Non-Union Casting Call

NON-UNION CASTING CALL

August 6, 2016 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Second Floor Conference Room Mainstay Inn 151 Admiral Kalbfus Road Newport, RI

CASTING: Two males between the ages of 25-35 for an independent documentary film exploring the life of railroad magnate and philanthropist Arthur Curtiss James (1867-1941) as narrated by his best friend “Peter.” Call Back Dates: August 9, 6-9 PM, Mainstay Inn, Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport, RI

Title: “Restoring Arthur” Length: 50 minutes Talent Compensation: Yes Total # Shoot Days: 7-8 days Locations: Newport, RI – Bristol, RI – Jamestown, RI – two days in Annapolis, MD Shoot Dates: Annapolis, MD………………….…...To be completed by no later than August 31, 2016 Rhode Island…………………………..Beginning September 12, 2016 Production Company: Story Arts Media Executive Producer: Harry Anderson Producers: Roger Vaughn and Joseph Daniels Writer/Director: Roger Vaughn Director of Photography: Joseph Daniel Casting Director: Ann Kiker

For further information, appointments, and for advance copies of excerpts to be read at audition, please CONTACT:

Ann Kiker (401) 662 – 0456 [email protected]

CONTINUED BELOW CASTING REQUIREMENTS:

ACTORS per se not necessarily required. However, the character of “Peter” is the film’s narrator and must be able to deliver a dramatic voice-over reading in studio.

Arthur Curtiss James: Railroad magnate and philanthropist (1867-1941)

Age ranges from 25 to 30 (to 65 with make up for one short scene) 6-feet, 180 pounds Dark eyes and hair with beard Intelligent looking man with bright eyes behind rimless spectacles Has a love for life, an eye for women, a ready sense of humor Smart as a whip but also dignified, confident, well-behaved as his position would require. Private, does not court celebrity in the least. Comfortable in his own skin.

Required Ability: to row a dinghy with reasonable polish (feathering of oars, etc.). Or learn to do so over the summer.

Required Availbility: To travel to Annapolis MD for two days shooting before the end of August.

On-Camera Lines: 2-3 short lines

Costume: period—mostly suits

Peter: Arthur Curtiss James’ best friend and the Narrator of the film.

Age ranges from 25 to 30 (to 65 with make up for one short scene) 6 feet, 210 pounds (stocky, broad shouldered, strong) A tad rough cut – would not shy from a bar fight -- but has learned to be proper. Old and trusted friend of Arthur’s from college, a fellow sailor. Hair is a little long and unruly, and his necktie is always a little askew. Peter is ENGAGING, a charmer, he has an attractive, humorous way about him. We like him, and we hope he would like us.

Required Ability: As film’s Narrator, must be able to provide dramatic readings of voice-overs to be recorded in studio in Rhode Island.

Required Availbility: To travel to Annapolis MD for two days shooting before the end of August.

On-camera lines: 4-5 between 10 and 20 seconds each.

Costume: period—mostly suits