September 02, 2008 03:00 pm
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The Chickasaw Nation will be holding open auditions for a movie about the life of Pearl Carter-Scott from 2-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 121 West Main St., Ada, Okla.
This film tells the true story of the late Pearl Carter Scott, a Chickasaw girl who is well known as the youngest licensed pilot in America. Befriended by famous aviator Wiley Post in the late 1920s, Pearl was performing as a barnstormer and commercial pilot by age 14.
Available roles will include a lead role as Pearl Carter Scott. This actress will play a Native American Female, ages 14-18. Sponsors say this actress must have star quality. The role will require approximately 18 days of work.
Supporting roles will include Young Pearl, a Native American female ages 9-12 and Lucy, a Native American female 30-40 years old.
Other roles include:
Widow Harjo - a fluent Chickasaw speaker between the ages of 50-60
Young Georgie - a Native American male age 5-7
Georgie – a Native American male age 11-13
Young Arnetta – a Native American female age 8-10
Arnetta – a Native American female age 13-15
Mr. Ishmatubbe – a Native American male age 30 – 50
Chickasaw player 1 and 2 – Native American males or females in their teens
Individuals selected must be available to start filming Sept. 13 and be available for approximately four- five weeks.
Filming will take place six days a week and applicants must work Saturdays-Thursdays in Oklahoma City throughout the course of the filming.
The number of days needed for filming will vary depending on the role. All actors/actresses will be paid for their individual parts in the movie.
For more information, or to schedule an audition, contact Danielle Armstrong at 580-332-1416. Walk-ins will be accepted but walk-in auditions are not guaranteed.
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