Nevertheless, I am committed to providing a voice for ALL opportunities for community service brought to my immediate attention, as long as it passes the sniff test for basic humanity, such as non-discriminatory practices and general fairness.
That said, reposted below is from my personal friend Robert Stewart, executive producer of a film that is sweeping festivals worldwide, Hombre y Tierra (I'm looking forward to getting a screener of it). This is an opportunity to not only work with a talented producer in a large-scale live entertainment event, but to also to assist the Hill Country Food Bank. Emphases and links mine.
As many of you already know, I took a volunteer position this year for a production hosted by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Cedar Park, to produce an amazing 10 scene dramatic presentation entitled, "Follow The Star", which narrates the entire life of Jesus, rather than the typical, stand alone Nativity scene. It is a huge undertaking. All proceeds of food and cash donations benefit the Hill Country Food Bank, which is now feeding and clothing some 450 families in the Cedar Park/Leander area. So...all my actor friends, and you know who you are, if you would like to volunteer your talent to this Production, help out a good cause, assisting those in need, please read the cast call below and I will look forward to seeing some of you on Saturday!
Follow The Star - Casting Call
Saturday July 14, 9 a.m - 1 p.m.
Actual Performances December 6-8 2012
Full Dress Rehearsal on December 5th
Additional Rehearsal TBD
Come one, come all to the Follow The Star Casting Call!. 143+ actors are needed! Be part of this amazing production. We need towns people, Roman soldiers, multiple, young Marys, Disciples, and young men to portray Jesus on the cross. Over 13 Jesus' are needed!
Stop in between the hours of 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. and sign up to be part of the cast. We will have some minor paperwork to fill out and then will be taking a head shot for reference. Bring your friends!
FOR MORE INFO: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on FacebookThey've shot a trailer, too.
Besides, you could be one of 13 Jesuses (plural, anyone?). And that's just all right with me!
PLEASE NOTE: Bob is a tough fella and consummate professional - he demands, expects commitment. Don't audition if you aren't down with the work. That's a best practice for any volunteer, come to think of it.
Mike, man, thank you so much for posting our call for Follow The Star - and YES, I will get you a screener for Hobre Y Tierra and that is is promise!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteWe had a great call and cast approx. 60 roles on saturday! (this while also managing contruction while me set dept. head was away on vacation - crazy and tiring!)
As we are No Where near our goal, we will be holding another round of auditions on Aug. 1st, starting at aprox. 6pm. I will let you know the locked down time. If you are inclined, we would love to have you post an update!
This isnt about being a member of one denomination or a particular church, even the church that is hosting the production - this is about taking our skills and talents and turning them to good use to help those in need, and that is really what I want people to know. We are doing this, yes, lead by our faith, but there is a lot of room at our table and we welcome all those local skilled performers who would like to add some good in the world, especially for the Christmas season.
I look forward to seeing YOU there at least one night of the run!
Thanks again!
Robert
Keep me in the loop, Robert. It's my pleasure to help out, my friend!
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