“Almost Trying” Casting Call for Morgan

Casting Companion; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Casting Companion in Tennessee seeks an actress 18+ to portray Morgan, a sharp, observant teen with strong deadpan delivery for the feature film Almost Trying. The role requires nuanced, understated humor and the ability to react naturally within ensemble scenes.

Candidate should be comfortable with adult humor and language, and willing to work on location in Sevier County. Please note compensation will be discussed per role and schedule.

Qualifications

• Female actor aged 18 or older.
• Must convincingly portray a teenager aged 16–19.
• Strong deadpan and dry comedic delivery required.
• Able to portray an intelligent, observant and emotionally exhausted teenager.
• Comfortable with subtle comedy relying on reactions and timing.

Responsibilities

• Portray Morgan, the teenage daughter of Tiffany and Brett, in the feature film Almost Trying.
• Deliver dry, understated dialogue with precise deadpan timing.
• React naturally to chaotic family situations and parents’ behavior.
• Use subtle facial expressions and pauses to strengthen comedic moments.
• Maintain consistent characterization and timing throughout filming.
• Collaborate professionally with director, cast and crew.

Skills

Deadpan delivery

On-camera presence

Comedic timing

Observant portrayal

Job description

Female Actor for Morgan Role in “Almost Trying” Feature Film

Job Description

The independent feature film Almost Trying is casting a female actor age 18 or older who can portray a teenager ages 16–19 for the supporting role of Morgan. The character appears in this grounded comedy filming in Sevier County, Tennessee, and requires an actress with sharp comedic instincts and especially strong deadpan delivery. Morgan is Tiffany and Brett’s intelligent, observant, and emotionally exhausted teenage daughter. While her parents enthusiastically create chaos around her, Morgan often responds with detached amusement and precise, understated reactions. The humor should come naturally from her dry perspective rather than from exaggerated comedic performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Morgan, the teenage daughter of Tiffany and Brett, in the independent feature film Almost Trying.
• Deliver dry, understated dialogue with precise deadpan comedic timing.
• React naturally to chaotic family situations and the behavior of Morgan’s parents.
• Use subtle facial expressions, body language, and pauses to strengthen comedic moments.
• Bring intelligence, observation, and believable teenage frustration to the character.
• Perform naturally in dialogue-driven and ensemble comedy scenes.
• Maintain consistent characterization, reactions, and comedic timing throughout filming.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production crew.

Requirements

• Female actor age 18 or older.
• Must convincingly portray a teenager ages 16–19.
• Strong deadpan and dry comedic delivery required.
• Able to portray an intelligent, highly observant, and emotionally exhausted teenager.
• Comfortable with subtle comedy that relies on reactions and precise timing rather than exaggerated performance.
• Strong, natural on-camera presence and ability to work effectively in ensemble scenes.
• Must be comfortable with material containing strong language and adult humor.
• Must be able to work in Sevier County, Tennessee.

Compensation

• Paid feature film acting opportunity.
• Rate varies by role.