Call Details

Project name: Squeeze

Casting Call ID: 696 (enter in Audition form Call ID area)

• Request type: Casting Call
• Project type: Film
• Casting for: Lead
• Pay: Scale - $216 + 10% per day + travel, accommodations, meals/per diem
• Union: SAG-AFTRA
• Role / Character: Noah Levy
• Production dates: Starts August 13th 2023, (9 days)
• Location Requirement: New York
• Production location: Hudson Valley, NY
• Gender: Male
• Equipment: Any Disabled Equipment
• Age range: 16-25
• Veteran Status: Not Required

• Autism

• Role / Project description: Noah - Character is male presenting, white, neurodivergent and appears age 17. He is a large framed gentle giant with gawky arms and legs. He is a movie junkie and can recount full movie quotes, who was on Celebrity Jeopardy on which date, and the day of the week for any date in history. Noah is sensitive to noise and touch and will sometimes exhibit stimming behaviors when he comes into contact with an overwhelming amount. He loves to make people laugh and like his peers is very embarrassed by his dad’s over attentiveness. Neurodiverse performers are strongly encouraged to submit as we are looking to cast this role authentically. (LEAD)
  
  We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to disability, race and ethnicity, age, color, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law unless specifically indicated.
  
  Actors who feel they meet the character description are encouraged to submit themselves regardless of professional credits/experience.
  
  Storyline: Based on a true story of the writer’s son, the short film, Squeeze, tells the story of Noah Levy who is trying to survive high school like every other teen out there. Noah has felt extra lonely being the only neurodivergent student in his school in the late 1990’s. But when the school wrestling coach takes an interest in him and puts him on the team, Noah’s life trajectory changes as does the understanding and growth for his fellow teammates.
• Submission deadline date: June 12th 2023
• Submission instructions: Please email your headshot and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with Subject line "Squeeze - Noah".
  
  Casting will be in touch further if they need anything else.
  
  Actors who feel they meet the character description are encouraged to submit themselves regardless of professional credits/experience.

Casting / Agency Contact Details

• Liz Lewis Casting Partners
• Rachel Reiss, CSA
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• http://www.lizlewis.com