DON FILMS
PRODUCER | FILMMAKER | DECISION MAKER
CASTING CALL
"The Artist." Please review the project overview and character descriptions below. Select one audition script and learn the lines before attending. Strong singing skills are required for some roles, so come prepared to sing. Registration is mandatory to audition—click the link below to sign up.
​In the gritty heart of the city, Jay, is a passionate singer from the hood, battling the shadows of his past and the weight of tragedy. His life takes a devastating turn.
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The chaos culminates at his loved one's funeral, where Jay's witnesses a murder.In a world filled with danger and loss,
Jay struggles to find solace in music. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of grief and ambition, he meets Zharia, the city's top artist, whose upbeat music contrasts sharply with Jay's pain.
"The Artist" delves deep into the struggles of love, ambition, and survival, painting a vivid portrait of two artists fighting against the odds to find their voices in a world determined to silence them. Each character's story unfolds against a backdrop of music, heartbreak, deceit, triumph, love and resilience, making it a compelling drama about finding strength in the face of adversity.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Jaiden Mcknight
20s-Early 30s - Young Ambitious
upcoming singer, good guy. (LEAD ROLE)
(Audition Script)
Zharia Jones
20s Early 30s -Successful singer Vulnerable,
kind-hearted, resilient survivor. (LEAD ROLE)
(Audition Script)
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Michael Mcknight
Late 40s-Early 50s-Supportive,
entrepreneurial, family-oriented and also a mentor. (Lead Role)
(Audition Script)
Robert Michaels
20s-Early 30s-Ambitious, jealous.
resourceful yet disloyal. (Lead Role)
(Audition Script)
Raya LeBlane
20s-Early 30s-Ruthless,
disloyal, ambitious manipulator.
(Audition Script)
Janet McKnight
40s-Loyal, loving.
supportive caring Nurturing entrepreneur.
(Audition Script)
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Carmen Black
Mid 30s Early 40s Friendly protective nurturing, supportive stylist
Carmen is like a older sister to Zharia
(Audition Script)
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Billie Dubois
Flamboyant, nurturing, No Nonsense,Jazzy A Musical Legend and Industry Plug for Artist. (Singer)
(Audition Script)
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Det. Goodwin
Arrogant, honest pushy and slightly callous investigator.
(Audition Script)
Pastor Daniels
Charming, beloved, and exudes everything and tends to gossip
(Audition Script)
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Officer Johnson
Rookie Cop looking to prove himself.
(Audition Script)
Richard Bradley
Caucasian: 40+Crooked FBI Agent extremely cunning and Sadistic.
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Captain Lyons
Mid 40s or older. Caucasian. Respectable honest police captain. Hard ass type of guy. This guy is a prick.
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Agent Meadows
FBI Agent who's straight forward.
Agent Davenport
FBI Agent who is direct and a hard ass.
(Audition Script)
Slim
Laid-back, humorous, carefree stoner.
(Audition Script)
Roc
Loyal, fair, charismatic, observant hustler.
(Audition Script)
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Det. Suarez
Tough, no nonsense yet, vulnerable investigator.
(Audition Script)