Open to Ojibwe language speakers and learners of all ages
Rosetta Stone will be filming a long-term Ojibwe language-learning project beginning in early 2020 and lasting four
to six years. We’re seeking actors of all ages.
We’re looking for both experienced actors and non-actors alike. Main actors need to be able to speak Ojibwe,
memorize lines, take direction well, and commit themselves to the multi-year project.
Main actors will need to be available for up to three weeks of filming per year. Supporting cast will need to be
available 1-5 days per year. Production for the actors selected will include script rehearsal, memorization, and
travel to multiple filming locations as far as 1-3 hours away.
MAIN CHARACTERS NEEDED
AMIK / MALE / 12-14 YEARS OLD / A typical middle-school student, younger brother to Ogimaakwe.
OGIMAAKWE / FEMALE / 13-15 YEARS OLD / A typical young teenage high-school student, older sister to Amik,
confident and gregarious.
WAASEGIIZHIGOOKE / FEMALE / 30s / Mother to Amik and Ogimaakwe, she’s professional but nurturing.
GIMIWAN / MALE / 30s / Husband to Waasegiizhigooke, Father of Amik and Ogimaakwe, responsible and gentle,
preparing for the day he himself will be a tribal leader/elder.
WAABOOZ / FEMALE / 70s / Maternal grandmother, quiet but industrious; lives with the family.
WAABISHKIBINES / MALE / 70s / Paternal grandfather, wise and authoritative.
SUPPORTING CHARACTERS NEEDED
EXTRAS / MALE or FEMALE / ALL AGES / Play an assortment of supporting roles.
NAZHIKE-AWAASANG / MALE or FEMALE / 25-55s / Teacher for the adult language class.
CHI-NOODIN / MALE or FEMALE / 25-55s / Teacher for the high school.
ANANGOOKWE / FEMALE / 13-15 / High-school friend of Ogimaakwe.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10
Open Auditions for Rosetta Stone Ojibwe Video Project
Eddy’s Lake Mille Lacs Resort
41334 Shakopee Lake Road
Onamia, MN 56359
4:00-7:00 P.M.
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring a printed or digital copy of the audition script and have it memorized. If you are under the age of 18, a
guardian must be present to cosign documents. Auditions will be recorded.
For a copy of the audition script and any questions or concerns, please email Chato at
aanjibimaadizing@millelacsband.com or click here.