Kenny Simmonds – male, character is 15, all ages considered; boy-next-door type, arrested for murder
Deke Winters – male, mid 30s; aged by life, not necessarily time, hot-shot lawyer returning to his hometown to escape the rigors/failures of his career path
Vince DelGatto – male, mid 30s; police chief, powerful-looking man whose appearance is starting to soften
Diane Sikorski – female, early 30s; lawyer, has a hard edge to survive in her chosen profession
O'Brian – male, late 30s; father of murdered girl
Carmella DelGatto – female, mid 30s; very much a mom
Mrs. Simmonds – female, late 40s; fragile, Kenny's mother
Mr. Simmonds – male, late 40s; strict, Kenny's father

This show will be performed in-the-round.

Improv skills and a high level of energy are required.

Dancers of all skill levels are needed.

CAST

JESUS – (Tenor) Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy, charming, funny, gentle, but with strength. He is the sort of person others instinctively follow. Age 18-45.

JOHN THE BAPTIST/JUDAS – (Baritone) Has attributes of both Biblical figures: he is both Jesus’ lieutenant and most ardent disciple and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Like Jesus, he is also charismatic, but in more of a revolutionary way. He is the most “serious” and intellectual of the group, though as with all the actors, he must still possess a good sense of physical comedy. Age 18-50.

The ensemble of disciples are made up of 8 to 12 energetic singers/dancers/actors of all ages and types. Although the script calls for the "shy one", the "class clown" or the "sexy one", we will cast according to your individual style and ability.

Please audition to showcase your strengths. If you cannot sing, but are a fabulous improvisational actor, or you are a jazz and tap prodigy, please contact us to make arrangements to try out. If you are just an actor, please prepare a comedic monologue; however, there are a limited number of non-singing roles available.

We also hope to find performers who are able to play a musical instrument (acoustic guitar/recorder (flute)/harmonica, etc.) as part of their character.

Production Company: Zaki Gordon Film Institute
Name of Show: The Not So Merry Go Round
Playwright/Screenwright: Luke Jeralds
Genre: Film
Actor Level: Adult
Nudity: No
Director: Luke Jeralds

Short Film Student Film Copy provided to actor

Audition Date: January 10th, 2009
Audition Time: 10 AM - 7PM
Audition Location: Yavapai College/Sedona Campus 4215 Arts Village Drive Sedona, AZ 86336
Casting Protocol: By Appointment, 928-713-0578
Callback Time/Location:TBA

Headshot and Resume: Optional

Character Breakdown:

Ted (male lead/middle-aged)calm with a good sense of humor.
George (male/supporting role/middle-aged)very dignified and wise doorman at the apartment building in the large city where Ted lives.
Father (male/small part/older)Ted’s father; a comic with a truly developed sense of humor.
Note: each of the following sets of roles is played by the same actor/actress. Both roles must be very different characterizations for the large city and small town settings.
Howard/Stewart (male/medium parts/any adult age)Ted’s co-worker, easy going with no real direction in life.
Mrs. Tweed/Mrs. Cotton (female/medium parts/older) eccentric in the city; laid back and kindly in the small town.
Alicia/Allison (female/medium parts/middle-aged)Ted’s girlfriend. Classy in the city; a car mechanic in the small town.
Katherine/Katie (female/small parts/any adult age) server in an upscale coffee house in the large city; then a waitress in the small town diner.

Prepare:sides, cold reading

Rehearsals Begin: TBA
Run Dates / Shoot Dates: January 27th - February 9th
Payment: None

Show Synopsis: A middle-aged man living in a big city inherits a house in a small town. He realizes that his life has become routine, so he decides to move there. After living in the new town for several months, he comes to realize that although the places and people have changed, his routine is the same once again. The film combines both comic and serious elements, and deals with the question of how we truly make changes in our lives, and what is change?

Primary Contact: Luke Jeralds
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 928-713-0578
Contact Email: ljeralds@cableone.net
Website: http://www.zgi.yc.edu

CHRIS SMITH: (male, 18-24) Having some "drug trouble"
NOTE: Stage combat experience a plus (but not required if you're a good mover and a quick learner).

SHARLA SMITH: (female, 30-40) Chris and Dottie's step-mother.
NOTE: This role requires nudity and some graphic sexuality. A confident and trusting actress is needed. Please contact us if you have any questions on the specifics of the nudity and sexuality requirements.

ANSEL SMITH: (male, 35-40) Chris's father

DOTTIE SMITH: (female, 18-22) Chris's sister; naive and possibly slightly retarded.
NOTE: This role requires nudity.

Production Company: Zaki Gordon Institute
Name of Show: Through different eyes
Playwright/Screenwright: Michael Smith
Genre: Film
Actor Level: Adult
Nudity: No
Director: Michael Smith

Short Film Student Film Copy provided to actor

Audition Date: 01-03-08
Audition Time: 10:30
Audition Location: 4215 Arts Village Dr. Sedona, AZ. 86336 RM. 8
Casting Protocol: General Call
Callback Time/Location:

Headshot and Resume: Optional

Character Breakdown:

Craig Jenkins: border jumpers.

Jessica Lee: Teenage high school student who couldn't be any different from Craig.

Claudia Clowes: Mid 20's female looking for more than a better life when she is caught by Craig crossing the border.

Romiro Coradova: Mid 20's male crossing the border as well but is found and helped by Jessica Lee.

also need about fifteen extras for a classroom scene consisting of mostly caucasian and hispanic.

Prepare:Monologue and two sides will be given to you.

Rehearsals Begin: TBA
Run Dates / Shoot Dates: February 24- March 9 2009
Payment: None

Show Synopsis: Two Americans with strong opinions on the subject of illegal immigration have experiences that may forever change their lives.

Additional Info: I'm a 21 year old just finishing my first semester of film school and I'm preparing to shoot my thesis film on a subject that I feel very strong about.

Primary Contact: Michael Smith
Contact Title:
Contact Phone: 520-226-1702
Contact Email: blessthefall454545@gmail.com

Production Company: Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking
Name of Show: Currently Untitled Short Film
Playwright/Screenwright: Kyle Gehring
Genre: Film
Actor Level: Adult
Nudity: No
Director: Kyle Gehring

Short Film Student Film Copy provided to actor

Audition Date: January 3, 2009
Audition Time: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Audition Location: The Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking (ROOM 34) 4215 Arts Village Drive Sedona, AZ 86336
Casting Protocol: By Appointment, 360-689-0192
Callback Time/Location:TBA

Headshot and Resume: Optional
Headshot/Resume accepted via email attachment ONLY - do not send a weblinks to view photos!


Character Breakdown

Isaac (lead): male, early 30s-mid 50s, a quiet religious man trying to live peacefully in a world that wishes to persecute him. Lives by a philosophy similar to that of Gandhi.

Lieutenant Einsam (lead): male, mid 30s-mid 50s, a former officer in the military turned bounty hunter. He believes in what he is doing, but is still a thinking man in a world of automatons.

Williams (supporting): male, early 30s-early 50s, a veteran bounty hunter that serves in Lieutenant Einsam's crew. Einsam's right-hand man.

Johnson (supporting): male, early 20s-late 20s, a rookie bounty hunter that looks up to Lieutenant Einsam and wishes to impress him.

Damon (supporting): male, late 20s-early 40s, a veteran bounty hunter that serves in Lieutenant Einsam's crew.

President Hartley (supporting): male or female, late 30s-early 60s, the current President of the United States. He/She is continuing a legacy of cracking down on "religious extremists" that was started by the previous president/his-her brother.

Rehearsals Begin: TBA
Run Dates / Shoot Dates: TBA
Payment: None

Show Synopsis: In the near future, religion has been outlawed. Those who practice or support religion are hunted, imprisoned, and killed. Isaac, a lone pious man, has been captured by a group of bounty hunters led by a former military officer named Lieutenant Einsam. As he awaits his own death, Isaac attempts to understand why Lieutenant Einsam follows the Orwellian laws. Lieutenant Einsam attempts to understand why Isaac still practices religion in such a hostile environment.

Primary Contact: Kyle Gehring
Contact Title: Director/Producer
Contact Phone: 360-689-0192
Contact Email: gehrky72987@yahoo.com
Website: http://zgi.yc.edu

Dance Teacher- 20-35- A upbeat, positive person who is Jamal's biggest supporter.

Mom- older lady- 40-50yrs old- she is an out-going and positive person that doesn't mind Jamal dancing as long as he makes a realistic career choice in business.

Step dad- also older man- 40-50yrs old- A stern and stubborn man who think Jamal should play a real sport instead of dancing like a sissy.

Need extras for Jamal's Friends - 14-19 yrs old boys or girls.

Will need extra dancers!!

Head Investigator - Male Lead. 40s-50s. Has been in criminal investigations for 20+ years and knows every in and out of investigating crimes. Aside from being a stellar officer he is also a kind-hearted family man.

Partner Investigator - Male Lead . 20s-30s. Joined Federal Investigation 3 years ago, he still has more to learn but he catches onto things at a phenomenal rate. He is slightly paranoid and always suspicious. What is on the surface is never good enough for him, he needs to dig deeper.

Criminal Leader - Male Supporting Role. 20s-30s. Is the leader of an independent army that fights against the totalitarianistic government. He believes that in order to fight the government he must hit them where it hurts, the economy. Rob from the rich to steal from the poor.

Production Company: VerticalBlu Film Company
Name of Show: Life in Transit
Playwright/Screenwright: Cori Orlowski
Genre: Film
Actor Level: Adult
Nudity: No
Director: Daniel Gourley

Feature Film Copy provided to actor

Audition Date: December 22nd @ 6:00PM, January 10th @ 11:00AM, January 16th @ 6:00PM
Audition Time: See Above
Audition Location: 14320 N. 43rd Ave Glendale, AZ 85306
Casting Protocol: General Call
Callback Time/Location:TBD

Headshot and Resume: Required
Headshot/Resume accepted via email attachment ONLY - do not send a weblinks to view photos!


Character Breakdown

Kyle:-Age: Mid 20s-: Born and raised in the city, his parents live outside the city and his mother was nurturing but his father held high expectations for his only child to be a successful doctor. He got his pilot's license at a young age and is currently awaiting test results to become a full time pilot in the Air Force. When he finds out he has epilepsy and cannot do what he's wanted to do all his life he decides to end it. He's since lost his mother to cancer and his father has become absorbed in his work and Kyle's family life has fallen apart. His dream was the last thing he was living for.

Amy: -Age: Mid 20s-: very artsy and slightly eccentric. She is living with Cancer and she appreciates life because she doesn't know how long she has to live it. She doesn't like to see people in a funk for long but doesn't really have social boundaries since she doesn't care what they think of her. Her clothes are artsy with her own sense of style yet portray her own sense of style. She likes to ride the bus on weekends and see new places since she only has a few months left to live. Her cancer has been in and out of remission but its back so she's decided to just make the best of it. She never meets a stranger and is the one person who seeks Kyle out on the bus as a new friend.

Beverly: -Age: 60s/70s:- spunky old gal who is on her way to get a check up. She suffers from occasional panic attacks due to losing her husband the year before. She is a confident and fun woman who is doing her best to continue living life to the fullest even though she suffers from health issues. She takes a slight interest in Kyle as he reminds her of her own grandson from out of state.

Jack:-Age: 40s- a watch salesman who has that salesmen mentality. He is out for himself but will show some concern for others when it's affecting him at the present. He has limited morals and can come across a

greasy and unethical. Some of his lines present a little comic relief on the bus ride because no one would really say some of the things he does out loud. He doesn't really want attention drawn to himself but manages to get it anyways because of his outwardly uneducated comments and questions.

Lydia:-Age: 30s- escaping a bad home life with her son Tanner. They are leaving his father as he has started to physically abuse her. She is leaving because she doesn't want to see Tanner get hurt physically or grow up in that lifestyle. She has an inner struggle but has an outward caring for others. She is on the bus because she is going to live with her mother until she can make it on her own. She plans to hide away from Tanner's father as she doesn't want him to find them.

Tanner:-Age: 5- has ADD and is along for the ride. He seems to be a little bit of a distraction on the bus as he has a hard time staying in his seat. He's open and talkative to most of the bus riders and starts driving his mother nuts by the end of the trip. He doesn't know why they are leaving but thinks it's to go visit his grandmother.

Elliot:-Age: different in the flashbacks-Elliot is Kyle's father and a family doctor. He loves his wife and Kyle but he doesn't show it very well. He wants Kyle to grow up and become a doctor and thinks his love for flying is just a childhood obsession. After he loses his wife Leslie he then becomes over protective of Kyle and also a little over demanding that Kyle give up his love for flying to have a real job following in his father's footsteps. Elliot carries a secret that only Leslie knows and she takes it to her grave. This secret is what creates the tension for the whole movie and ends up destroying Kyle's dreams.

Leslie:-Age: Different for flashbacks-Leslie is Kyle's mom and she is the one who prompts him to want to fly by telling him the courageous stories of his grandfather from WWII. She knows the reason her husband doesn't want Kyle to fly but she knows how much Kyle wants to be like his hero grandfather so she is like the middle ground between the two. She later dies when Kyle is in his late teens and this is what ultimately leads to the demise of the father/son relationship as she was the peacemaker between the two.

James:-Age: 40's-50s-James is the doctor who gives Kyle the bad news about his epilepsy. He is tormented in giving this news to some degree and the audience finds out why later in the movie. He doesn't wish to do what he is doing but he understands why it must be done. James also turns out to be the father of Amy the young woman who befriends Kyle on the bus. He loves his daughter and they have a decent relationship but he doesn't understand why she spends her last days riding the bus when it should be with her family.

John:-Age: 30s pawn shop owner that sells Kyle the unmarked gun. He has a kid and he does his best to care for that kid but he is self absorbed and is mostly interested in making a quick buck for himself to stay on top. He is unethical and involved in a few underhanded dealings that make him the perfect character to sell Kyle the gun. His only concern is that it doesn't come back to haunt him later and he claims to never have had anything to do with anything illegal.

Charlie:-Age: 40s- bus driver who provides a bit of comic relief as he/she is bored out of their mind with their current occupation. They just feel it's their job to get people from one place to another but they don't give any service and don't care. Charlie is also a stress smoker and keeps their real emotions bottled up inside.

Prepare:Cold reading at Audition

Rehearsals Begin: 1st Rehearsal on 1/30/08
Run Dates / Shoot Dates: January Through March - Scheduled Shooting
Payment: None

Show Synopsis: Kyle plans to end his life, now all he has to do is manage the last few hours. Amy is hiding a secret with no desire to change the outcome. Jack is trying to make a quick buck and move on unnoticed. Lydia is escaping her overbearing boyfriend, while Beverly is dealing with the recent loss of her husband. Multiple lives, one bus and a chance to change the future of the person sitting next to them, but will one person pay the ultimate price while the others find freedom? Life in Transit: A story about choice--not coincidence, creating your own destiny, and the power to change the life of a stranger.

Crew Needed: Crew Positions Listed Here: http://www.verticalblu.com/life-in-transit/life-in-transit-the-crew.html

Additional Info: VerticalBlu is a movement based on the belief that great movies don't need to come from Hollywood. By joining together our skills, resources and efforts we can create movies that speak to our souls, our lives our communities. We would like to personally invite you to participate with us in Grassroots Filmmaking.

Primary Contact: Daniel Gourley
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 602-486-7191
Contact Email: info@verticalblu.com
Website: http://www.verticalblu.com

Dr. Richard Ross- Supporting: the work-a-holic father of Evelyn who doesn't give her the love she needs.

Female News Anchor- A woman who reads a report on the story of Evelyn, the first human clone.

Stephanie, a 20-40 year old female, Darren's girlfriend. She is concerned with Darren's health and will stand by his side through thick and thin.

Darren, a 5-15 year old boy, Young version of lead character. Also part of Darren's nightmare.

Ray, a 40-60 year old male, father to lead character. A violent alcoholic who was ashamed of Darren as a child for being shy and timid.

Beth, a 40-60 year old female, Mother to lead character. She left Darren and Ray because should could not take Ray's violent nature.

Cameron, a 20-60 year old female, News reporter

Male age range 20 - 45-Sam is a new zombie who is just discovering what it actually means to be a zombie. Must be able to wear zombie make-up for long periods of time, including latex, and be available for full head and body casting in January.

Female age range 50 - 70-This character is the mother of an adult child living at home. She is stern and controlling. Must be able to wear make-up, including latex appliances, and be available in January for body/face casting.
Prepare:Cold reading, sides.

Rehearsals Begin: TBA
Run Dates / Shoot Dates: March 29 - April 6
Payment: None

Show Synopsis: This short is best described as comedy splatter. Although Jake is in his thirties to forties, he is still very much a child. He lives at home with his controlling mother. One day while exploring the dump, Jake finds a lively and friendly zombie who he invites home for dinner. During dinner, the zombie shows his true nature forcing Jake to take control of the situation.

Additional Info: Bianca Luedeker is a first year film student working on a thesis film as part of the program requirements at Zaki Gordon Institute. Bianca is a self taught make-up effects artist. This film will showcase some of Bianca's effects. This is Bianca's first short film.

Primary Contact: Bianca Luedeker
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 928-202-9705
Contact Email: biancaluedeker@gmail.com
Website: http://zaki.yc.edu

Production Company: ELR Productions
Name of Show: Taken
Playwright/Screenwright: Errol L. Colandro
Genre: Film
Actor Level: Adult
Nudity: No
Director: Errol L. Colandro
Music Director: Errol L. Colandro

Short Film Student Film Copy provided to actor

Audition Date: Jan 3 2009
Audition Time: 10:00 a.m - 8 p.m
Audition Location: 4215 Arts Village Drive. Sedona, Arizona 86336 Room 34
Casting Protocol: By Appointment, (520)831-0955
Callback Time/Location:TBA

Headshot and Resume: Optional

Character Breakdown:
Det. Johnny Macey: -Age:27-35-A Young Detective trying to accept his wifes death.While going through a "very close to home case".
Julie Vaughn:-Age:21-31-A Young Girl who is murdered and Det. Macey is investigating her case.
Sarah Jones-Age:21-31-Julies Best Friend Who tries to cope while help Det. Macey with his case.
Kevin-Age:21-35-Julies Fiance' who also helps out Det. Macey on the case.
Julie Macey-Age:25-38-Det. Maceys Wife.
Bartender-Age:21-45-Bartender
Extras-Age:21-40

Rehearsals Begin: tba
Run Dates / Shoot Dates: february 10-24
Payment: None

Show Synopsis: Charles finds hims self lost in his marriage, he goes on a road trip where he finds himself with old friends reliving the innocence of adolescence. forgetting his normal life for brief period of time he learns things about life and about himself.

Additional Info: My name is Jancarlo Beck and this is my thesis film for film school. I am very passionate about art and making films. I am easy to get along with and fun to work with.

Primary Contact: Jancarlo Beck
Contact Title: producer/director
Contact Phone: 928 830 4790
Contact Email: jancarlo.beck@gmail.com

Production Company: Fountain Hills Community Theater
Name of Show: The Graduate
Playwright/Screenwright: Terry Johnson
Genre: Stage
Actor Level: Adult
Nudity: Yes
Director: Peter J. Hill

Audition Date: Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Audition Time: 7:00pm
Audition Location: The Fountain Hills Community Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. 1 1/2 miles north of Shea Blvd on Saguaro
Casting Protocol: By Appointment, 480-837-9661 X 3
Callback Time/Location:Wednesday, Jan 21, 2009 at 7:00pm

Headshot and Resume: Optional

Character Breakdown

MEN:
Benjamin Braddock mid-20’s Mrs. Robinsons lover/ Elaine’s suitor
Mr. Braddock mid 40’s Benjamin’s Father
Mr. Robinson mid 40’s Mrs. Robinson’s husband/Elaine’s father
Hotel Clerk/Waiter/Psychiatrist Age can vary must be able to create three very different characters, both vocally and physically
Minister/Belligerent Man age can vary must be able to vocally and physically vary two characters


WOMEN:
Mrs. Robinson 40+ Benjamin’s lover/Elaine’s mother
Elaine Robinson 20’s Object of Benjamin’s love/Mrs. Robinson’s daughter
Mrs. Braddock 40+ Benjamin’s mother
The Stripper 20’s a sardonic role which must be willing to perform in very revealing attire
Ensemble ages will vary Both men and women will be playing various ensemble roles

During your preparation do not be afraid to make your own distinct choices. We are not looking for carbon copies of the characters from the film, we want to see your own personal translations of these roles.

***** In accordance with the script, Mrs. Robinson will be required to appear nude in a backlit very dim scene.
We will do our best to protect modesty, but you have thus been warned*******

Rehearsals Begin: February 7, 2009
Run Dates / Shoot Dates: March 20-April 5 - possible extension to April 11
Payment: None

Show Synopsis: The Graduate brings the quintessential movie hit of the sixties vividly to life on stage. A college student spends his first summer out of school in the arms and bed of Mrs. Robinson, his father's best friend's wife. Meanwhile he is fallling in love with Mrs. Robinson's daughter Elaine.

Crew Needed: FHCT is a volunteer organization and as such we are always on the look out for talented designers and crew. If you can build, sew, paint or even hold a spear fifth from the left, we'd love to have you come play with us!

Additional Info: This is the first local production of this hit show. ***** In accordance with the script, Mrs. Robinson will be required to appear nude in a backlit very dim scene. We will do our best to protect modesty, but you have thus been warned*******.

Primary Contact: Peter J. Hill
Contact Title: Artistic Director
Contact Phone: 480-837-9661 X 7
Contact Email: peter@fhct.org
Website: http://fhct.org

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