Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "Hitting the Curve"
Looking for actors from ages 12 and up for "Hitting the Curve". Please see the details below. About the project: ACT I opens in the present day with lead character John Moretti’s monologue on getting old and enduring loss. He is 81 years old here. The story quickly pivots to 1990, and John’s life in Staten Island at 45 years old, and his marriage to childhood sweetheart, Janice, and their 18-year-old daughter Annie. John’s success as a businessman is revealed, along with his struggle to accept his only child leaving the nest and heading off to college. Reminiscing about the quick passage of time with Janice, John takes a walk outside before heading up to bed, and witnesses his 15-year-old self, along with his older brother Mark, and his three childhood friends Mickey, Paddy, and Sean all in their mid-teens playing baseball in Brooklyn where he grew up. Additional info: See the document attached for details. If interested, please apply.
6 roles
(SUPPORT) Johnny loves baseball, but is frustrated that he cannot hit his friend’s, Mickey Murphy, curveball. Baseball skills a plus. Brooklyn/Staten Island, Italian accent if able. Not required.
(FEATURED) A social worker who notices Young John as a homeless man and tries to help him. She is sensitive, warm, and a bit on the shy side. Brooklyn/Staten Island, Italian accent.
(FEATURED) She notices Teen Johnny playing baseball and is immediately taken with him. Actor needs to convey a shy, yet confident demeanor. Brooklyn/Staten Island, Italian accent if able. Not required.
Older brother to Teen Johnny. He is a protector of his younger brother and mother against his abusive father. He is a whip-smart, happy-go-lucky kid who tries to teach Teen Johnny to hit the curve ball. Baseball skills a plus. Brooklyn/Staten Island, Italian accent if able. Not required.
Best friends with Teen Johnny and his brother, Mark. Mickey is a funny kid, who taunts Teen Johnny about not being able to hit his curve ball. Actor must have baseball skills, and be able to do an Irish accent.
Only child to Middle Age John and Middle Age Janice. She is confident, sassy, and fun. She is the typical teenager who is beginning to break away from her parents, and who “puts up” with their fawning and attention over her.
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