Local Actors Wanted For ‘We The Animals’ Movie In Utica

'We The Animals' is an independent film being shot in Utica this summer, and they're looking for actors. 

Have you been bitten by the acting bug? Then make sure you're ready for auditions this Saturday at Utica City Hall from 10 am-5pm. The casting call requires no acting experience or training. Here's what they're looking for.

• Dustin - Ages 12-14, Caucasian male, a skinny quirky kid who lives with his grandfather on a farm not far from Ma and the kids. He’s an outsider and inwardly lacks confidence, but puts on a bit of bravado to cover it up.
• Pregnant Woman – Mid 20’s to mid 30’s, female, 7-8 months pregnant by August.
• Old Man – Ages 60-80 years old, Caucasian male, interesting character face, a farmer in upstate New York, Dustin’s grandfather, practical and unsentimental, not unkind but quick to run the kids off his land when they make trouble.
• George – Late 40s to early 60s, a large bulky Caucasian male, at least 6’2’’ - preferably taller, he’s the security guard whose shift follows Paps’ night shift at the factory where they both work.
• Town Woman – 20’s to 30’s, female. Resident in town.
• Concerned Citizen– 40’s - 60’s. A nice small lady. Concerned for the boys’ well-being after she almost hits them in her Minivan when they are playing in the street.
• School Boys – 3-4 Caucasian boys. Ages 12-14. Tough kids from school. A group of friends welcome!
• Haggard Man – 30’s – 70’s, male. Dirty hair. Quirky. Is collecting change with a cat on his lap when the boys walk by.
• Kevin - Ages 25-55 male. An owner of a drug store in town.

Director: Jeremiah Zagar
Producers: Jeremy Yaches & Christina King
Writers: Dan Kitrosser & Jeremiah Zagar

Street-casting: Marlena Skrobe
Contact: casting@thepublicrecord.tv

According to the press release, The film, based on the best-selling novel We The Animals by Justin Torres, tells the story of the harsh yet loving dynamic of a mixed-race, working-class family, seen through the eyes of the youngest son as he discovers his artistic identity. We The Animals is a passion project for the Emmy-nominated director, Jeremiah Zagar, a well-known documentary filmmaker who has been developing this film for several years with the support of the Sundance Institute and the Independent Filmmaker Project.

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