Young deaf actress sought for TV movie




A deaf actress between the ages of nine to 13 is being sought for a role in a Lifetime TV movie to be filmed in Winnipeg from Nov. 26 to Dec. 17.

The movie, titled The Signs of Christmas, requires the actress to play Addie, “a bright girl full of energy and enthusiasm” who “absolutely loves ballet and dreams of being a ballerina herself one day.”

In the film, Addie auditions for a part in the ballet The Nutcracker, and wins a role.

No previous experience is necessary. Jim Heber of Jim Heber Casting, says deaf actress Andrea Ferrell of the TV series 7th Heaven is already attached to the project.

Interested candidates are invited to email jimhebercasting@gmail.com for an audition. COVID-19 testing and safety protocols will be followed at all stages of production. For those cast not residing in Manitoba, all travel and accommodation expenses will be paid by the production.



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