Vacancy : The Aliens- Series Season 1
Production Type : Radio
Country/State : USA New York/New Jersey
Town or Area : New York City
Start Date : Jan. 3
Duration of job : Jan-Feb-March
Payment : lo/no/deferred payment
Displayed for : 20 days ( = starts 24-Dec-09 and expires 13-Jan-10)
Company Name : WBAI 99.5FM
Contact : B. Edwards
Responses : Applicants will fill in a form, with the results sent to
- this address will not appear on mandy.com .
Web Page : http://www.thealiens.moonfruit.com
Address/Fax : (none)
Artist Contracts : Non-Union
General Text :
Director: Sayles & Vitale. WBAI 99.5 FM is producing the first season of a new hip radio drama series. We are looking for actor's who are willing to donate their time and talents to this project. Top notch and notable international artists from around the world are already attached to this project.
Project Synopsis
THE ALIENS
(Episodic Radio Play Series airing Feb. 27, 2010 on 99.5FM - NYC and itunes)
Follows 6 young adults from around the world and their interconnected lives. Deals with the inter-personal and inter-cultural relations our bordered world.
Now casting for Season 1: 6-one hour episodes.
AUDITION NOTE
You must submit a monologue sound clip performing the dialect of the character you would like to be considered for. You may use your computer recorded. It does not have to be professionally produced. THIS IS YOUR AUDITION. Submission without a demo or video will not be considered. Please send your voice clips to wbairadioplay {AT} gmail {DOT} com
We have posted this breakdown at only a few specific sites- If you are for exploretalent please note that we did not post this casting on their site and the breakdown is incorrect.
For more info- follow us on twitter.com/aliendrifter
or
thealiendriter.blogspot.com
1) Male / Any Years. / Caucasian
NOACH Co-Star / Male / Caucasian- Nordic / 25 - 35 years Description: MUST HAVE A DUTCH, DANISH, SWEDISH, FINNISH, or NORWEGIAN Dialect Description: An Aid worker working with families in Afghanistan including Tariq's family. Member of Principle Cast.
2) Male / Any Years. / Black - African
DINGANE Co-Star / Male / South African / 30 - 40 years Description: MUST HAVE A SOUTH AFRICAN ACCENT - He is a government worker. Falls in love with a man. He is a very angry and bitter person. Member of Principle Cast. Season 1 only Member of Principle Cast.
3) Male / Any Years. / Black - African
CHINOSEU Featured / Male /Zimbabwean/ 30 - 40 years Description: MUST HAVE A ZIMBABWEAN ACCENT - He is a refugee. Falls in love with a man. Member of Recurring Cast. Season 1 only
4) Male / Any Years. / Hispanic
ALEJANDRO Co-Star / Male / Mexican / 25 - 30 years Description: MUST HAVE A MEXICAN ACCENT He is a smart son of illegal immigrants who has risen to a high level career in marketing. Very proud person. Member of Principle Cast
5) Female / Any Years. / Black - African
THANDIWE Co-Star / Female /South African / 25 - 30 years Description: MUST HAVE A SOUTH AFRICAN ACCENT - Med. student at Columbia Uni. Sister of Dingane. She likes to party and is very strong. She has a lot of pressure from her family to succeed. Member of Recurring. Season 1 only
6) Male / Any Years. / Caucasian
THANYE Co-Star / Male / Caucasian, Multi-Ethnic / 20 - 30 years Description: MUST HAVE ENGLISH ACCENT He is a traveler, very kind and can be a bit gregarious. He is very network savvy. He travels to a new country each season. Member of Principle Cast.
7) Female / Any Years. / Black - African
RACHAEL Featured / Female / African / 25 - 35 years Description: MUST SPEAK WITH AN AFRICAN DIALECT Best friend with Thandiwe. Loves to party, tease and torment Alejandro, Thandiwe's neighbor. Member of Recurring Cast. Season 1 only, Possible Season 2
8) Female / Any Years. / Middle Eastern
DELARAM Guest-Star / Female / East Indian, Middle Eastern, Multi-Ethnic / 40 - 70 years Description: Must Speak with a AFGHAN DIALECT Mother of Tariq. She is very gentle and kind. Lives in Afghanistan with her daughter and husband. Member of Recurring Cast. Season 1 possibly season 2
9) Either Gender / Any Years. / Middle Eastern
ENSEMBLE ROLES Guest-Star / Male / Female / Multi-Ethnic / 20 - 60 years Description: MUST PERFORM IN AFGHAN DIALECT Member of ensemble. Also opportunities to play other roles.
10) Either Gender / Any Years. / Hispanic
ENSEMBLE ROLES Guest-Star / Male / Female / Multi-Ethnic / 20 - 60 years Description: MUST PERFORM IN COSTA RICAN DIALECT Member of ensemble. Also opportunities to play other roles.
11) Either Gender / Any Years. / Caucasian
ENSEMBLE ROLES Guest-Star / Male / Female / Multi-Ethnic / 20 - 60 years Description: MUST PERFORM IN UK- ENGLISH DIALECT Member of ensemble. Also opportunities to play other roles.
12) Either Gender / Any Years. / Black - African
ENSEMBLE ROLES Guest-Star / Male / Female / SOUTH AFRICAN / 20 - 60 years Description: MUST PERFORM IN SOUTH AFRICAN DIALECT Member of ensemble. Also opportunities to play other roles.
