*Casting Call* *Film:* By Any Means *Description:* A smart, but easily influenced boy with dreams of escaping the inner city is peer pressured into committing robbery to attain money for college. *Length:* 6-8 minutes *Characters:* Jackson (17-19-year-old, African American, male) As the protagonist, Jackson is ambitious, determined and ready for a change of life and escape from his current environment. Cairo (17-19-year-old, African American, male) Cairo is Jackson’s outspoken and boisterous best friend. He is complacent with his current lifestyle and pressures Jackson to commit the robbery. Mr. Tate (40-70+, male) Mr. Tate is the victim of the robbery. He is a cranky recluse and mystery to the neighborhood but is rumored to have $100,000 inside his home. A back injury caused him to walk hunched over. Donovan (40-60-year-old, African American, male) Donovan is Jackson’s father. He is an honest, hardworking man trying to make a way for his family, but the stress of money continuously hovers over him and his marriage. Sherry (40-60-year-old, African American, woman) Sherry is Jackson’s mother and Donovan’s wife. She’s growing tired of their financial struggles and is starting to voice her concerns. *Target Shooting Dates (Must Be **Available** On Weekends)* 2/1/-2/2; 2/8; 2/15-2/16; 2/22-2/23; 2/29-3/1 (dates may vary) *Target Rehearsal Dates*: 1/21 and 1/22 5:30-8:00pm. Auditions are by appointment only. Video auditions are accepted. Headshots are suggested. Please contact Sierra Allen at sierraaln1@gmail.com to move forward. **This is a non-paid Student Film. Meals, credit and a copy of the film will be provided. It is not supported by the Screen Actors Guild*. -- Regards,<br><br>Sierra Allen