Now Casting | The Chosen, Season 6
PRODUCTION: The Chosen, Season 6 - Utah Unit
UNION STATUS: Non-Union
BACKGROUND CASTING DIRECTOR: Ben Cummins
APPLICATION DEADLINE: As soon as possible - Applications will remain open through the run of the shoot.
SEEKING: Individuals ages 8-65. We seek a broad variety of background actors who resemble the cultures and ethnicities represented within the scriptural account, namely: Hebrew, Hasidic, Roman, Greek, Egyptian, and others of Middle Eastern/Southern European/North African origin. Generally, we seek individuals with darker hair and eye color, olive or brown skin tone, the ability to grow a beard (for men), and shaggy-to-longer hair in general. No contemporary styles, please.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
- Children/Teens - Male and Female, ages 8-18, medium or dark complexions; shaggy-to-longer hair preferred
- Roman Soldiers - Male, age 18+, any ethnicity
- Shepherds - Male and Female, ages 18-70, rough, nomadic, darker skin weathered by the desert sun
- Jerusalem Marketplace Patrons - Male and Female, ages 18-70, Hebrew, Hasidic, Middle Eastern looking
- Pharisees/Sadducees - Male, age 25+, Long beards required
SHOOT DATES: Weekdays, May 5-23, 2025
RATE: $120/10-hour Day
NOTE: Participants of all backgrounds and beliefs are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY: Please fill out the form found here: https://airtable.com/appt6XwWUor8ouvUF/pagPTtOY9jgCSqZ3x/form
We are casting all background roles from photo submissions. Please make sure the photos are taken in good light, in focus, and with no obstructing accessories such as sunglasses, hats, etc. Thank you for your interest! We look forward to seeing your application!
Rick and Cheryl Singers have applied. Wanting you to know that we are experienced actors. We performed for 15 years in a passion play and many other performances at many theatres in our area. We've had the leads in Fiddler on the Roof multiple times. We performed in a Christian theatre company that traveled to several states. I have directed the local cast in a Thorn production. Rick has done voice over work. I have portrayed Mother Mary, a possesed woman and many other characters. Rick has portrayed a Roman soldier, a pharisee, Pilate, and the voice of God and the voice of Satan. thank you for this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteHello! Jodi Horner has applied, and, like Cheryl above, I wanted to let you know I am also an experienced performer and background player. I also have a wig of long brown, wavy hair that I use and brown contacts that I frequently use in roles. Thank you!
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