CASTING NATIVE AMERICANS FOR LOCAL TV SERIES
October 4th, 2023 | casting call
Stay at Home Dad Life – Somewhere between Modern Family and Malcolm in the Middle, SAHD (Stay at Home Dad) Life is a mockumentary about Tom Collins and his family. A former chef who has stayed home with his two kids while his wife Monika works at a successful architecture firm, Tom realizes that when his youngest heads to school full time next year, his job is becoming part time. He looks to build community and a potential future for himself through friendships, old and new.
“Monika” – Series LEAD
- Female
- Age: 30s
- Ethnicity: Native American or Native American/White
Character Synopsis
Monika is a successful and career-oriented Native American woman who excels in the workplace, managing an architecture firm. While she’s a loving parent, her demanding schedule keeps her away from home frequently. Monika values her independence and maintains a life outside of work and family. She enjoys lively evenings out with friends and cherishes quality time at home with her family. Her roles are clear-cut: at work, she’s the boss, and at home, she assumes a more supportive role.
“Brie” – Series Regular
- Girl
- Age: 5-8
- Ethnicity: Native American or Native American/White
Character Synopsis
Brie is a 5-year-old mixed-race girl (Native American & White mix), who’s like a little gremlin in the family. As the youngest, she’s incredibly outspoken and a bit wild, but she’s always having a blast. Brie is highly perceptive, absorbing everything around her, and she has a deep affection for her parents. Despite her boundless energy, she’s a well-behaved kid with a strong desire to do the right thing, particularly when she’s involved in grown-up discussions with her dad.
“Maddox” – Series Regular
- Boy
- Age:10-12
- Ethnicity: Native American or Native American/White
Character Synopsis
Maddox often comes across as wise beyond his/her years. While her competitive nature mirrors her mom’s, she occasionally grapples with anxiety. Despite being Tom’s step-daughter, their bond is incredibly strong, and he’s undoubtedly her father figure. She deeply values his contributions to the family and admires his patient and loving approach. Tom’s ability to remain composed and steer with affectionate determination resonates deeply with her.
Details:
- This is for an ongoing, paid TV Series booking (Rate TBD)
- You must be available in Washington State to film the Series Pilot Episode in November, 2023 (schedule TBD); ongoing filming will begin in February, 2024 (schedule TBD)
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