TucsonStage Blog: CASTING CALL Lead Female Role

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

CASTING CALL Lead Female Role - Indie short film

CASTING CALL

Lead Female Role — MJ

Zack and The Bud Stalk: The Mysterious Man

Proof-of-Concept Short Film · Directed by Brad Phipps · Tucson, AZ

Produced by Bud Stalk Productions LLC

ABOUT MJ

MJ is sharp, grounded, and emotionally intelligent. She's the voice of reason in a chaotic group, but she's not afraid to speak her mind. Strong presence, natural confidence, with a subtle edge of sarcasm and humor. She keeps things real when everyone else is drifting.

Think: real, relatable, strong — not over-the-top.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Female, 21+
Strong natural acting ability
Film or stage experience preferred (not required)
Comfortable with dialogue-driven scenes
Good chemistry with ensemble cast
Reliable and collaborative

PROJECT DETAILS

Indie short film (Act 1 of a larger feature)
420-friendly environment — props only, no real smoking
Filming in Tucson, AZ
Production kickoff + first shoot: April 20
Additional shoot dates TBD after casting
Sundays availability required

COMPENSATION

This is a deferred compensation / sweat equity project. Cast and crew earn ownership points in the film with profit participation if the project generates revenue.

Cast & crew earn ownership points in the film
Profit participation if the project generates revenue
Ground-floor opportunity on a project with full feature, soundtrack, and expanded IP plans

WHY THIS PROJECT?

This is more than a short film — it's a launchpad for a full feature, soundtrack, and expanded IP. We're building something real with long-term upside for everyone involved from the ground floor.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Email: Zackandthebudstalk@gmail.com

Subject line: MJ Casting – [Your Name]

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