Want To Be A Movie Star?

I thought it would be very interesting if some HSBBW players were part of the movie. It is fairly time consuming for the summer and could get in the way of summer ball.

The perfect candidates would be those who have ability but no longer play and look young enough.

Also good for JC or NAIA players who want a great summer job with a potential acting future. I think it means those selected will be spending a lot of their summer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

This is a Major Motion Picture... Directed by: David Micky Evans (The Sandlot)

Starring:
Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings and Rudy)
Powers Boothe (Deadwood and Sin City)
Michael Angarano (Lords of Dogtown)
Tom Arnold (Best **** Sports Show)

Sports Action by:
ReelSports (Miracle, Mr. 3000, Four Minutes)

Is there a part for a fat, balding asthmatic?

Seriously, though, I have a gut feeling this is going to be a classic of the genre. We need another great baseball movie and there's nothing more American than baseball in small-town Iowa......

I remember once driving out west and passing by Van Meter, Iowa (Bob Feller) way out in the middle of nowhere.....that's baseball country. This was well before FOD and Dyersville.

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Is there a part for a fat, balding asthmatic?

Ditto that (except for the asthmatic part). Let's see, I can yell "Run it out!", I can pat players on the butt after a hit, and I hold up a real mean "Stop" sign.

Sounds like a neat opportunity (too bad it's not 25 years ago).

Is there a role as the manic, high school parent type, coach second guessing, crazy guy?

I might be available.

Have your people call my people. Let's do lunch....

I am sure auditions will be alot like American Idol after viewing tryouts for the movie MR 3000.

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Is there a role as the manic, high school parent type, coach second guessing, crazy guy?

Dad04,

Of course, what would high school baseball be without a few of those?

PG:

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Originally posted by PGStaff:

I think it means those selected will be spending a lot of their summer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Ok..I'm in. Nearly all summer in Cedar Rapids? Do you have a spare bedroom...with its own bathroom? And central air conditioning?

I'm going to try out for the part of the age challenged ball boy. I'd be a cinch....a youngish looking 51 yr.old...actually shaped like a baseball...could double as the team's mascot:Bernie the Baseball...I could slip into that role seamlessly.

About that bedroom...it must face the north or east...too hot otherwise. And how close are you to the ethanol plant?

I know I might sound just a tad demanding , but it's going to be a very l-o-n-g and HOT summer. A rotund, overaged ball boy can only take so much heat and humidity before his performance begins to flag!

Whaddya' say PG? Up for a visitor all summer long?

Wood,

Actually we are gone almost all summer. But you are welcome to stay. Unless you really mean it!

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Of course, what would high school baseball be without a few of those?

Ummm...ahh...pro ball with younger players??

Krak:

I'll bring the Chicago style deep dish pizza...you bring the kimchi...everyone else just bring whatever...but don't forget to bring that foaming carpet cleaner...lots of it...I've found that it is the only thing that really holds up and stays bubbly for the duration of my lengthy bubble baths.

Aww Shucks....wish Iowa was closer. My actor, baseball player son would have loved to audition. And per NCAA rules, he could do it since he has an existing resume...

OK you guys have officially cracked me up. I just laughed out loud while my syudents were taking a test. I would have to be the nosy annoying baseball mom whose child is the best at everything and telling the coach he does not have a clue

allaboutbaseball:

We try. To get that official stamp is really rewarding.

And you want to audition for the "the nosy annoying baseball mom whose child is the best at everything and telling the coach he does not have a clue" part. Sorry...we already have more than enough to fill that spot!

Darn.... I could be pretty good at that role.

allaboutbaseball:

Perhaps if you could persuade us that you're ultra annoying and you're able to convince the coach that he absolutely does not have a clue...

I know there has been some comical responses to this topic, but it is a real Full Length Featured Film with a multi million dollar budget.

On a more serious note, it could open up some opportunities. Furthermore the players they're looking for will be paid!

Gotcha' PG...


Serious casting call!

If anyone out there can be available then follow PG's instructions...see you at the movies!

PG-
a little confused- You can be paid to play baseball and still be eligabile for JUCO or NAIA?

You get paid for playing a part in the movie. Not for playing baseball! This in no way can be considered playing professional baseball.

However, due to one of the millions of NCAA rules that are not in the best interest of kids, NCAA players can not participate without risking their eligibility.

It's really kind of sad because I doubt that any future hall of fame Major Leaguers will be in the movie.

Sometimes the Juco and NAIA rules just make more sense! In fact, almost always they make more sense!

Due to the millions of NCAA rules-
I'm sure that the NCAA would interpret this movie (since the critiria is that you have extensive baseball skill & using that skill for pay)as a violation.
What else would risk your eligibility?
A shooting schedule certainly would crunch a schedule, but I don't
believe it would render you ineligable.
You guys are the experts-could you inquire further? Thanks.

I will Stickwatcher. In fact, I will be meeting with the producer tomorrow and will ask him. I've been told that NCAA players can not be paid to be in the film. Not sure what would happen if they worked for free, though.

Not an expert by any means when it comes to this.

definately more knowledge than I-
just will be interested in the NCAA's take-
NCCA seems to have a ruling on teeth brushing.
Thanks.

Not sure about the movie, but when my son played Sidd Finch in the ESPN special a few years back, the NCAA definitely had their say. He couldn't be paid, couldn't get any free stuff (although he did manage to get a Mets hat ) and had to pay to get there. They could pay for his hotel and food as long as it wasn't extravagent. Since it was before we were sending him back to Dartmouth, we had to figure what it would cost to get him to Dartmouth then send that amount to ESPN (even though they didn't want it). They paid for his ticket to NY, paid for everything while he was there and flew him to school after it was over.

Definitely one of the highlights of his life.

PG- Did you get a more in-depth explanation?

stickwatcher,

I've been told NCAA student/athletes can not be in the movie. Sounds stupid, but what can you do? Gotta protect those kids from making any extra money, you know!

By the way, they had over 90 kids trying out for parts yesterday. I think they're going to need about 35 players total. Seems most of those who tried out were college students who played in high school. There were a couple who played briefly in Pro Ball and had been released.

PG- What I wanted to clarify, was that the violation would occur because they would be using thier sport as profit, correct?

I guess! However, ability is only one of many criteria. They must look young enough to be high school age. They must fit into guidelines that include size, a certain look, and only need to have decent ability. There would be many star NCAA athletes who don't fit the profile.

Bottom line... Excellent playing ability is not the absolute most important thing, but it is helpful. I think you are correct in that there is where the problem lies.

Thanks!