If you have ever wanted to be in a play about death metal, here is your chance: a drama named “Death Metal Jesus” is seeking actors.
The producers released the following statement:
Casting “Death Metal Jesus,” a student-produced, five-minute, black-and-white short film. Synopsis: “Death Metal Jesus” is about God’s “other son” named Joey, the frontman of a death metal band who has stage fright. The film features a four-piece band (Joey, Jude, Simon, and Matthew).
Roles
- Joey, male 18-26, lead role. God’s “other son.” Timid frontman/singer of a death metal band.
- Jude, male 18-26, supporting role. Antagonistic guitarist in the death metal band.
- Simon, male 18-26, supporting role. Bass player in the death metal band.
- Matthew, male 18-26, supporting role. Drummer in the death metal band.
- God, male 40-65, supporting role. Joey’s dad. Appears as a policeman at the end of the film.
- Devil, male 18-65, supporting role. Antagonist and evil influence on Joey.
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Test shoots Sept. 11-13; shoots Sept. 25-27 in Nashville, TN.
You can read a script sample as well.
Tags: death metal jesus, theater
This is so hokey it might just be entertaining.