NOW CASTING FOR 45RPM
We are looking for (2) lead and (16) supporting actors, as well as featured and background extras.
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Memphis Auditions – July 23rd, 2011
Paragould Auditions – July 10th, 2011
Little Rock Auditions – July 16th, 2011
Filming is scheduled for September | 2011 Shoot Dates TBA
Lead roles will be needed every day of production.
Supporting cast will NOT be needed everyday of production.
Compensation depends on experience. Transportation and meals will be provided.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Click to Download Character Sides as PDF
*note: sides differ slightly from actual script
CHARLIE CLARK (White female 20s, Lead Role): Eccentric, quirky New York artist desperately seeking answers to her artistic impulses but is thwarted by self-sabotaging habits linked to her troubled childhood.
LOUIE TRAXLER (White male, 30s, Lead Role): A Memphis record store owner obsessed with music from the 60s and 70s who has a notable Southern accent and talks incessantly.
CHARLIE & LOUIE MEET – 2nd SIDE FOR LEAD ROLES
RACHEL (White female, 20s, Supporting Role): A store clerk with classic pinup girl looks and smart, sarcastic demeanor. She is in an unhappy relationship and is Louie’s love interest.
AMBER (Any ethnicity female, 20s, Supporting Role): A blunt and honest city girl who aspires to be an art curator. She is Charlie’s roommate & best friend.
R.L. (Black male, 40s+, Supporting Role): A soulful Delta bluesman who works and hangs out at Louie’s record shop. Proficient guitarist preferred.
FRANCIS (White female, 65+, Supporting Role): A loving friendly woman who has lived and worked on a farm her whole life. Charlie’s Great Aunt.
RICKIE (Any ethnicity, male, 30s, Supporting Role): A know-it-all radio DJ with a love of old music that rivals Louie’s.
JERRY (Any ethnicity, male, 40s, Supporting Role): Nervous and easily agitated record collector. Acquaintance of Louie.
BARRY (Any ethnicity, male, 50s, Supporting Role): Fellow record collector and friend of Louie’s who sells music at various flea markets around the state
JACK (White male, 30s, Supporting Role): Aging punk rocker and record store owner with a bad attitude. Friend of Jerry and dislikes Louie.
BIG BOY ROY (White male, 40s, Supporting Role): A good-natured, slow talking record dealer with a booth at a large swap meet
SHIRLEY (White female, 50s, Supporting Role): A faded former cheerleader holding on to the glory days and has a knack for tacky crafts
MR. BAKER (White male, 60s, Supporting Role): A curmudgeonly owner of a radio station turned Laundromat with a distrust for the government and most people
TED (White male, 18, Supporting Role): Standoffish recent high school graduate who works at a small town Laundromat. Mr. Baker’s grandson.
VICTOR (Any ethnicity, male, Supporting Role): Metro wanna-be hipster who interviews Charlie for a grant application
3 CLERKS (Any ethnicity or gender, Supporting Role): Ultra hip, urbane record store employees that are dedicated music snobs & deeply apathetic about everything else
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58 Comments
Comment by Heather Taylor
Is there anything that I need to bring for an audition?
Comment by juli
Heather -
For the Little Rock and TBA Memphis auditions, please email: casting@45RPMmovie.com with your resume and headshots. We will reply as quickly as possible to set up a time slot for you on those dates.
The Paragould audition is open call so anyone can show up and will audition in order of arrival, but it is always a good idea to bring your resume and headshot along or feel free to email them beforehand.
Additionally, having your printed character side (or sides if auditioning for multiple parts or leads) is helpful. We will try to have copies of all sides available but as the day wears on, they tend to disappear in the waiting area.
Other than that, you could always bring friends to sign-up as extras. :)
We look forward to your audition!
Comment by Brooke Masingale
Are there any parts for 11 to 13 year olds girls ?
Comment by juli
Brooke -
There is not a specific role for girls of that age. However, we are looking for extras of ALL AGES for some scenes.
Someone asked a similar question on the facebook event. Here is my response:
There are some featured extra positions for children not listed on the website. They include:
Young Charlie (female, 5 to 8 years old) no lines
Barry’s Nephew (male, 10 to 14 years old) no lines
Produce Stand Boy (male 7 to 10 years old…) 2 lines
And we are also looking for background extras of all ages for a few scenes.
You can bring children interested in the opportunity to any of our auditions and visit our “extras” table to sign up and be photographed.
All minors must be accompanied with guardian at all times.
Thanks for your interest!
Comment by Denise Stoddard
What would this movie be rated? Is there any inappropriate material that I would not like my child to be hearing or seeing?
Comment by Heather
I understand that headshots must be recent, but does it have to be professionally made?
Comment by Kat Murakami
Do you have to have a resume/experience and headshot in order to audition for the leads?
Comment by Lizzy Stoddard
What would this movie be rated? Is there any bad language in this film?
Comment by juli
Good headshots certainly help us make decisions and are important to reference before and after auditions, but no one says they must be made by a professional. It is more important that the photo represents you in a current and honest way.
Comment by juli
Kat – it certainly helps with our decision process. At our Paragould open call auditions, I am encouraging anyone to audition for parts they feel confident about. Although I won’t hesitate to ask you to read of another character if I think you might fit the part.
Comment by juli
Lizzy -
Although I can’t be certain what the MPAA would decree, my best guess based on these guidelines is this film might be rated PG-13 for mild language and adult activities. There is no overt bad language, sex, violence, or drug use.
Comment by Heather
Juli thank you for all the help! I really do appreciate it. Ill be comming to the paragould audition, hope to see you there!
Comment by Kimmy
does Amber have and accent?
Comment by juli
Kimmy-
Amber is from Maryland and should have a neutral or northern accent.
Comment by awesomeactor
to bad i caint make it to little rock and memphis did not know about the one today i would have came
Comment by Daniel Shimasaki
Juli,
I think it’s great what you’re doing! If you have a need for music/songs for your movie, please check out my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/DanielShimasaki. Check out some of my original songs (Amercian Dream, Train Going Somewhere, Gonna Drink You off my Mind, She said Sha La La La La La La Baby, ….and many others).
I am a transplant (4 years ago) to the Jonesboro, AR area. I grew up in Clarksville, TN (just north of Nashville). I also lived in the Memphis, TN area for about 10 years.
Let me know! Thanks!
Peace,
Daniel
Comment by Chandra
I have a 7 month old son if there is a need for a little one :)
Comment by Tim Crouch
Need any original music, give me a holler. everything from Blues, old rock, delta acoustic, mountain fiddle music, Bluegrass, old country,,, have my own studio, access to great musicians, publishing company, etc.. Thanks..
Tim Crouch .. crouchtim@yahoo.com .. Strawberry Arkansas
Comment by Jen
When I was about 12 I remember being in a “local movie.” Would love to have been in town for this.
Comment by Sarah
So, this is legit? Is it going to be a wide-release, Sundance entrance, or Direct-to-DVD?
Comment by tom
is there any way i can audition for a role in paragould since i missed the casting call in paragould? i did not hear about the movie or casting call until the 11th. i would like to audition for the role of either barry or big boy roy. thanks.
Comment by memike
Looks like I missed the casting call in Paragould, I live just 10 miles away in Jonesboro and would like to meet everyone involved
Retired and creative 53 year young and bald and hiding it with hats and caps
I set up a Bio in my account here. Please let me know how I can get involved here, I have been in many walks of life and never acted, Modeled clothing when I was a young gun and enjoy a challenge and being creative and put smiles on everyone face around me, The best of luck and break a leg folks
Just me memike in Jonesboro Arkansas, I can drive to Paragould anytime
You Arkansas friend Mike Slater
Comment by Glenda Fields
Juli, I really enjoyed meeting you at the Paragould auditions. There was a good turnout of talented and interested people . I am looking forward to meeting you again. Glenda
Comment by tom
Hello; I seen where, if I missed the audition in Paragould, I could contact you via e-mail about doing an audition, i hope in Paragould . I would very much like to audition for either the Barry, or Big Boy Roy roles. I think I would be good in either of these roles, and I would very much like the opportunity to be in your movie.
If you could respond via e-mail, or comment, I would very much appreciate it.
Thank you.
Comment by Alston Slatton
I live in Jonesboro, and my dad in Walcott told me about this movie. Am I still able to audition in Memphis since I missed the one Paragould?
Comment by Glenda Fields
Juli, will we be notified by email when to come in for a one on one audition? That is the best way to reach me. Glenda
Comment by Stephanie
I am 17 years old but i really want to audition. Can I?
Comment by J.B.
Hi Juli,
Will there be any nudity, violence, or disturbing thematic material in the film?
Will it have a rating?
Thank you!
J.B.
Comment by Mandy
No, there is no violence, nudity or disturbing material. At most, some mild language. The rating will be PG-13. Thank you.
Comment by Mandy
Yes, there are still castings in Memphis and Little Rock coming up. Check the Casting Page for more info!
Comment by Mandy
Absolutely! You can come to Memphis or Little Rock. View our Casting Page for more info.
Comment by Mandy
Private auditions are now closed. You can upload a private youtube video to send us if you’d still like to audition. You could also come to the Memphis or Little Rock auditions, view info on our Casting Page
Comment by Mandy
Private auditions are now closed. We are having auditions in Memphis and Little Rock, check the Casting Page for more info.
Comment by Mandy
Yes! We are already planning several big film festival appearances and hopefully more will arise as we continue with the project.
Comment by Mandy
Thank you, you and your son are welcome to both be Extras!
Comment by Mandy
The movie will most likely be rated PG-13. There is a bit of mild language.
Comment by Jamie Stewart
My name is Jamie and I would really like to audition for one of the lead or supporting roles in memphis. I tried to send an email with a photo but for some reason my email isnt working. I hope I am still able to get an audition with you. I am a white female, 23 years old. If you could email me back (using this secondary email) letting me know if I am able to meet with you in memphis I would really appreciate it. I will try to send the photo through this other email. I have my fingers crossed. Thank you so much, Jamie.
Comment by Harley Burks
Thanks for coming to Little Rock yesterday. This was my first audition and I had a great experience!
Comment by juli
Hello Tim!
I would love to discuss your music with you! Please email me at any online links you have to: music@45RPMmovie.com
Comment by juli
Daniel-
Very interesting in discussing your work. Please email me at: music@45RPMmovie.com
Comment by juli
Jamie-
Have not found your info in my email. Please try again?
casting@45RPMmovie.com
Comment by Garrett Brenneman
I just wanted to say thanks for comming to little rock had a blast auditaning good luck in your decision making
Comment by Glenda Fields
Juli, I hope you do not get sick from this hot weather. I am waiting to hear from you again. Glenda
Comment by Courtney
When will the cast be chosen and announced?
Comment by Mandy
Around the end of August, Courtney.
Comment by Harley Burks
Thanks again for coming to Little Rock. Is most of the filming going to be done in Arkansas?
Comment by danielshimasaki
Juli,
Did you get the email I sent you from my home email address? Did you also get a chance to check out some of my original songs from my YouTube channel? http://www.youtube.com/user/DanielShimasaki
Daniel
Comment by garrettbrenneman
I was just wondering but i read that you said that the cast would be chosen/ anounced at the end of the month so does that mean that you have allready done the callbacks or whats hapaning with that
Comment by garrettbrenneman
Ihave a question have you allready had callbacks or how is that working since i read that the cast would be anounced at the end of the month
Comment by garrettbrenneman
Plese disragard the last message didnt mean to double post good luck on film
Comment by JoBeth Rickman
I AM Shirley!
Comment by juli
We are working on contacting actors for callbacks and casting this week. We will be making announcements soon. Stay tuned and watch your inbox!
Comment by garrettbrenneman
Ok and thanks
Comment by juli
Harley, most of the film will be shot in Paragould, Little Rock, and Memphis locations.
Comment by juli
Daniel-
Not sure I got your email. Try emailing me again at: getinvolved@45RPMmovie.com
Do you have any of your work as mp3s that I could check out? Thanks!
Comment by danielshimasaki
Juli,
Sent you a few of my videos to the email address getinvolved@45RPMmovie.com. I hope you don’t mind and I really hope I didn’t clog up your email. I haven’t converted the songs into MP3…they probably can be and it probably is an easy process, just not sure how to do it at this point. I’m sure I can figure it out. If you need me to do this, just let me know and I’ll see what I can do.
I just sent you a few examples. I hope you like them.
Thank you for listening and taking the time to do so!
Daniel
Comment by Jesse
Hi, Did you guys already cast for the role of Ted?
Thanks!
Comment by Mandy
Yes, we have already, thank you for your interest tho!