Casting and Crew Call for TV Sitcom Pilot
Life with Chuck
  TV Sitcom Pilot

Final Act Drama Productions is casting for main characters and seeking crew for an upcoming pilot for a faith based, family TV sitcom to be shot here in Virginia.  This project is finalizing its distribution deal for a 13 episode season on a broadcast cable network. 

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Audition location:  BES Studios,  6829 Atmore Drive, Suite E Richmond, VA

Audition date:  May 5th, 2011        

Pilot Shoot dates: (est. June 2011)

Shoot location: Studio location in Richmond VA, plus other onsite locations in Central Virginia

Pay Rate:  Pilot - dependent on funding at time of pilot, Remaining Episodes – negotiated at time of contract

Synopsis:God works out His redemptive plan for Chuck, a working class NASCAR fan that is rough, resistant, but lovable, using his friends and family, and as well as many comical, relatable, and sometimes painful circumstances.

Life with Chuck tells the continuing story of how God loves each of us and is working in all of our lives. The story centers on Chuck Peterson and shows how God uses Chuck’s friendship with Ted Carpenter, a Christian friend, in His redemptive plan for Chuck and his family. Life with Chuck is an entertaining look at faith, family, and friendship.

Roles:
Chuck Peterson: (Casted) Chuck is a rough around the edge, blue collar auto parts manager that loves NASCAR Racing. He has a rough, scratchy voice and is a little hard to live with but is overall rather loveable. He loves his wife and family, but feels his life is mostly about him and his needs. Chuck is ignorant of God’s purpose for his life, but he starts to learn this through his friendship with his new friend Ted Carpenter.

Carol Peterson: (F / 35-45 Caucasian) Carol is your typical loving, sweet, supportive wife that accepts Chuck the way he is, regardless of his obnoxious ways. She is a little more polished and dignified than Chuck, but has her sassy, strong side as well. She takes Chuck’s lead often, but has a mind of her own as well. She finds her identification as a wife and mom. Chuck and Carol have two kids, Billy, their 10 year old son and Maddy Peterson their 4 year old daughter.

Billy Peterson: (M / 9-11 Caucasian) Billy is the son to Chuck and Carol.  Billy loves sports and has the typical pre-adolescent hot and cold relationship with his parents.  Must have on camera experience and training.

Maddy Peterson: (F / 3-5 Caucasian) Maddy is Chuck’s “Little Darlin” who brightens the room with her presence.  She must be self bright and cheery, confident, comfortable in unfamiliar surroundings and follow directions well.  Experience is a plus, but not required.

Ted Carpenter (M/35-45 any ethnicity) Ted is a middle class Christian man that is authentic in his walk with God, but is not overbearing while sharing God’s love with people. Ted is a giving man that is community focused, which is evident in his job as a high school teacher. God has laid Chuck on his heart and he endeavors to take a common man’s approach in ministering to the Petersons.  Ted typically plays the straight man to Chuck’s obnoxious and comedic nature.

Beth Carpenter: (F / 35-45 any ethnicity) Beth is typically the sweet, quiet and supportive wife that gives focus to building ministry friendships and “Being Jesus” to Chuck and Carol. Her friendship with Carol is similar and parallel to that of Chuck and Ted’s. Ted and Beth have 2 kids, Jimmy Carpenter their 10 year old son, and Emily Carpenter their 5 year old daughter.

 Supporting Cast Members: (M or F / all ages and ethnicity) We have many supporting cast members that will be casted in the near future in following episodes.   All actors interested in this project should submit so we have your information on short notice.
 
Extras: (M or F / all ages and ethnicity) We will need many extras for this series.  Some paid roles, some meals and credit.

  To be considered, please submit a professional headshot (JPG format), resume (in PDF format) and link to demo reel to:

Talent@FinalActDrama.com

Please title the subject line as follows: “LIFE WITH CHUCK – (The role you are submitting for)”

Body of your email must contain:

·        Your name & multiple contact numbers

·        A professional headshot & resume

·        City & State of current residence

·        non-downloadable link (streaming site) to your demo reel  - YouTube, Vimeo, etc.

·        (optional) A short note of your interest in this project, experience with episodic TV or faith based productions.

No Phone Calls Please!!!

If we want you to read we will respond with an audition time and the sides.   This is a non-union shoot, but all actors are encouraged to submit.  Due to the on-going nature of the project, this status could change.  Agencies are encouraged to submit talent, but there is not an additional agency fee included with castings.

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We are seeking crew positions for pilot as well as ongoing positions for continuing episodes to complete 13 episode season. 

Pilot Shoot dates: (est. June 2011)

Pay Rate:  Pilot - dependent on funding at time of pilot, Remaining Episodes – negotiated at time of contract

Shoot location: Studio location in Richmond VA, plus other onsite locations in Central Virginia

Positions being sought are:
 1st AD 
 2nd Camera
3rd Camera
 Script Supervisor
 Production Designer
  Gaffer
  Key Grip
  Grips
  Production Manager
Wardrobe (with Rack if you have it)
  Special effects co-coordinator 
 Title sequence designer 
 Make-up
Editor
  Sound
  Boom Operator
Sound Mixer
  Sound Editor
  Production Assistants / Runners

To be considered, please submit resume (in PDF format) along with any links to demo reel material to:

Talent@FinalActDrama.com

Please title the subject line as follows: “LIFE WITH CHUCK – CREW (The position you are submitting for)”

Body of your email must contain:

·        Your name & multiple contact numbers

·        A production resume

·        City & State of current residence

·        non-downloadable link (streaming site) to your demo reel  - YouTube, Vimeo, etc.

·        (optional) A short note of your interest in this project, experience with episodic TV or faith based productions.

No Phone Calls Please!!!

This is a non-union shoot, but all crew are encouraged to submit.  Due to the on-going nature of the project, this status could change.

Thank you for your interest in this exciting project.