Short Film “Ms. Heebie”
Motion Picture Production department at Wright State University - Directed by Alex Taylor
A story about Marge, a child-like, middle-aged daycare provider who wants more than anything to have a child of her own. Developmentally slow and socially awkward, Marge finds it impossible to connect with adults, including her own brother. Having no friends other than her dog, and a strange uncomfortable relationship with her remaining family, Marge is confronted with just how different she really is.
Marge: (mid 30s-late 40s) Lonely, alienated and child-minded, Marge’s only desire is to be loved, unconditionally. Her life-long passion has been caring for children, whom she relates to easily. Her peers view her as strange and find her difficult to connect with.
Pete: (late 20s-30s) Younger brother of Marge. A loving husband and protective father, Pete works hard to give his family the best life possible. However, he has recently grown concerned that his sister and her strange nature may jeopardize his family’s safety.
Trisha: (late 20s-30s) Pete’s wife, Trisha, is a happy house-wife and mother. Gossipy and a bit vain, though well-meaning, Trisha believes that she “has it all”, and therefore has a tendency to be judgmental toward others.
Penny: (5-12) Penny is Pete and Trisha’s daughter. She adores her aunt Marge with whom she shares a close bond. Her innocence is over-shadowed by her spunky individuality which sets her apart from other children her age.
Open Audition: Saturday, May 6th 2-6pm
Columbus Metropolitan Library
845 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, OH 43206
For further information, please contact Colin Gleason
colingleason@hotmail.com (614) 256-2180
Open Casting Call
“Your Rear Window”
Sarah O Donnell, an interdisciplinary artist whose work ranges from filmmaking, videos, sculpture and installation is a current MFA candidate (2012) at the Ohio State University.
Sarah is directing and auditioning actors for a performance / adaptation of Hitchcock’s iconic film, Rear Window. This project will be a reinterpretation of the film version, using live actors, a stage set of Jeffries’ apartment, and large scale projections. This is a conceptually driven project that will be an unconventional approach to film and theatre narratives and their relationship to real and recorded spaces.
Currently only the male lead character, L.B. Jeffries is being cast. Later auditions will be held to cast supporting roles.
L.B. Jeffries: Caucasian, Late twenties to late thirties. Average build, light to brown hair. Professional photographer who after an accident is confined to a wheel chair in his Greenwich village apartment, with nothing to do but watch the neighbors. Begins to suspect a neighbor of murdering his wife.
Actors invited to audition will be provided with a short, monologue, (one end of a phone conversation). For the auditioning actors should also be prepared to take part in improv exercises, both with and without other actors. The ability to play with and invent material, react to a situation, a cue, or even inanimate objects will be an important determining factor in the casting process.
Actors with experience in improvisation, site-specific performance, non-narrative roles , and performance artists are highly encouraged to audition. Looking for a talented actor with a wide range as well as an open mind and a desire to experiment! This is an opportunity to work closely with a director in order to develop the core of a central character from the inside out.
The project will be developed over the spring and summer, with performances projected for early fall.
A time commitment of weekly rehearsals, as well as workshop meetings, can be expected with an increase in regularity as the project gets closer to performance. A project stipend will be provided. (Amount to be determined)
Please respond to O-Donnell.2@osu.edu with a resume, headshot (or current picture), and cover letter.
Auditions will be scheduled in advance and held on Sunday, May 8, 2011 in the afternoon and evening, on the OSU campus. Call backs will likely be held the following week.
