Speaking Role: Old Man Quattlebaum in SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

Casting Companion; Arkansas; On-site; USD 111,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agency, Inc. is casting a speaking role for Old Man Quattlebaum in a SAG-AFTRA feature film set in 1992. Filming is scheduled in Central Arkansas, and the candidate must be a Caucasian male in his late 60s to early 70s.

The role requires an intimidating yet wise presence with a strong sense of humor and timing. Submissions are required by the stated deadline, and local availability is needed for dates between November 2 and November 24.

Qualifications

• Acting ability to portray a character with presence and timing.
• Comfort delivering lines with intimidating, wise and humorous tones.
• Local availability to Central Arkansas.
• Willingness to submit self-tape if requested.

Responsibilities

• Portray Old Man Quattlebaum in a speaking role.
• Deliver dialogue with the required balance of intimidation, wisdom and humor.
• Take direction from the director and adjust performances across takes.
• Prepare and submit a self-tape if requested.

Skills

Acting

Comedic timing

Self-tape submission

Reading scripts

Job description

The Agency, Inc. is casting a speaking role for "High School Film," a SAG-AFTRA feature film set in 1992. The story follows a group of high school kids who learn music to win the Battle of the Bands. Filming takes place in Central Arkansas.

They are looking for a Caucasian male in his late 60s to early 70s to play Old Man Quattlebaum. You should be able to read as intimidating and wise while also bringing a good sense of humor and strong comedic timing.

Responsibilities include portraying Old Man Quattlebaum in a speaking role, balancing an intimidating and wise presence with well-timed humor, performing dialogue and scenes as directed, taking direction from the director and adjusting your performance across takes, and preparing and submitting a self-tape if requested.

You must be local to Central Arkansas and available to work selected days between November 2 and November 24.

This is a paid role. The production has not published the rate.

Submissions are due by Saturday, October 24 at noon. Self-tape requests will go out soon after, as shooting begins the first week of November.