Next "Lincoln" casting call next weekend | Arts & Culture

The next casting call for Speilberg's upcoming "Lincoln" movie is September 15th at the Richmond Convention Center from 9am to 6pm.

Casting directors are looking for:

-- African-American and white men to portray Union and Confederate soldiers, delegates, contraband slaves and citizens circa 1865.
-- White men who play an orchestral instrument.
-- African-American men under 40 who are experienced horseback riders.
-- African-American and white women to portray contraband slaves, White House staff, citizens and more. Women should wear dress sizes 6 to 12 and have hair shoulder-length or longer.

***Important Note: Casting directors are NOT looking for extras under 18 or anyone who has come to a previous casting call.

Bring a recent photo of your self. Do NOT bring your horse, your kids or your musical instruments. Filming begins in Mid October.