Casting for āSpirit Mantisā
A Dramedy
Written & Directed by: Brad Chevarella
Plot Summary: A workaholic bounty hunter struggles to find a new job. But, things change when she locks a pair of siblings in a building, daring them to escape.
Casting for the Following Roles:
Spirit Mantis: (Principal – Age 22-27 F ) Ethnicity Open: A proficient bounty hunter with a loud personality and misguided priorities. Confident, she wants to show her abilities off.
Luna: (Supporting – Age 22-27 F ) Ethnicity Open: A protective big sister who isnāt afraid to get her hands dirty. Protecting her younger brother at all costs, whether itās talking her way out of it or taking action.
Sparrow: (Supporting – Age 22-27 M ) Ethnicity Open: Lunaās younger brother, not as outspoken as his sister but has just as strong an attitude. With a new beginning ahead of him, his driving force is to achieve.
Audition Dates: Tuesday, March 10th – Thursday, March 12th – Tuesday, March 17th
Audition Times: 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Shoot Dates: Saturday, March 28th & Sunday, March 29th, 2026
(NOTE: Expect to be on set for 10-12 hours per day)
Sides are provided at the audition or can be downloaded from this page. If possible, please become familiar with your audition sides.
Audition Location: CSB Media Arts Center, 6 Executive Drive, Suite 109, Farmington, CT 06032
If cast, this is a non-union and unpaid film shoot. A digital copy of the film and DVD will be provided for your film reel and resume. Food & beverages will be provided.
Headshots and resumes are welcome. If available, send to:
To register for your audition, see below. If cast, CSB Media Arts Center will get back to you.
Side Read for Spirit Mantis:
Side Read for Luna:
Side Read for Sparrow:
Casting for āThe Last Bagā
An Action-Comedy
Written and Directed By: Chaz Johnson
Plot Summary: When four coworkers discover thereās only one bag of chips left in the break room, a simple snack shortage turns into an absurd battle over fairness, As alliances form and tensions rise, they attempt to create rules to decide who deserves the last bag.
Casting For The Following Roles:
Alex: (Lead) (Male: 18-20) Ethnicity: Open. Alex Is the one who discovers the final bag of chips, which makes him the emotional catalyst of the entire conflict. He sees himself as rational and mature, but the moment the chips are threatened, his carefully managed composure starts to crack.
Jessica: (Supporting) (Female: 18-20) Ethnicity: Open. Jessica is driven by fairness, and structure. When the conflict begins, she immediately tries to impose rules, criteria, and measurable solutions. She believes deeply in processes even if itās for snacks.
Bob: (Supporting) (Male: 18-20) Ethnicity: Open. Bob is pragmatic and slightly self-serving. He looks for angles, shortcuts, and alliances. Heās the first to suggest splitting the bag in secret and the first to shake the vending machine.
Sam: (Supporting) (Female: 18-20) Ethnicity: Open. Sam, (Samatha) is emotionally open, impulsive, and enthusiastic. She blurts out ideas like ātrial by combatā and accidentally names the āSnackocracy.ā She says what everyone else is thinking but tries to frame it as fun.
Linda: (Supporting) (Female: 18-20) Ethnicity: Open. Linda is calm, casual, and completely unaware of the social battlefield she keeps stepping into. She doesnāt hesitate. She doesnāt debate. She just acts.
Audition Date: Tuesday March 10th-Thursday March 12th-Tuesday March 17th
Audition Time: 6:30-10:00
Shoot Dates: Saturday April 18 & Sunday April 19
(NOTE: Expect to be on set for 10-12 hours per day)
Sides are provided at the audition or can be downloaded on this page. If possible, please become familiar with your audition sides.
Audition Locations: CSB Media Art Center, 6 Executive Drive, Suite 109, Farmington, CT 06032
If cast, this is a non-union and unpaid film shoot. A digital copy of the film and DVD will be provided for your film reel and resume. Food and Beverages will be provided.
Headshots and resumes are welcome. If Available, send to:
To Register For Your Audition, see below. If cast, CSB Media Arts Center will get back to you.
Side Read for Alex:
Side Read for Jessica:
Side Read for Bob:
Side Read for Sam:
Side Read for Linda:
Casting for āRunning, Jumping, Flying Kickā
An Action
Written and Directed By: Maximus Baruch Bouilly
Plot Summary: When teenager Kirk Hopper unknowingly gains a legendary force known as āThe Mystic Artā, which he discovers during a street mugging, Kirk returns home to find his grandfather attacked and a mysterious armored villain demanding possession of Kirkās new power.
Casting for the following roles:
Kirk Hopper: Male, teen (20ā25). Ethnicity open: An ordinary high school student with a sarcastic streak but a good heart is initially awkward and unsure of himself. Must portray a wide emotional range: comedic timing, fear, rage, inner conflict, and dramatic intensity. Strong physicality required (stage combat/martial arts a plus).
Grandpa: Male, 60sā70s. Warm, witty, and sharp. A former museum curator and keeper of secrets. Needs strong comedic delivery with the ability to shift into sincere, heartfelt moments.
Dark Knight/Future Kirk:Ā Male, late 20sā30s. Physically imposing, intense, and emotionally layered. A battle-hardened version of Kirk from a dystopian future, corrupted by power and consumed by regret. Requires a strong, dramatic presence. Must balance menace, pain, and vulnerability.
Mugger: Male, 20sā40s. Streetwise, rough-around-the-edges opportunist. The role requires physical performance and the ability to shift from cocky aggression to fear and desperation.
Audition Dates: Tuesday, March 10th – Thursday, March 12th – Tuesday, March 17th
Audition Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Shoot Dates: Saturday, April 11th, and Sunday, April 12th, 2026
(NOTE: Expect to be on set for 10-12 hours per day)
Sides are provided at the audition or can be downloaded on this page. If possible, please become familiar with your audition sides.
Audition Location: CSB Media Arts Center, 6 Executive Drive, Suite 109, Farmington, CT 06032
If cast, this is a non-union and unpaid film shoot. A digital copy of the film and DVD will be provided to you for your film reel and resume. Food and beverages will be provided.
Headshots and resumes are welcome. If available, send to:
To register for your audition, see below. If cast, CSB Media Arts Center will get back to you.
Side Read for Kirk Hopper:
Side Read for Grandpa:
Side Read for Dark Knight:
Side Read for Mugger:
