08/29/2025
Announcement:
The BALANCING ACT – Casting Call
Project Title: Balancing Act
Production Type: Feature Film
Setting: New York, NY
Principal Cast:
BISHME (Lead)
Gender: Male
Age: 45–55
Description: Loving father, recently released from prison, strong but burdened by past mistakes. Must convey grief, determination, moral strength, and subtle menace when confronting Black. Emotional range required.
SHARON (Lead)
Gender: Female
Age: 40–50
Description: Bishme’s devoted wife, frail but resilient, hiding a serious illness. Needs vulnerability, warmth, and ability to portray deep emotional weight in death and grief scenes.
MR. WASHINGTON (Supporting / Antagonist)
Gender: Male
Age: 50–65
Description: Neighbor, retired Marine, authoritative and stern but caring beneath the surface. Physically capable for action scenes.
MRS. WASHINGTON (Supporting)
Gender: Female
Age: 50–65
Description: Matriarchal neighbor. Warm and protective, emotional depth required.
BLACK (Supporting / Antagonist)
Gender: Male
Age: 30–40
Description: Bishme’s former associate. Menacing yet charismatic. Requires physicality.
MS. WILLIEMAE (Supporting / Comic Relief)
Gender: Female
Age: 50–65
Description: Nosey neighbor, gossipy, outspoken. Strong comic timing and dramatic presence required.
Supporting / Family Roles
BISHME JR. (Son)
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Description: Bishme’s son. Vulnerable, emotionally expressive, authentic teen behavior.
PORCIA (Daughter)
Gender: Female
Age: 19
Description: Bishme’s daughter. Strong emotional presence, grief portrayal after mother’s death.
SHARON’S FAMILY / RELATIVES
Gender: Mixed
Age: 25–70
Description: Minimal dialogue; present for family dinners, funerals, or neighborhood interactions.
Additional / Neighborhood Extras
Gender: Mixed
Age: 25–70
Description: Background for street scenes, gossip moments, and neighborhood events. Minimal dialogue required.
Doctors / Nurses / Police Officers
Gender: Mixed
Age: 25–60
Description: Believable professional presence, some action and crisis scenes.
Unknown Driver / Additional Criminal Roles
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 25–40
Description: Agile for chase/action sequences, minimal dialogue, mystery presence.
Audition Notes:
1, This Movie is about grief, confrontation, and conflict scenes.
2, Auditioners: Must possess the ability to perform action sequences and stunts preferred for physical roles (Bishme, Black, Mr. Washington).
3, Children must be accompanied by a guardian for auditions and shooting.
4, Actors must be available for multiple days and flexible for late-night or emergency scenes.
