Casting Call for Young Actors! 📷

Casting Call for Young Actors! 📷

We are an Emerson College BFA student thesis film located in Boston MA filming May 2nd-7th. The story is about Timmy, a determined young boy from the countryside dreams of becoming a disco star in the city, but after losing his beloved friend, he must find the strength to keep shining and pursue his dreams despite his community’s disbelief. We're looking for young talent to bring to life some exciting roles!

Roles Available:

1. YOUNG TIMMY (10)

Description: Timmy is full of life, energy, and dreams of big stages. He's goofy, determined, and shows vulnerability, especially when facing challenges. A young Chinese boy with natural charisma, energetic and expressive, capturing both the excitement of youth and a deeper emotional layer.

Casting Type: A young Chinese boy who can balance innocence with subtle emotional depth. Think of actors like Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Rabbit).

2. DANNY (10)

Description: Danny is the bratty, overconfident kid who mocks Timmy to hide his own insecurities. He’s competitive, immature, and enjoys asserting dominance over others. While cruel at times, his actions stem from a desire to fit in and be noticed.

Casting Type: A young actor (POC preferred) who can play the “bully” convincingly, with a mix of humor and cockiness, but with a vulnerable side.

3. ART (10)

Description:Art is cynical, sarcastic, and often follows Danny’s lead. He enjoys mocking Timmy, but there's an underlying sense of insecurity. Not as harsh as Danny, but still a bit of a follower.

Casting Type: A young actor (POC preferred) who can balance mockery with vulnerability and play the role of the sarcastic sidekick.

4. CAMERON (10)

Description: Cameron is the “nice” kid who sees Timmy’s true potential. He’s empathetic, quiet, and thoughtful, offering support to Timmy when the others mock him.

Casting Type: A sensitive, kind actor (POC preferred) who can embody warmth and subtle confidence. A character easy to root for.

If you think you have the right talent, we’d love to see your audition!

Please submit headshots and demo reels to timmybfa@gmail.com, or DM us @lastdance_bfa on Instagram!

We can’t wait to connect with you! 📷