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June 8, 2026 8:00 PM Captain James "Jimmy" Brown Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Film $500 (est. 6 hours of work) Lead Male 18-50
Short Film Period Piece/Historic Location:
Philadelphia, PA; Easton, PA; Chester, PA; Wilson, PA; Glendon, PA; Bethlehem, PA; Phillipsburg, NJ; Allentown, PA Apply Save Job Was a real historical figure who navigated the Lehigh Canal, and his story is a vital and often overlooked part of the region's history. This role brings his voice and experience to life through a series of short dramatic monologues filmed on location at the National Canal Museum. For more info, visit https://canals.org/2021/02/17/captain-jimmy-brown-african-american-canalboat-captain/. The actor will deliver 8-10 "micro monologues" — short, character-driven pieces ranging from roughly 1-2 minutes each — totaling approximately 10-15 minutes of scripted material. Scripts will be provided in advance of the shoot date. Memorizing the provided scripts is key to success in this role. Seeking an African American male actor who: Can learn and deliver 10-15 minutes of scripted material confidently and naturally; is comfortable with living history, documentary, or educational performance styles; can convey dignity, authority, and humanity in a first-person historical portrayal; is available for the full shoot day on June 11 (alternate rain date: June 15); is based in or able to travel to the Easton, PA area. Must provide own transportation. Prior experience in living history interpretation, theater, documentary film, or period drama is a plus but not required.
Rate:
$500 flat rate
Total Pay:
$500 (est. 6 hours of work)
Ethnicity:
Black /
African Descent Required Media:
Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Resume Pre-Screen Requests:
2 Question(s) About the project Seeking talent from Philadelphia, PA; Easton, PA; Chester, PA; Wilson, PA; Glendon, PA; Bethlehem, PA; Phillipsburg, NJ; Allentown, PA Roles paying up to $500 COMPANY DETAILS Night Kitchen Interactive Ethan Miller, Project Manager Member since Jun 3, 2026 1 Job posted Background Checked
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Casting an actor to portray Captain James "Jimmy" Brown, a historic African... view more Other roles in this project This project has no other roles View Full Listing Details Dates & Locations Shoots June 11 (8 a.m., 4-6 hrs.) at the National Canal Museum, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton, PA.
Note:
Alternate date of June 15 in case of bad weather.
Compensation & Contract Rate:
$500 flat rate
Total Pay:
$500 (est. 6 hours of work)
Additional:
Pays $500. Food will be covered, gas stipend pending discussion. Period-accurate costume and wardrobe will be provided. Key Details Seeking talent from Philadelphia, PA; Easton, PA; Chester, PA; Wilson, PA; Glendon, PA; Bethlehem, PA; Phillipsburg, NJ; Allentown, PA Roles paying up to $500 Become a Backstage member or log in to view additional details, including key audition and/or submission instructions. Join Now Ready to Apply? Select Role Captain James "Jimmy" Brown Apply
