Casting Actors for a Historical Documentary Project
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. The company is seeking talent for a historical docu-project. See the details below. Rate: $300/day. Additional info: Location: Philadelphia (city proper); Shoot Dates: October 28–30, 2025 (per role); Non-Union; Must be able to self-report / work as a local hire (no lodging or travel provided). See the Monologues attached. When applying, please follow the audition Instructions: Headshot(s) Resume and/or reel Selftape City/State of residence Availability for the listed shoot date Confirmation of ability to self-report to Philadelphia Subject Line: "[Role Name] – Philadelphia Historical Project"
5 roles
(dies at 24) Ethnicity: White / Caucasian (Quaker family) Description: Vivacious, social, and attractive younger sister from a well-to-do Quaker family. Dear sister to the more bookish Polly. Loves nature and poetry and is part of a circle of independent, single women. Sensitive to issues of women’s rights. Special Skill: Should be comfortable writing with a quill. Date Needed: October 28
(born 1732–died 1808) Description: Intellectually genuine and deeply thoughtful. A wealthy lawyer, politician, and revolutionary thinker known as “The Pennsylvania Farmer.” Comfortable with women as equals; calm, elegant, and articulate. Date Needed: October 28
(born ~1722) Ethnicity: White / Caucasian (Quaker family) Description: From a rising Quaker family; intelligent, poised, and somewhat haughty but with a good heart. Daughter of George and Mary Emlen, respected in Philadelphia society. Cares for young Dinah, an enslaved girl assigned to her, before marrying William Logan. Date Needed: October 29
Description: Enslaved man and husband to Dinah, father of Bess. Physically weak or partially disabled, purchased by the Logans so Dinah can care for him. Gentle, loyal, and grounded; shares Dinah’s strength and warmth. Date Needed: October 29
(Quaker and British colonial heritage) JOHN BREINTNALL – Born 1694, dies 1747. Kind Quaker shopkeeper and father. Runs a family store and whalebone-cutting business. Warm, practical, and hardworking. WILLIAM LOGAN – Born 1717, dies 1776. Wealthy Quaker merchant and politician, educated in England. Stable, composed, and respectable; married to Hannah Emlen. Note: Both roles to be played by the same actor. Date Needed: October 30
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