If you would like to be part of the Switched At Birth – ABC Family Casting Call in 2013 please leave a comment below and let us know why you should be considered.
Switched At Birth - ABC Family
ABC Family has steadily become one of cable’s most watched networks with a strong lineup of fantastic programming, following in that tradition is the new series Switched At Birth. The series is currently wrapping up it’s acclaimed first season and an all new second season has just been ordered. Auditions will be held soon for the first half of season two which will begin broadcasting this summer.
Switched At Birth centers on two teenage girls from opposite sides of the tracks. Vanessa Marano plays Bay Kennish, a girl from a wealthy family with two loving parents and a brother while Katie Leclerc plays Daphne Vasquez, rendered deaf from a bout with meningitis at an early age who lives with her single mother in a poor neighborhood. The girls come to find out that they were switched at birth in the hospital as infants and that each has been living the others life. The drama and emotion is on full tilt as the two families meet and try to establish a relationship for the well being of the girls. This the most fantastically original and well acted program on TV with solid supporting cast that includes the fabulous talents of Lea Thompson (Back To The Future) and Constance Marie (George Lopez)! Few television shows have ever handled such delicate subject matter as skillfully. This is a dream showcase for undiscovered actors of any age. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime for someone out there. Casting directors and producers are on the lookout for the next great talent to incorporate into this already star studded cast! If this sounds like your dream role leave a comment below and keep checking back for all of the exciting details.
Switched At Birth is an amazing project and is truly breaking new ground for television dramas. This is your chance to be a part of the magic. Leave a comment today and you could be the next member of the Switched At Birth family.
12 yrs old
small town acting, dancing and singing experience
knowledge of some ASL
Name: Jessica
Height: 5’4
Weight: 120lbs
Eyes: Hazel
Ethnicity: White and Black
Hair color: Brown
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Acting has been something I’ve always been interested in doing. Now I’m taking the next step and putting myself out there to follow my dreams. I feel as if this show can help me tremendously with my dreams. I know how to put on a show and I know how to fight for what I want. I know when its time to be serious and when its time to have fun. I would love to a part of this cast and the making of the show. Thanks for the consideration.
hello! my name is kiana, i’m only 14 years old. I have ALWAYS dreamed of becoming an actress and i would really like to be in switched at birth because i think it is such an awesome show , with lots of drama ( which i like ) and is so interesting to watch. i love to travel, act, and i love music. i really hope i can be the next person to be on the show. thankyou.
more info about me:
height: 5′
hair: dark brown (straight wavy)
weight: 98
eye color: dark brown
skin color: light tan
Hispanic
Hello,
I would like to introduce myself briefly. My name is Jessica Powers, and I am twenty-four years old. I am from Houston, Texas, but I live in Columbus, Ohio. I was born deaf, but I have been wearing a Cochlear Implant since three years old. I grew up in a mainstreamed school, and I am an oral spoken. I just learned sign language in four years ago at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York for the first time experiencing deaf world. It is an amazing culture. I usually sign and speak at the same time so that way I won’t lose my speech. I have been a public speaker on general things since 2006 such as organizations, fundraising, Keepsake Theme Quilts, The Center for Hearing and Speech, and etc. ENOUGH ABOUT ME!
Also, I should be considered in “Switched at Birth” because I felt like I would be a good role model for audience. I wanted to show the audience that all deaf people can do anything whatever they want to. Also, I wear Cochlear Implant. I wanted to show them that wearing Cochlear Implant doesn’t make me to become a hearing person. Outside of my body, I am very different and outgoing in both worlds (hearing and deaf). We all wear different clothes, styles, ethnic, and etc. Inside of my body and my heart, we all are the same because deaf is deaf. I wanted to share my experiences with audience, but it will be a good opportunity for me to learn new experiences about deaf world.
In addition, I want to say yall did a great job keeping up the hard work to keep this show going!
Sincerely,
Jessica
Hi i’m Armonte
age-18
Gender- male
height – 5’3
hair- black
eyes- black
Ethenicity- African american
I was in plays ever since i was 3 years old , i love being in front of the camera , i can , sing , act , dance everything i think i will be a good candiate for the job because i’m very outgoing & very funny & i love seeing smiles on people face when i walk in the room i’m also a fresh face on the screen and that might be a +
i hope what you read is what you read is what you need . Thanks so much
Armonte ☺
Hello my name is celeanna i have little in acting due to the fact that the show in middle school had been cancelled. i am 17 almost 18. im 5’6 and my wieght is 195. im verry outgoing. i get along with everyone and i am she at first but once i get to know people i am verry fun to hangout with. My hair color is brown inclueding my eyes. im from california and i am a light colored mexican. I think this would be a great opportunity to be casted oon the show . I also think it would teach me a little more and become even more out of my comfort zone . I also think it would be fun meeting new people and showing people who i really am. I would love to learn how to sign language. I am a quick learner and a very good listener. I am willing to travel after high school since i am a senior . I am hispanic , portirican , filipino, spanish and a little indian. I never disapoint enyone when i do projects i am told to do or say. I watch the show all the time on netflix and have learned some words in sign language. i await your responce thank you.
Hi, I would love to be on Switched at Birth and have been watching from the very beginning! I have wanted to become an actor for a long time. I am 19 years old, though a lot of people say I look younger than that. I speak English and am semi-fluent in ASL (I’ve been learning for almost 3 years and was at the top of my class). I have brown hair and eyes, light tan skin, a small/slim build, glasses, am about 5’7, and have a small bit of experience in acting. I was in my high school acting class senior year, and was in the school play of that year. I would absolutely love the opportunity to perform on Switched at Birth, and hope it’s the start of a long career!
Age – 16
Gender – Male
Weight – 130elbs
Height – 5’4
Hair – Black & Brown
Eyes – Brown
Ethnicity – African American
Anything you need me to do I’ll do it and I’m open minded to all ideas. I’m willing to learn anything fast if needed. I’m willing to work and this will be a great starting point to my experience in the entertainment business. If you have any questions please feel free to email me Thank you!
Idea:
An episode ( or a few episodes) where a Spanish speaking Sign Language interpreter was required. Maybe because of Gina’s family memeber (maybe a gret grandma or great aunt) that visits that only knows Spanish. Since Gina cannot always be with her to interpret, the Kennish hire a Spanish speaking interpreter. One of the highlights that the show can teach as one more Deaf cultural contribution is that most of the countries of the world, each has their own sign language different from each other (most people think that ASL is universal).
Or a different idea could be that they call in an interpreter for Daphney Vasquez, that uses Mexican Sign Language (LSM), because of the setereotyping of the last name the court or doctor’s office think that Daphney does not use ASL and the interpreter uses LSM. Then Daphney teaches the community a big lesson by putting an ASL and an LSM interpreter side by side to show that sign languages like spoken languages are different. LSM is a sign language from Mexico but different from Spanish Sign Language (from Spain) different from Argentianian Sigh language and so forth (eventhough, all the users of these languages, come from Spanish speaking countries, the deaf do not share a common sign language.
An additional idea could be that Daphnesy has to take a foreign language as part of a language requirement for HS or prerquisite for College. And she wants to take LSM, but maybe the shcool/s do not recognize the language as a real language and Daphney fights to educate the school system that she can learn a foreigh sign language and not necessarily a spoken one.
For what is mentioned above I am interested in being part of an episode/s of Switched at Birth.
Information about applicant:
Name: Sergio Peña
Ethnicity:Hispanic ( Mexican/American)
Languages: Spanish (native), English (educated in the States), ASL (Certified Interpreter), Mexican Sign Language -LSM (Certified from Board of Education in Mexico)
Age: 43
Height 5’4″
Education: BA degre from San Diego State University (Major in education with a specialization in Linguistics).
Certificate Training Program from Universidad Autonoma de Baja California in Spanish and LSM
Have experience in theatrical sign language acting and interpreting.
Or if you have any other ideas where I am a fit for a character, send me a mail.
Regards,
Sergio Peña
My name is Charlotte Morgan and I’m eighteen years old. I’m living in Traverse City, Michigan now before going to the New York Film Academy for acting. Acting is something I’ve always been passionate for although I’ve done my share of swapping back and forth between acting, modeling, singing, directing, and editing. I opened what I called my small “film company” when I was thirteen and did many small productions. I was a figure skater for five or six years where I performed in the show Annie and Greece on ice as well as competed in many competitions. Figure skating taught me how to perform in front of a crowd and not to be stage fright or anything. It gave me confidence. I modeled for two or three years and was able to meet a bunch of really cool people like being able to work with Bruce Dale of National Geographic. I quit film making and acting when I started traveling the country to play a competitive card game called Magic: The Gathering. Thanks to Magic I was exposed to another world and able to gain maturity and learn a lot as it’s one of most complicated (if not most) games in the world. I started going to film school at the career tech center and did a bunch of producing, directing, and editing and after my recent visit with the New York Film Academy I’ve decided I want to completely dedicate myself to acting.
Caucasian, skinny, brown hair, 5’5, and willing to travel.
If you send me an email I can send photographs from my portfolio and my new promotional video that’s being made now.
Thank you.!
Charlotte Morgan
Name: Jennifer
Age: 21
Height: 5’6″
Hair color: brown
Eye color: hazel
I’m a big fan of the show and have been teaching myself sign language. I enjoy doing it and learning about it. I’m about to graduate from college with a degree in journalism and a minor in theater. When I was younger, I acted in many plays and have always had a passion for acting. I would love the opportunity to work on the show.
No experience, but will be attending acting classes on weekends and after school.
Age:15
Height: 5,1
Weight: 58kilos
Hair: brown
Eyes: hazel brown
Skin: light tanned
Nash: Aboriginal, Italian and Irish
Athletic, fashionable ,Positive, Achiever, Responsible, Reliable, Friendly, Energetic and Positive.
Name: Nicola Vater
Age:13
Gender: Female
Lauguage:English
Location: England
Race:Caucasian
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Sort of a hazel colour
thank you for reading
My name is Sophia, I’m 17 im 5’7 light brown hair and light brown eyes. I’ve been watching this show since season one episode one and to be apart of it would be crazy! Describing in words why you should consider me can’t even begin to express the personality and talent I have to offer! I would love to show you my range of acting ability and exactly what I can do. Everyone says they’re good, but I actually want to prove it! If I had the chance if be extremely greatful and I KNOW you wouldn’t regret it!
I hope that you email me so we can go into more detail! Thank you so much!
Hello,
my name is Megan Walker, i would love to be an actress. here is a bit about me:
Age:13 (i can look older)
Gender: Female
Height 169cm
weight: 107lbs
eye color:blue
i would love to be an actress i have had a lot of experience i have been in many musical theater productions. All of my friends have told me that i am a good singer and actress.
Thank you for taking the time to read this please consider me.
Megan
Hi, I’m 17th years of age and my name is Cassandra!, but everyone calls me by my second name Emily
I Love Pretty Little Liars that’s an awesome show I get mad when ever I miss an episode and I just wanted to let you guys now that ill be honored to be one of the selected casting people to come out on one of the most awesome shows in history well see you soon and hope to be selected to be in Pretty Little Liars -Switched At Birth this summer of 2013-2014
Hi! Im Zongxi ( my other commonly used name is Sasha ) and I would LOVE TO BE PART OF ‘Switched at Birth!!! ! I absolutely love the storyline and I want to have a role in this awesome show! I’ve been trying to get into the acting industry for ages ever since I was nine, ten? I dont know it seems like forever!
Height: 168cm
Age: 13
Weight ( as commonly used term ) / Mass ( correct term to use… I love science:) ) :48kg
Gender: Female
Country: Singapore
It is often said that asians and especially Singaporeans do not get into the acting industry very easily and are advised to give up but Acting is really one of my biggest dreams and I would be so happy if I get a role in here! Ive also dreamed of being another Shay Mitchell or Ashley Benson.!Acting Experience: has played main characters in class and school plays before. People say that I play really evil character s (example Alison in PLL ) very well and I also play perky and innocent characters well. Im also good in playing seemingly dumb but cunning characters I sing, play the violin, the piano ( I was invited to international piano competitions before. I also write songs ( ive written a whole album of them. My other dream is to write songs for popstars. )I really hope you can consider me! It would be such a pleasure and Ill probably go jumping around the house even if I get small roles!!!!! The way things are now in my life tells me that I lack respect. I want to prove to my fellow schoolmates, Singaporeans that I can do it. I dont know whether the casting director gets this very often, but Im going to be truely happy if I can live my dream. Thank you.Zongxi
Hi, My name is Nicole. My family calls me Neeka. I’am 20 years old, and people tell me that I look 16 or 17. Part of the reason why I love acting so much is because I have sooo much fun doing it. But the main reason as to Why I love it is because it makes me feel so great about myself, and acting is where I can finally let the true me shine. It took me a long time to find something I love doing, and now that I have, I’ll never let it go. I hope that I am considered, because if I am you will not be disappointed.
name: breille
age: 14
Hiehgt: 5,11″
race: Mixed
skin: Mocha
Black and Mexican
Hair: Curly Brown
Eyelashes: Long Brown
LIps: medium
Hobbies: Improve and dance
Name: Savanah Montijo/ Savanah White
Height: 5’0
Age: 17
Weight: 115
Hair: black
Eyes: Amber
Skin: Pale
Language: English, French, Korean, and fluent in ASL
Nationality: Caucasian American and Latino (Mexican descent)
Name : Alisha
Age : 17
Gender: Female
Height : 5’0 1/2
Hair : brown
Eyes : blue
Skin : light skin
Hobbies: Swim, Photography, singing and dancing
I think.this.would be a great opportunity. I think it would teach me a little more and become even more out of my comfort zone . I also think it would be fun meeting new people and showing people who i really am. And showing what i can really do. thank you for your time in advance!
Hi there,
I think this would be an amazing opportunity to take part in! I love working with other people, am very friendly and outgoing as well. I love acting, and am currently a grade twelve drama student in a performing arts school.
Age: 17
Height: 5″2
Weight: 140
Hair colour: Brown with blonde streaks
Eye Colour: Hazel
Skin: White/Light – can get really tanned over the summer
From: Canada!
I also look a bit younger than I am because of my height. Please email me for my resume or if you have any questions. I would love to be considered!
Hello.
My name is Coral Phillips. So most people call me Coral. Others have there own special nicknames for me, come up with one if you’d like. I’m 19 years old and I live in Ohio. A town you have probably never heard of. I am an state tested nurse aide. Your first impression of me is usually wrong. I might be a little loud, talkative and a party girl. Most people consider me spontaneous but can be serious at the same time. my personality gets to most people because i let them be who they want to be not someone that wants to hide that. i do not have any acting experence but i always act out in front of friends and family. i would act out in front of class even though ive been told to do musicals and plays in high school but i never had time for that in high school. i was to busy focusing on school and softball. softball has been my life and ive been playing for 16 years. ive been known as the person to make peoples day.i also know sign language because of that i am hard of hearing. i lost my hearing when i was 3, it was a gentic defec without my hearing aids i wont be able to hear well at all… people have been saying that theres no way i could do acting because im hard of hearing. i just want to prove them wrong that i can be one heck of an actress. ive realized that hard of hearing and deaf people could the best actor/actress because of their facal expressions and just knowing how to react to different things. for me its easy cause i can pull off being anybody who i want to be. especially when someone gives me a role i could figure out on my own how to be that person with out any questions. ill be willing to give you my resume. thank you for taking your time to read this. id love to hear from you!
hello! my name is Alina, I am 22 years old, I live in Italy, but for me it would not be a problem move in USA. I studied theater and made some little show in my town. my dream is to become an actress, I really want to learn. I am an honest person, punctual, reliable, cheerful and very respectful. I love animals, music, acting, traveling and meeting so many cultures. I hope someday my dream become a reality. thank you.