If you have a musical bone in your body, a new movie being shot in Lethbridge next May and June could strike a “chord” with you.
“Common Chord” is putting a call out for actors.
The full-length movie, written by Trevor Carroll and produced by George Gallant and directed by Deric Olsen, is about Kyle, a former foster child and talented guitarist, who must become the father he’s never been to his daughter Teigan when her mother dies.
Teigan’s grandfather, Bill, wants Kyle to be completely removed from her life. The pain and resentment these two men feel for each other blinds them to the love they share for the little girl who connects them.
As they both struggle to win the approval of the young social worker assigned to Teigan’s case, their unwillingness to reconcile threatens to tear her away from both of them, forever. Their journey becomes an odyssey of redemption, forgiveness and commitment as they discover what is most important in their lives.
Five principal actors are needed including Kyle, a mid-20s man with guitar and vocal skills, Bill, a man in his mid or late 50s. Teigan, a 6-8-year old girl with strong language skills, Claire, a woman in her late 20s or early 30s and Scott, a man in his mid 40s with guitar skills.
Prospective actors should visit www.commonchordmovie.com and view role descriptions under "Open Casting Call" then download the appropriate script.
Then they must call 403-329-2495 and book an audition for Friday, Oct. 7 or Saturday, Oct. 8.
“ This is only stage one of the auditions,” Olsen said adding they are only looking for the principal cast members this time round. There will be further audition calls and a need for extras during shooting.
“The time commitment depends on the role,” he said.
“Scott, the main character, we believe will be on set for 15-23 days of the shoot.”
Considering it is a long weekend, he is surprised by the number of people who have set up auditions already, mostly for Saturday.
“A lot of people have auditioned online,” he said.
Actors of all levels of experience are welcome to audition.
The movie is a joint production between the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge College and School District #51
Auditions are 12 p.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 7 and 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Oct . 8 at the U of L Penny building downtown, 324-5th Street south. Actors are asked to bring an 8x10 headshot if they have one.
