DocuDrama
Oracles & Prophets
Details
Episode:
Ep. 104-108
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
DocuDrama
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
$250/day flat (inclusive of travel) to Hamilton, ON
Deadline:
Feb 13, 2025
Auditions:
Photo Casting
Shooting starts:
February 26 - March 2 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 select roles requiring female talent, must be comfortable wearing nude undergarments beneath clothing.
- 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 select roles requiring female talent, must be comfortable wearing nude undergarments beneath clothing.
- 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 | Young Harriet Tubman | Female 6 - 13 Years old |
Description Black. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Adult Harriet Tubman | Female 25 - 30 Years old |
Description Black. A petite but strong woman, embodying resilience and courage. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Dorothy Allison | Female 50 - 65 Years old |
Description White. A bold presence with expressive eyes and a sharp wit. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Irene Hughes | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description White. Blonde. Poised and mysterious. Note: Wig if needed. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Slave | All 30 - 45 Years old |
Description Black. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | John of God | Male 50 - 70 Years old |
Description Hispanic, White. Note: Clean-shaven. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Sick Follower | All 40 - 50 Years old |
Description Hispanic, Black, or White. Male or Female. Note: Short hair. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Ancient Greek Construction Worker | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Mediterranean, White. Note: Should be comfortable shirtless and in toga wardrobe. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | The Pythia | Female 25 - 40 Years old |
Description Mediterranean, White. Note: Long hair. Must be comfortable chewing on a leaf for one scene; basil or a bay leaf. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | King Croesus | Male 40 - 55 Years old |
Description White. A regal and wealthy figure wearing opulent attire. Note: Beard. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Spurinna | Male 30 - 50 Years old |
Description White. Eastern European. Note: Clean shaven, short hair. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Egyptian Priest | Male 30 - 50 Years old |
Description Middle Eastern, Mediterranean. Note: Bald or shaved head. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Liu Bowen | Male 30 - 60 Years old |
Description East Asian. Note: Long hair (or a topknot), with a beard if possible. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Wang Yirong | Male 30 - 50 Years old |
Description East Asian. Note: Bald. | ||