Nairobi Half Life Recruitment Auditions For A New Movie

Am sure most of us want to appear on TV screens. Do you have what it takes to act?  Are you confident in front of the camera or people?

Well, the award winning Nairobi Half Life is looking for you and its currently having auditions. I just came across this post on Facebook, and I felt it was important to share with wonna be actors and actresses. The post has been lifted verbatim from actors.co.ke because that is where the audition
details were.

Here are the details of the auditions and if you are convinced that you qualify, please do not hesitate to attend the auditions!

ONE FINE DAY FILMS & GINGER INK, the makers of SOUL BOY (2010), NAIROBI HALF LIFE (2012) and SOMETHING NECESSARY (2013) are casting for their next production “VEVE”.

AUDITION DATE: 7th APRIL 2013 (Sunday): REGISTRATION STRICTLY 1 pm to 4pm

AUDITION LOCATION: Phoenix Theatre (Professional Centre next to Parliament)

PS: If you had attended any of our earlier auditions for VEVE, please DO NOT attend this one.

NB: All Actors (as for all Crew) Compensation: Ksh 1,500 per day for shoot days (700/= day rate for rehearsals).

PS: STRICT AGE REQUIREMENTS!! DO NOT ATTEND IF YOUNGER THAN STIPULATED AGE!!!

CHARACTERS WANTED

1. Amos Muriungi (Male- Age mid 40’s) The MP. A harsh looking burly man. Proud and Arrogant. Indifferent and greedy. Stops at nothing to get what he wants. Wealthy politician’s look (belly). Has authority, particularly when he speaks. From the Igembe community and must be able to speak fluent Igembe, Swahili and English.

2. Sammy (Male- mid 40’s) Amos right hand man. He runs the day-to-day activities and operations for Amos business. Tall, well built decent looking man always frowning and serious. Average body size. Athletic body but not well maintained. Chocolate skin. Always has a frown. Slightly wrinkled face or signs of old age creeping in. He has black hair (slightly long but not long enough for an afro). Hair not well maintained.

He always means business but also has compassion in his eyes. Must be able to speak fluent Igembe, Swahili and English and must be able to drive.

3. Kenzo Salim (Male- mid 30’s) Good looking man. Not polished. Tall and well built (not over the top) and maintained body by working hard. Dreadlocks (or at least a kali (‘street’) rasta vibe). He is from the coast.. Likes to drink. Cynical and jaded. Beach boy looking type. Must speak fluent Swahili. Should be able to drive.

4. Kago (male – 13 to 15 years old) Sammy’s only son. Hasn’t broken his voice yet. Petite. Short. Malnourished. Thin. Rugged. Dark. Dirty. Your typical street kid. Untidy hair, could have small untidy dreadlocks. A rebellious, street-wise looking kid. Shabby and rough. Doesn’t take care of himself. Must speak sheng, Swahili and English.

5. Wadu (male- late 40’s or early 50’s) Kenyan Somali, thin. Eyes that tell a story that cannot be read. Has a polite smile. From the Somali community. Amos business rival. Cracks jokes. Arrogant, selfish, can be cruel. Speaks Somali, Swahili and a little bit of English.

6. Clint (20 to 25 years) White/mzungu. : Reckless hedonist, loves having fun, believes in a fair world where justice always has its way. Doesn’t take time to think before he acts. Spoilt brat. Speaks English

7. Morris (20 to 25 years). Clint’s friend. Young and athletic. Dress code: Hip, smart. Fun loving, smart, mature. He is urban, but not in a superficial way. Knows where he is coming from. Should speaks English, Swahili, Igembe

For more information contact Gerald Langiri, Casting Director, on 0708 847 917.

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