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Talents Needed for " The Music Hall"

Hamilton, ON, Canada
ID: 269396Exp: 9/16/2024
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Casting Call: "The Music Hall" Location: Hamilton, Ontario Shooting Dates: December 03-16, 2024 Submission Deadline: September 16, 2024 (Monday) by 12:00 PM (due to TIFF) Production Type: ACTRA Low Budget, Tier 3 Union Status: Union actors only Synopsis: In "The Music Hall," Melissa Day returns to Summit Park for the holidays, only to find her family’s latest venture—a once-prestigious music hall—now in disrepair. Having left behind the chaos of her family’s artistic life for a more stable career, Melissa is reluctantly drawn back into their world as they prepare for a Christmas Eve grand reopening. Amidst the frenzy, she crosses paths with a charming stranger, reminding her that the show, and perhaps her life, must go on... Submission Details: Self-tapes are now being accepted for these roles.

8 roles

Melissa DayFemale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

A college graduate and talent manager who left her family’s nomadic, artistic lifestyle for stability. Melissa returns to her family after four years, only to be pulled into their latest chaotic endeavor, the reopening of a defunct music hall. She’s pragmatic but finds herself charmed by Owen, a man she meets on her flight home.

Owen CaineMale28-29 y.o.All ethnicities

A charismatic bartender with dreams of owning his own pub. Owen meets Melissa on a flight and is immediately taken with her. Changing his plans on a whim, he follows her to Summit Park, hoping for a Christmas miracle.

David DayMale50-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Melissa’s father, an actor, and master of ceremonies who has spent his life chasing dreams of entertaining. He regrets Melissa’s departure from the family but refuses to dwell on it, focusing instead on the grand reopening of the music hall.

Diane DayFemale50-56 y.o.All ethnicities

David’s wife and Melissa’s mother, Diane has supported David’s dreams from the start. She understands Melissa’s need for stability and is thrilled to have her back for the holidays, even if just for a short time.

Kaley DayFemale20-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Melissa’s younger sister, bold and outgoing. Kaley is a mix of her father’s dreamer spirit and her mother’s practicality. She’s determined to get what she wants, including convincing her boyfriend Austin to join her in her future plans.

AustinMale21-21 y.o.All ethnicities

Kaley’s boyfriend, who is deeply involved in the theater world as an actor, stagehand, and all-around crew member. Though slow to catch on at times, he is devoted to Kaley.

Joe and MaryanneBoth genders30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A couple stranded by a Christmas Eve storm, taken in by David at the music hall. Joe struggles to stay afloat, while Maryanne, heavily pregnant, takes care of both of them. They find comfort in the warmth of the Day family.

NickMale56-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Once a doctor in Summit Park, Nick has fallen on hard times and sometimes takes refuge at the music hall. He reminisces about the hall’s glory days and his own when life was better.