big stone gap – casting complete

**CASTING COMPLETE**

We are searching for regional actors to play principal roles in the feature film Big Stone Gap.
Based on the bestselling novel by Adriana Trigiani, the motion picture is a heartwarming story
about life and love in a small mountain town.  Please see below for submission instructions.

BIG STONE GAP
Feature Film
SAG-AFTRA Low-Budget
Writer/Director: Adriana Trigiani
Producers: Donna Gigliotti, James Spies
VA Casting Directors: Erica Arvold, Anne Chapman
VA Casting Assistants: Michael Duni, Christian Greenwood
Shoot Dates: October 19th for 4 weeks
Shoot Location: Big Stone Gap, VA
Pay: SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Scale ($ 504/day +10% if agent)

Seeking:

BETTY SLAGLE: Caucasian, Female, 30’s – 40’s
A single mother, Betty’s world centers around her pretty but demanding
15-year-old daughter, Tayloe.  Proud of Tayloe’s popularity and beauty,
Betty works tirelessly to ensure that Tayloe is pleased even if it means
asking Ave Maria’s elderly mother to re-stitch a costume.  No matter
Tayloe’s shortcomings, Betty will always remain her biggest fan and most
loyal supporter. SUPPORTING

PEARL GRIMES: Mixed Race, Female, looks/plays 15 – 17 years old
A sweet and compassionate round-faced teenager who is an outcast amongst her fellow
classmates, including Tayloe Slagle. Her generous heart and spark of southern
wit is often overlooked due to her unkempt appearance and
“Melungeon” background. Although poor, she is also intuitive, with a great deal
of potential given the opportunity, Pearl finds an unlikely ally and mentor in
Ave Maria Mulligan. SUPPORTING

EDNA & LEDNA TUCKETT: Identical twins, Caucasian, Female, 20’s – 30’s
The pretty twin sisters teach high school in the nearby town of Coeburn but hope to transfer to Big Stone Gap.
SUPPORTING

MARIO BARBARI: Italian, Male, Late 50’s-60’s, speaks Italian.
Ave Maria’s tall, elegant and handsome father. Mario is the personification of the
perfect father even if he only found out he had a daughter 40 years after the fact.
Kind, loving and instantly accepting of his position. His first act as her known father
is to open his arms in a welcoming hug.  No looking back over lost time, Mario is
ready to embrace the future as Ave Maria’s proud father. He loved her mother deeply
and was sad to see her immigrate to the States. He definitely would have been there
for her if he had only known.  Singing ability is a plus. CAMEO

HOW TO SUBMIT:
Please send a recent photo and acting resume as PDF attachments to ericaarvoldcasting.submission@gmail.com  
Also copy the resume into the body of the e-mail if possible – don’t worry about formatting.
Please include ALL of the following information at the top of your email submission IN THIS ORDER:

Name:
City and State:
Union Status (SAG-AFTRA or Non-Union):
Local Hire for Big Stone Gap, VA (within 60 miles)? (YES or NO):
Height:
Weight:
Age (if under 18, please give exact age) or age range:
Cell Phone number:
Agent (if any):
Email address of agent (if any):
Phone number of agent (if any):

Confirm FULL AVAIL or explain:
Availability to attend audition in RICHMOND, VA on October 7th or CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA on October 8th: (FULL AVAIL or explain):
Availability for shoot dates in Big Stone Gap, VA October 19th – November 23rd (FULL AVAIL or explain):
If not selected for a speaking role, are you interested in being an extra? (YES or NO):

Finally, please put the following SUBJECT HEADING for your submission (personalized to YOU):

YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME, ROLE SUBMITTING FOR, BIG STONE GAP
For example:
John Smith, MARIO BARBARI, BIG STONE GAP

We are accepting both direct submissions and agency submissions for this project.  Thanks so much for following our instructions!  We will be having auditions by appointment ONLY.  Submitting does not automatically get you an audition, but it does get you considered for one.  We are only able to respond to those submissions we select for auditions, but we sincerely appreciate your interest!