[NEohioPAL] Neohiopal: scifi pilot auditions

[Kelleigh Miller]

AUDITION FOR TELEVISION PILOT

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, most auditioners called off for the Monday session, so we're having a special second audition session on the evening of this Thursday, December 16 from 6pm to 8pm.

This special audition will be held at the producer's home in Green, OH, so please be respectful about being in his home during this audition.

The address is 593 Wrens Path, Akron, OH 44319.  

From I-77 take exit 120 (Arlington Rd) and go south on Arlington (toward the Target, Burger King, McDonald's, etc.)  Pass the Target and take a right at the next light (Moore Rd).  From Moore Rd, go half a mile and take another right into the Robin's Trace neighborhood (Robin's Trace Blvd.)  Once inside the neighborhood, take the first right onto Bobwhite Trl.  Take Bobwhite around a curve to the left, up a hill, and around another curve on the left.  The house will be the second on the right, 593 Wrens Path.



Bring a headshot and resume with you if you have them!

 
Syzygy Productions is a new production company specializing in Science Fiction and Fantasy.  We are casting for an independently produced 1 hr television pilot, with principle photography currently expected to take place in mid to late February.

This is an ultra-low budget production.  Non-union and Fi-Core actors are welcome to audition.  The pilot will air on two mid-sized cable networks and two others are also considering airing this pilot episode as well.  Considerable national exposure is possible with this pilot.

Shooting of the pilot will take place entirely on-location in multiple locations throughout northeast Ohio.

Pay is low, but all speaking roles are paid positions.  If the show continues past the pilot, pay will go up for all recurring roles.

We'll be casting the following specific roles, listed in order of number of lines in the pilot.  Some of the characters with more lines in the pilot are not as important in the series, and some who don't have too many lines in the pilot recur more heavily in the series.

MANY of the roles available portray high school students, for legal reasons and availability, we prefer actors who are over 18 but can pass for high school students, but will consider younger actors if appropriate actors of age cannot be found.

ALL actors portraying male teens should be able to skate well, and hopefully able to play hockey.



Adam Kensoi

The lead character.  The entire show revolves around Adam Kensoi, so a very serious, very talented actor is needed for this role.  Adam is a medium to slightly tallish 17 year old in great shape.  He plays Left Wing for his hockey team.  He's a good natured, mostly normal teenage boy with one small exception.  Adam has some strange abilities that he doesn't understand.  The whole concept of the first season is about Adam discovering himself, finding out who he is and why he can do these things like seeming to read minds, have visions, and even slight telekinesis.  He has moments where he sleepwalks/talks, reverting to his 4 year old self in his sleep.  For physical appearance, think Jeremy Sumpter.  To see what Jeremy currently looks like, see his IMDb profile.

5'9" - 6'0"

Jennifer Weekes

Jennifer (17) is a girl who has been in love with Adam for years, but he's always thought of her as best friends until recently.  Jen is very attractive, but not fashion model attractive.  Maybe a bit of a tomboy.  In ways she's like Adam's mother.  She is slightly older than Adam, but in the same grade (Junior in H.S.)

5'3" - 5'8"

Sandra Kensoi

Sandra is Adam's mom. Roughly late 30's to 40. Attractive and able to take care of herself.  Sandra is a friendly, “cool" mom, but doesn't take any crap.  She's been single ever since her husband died over ten years ago, concentrating on her work and Adam.  She has no love interest in the pilot, but one comes along very early in the first season and creates a lot of tension between Sandra, Adam, and Jennifer. 

5'3" - 5'9"

Steven Rivers

Steven (17) is Adam's best friend and the one who introduced him to hockey.  Steven is a bit short and while physically capable, not entirely sure of himself.  His dad is a jerk, bully type who is always making Steven feel as if he's not good enough.  It doesn't help that his younger brother seems to be better at hockey.  When his dad is not around, his hockey-playing improves dramatically and he becomes his team's captain.  He is the Center on the hockey team.

5'6" - 5'9"

Kyle

Kyle (17) is the main antagonist of the pilot.  He's something of a bully and can be pretty tough to deal with.  In later episodes both we and Adam begin to understand why Kyle is the way he is and he begins to lighten up, but he'll still be pretty intense.  Kyle's father disappeared many years ago and he and his mother have lived with her brother, Kyle's uncle, ever since.  The uncle is a worthless drunk abuser who keeps his sister feeling small and helpless and has picked on Kyle all his life.  Kyle comes across as bigoted at times, even though the closest thing he has to a friend happens to be a black guy and teammate.  The truth is, he's abrasive and speaks rudely to everyone, pushing their buttons by saying what he thinks will offend or hurt them the most.  He is another Center on the hockey team and competes with Steven to be Captain.  Proper casting is critical for this role and a strong actor is needed who can portray a character who is a jerk due to a rough childhood but not “evil."  The actor will also be able to switch from total jerk to vulnerable and possibly even broken at some point.  A very full range of emotions and acting skills are required for this character, as he develops throughout the first season.

6'0" - 6'4"

Eric

Eric (17) is the closest thing Kyle has to a best friend.  He's the only black guy on the hockey team and plays Left Wing on Kyle's line.  Even though Kyle can be pretty obnoxious, Eric doesn't seem to let it bother him at all.  He's a funny, agreeable kind of person, but not a “comedian" per se.  Just a cool, level headed kid.  Sometimes he's good at diffusing situations.  

5'9" - 6'2"

Cara

Cara is a cute, short redhead/strawberry blonde 16 year old girl that Steven would really like to make his girlfriend. He has known her since elementary school when she was teased by other kids including Steven for being a misfit, brace faced, ugly duckling. She is now somewhere between cute and sexy; a little pixie who stirs up trouble because Steven wants her but she wants Adam, who is now spoken for.  That doesn't stop her.

4'10" - 5'3"

Burt Rivers

Steven's dad.  Burt was a hockey player when he was younger, but never made the majors and had to leave the minors due to an injury, so he tries to live out his hockey dreams vicariously through his sons.  Steven is his oldest boy and Burt rides him hard, especially since Steven's younger brother is better than he is.  Burt is completely oblivious to the fact that part of Steven's hockey performance issues are because Burt makes him both nervous and embarrassed by his “bleacher-seat coaching" behavior when Steven is playing or practicing.

Deep down he really does want what's best for his sons, but he's poor at showing it.

5'9" - 6'1"

Frank

Frank is Kyle's uncle.  Kyle and his mother live with Frank and he never lets them forget it.  He's a drunk jerk who is probably the biggest reason Kyle is so messed up.  In the pilot, that's really all we know about Frank, but he becomes a more important character as the series goes on.  Need a strong, skilled actor for this role.

5'10 - 6'2"

Nicky Angelino

Nicky (17) is the Right Wing of Steven and Adam's hockey line.  He attends a different school.  His girlfriend is Vanessa Molanda.

5'9" - 6'1"

Vanessa Molanda

Nicky's girlfriend.  Eastern European accent (Ie: Polish, Slavic, Russian, etc…)

5'2" - 5'9."  She quickly becomes good friends with Jennifer and the members of the hockey team.

Kenny Sullivan

A true hayseed hick.  Kenny is a corn munchin' straw hangin' from his mouth hick boy.  A good ol' boy with a good, friendly disposition.  He is the main goalie on Adam's hockey team.

5'9" - 6'1"

Darren (D.C.) Calder

D.C. (17) is a large, but loveable teddy bear type of character.  He plays defense and usually is teamed with Trevor on the hockey team.

6'2" or taller.

Trevor Duncan

Trevor (17) attends Cherry Hill East High School with Adam and a few of the others.  He plays defense for Adam's team.

5'9" - 6'1

More hockey team members.  Usually featured background, but once in a while have lines.  All are 17 years old and need to be available for at least one day of shooting for every episode.

 Defense                                                                          

Davis,  Taylor,  Bailey, Dobie,  Patrick,  Ivie

 Offense

Fee (RW),  Alan (LW), Brody (C),  Andrews (RW),  Erickson (LW), Hanssen (C),  J.P. (RW)                                            

 Other non recurring or rarely recurring roles:

 Greg Kensoi

Greg is Adam's father.  Greg died back when Adam was 5 years old and we see him in flashbacks and “visions."  He's a regular, good looking guy.  Patient and good natured, but strong willed.  Not a big role in the first season, but recurring.

5'9" - 6'1"

Mr. Stapleford

He is the math teacher for Steven and Adam.  5'2" - 6'4"

4yr old/5yr old Adam

This role will not be a huge one, but will need to recur as Adam has flashbacks throughout the series.

Agent Jones

35-55 yrs old.  Jones is a government agent.  He oversees research on a large crystal in the government's possession that seems to have something to do with Adam's abilities.  This role will grow in importance as the series progresses.

Akuna

40 - 70 yrs. Old.  This is another critical recurring guest role that becomes more and more important as the series progresses.   Akuna is an Australian Aborigine.  He appears to Adam in visions and dreams.  If you don't physically match the appearance of an Australian Aborigine and do an Australian accent or African/middle eastern accent very well, please don't submit yourself for this role.   Prefer someone with a somewhat “weathered" look.


Sides will be provided at the audition.  Please be on time!




Kelleigh Miller
347-645-0716 cell
info at kelleighmiller.com




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