:
February 21-24 2025
Shooting locations:
Hamilton, ON (interior shoot)
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
All roles for the historical reenactments and stylized recreations are non-speaking. Talent will be portraying a minimum of two characters throughout the episode. It is a combination of ancient, medieval, and modern storylines.
- Please note that due to the historical recreation nature of the shoot, some male performers will be shirtless or wearing a toga or loincloth, paired with skin-colored undergarments, with arms and legs exposed.
- For female talent (for select roles), must be comfortable wearing nude undergarments.
- Seeking talent without modern hair dyes, highlights, or painted fingernails.
- Transportation is not included, no shuttle from Toronto.
MUST BE ONTARIO RESIDENTS.
- Please note that due to the historical recreation nature of the shoot, some male performers will be shirtless or wearing a toga or loincloth, paired with skin-colored undergarments, with arms and legs exposed.
- For female talent (for select roles), must be comfortable wearing nude undergarments.
- Seeking talent without modern hair dyes, highlights, or painted fingernails.
- Transportation is not included, no shuttle from Toronto.
MUST BE ONTARIO RESIDENTS.
Storyline
Out of the mists of ancient oracles come blurry visions of the future...
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Queen Catherine DeMedici | Female 40 - 50 Years old |
Description White. A dignified presence, with a pale complexion and commanding demeanour. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Queen Elizabeth I | Female 50 - 60 Years old |
Description White. Red auburn hair, fair skin, and a regal, poised appearance. Note: Longer hair preferred, no modern haircut. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | John Dee | Male 50 - 60 Years old |
Description White. Scholarly with white hair and a white beard. Known for his mystical interests and deep involvement in both science and alchemy. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Young John Dee | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description White. Note: Brown hair colour preferred. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Dee's Interrogator | Male 30 - 50 Years old |
Description White. Sharp and composed with a deep understanding of court politics. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Edward Kelley | Male 25 - 40 Years old |
Description White. Striking and mysterious with a beard and intense gaze. Note: Talent must be comfortable walking with a limp and using a staff. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Sister Maria | Female 25 - 40 Years old |
Description White. A nun with a serene and gentle demeanor. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Oronto | Male 40 - 55 Years old |
Description White. A menacing presence, with a bald head, exuding authority and intimidation. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz | Male 40 - 50 Years old |
Description White. Distinctive long, thinning hair and a sharp, intelligent expression. Note: Clean-shaven. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Karel Hynek Macha | Male 20 - 30 Years old |
Description White. A contemplative, poetic presence, with striking features. Note: Beard. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Peasant | Female 20 - 30 Years old |
Description Eastern European, White. A modest appearance with simple clothing and weathered features. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Tsarina Alexandra | Female 40 - 50 Years old |
Description Eastern European, White. Graceful with delicate features. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | St. Francis Assisi | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description White. Humble with a deep devotion to spirituality and service to others. Note: Beard. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Gestapo Guard | Male 25 - 45 Years old |
Description Eastern European, White. Note: Fit and athletic build, clean-shaven or with a neatly trimmed moustache. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Young Wolf Messing | Male 10 - 14 Years old |
Description Eastern European, White. Confident and mysterious. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Edgar Cayce | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description White. Calm and serene with soft features. Note: Clean shaven, short hair. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Sigmund Freud | Male 45 - 55 Years old |
Description White. Known for his intellectual depth, analytical mind. Note: Moustache and beard. | ||