La Botánica
Location: New York City
Type: TV Pilots
‘La Botánica’ Pilot
Casting the pilot episode of “La Botanica,” a supernatural TV drama series. A Dominican girl from the Bronx, Graciela, misuses the supernatural powers of her mother’s Santeria to protect her younger sister, Victoria, from a charming predator, her Uncle Ito, threatening to steal her innocence.
Roles:
Graciela Vega (Lead): Female, 14-18
Dominicana, Bronx raised, Smart, Sassy, Solitary, Loves to dance. Protective, Vengeful.
ETHNICITY: Latino / Hispanic
REQUIRED MEDIA: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter
Victoria Vasquez (Supporting): Female, 8-10
Latina, Graciela’s younger sister. Innocent child
ETHNICITY: Latino / Hispanic
REQUIRED MEDIA: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter
Hector Sanchez (Supporting): Male, 18-23
18 y/o, Latino, Graciela’s older brother. Caring, loving, reckless, selfish, typical H.S. senior.
ETHNICITY: Latino / Hispanic
REQUIRED MEDIA: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter
Uncle Ito Del Gagillo (Supporting): Male, 45-50 late 40’s, Latino, Graciela’s Uncle. Abuser. Charming, Generous, kind exterior. Predator.
ETHNICITY: Latino / Hispanic
REQUIRED MEDIA: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter
Dona Rosa (Supporting): Female, 51-59
late 50’s, Latina, Santera, Priestess, Mysterious, Unearthly, Botanica Owner. Accented speech.
ETHNICITY: Latino / Hispanic
REQUIRED MEDIA: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter
Soraya (Supporting): Female, 46-51
late 40’s, Latina, Santera, Flamboyant, Tarot card reader, Accented fast talker.
ETHNICITY: Latino / Hispanic
REQUIRED MEDIA: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter
Linda (Supporting): Female, 18+
Melissa: 18+
Folkloric Dominican Dancers (Background / Extra): Males & Females, 14-20
Quinceañera Party Guests (Background / Extra): Males & Females, 0+
Rehearsal in June and production July in Washington Heights, The Bronx, and Manhattan, NY
Copy, Credit, Pays $100/day deferred, plus travel, and meals. No participation fees required. The Producers plan to apply for a SAG-AFTRA New Media Agreement. Priority for Members of the NYC | Indie Film Collective, http://www.NYCIFC.org/casting
Must be fluent in Spanish, Dominican dialect preferred.
SUBMIT a SELF-TAPE Using the Sides provided.?Include two Self-Tape videos with your submission using the sides provided. ??– Video #1 – Performed in English, ?– Video #2 – Performed in Spanish. ??Include a Slate at the beginning of each Video, with your name, contact number, and union status, and role you’re reading for.
send to: florthefilm@gmail.com
Payment: Paid
City or Location of call: New York City
Please submit to: florthefilm@gmail.com by 2019-05-24
This casting notice was posted by: Yerania Del Orbe
