The Chickasaw Nation will have open auditions for a movie about the life of Pearl Carter-Scott from 2 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at 121 W. Main St. in Ada.
This film tells the true story of the late Pearl Carter Scott, a Chickasaw girl who is well known as the youngest licensed pilot in America. Befriended by famous aviator Wiley Post in the late 1920s, Scott was performing as a barnstormer and commercial pilot by age 14.
Available roles will include a lead role as Pearl Carter Scott. This actress will play a Native American female, ages 14 to 18. This actress must have star quality. The role will require approximately 18 days of work.
Supporting roles will include Young Pearl, a Native American female ages 9 to 12; and Lucy, a Native American female 30 to 40 years old.
Other roles include:
Widow Harjo — a fluent Chickasaw speaker between the ages of 50 to 60.
Young Georgie — a Native American male age 5 to 7.
Georgie — a Native American male age 11 to 13.
Young Arnetta — a Native American female age 8 to 10.
Arnetta — a Native American female age 13 to 15.
Mr. Ishmatubbe — a Native American male age 30 to 50.
Chickasaw player 1 and 2 — Native American males or females in their teens.
Individuals selected will need to be available to start filming Sept. 13 and be available for approximately four to five weeks.
To ask questions or to schedule an audition, contact Danielle Armstrong at (580) 332-1416.
