The “Winter Tale” Project
Leda Serene Films, Producers of the award-winning feature film ‘A Winter Tale”, is beginning work on a new dramatic project that will explore the inner lives and experiences of young people in Toronto’s high schools.
Director Frances-Anne Solomon and her team are seeking young actors to participate in this exciting new collaborative project. The group will work together over the next six months to develop a script through community research, discussion, improvisation and personal storytelling. The final product will be mounted as a theatre play in the Winter of 2008/2009.
We are seeking the following performers from Toronto’s multicultural realities, as follows:
· Two young black males, cutting edge, urban inner-city, streetwise ages 14-18 years old.
· Must have a keen interest in the performing arts, and some experience acting/performing, as well as a desire to pursue a career in the field.
· Improvisational, and research skills a strong asset.
· Must be open, generous, and willing to participate fully in a collaborative creative process.
· Must be reliable, punctual and possess a strong work ethic.
Audition Requirements
2. Send your photo and resume as well as a covering letter stating why you are interested in participating in this project, and how you feel that you can contribute to it.
3. If you are selected for an audition, you will be required :
- to present a 3-minute first person story about a) your best day at school and b) your worst day at school.
- to deliver a 3-minute contemporary monologue of your choice; it can be either comedic or dramatic.
- to participate in a group improvisation with other young people.
4. Please forward headshots and resume along with covering letter by email to the attention of: Babs Jona, Casting director, Leda_Serene_films@yahoo.ca
Deadline for submissions: Sunday May 24th , 2008 by 5pm
Audition Dates: Sunday June 1st , 2008
Location: Toronto, ON
Callbacks: TBA
*No phone calls please
Thank you.
Babs Jona
Casting Director. |
