THE ONE
SAG-AFTRA Feature Film
Producer: Adam Ropp, Erin Elizabeth Cook
Director: Lisa Arnold
Writer: Erin Elizabeth Cook
Casting Director: Chris Freihofer, CSA, Beverly Holloway, CSA
Start Date(s): Dec. 1-22, 2024; Jan. 1-15, 2025
Shoot Location: OKLAHOMA – Enid, OKC, Spencer, Guthrie
Audition Date(s): ASAP – SELF TAPE ONLY
Rate of Pay: Low Budget Scale: $783+10% day; $2,717 +10% per week
STORYLINE
Based around an annual event in Enid, Oklahoma, “The One” is an inspirational Holiday film about Hawk, a Native American foster teen who ages out of the system and uses his train ticket out of Chicago to see the lighting of the tallest Christmas Tree in the United States. Hawk suffers from un-diagnosed PTSD, separation anxiety, and lack of any Native culture from growing up in so many different homes. While waiting for the lighting of the tree, he crosses paths with Jefferson, a train attendant that shows Hawk around town, and more importantly, where to get free food. While Hawk is playing his guitar on the tracks, he runs into runaway teen, Alexis, who is grieving the loss of her twin sister. The two reminisce about Hawk’s Foster life, discuss the existence of God, and dodge her family who is frantically searching for her. Together they find a look-out spot to watch the lighting, but things don’t turn out as Hawk planned. The film is strewn with surprise comedic characters and twists and turns that will not only open eyes to the plight of the Foster system, but also remind us that it is never too late…whatever that may mean for you.
BREAKDOWN OF ROLES
[HAWK] 18-year-old Indigenous/Native American. Hawk is a foster teen that has just aged out of the system. Hawk’s mom died in a fire when he was a toddler. He has nightmares, flashbacks, and panic attacks due to PTSD and separation anxiety. Hawk has had four foster homes and been back and forth to the group home.Regardless of his circumstances, Hawk always stays upbeat and hopeful. He is a Christian and lacks any sort of Native culture. Hawk plays the guitar, sings, and loves Christmas. He has no idea where to go, but his heart is drawn to Enid, Oklahoma to see the lighting of The One, the country’s tallest Christmas tree. LEAD
[HAWK 6-8] Male, 6-8 yrs old, Indigenous/Native American. He is a bright eyed five-year old Hawk, before his life is forever changed as he enters the foster care system. SMALL SUPPORTING (7 lines, 2 scenes)
[HAWK 8-11] Male, 8-11 yrs old, Indigenous/Native American A brave and growing Hawk who, as he gets older, becomes a little scorned by the foster care system. But despite that he does his best to remain optimistic. SMALL SUPPORTING (9 lines, 1 scene)
[HAWK 13] Male, 13 yrs old, Indigenous/Native American. He is a young teenage boy who has had to grow up way too fast. He has basically been trained by the foster care system, learning to accept both the good and the bad. (We may consider an actor who could possibly play HAWK at both 13 and 18 years old.
[JASON] 18-year old male, any ethnicity. A scrawny senior in High School and Alexis’s boyfriend. He has a punk rock vibe and loves persuading Alexis to do things she shouldn’t. MAJOR SUPPORTING (28 lines, 5 scenes)
[MELANIE] 8-year-old Caucasian female. Alexis’s little sister and fraternal twin to Michael. SUPPORTING (10 lines, 7 scenes)
[MICHAEL] 8-Year-old caucasian male. Alexis’s little brother and fraternal twin to Melanie. SUPPORTING (5 lines, 4 scenes)
[ROBERT] 30s Caucasian male. Hawk’s first foster dad. Robert loves Christmas and Hawk, but his unexpectedly pregnant wife insists on returning Hawk to the home. SUPPORTING (12 lines, 2 scenes)
[DEBBIE] 40s, female, any ethnicity. A Bumble Bee mom who is always dressed to the nine’s and hip to hip with her mini-me, Tabitha, the most popular girl in school. Debbie loves to gossip. SUPPORTING (4 lines, 2 scenes)
[TABITHA] 16-year-old any ethnicity female. The most popular girl in school and she knows it. Tabitha acts like Alexis’s nemesis, but not by Alex’s choice. SUPPORTING (6 lines, 3 scenes)
[PATTY] A woman in her 50s, any ethnicity. A worn out DHS worker with kind eyes that has cared for Hawk at the group home over the years. SUPPORTING (14 lines, 2 scenes)
[DANA] 16-year-old any ethnicity female. One of the Bumble Bee girls and Alexis’s childhood best friend. SUPPORTING (11 lines, 3 scenes)
[JACK] A man in his 40s, any ethnicity. A tall blue-collar man with a drinking problem and Hawk’s abusive second foster dad. SUPPORTING (9 lines, 1 scene)
[AMANDA] A woman in her 30s, any ethnicity. A very unkempt house wife and Hawk’s second foster mom. She takes care of multiple foster kids with Jack. SUPPORTING (8 lines, 2 scenes)
[VICKY] A woman in her 30s. Hawk’s wealthy and well kempt third foster mom and wife to Tom. She accuses Hawk of stealing. SUPPORTING (5 lines, 2 scenes)
[TOM] A man in is early 50s. Hawk’s third foster dad and a very distinguished and wealthy business man. Married to a Vicky. SUPPORTING (5 lines, 1 scene)
[JACKSON] A 13-year-old boy. Tom and Vicky’s biological son who is always up to no good. SUPPORTING (3 lines, 1 scene)
[JACOB] A man in his early 50s. Hawk’s jovial fourth foster dad and husband to Delilah. SUPPORTING (10 lines, 3 scenes)
[DELILAH] A woman in her early 50s. Hawk’s kind fourth foster mom who has never had her own children and Jacob’s wife. SUPPORTING (7 lines, 1 scene)
[PASTOR BILL] A man in his 60s. The Miller family’s jolly preacher. SUPPORTING (6 lines, 3 scenes)
[SODA CASHIER] an 18-30 year-old female. A perma-grin Soda Shop Cashier who gives over the top five-star hospitality. SUPPORTING (9 lines, 1 scene)
[PAT] A man in his 60s. The slightly grouchy and quirky City Manager that wears super thick lens glasses. SUPPORTING (11 lines, 2 scenes)
[LIAM] A man in his 30s,. A train ticket collector with a heavy Chicago accent who helps Hawk in a crisis situation. SUPPORTING (8 lines, 1 scene)
[FIREMAN 1] A firefighter in his 30s-50s. One of the two fireman that help save Hawk. SUPPORTING (2 lines, 1 scene)
[FIREMAN 2] A firefighter in his 40s. One of the two fireman that help save Hawk. SUPPORTING (2 lines, 1 scene)
[POLICE 1] A man in his 30s. One of the police officers that questions the Miller’s after Alexis runs away. SUPPORTING (Lines 3, Scenes 1)
[POLICE 2] Male or female, 35-45. One of the police officers that questions the Miller’s after Alexis runs away. SUPPORTING (Lines 5, scenes 1)
[KATHY] A woman in her 40s. One of the Bumble Bee moms who dresses for the 80’s. SUPPORTING (1 line, 1 scene)
[COCOA ELF] A woman in her 30s-50s. Serves hot cocoa at the Winter Wonderland and helps Melanie with an important Santa question. SUPPORTING (3 lines, 1 scene)
[ANIMAL TRAINER] Introduces reindeer to the kids at Winter Wonderland. SUPPORTING (2 lines, 1 scene) POTENTIALLY CAST WITH A REAL ANIMAL TRAINER
[TRAIN ATTENDANT] A man in his 30s-50s. Takes care of Hawk on his train ride from Chicago to Oklahoma. SUPPORTING (1 line, 1 scene)
[STERN WOMAN] 35-55 year old woman. She always awaits Hawk’s return to the group home over a fifteen year span. SUPPORTING (2 lines, 4 scenes)
TO SUBMIT FOR THIS PROJECT:
READ AND FOLLOW THE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY.
Failure to follow the instructions will likely result in your submission being lost, mis-filed or accidentally deleted.
- Email a headshot and acting resume, or a list of any acting experience to the casting office.
- Include all contact information including:
-NAME
-PARENT EMAIL ADDRESS
-CITY/STATE of residence
-AGE (if a minor)
-Make the subject heading of your email: ONE – (Name of Role). Example: ONE – Jackson
-Send the email to submit.freihofercasting@gmail.com
(If you do not send to the email address listed, your submission WILL NOT BE SEEN.)
-If you are selected to audition for the project, you will be contacted by email. Check emails regularly.
-NO PHONE CALLS