'Seven Days Normal' is a story riddled with drama and angst, but driven by hope and love. These are the components that I want to portray. I will take several scenes from the book and give them life through a short video montage. Each scene will be darkened with the element of drama, but the hope and the love the main character, Casy, clings to, will drive each scene to a crescendo that will leave the viewer hungry to see how the story ends. Please visit amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com for a complete synopsis and a preview of the first chapter. Reading these will give you more insight into the story. I will also have free copies of the book at auditions if you would like to have one. If you land the part, I ask that you do read the book to help you get to know each character.
Auditions are by appointment only. They will be held at the Mahon Library in the conference room. You will be called in to read a part in front of me(and I will most likely read the part opposite), a colleague, and the videographers. I may ask you to stay or come back to read the part again with another actor that same day. You will need to bring the following items to your audition: a passport like photo, and your acting/modeling/job resume. You may dress casually. I will have an information sheet for you to fill out when you arrive. While this may be my first time to ever hold a casting call, I promise to make your audition as comfortable and easy-going as possible. It may be your first time too! No acting experience is required. I understand that you may be a beginner, just as I was at one time, and that can be an extremely daunting and discouraging place to be. I hope I can help you begin, or add to, your acting resume. Having said that, please know that this is not a high paying gig. I am a writer, after all! I'm also a mom of three small children, and my income is limited. I will provide the following stipends, but if you are looking for a large paycheck, this won't be the job for you. If you are looking for experience and exposure, or even extra credit if you are attending school, this job will most definitely help you gain those things.
Male Lead(Casy Devon)-$100
Female Lead(Bo Black)-$75
2 males(Broderick and Jason, bodyguards)- $50 each
female(Emily)- $50
You will receive your pay at the end of filming, which I hope to complete in one 8 to 12 hour day. In that day, I will provide you with lunch, and dinner if need be, along with refreshments/snacks. I will try to limit sets to about three, but I will tote you around from set to set, so you won't need to use your own gas. If you are a student and looking for extra credit, I will be more than happy to write a letter for you or whatever you may need for your class. I am also willing to be a reference for your resume. These things may seem small now, but once the video is uploaded to You Tube, my website, my blog, along with the other websites I plan on utilizing, the exposure you gain will be priceless. I will also use the video at my book signings, the first of which will be at our local Barnes and Noble. Everybody has to start somewhere, and I hope to be a part of your dreams as you are helping me accomplish mine!
Since I know the story inside and out, I will be writing the script myself and directing the video. Your input to the script, once you receive and review it, will be very valuable to me. I am counting on your artistry to bring this to life. With my vision, and your talent, we can make this video spectacular. We will take one Saturday in November or even early December and film. Once all five actors are hired we can decide on that date so as to accommodate everyone's schedules. I will have a videographer, and a colleague or two to help me direct, and the other actors, depending on what scene we are filming, all on set. This can be a smooth operation if each of us puts forth the effort to arrive on time and perform to our best ability. I will have all sets and props ready to go. I will ask that you provide your own clothing and make up depending on the scene(the script will designate those details). Other than that, I will have everything ready and in order for what I hope to be a relatively easy day of filming.
Once you are chosen for a part, I will notify you immediately and I will get the scripts to you via email within a few days. If you are chosen as a stand-in, I will email you to let you know and also provide you a script. I want a back-up for each part just in case something falls through. If you are not chosen, I will as well email you. Everyone who auditions will know one way or another if they have landed a part.
You can email me at lubbockcastingcall@yahoo.com if you have questions or to schedule an audition.
I look forward to meeting you! Thank you again for considering to be a part of my dream!
JOLEE WILSON
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