Caballero Casting is now looking for musicians and dancers to work on a scene in the new Roots remake now filming in New Orleans. Producers are looking for African American male musicians between the ages of 18 to 30 to work on the upcoming Roots scene.
In addition, casting directors are looking for dancers for a principle role in the upcoming Roots production.
Filming will take place on Saturday, December 19th in New Orleans, Louisiana.
About Roots:
A&E Networks is working on the Roots remake. The new mini-series will be a remake of the classic 1997 miniseries that traced a black family’s history from salvery on to the end of the Civil War. The eight-episode series, which has been in the works since 2013, will air simultaneously on The History Channel, A&E, and Lifetime in 2016.
To audition for a role on the ‘Roots’ remake, check out the casting call details below:
‘Roots’ Mini-Series Open Casting Call
Musicians Casting Call
Now casting African American MALE MUSICIANS for a RING SHOUT SCENE that takes place in the 1700’s on Roots.
Age range 18-30’s, Dark skin tone and in shape Natural hair- no gold teeth or braces
We will be casting for a PERCUSSION PLAYER AND A FIDDLE PLAYER
MUSICIANS will be hired as PRINCIPAL ROLE**
We are conducting interviews with the director tomorrow in New Orleans.
Filming: EDGARD, LA on SATURDAY DECEMBER 19th
REHEARSAL: Date To be announced in NOLA
Email: rootsextrascasting@gmail.com
Subject Line: RING SHOUT MUSICIAN
Include: Name, Age, Contact #, City/State of Residency, Height/Weight, clear/recent photos with no makeup and hair down (one full body and one head shot.) DO NOT WEAR JEWELRY/HATS/GLASSES.
*LIST WHICH INSTRUMENT YOU PLAY
*Include a music bio and/or video playing.
Dancers Casting Call
Now casting African American FEMALE DANCERS for a RING SHOUT SCENE that takes place in the 1700’s on Roots.
Age range 18-30’s, Dark skin tone and in shape Natural hair- no gold teeth or braces
Dancers will be hired as PRINCIPAL ROLE**
We are conducting interviews with the director tomorrow in New Orleans.
Filming: EDGARD, LA on SATURDAY DECEMBER 19th
REHEARSAL: Date To be announced in Nola
Email: rootsextrascasting@gmail.com
Subject Line: RING SHOUT DANCER
Include: Name, Age, Contact #, City/State of Residency, Height/Weight, clear/recent photos with no makeup and hair down (one full body and one head shot.)
If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply
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