THIS AIN'T YER GRANDMA'S OPERA...
DEAD GUY OPRY is a one-of-a-kind Country-Rock/Comedy opera, adapted by Ty Hager from his novel, "Diary of a Dead Guy," about a slain country singer channeling his memoirs through a redneck kid as the singer's widow stands trial for the murder.
Plenty of laughs, a bit of suspense, and more cuss words than you can shake a stick at - and it's all set to music!
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With instrumental tracks nearly completed in Nashville by veteran producer/instrumentalist/artist Sean Patrick McGraw, Dead Guy Opry is currently in development as an indie film project in NE Oklahoma, where Hager - who will also be directing - plans to recruit his production team and cast of singers/actors from the area's vibrant creative community.
Plenty of laughs, a bit of suspense, and more cuss words than you can shake a stick at - and it's all set to music!
SCROLL DOWN TO LISTEN TO DEMOS
With instrumental tracks nearly completed in Nashville by veteran producer/instrumentalist/artist Sean Patrick McGraw, Dead Guy Opry is currently in development as an indie film project in NE Oklahoma, where Hager - who will also be directing - plans to recruit his production team and cast of singers/actors from the area's vibrant creative community.
All roles/positions below will be compensated at the time of film production, with negotiated rates TBD.
CAST
All roles require singing (to be recorded in a professional studio) and will involve at least some choreography. Questions? Just email [email protected].
JARED WHALEY - The murdered country singer. In his 30s-40s.
ANGEL WHALEY - The wife/widow/defendant. 20s-30s.
WILLARD BLEVINS – The overweight 12-year-old redneck kid channeling the Dead Guy.
MACK BLEVINS – Willard’s Pa. Good ol’ Redneck - loves NASCAR and beer. Also overweight. Late 30s or early 40s.
ELENORE BLEVINS – Willard’s Ma. Late 30s-early 40s, overweight, demure.
HARVEY BOYD – Small-town radio newsman. Late 20s-30s.
MARSHALL LAUGHLIN – Angel's high-dollar Nashville defense lawyer. Kinda Fred Thompson/F. Lee Bailey-ish: Bordering on boisterous, a showman with a keen mind. Late 40s-60s.
HAYWOOD BRICE - The Prosecutor. Serious-natured, stern, 40s-50s.
JUDGE WAY – No-nonsense and fiery, in her 40s-60s.
AMANDA - The Other Woman. 20s-30s.
CHAD – Jared’s lead guitar player, 30s-40s.
DAN - Jared's bass player, 30s-40s.
DGO QUARTET – Three females and a male BASS SINGER. They'll sing harmonies and dance throughout.
MULTIPLE BIT PLAYERS AND EXTRAS of all ages, including 6-8 SCHOOLKIDS (10-12 years old).
"AIR" MUSICIANS:
- Guitar
- Bass
- Keyboards
- Drums
- Harmonica
(NOTE: As all instrumental tracks have been pre-produced, actors portraying Musicians in the film - including Chad and Dan above - will only pantomime playing their respective instruments during specified scenes. For realism, actors in these roles SHOULD be able to actually play)
ANGEL WHALEY - The wife/widow/defendant. 20s-30s.
WILLARD BLEVINS – The overweight 12-year-old redneck kid channeling the Dead Guy.
MACK BLEVINS – Willard’s Pa. Good ol’ Redneck - loves NASCAR and beer. Also overweight. Late 30s or early 40s.
ELENORE BLEVINS – Willard’s Ma. Late 30s-early 40s, overweight, demure.
HARVEY BOYD – Small-town radio newsman. Late 20s-30s.
MARSHALL LAUGHLIN – Angel's high-dollar Nashville defense lawyer. Kinda Fred Thompson/F. Lee Bailey-ish: Bordering on boisterous, a showman with a keen mind. Late 40s-60s.
HAYWOOD BRICE - The Prosecutor. Serious-natured, stern, 40s-50s.
JUDGE WAY – No-nonsense and fiery, in her 40s-60s.
AMANDA - The Other Woman. 20s-30s.
CHAD – Jared’s lead guitar player, 30s-40s.
DAN - Jared's bass player, 30s-40s.
DGO QUARTET – Three females and a male BASS SINGER. They'll sing harmonies and dance throughout.
MULTIPLE BIT PLAYERS AND EXTRAS of all ages, including 6-8 SCHOOLKIDS (10-12 years old).
"AIR" MUSICIANS:
- Guitar
- Bass
- Keyboards
- Drums
- Harmonica
(NOTE: As all instrumental tracks have been pre-produced, actors portraying Musicians in the film - including Chad and Dan above - will only pantomime playing their respective instruments during specified scenes. For realism, actors in these roles SHOULD be able to actually play)
PRODUCTION/SUPPORT
Some positions may be combined. Email [email protected] for more information.
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PRODUCTION
- PRODUCER/PRODUCTION MANAGER - LOCATION MANAGER - CINEMATOGRAPHER/CAMERA - 2ND CAMERA - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - GAFFER/GRIP - PRODUCTION DESIGNER/ART DIRECTOR - SET BUILDER(S) - PRODUCTION ASSISTANT(S) - EDITOR/VFX ARTIST |
SUPPORT
- CASTING DIRECTOR - VOCAL COACH/ARRANGER - CHOREOGRAPHER - MAKEUP ARTIST/HAIR STYLIST - COSTUME COORDINATOR - BTS VIDEOGRAPHER/PHOTOGRAPHER |
DEMOS
Here are a few selections from Dead Guy Opry, sung by the original Nashville cast members and project music producer Sean Patrick McGraw (also an original cast member). The instrumental tracks aren't necessarily the final mixes, but a few are darned close.
ACT I
ACT II
ACT III