to self tape instructions and audition scene!

ODD SQUAD AUDITION PACKAGE SYNOPSIS:
From the producers of “Dino Dan” and “Annedroids”, “ODD SQUAD” is a
live-action series that follows the adventures of two kid agents as they
investigate weird activity in their town and figure out how to put things right
again.
ODD SQUAD is a government agency run by kids in suits equipped with
the world’s most advanced and unpredictable gadgetry. Whenever anything
strange or unusual or just plain nuts (including giant nuts falling from the
sky) happens, it’s Odd Squad’s job to put things right again. Odd Squad has
a fun, goofy and irreverent style that includes sight gags, one-liners, absurd
situations and plenty of slapstick. Also embedded in each Odd Squad case is
a math concept aimed at 1st graders.
SEEKING:
AGENT OTIS - 10-12 years. MALE. Serious, rough around the edges,
fiercely loyal, agent of few words. Otis is a man of action, who recently
transferred to Ms. O’s squad. Where he was before his transfer is anyone’s
guess. Unlike his partner, Otis plays things close to the vest. Just because he
doesn’t share his feelings, however, doesn’t mean he doesn’t care. There
seems to be a lot beneath the surface with Otis and he is constantly
surprising his partner with special skills and knowledge and interests. Like
his intense love of kittens. SERIES LEAD. WE ARE OPEN TO SEEING
TALENT THAT PLAYED AN ACTOR/PRINCIPAL ROLE LAST
SEASON.
Actor Information Form Full Name: Email Address: Age: Date of Birth: City You Live In: Parent's Name(s): Parent's Email: Grade: Height: Citizenship: Parent's Cell Number: Have you ever acted before (school plays, classes, etc)? If so, please specify: Special skills (Languages you can speak, anything extra special you can do): If you have an agent: Agent name: Agent contact: (If you have an agent, please allow them to submit your audition package). Parental/Guardian Consent Form Parent/Guardian Name: Parent/Guardian Email: Parent/Guardian Telephone: I consent to have my son/daughter/ward send their electronic audition for the casting of Odd Squad! I understand that this is not a promise of employment. I agree to accompany my son/daughter/ward to any requested additional casting sessions, as needed. Full Name: Electronic Signature: Date: DEADLINE FOR SELF TAPES: Monday, June 22, 2015 Due to the large number of respondents, we ask that there be NO PHONE CALLS, please TIPS FOR SELF TAPES PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!! 1. Frame yourself (the talent) from head to toe. Start off with a brief introduction into camera: state your NAME, AGE, HEIGHT, and LOCATION. 2. Now, zoom in so that you’re framed from the top of the head to the mid chest area ONLY and keep that frame for the entire scene. There should be little to no space over the top of your head. Be sure that the lighting is bright. Make sure that the sound quality is clear. It is very important that we can clearly see and hear you. 3. For the READER-­‐ Stand beside the camera opposite the talent, and make sure the talent is using you, the reader, for their eye line and NOT looking into the camera. Make sure to use a nice clear voice, make it easy for the actor to respond to you 4. Now, perform the attached scenes! Make sure to memorize the lines and feel free to tape the scene as many times as you'd like, but only send us one take, the BEST take. Boys should read the part of “AGENT OTIS”. 5. Remember to look natural, just like yourself and have fun! 6. Send everything in ONE email to [email protected]. Audition videos should be send via a link such as YouTube or Vimeo (we prefer YouTube). Please make sure to set the privacy settings so that the video is unlisted. Auditions must not be made public. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Monday, June 22, 2015 by 5:00 PM EST If you have an agent please allow them to submit you. Due to the number of submissions, we will only contact those who have been selected. No phone calls please. SUBMISSION CHECK LIST This is everything you will need to send us in order for you to be considered! Please send the following -­‐ in ONE email – to: [email protected] DEADLINE: Monday, June 22, 2015 by 5:00 PM EST. __ Actor Information Form __Parent/Guardian Consent Form __An acting resume if you have one (if not the information sheet above will be fine!) __A recent photo (we need to see your face and teeth clearly; it does not need to be a professional headshot. This could even be a candid photo – as long as it looks just like you and you’re the only one in the photo!) __Your self taped audition (This should be sent via a link such as YouTube. Please set the privacy setting so that the video is unlisted. (Auditions must not be made public.) Sides are attached on page 5. NOTE: Your audition submissions will NOT be considered if any of the forms are missing. If you have an agent please allow them to submit you. Deadline for self tapes: Monday, June 22, 2015 by 5:00 PM EST. Due to the number of submissions, we will only contact those who have been selected. No phone calls please.