Actors for NYU Thesis Film

New York University
New York, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Ben McCall

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Let Me Call You Sweetheart - A short film by Ben McCall

THE FILM:
A tense psychological thriller about loyalty, power dynamics, masculinity, and willful ignorance of the truth. The tone of this film lives in the tradition of genre action/thriller films, aligning closely with films such as Mission: Impossible. Performances will be theatrical and intense, juxtaposed by the final scene where all three characters ironically dance together in harmony.

LOGLINE:
When a peace-making small-time criminal is sent by his domineering mentor to broker a high-stakes deal with a reclusive inventor, the truth about his friend’s past surfaces, forcing him to choose between loyalty and violence.

CHARACTERS:

HARRY HART
Lead. Early 30s, male. Athletic. Soft-hearted and impressionable, yet resourceful and determined to prove himself to his domineering friend. Though whole-heartedly believing he is on the right path, Harry finds himself falling deeper into an evil world, powered by his own willful ignorance.

Dance experience required, tap experience preferred. Staged combat experience highly preferred.

Special scenes: Hand-to-hand staged combat, dance number (incl. tap).

TODD THOMASON

Supporting. Mid 40s-50s, male. Semi-athletic. An exuberant and strong-headed criminal who exudes confidence. Todd is a friendly man, but will say whatever must be said, and do whatever must be done to get his way.

Dance experience required, tap experience preferred.

Special scenes: Dance number (incl. tap).

DOMINIC DRISCOLL

Supporting. Late 30s-40s, male. Rigid, but surprisingly athletic. Dominic is an intelligent inventor with a gentle exterior, but when under pressure, an aggressive, unyielding side emerges. He wants to give the benefit of the doubt, but has been hurt too many times for this to be an option.

Dance experience required, tap experience preferred. Staged combat experience highly preferred.

Special scenes: Hand-to-hand staged combat, dance number (incl. tap), simulated death.

THE LOGISTICS:

The listed dates are the dates of production, March 21st-23rd. All roles are very involved. All three will require scene rehearsals and dance rehearsals in the weeks leading up to the shoot, and HARRY & DOMINIC will require a fight scene rehearsal the weekend prior to the shoot (March 14 or 15) with our stunt coordinator.

All roles unpaid.

AUDITIONS:
Open casting call on January 15th at 35 West 4th St from 1pm-4pm.
If you intend to audition in person, please provide you email address. This is an NYU building and you will need to be checked in by the producer.

All actors interested in audition in person must provide a resume, headshot, and reel (or other video of a monologue/performance) prior to auditioning.

DURATION

Mar 21, 2026 - Mar 23, 2026

AUDITION INFORMATION

WHERE

35 West 4th St

WHEN

January 15, 2026 at 1:00PM

WHAT TO PREPARE

Please send us an email with the characters you are interested in auditioning for, and we will provide you with sides and casting materials. Please allow a day or two for a response. If you would like, you may perform a monologue and provide a demonstration your dance abillity at the audition.

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY ONLINE

https://www.backstage.com/casting/let-me-call-you-sweetheart-3072017/

APPLY BY EMAIL

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