[NEohioPAL]CASTING LOCAL LOW BUDGET FEATURE THIS SAT. 1/31 & SUN. 2/1, 2004

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Marcy Ronen Casting
MRONEN2000 at AOL.COM

CHRISTMAS AT MAXWELLS
FEATURE FILM

Production Company: 
LauferFilms.com
2340 Bellfield Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

This is a low budget NON-UNION feature film to be shot in Cleveland, Ohio.  
Start date is February 9, 2004 and will shoot for 3 weeks, through February 28, 
2004.  All talent must work as locals.  The rate is $125.00 flat per day.

Auditions will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2004 and Sunday, February 
1, 2004.

Sides will not be available before the auditions.  

Please bring headshot and resume to the auditions.

See Synopsis and Character Breakdown (attached) for more information.

AUDITIONS LOCATION:
    THE HILTON GARDEN INN
    CARTER ROOM
    1100 Carnegie Avenue
    Cleveland, Ohio  44115
    216-658-6400

Street parking or paid lot off of Carnegie behind hotel. 

SATURDAY 1/31/04

TIMES:               CHARACTERS:

9AM-1130AM         SUZIE, RACHEL and SANDY

1130AM-1230PM    UNCLE JOE

1230PM-1PM       PATRICIA STEVENS

2PM-330PM        DR. CALLAHAN

330PM-5PM        KAREN


SUNDAY 2/1/04

TIMES:                       CHARACTERS:

9AM-11AM                     TOOTSIE and AL PICKERLING

11AM-NOON              CHARLIE LAWSON

NOON-1PM                 NEIL HENDERSON

2PM-3PM             REVERENDS AND RABBIS

3PM-5PM             SNOW GIRL and SNOW GIRL'S MOTHER

5PM-6PM             BARTENDER and WAITRESS

Christmas at Maxwell's 

Synopsis: Christmas at Maxwell's is an inspirational but light romantic 
Christmas drama, a story about the human struggle, the power of love, forgiveness, 
trust and uplifting the human spirit. It is the story of a forty something man 
who is struggling to answer the questions surrounding his wife's illness. 
Christmas at Maxwell's is a family movie with an anticipated PG rating.

The feature film sensitively develops the story of a seriously ill Suzie, her 
husband, their kids, their present and their past. Their children, Mary and 
Chris blend their magical childlike powers with some unusual circumstances to 
make Christmas at Maxwell's a loving, faith filled and exciting romantic drama 
for the whole family. It is serious, but also fast, funny and filled with 
interesting characters. Join us for Christmas, at Maxwell's.

###

Character Breakdown:

Please note:  All characters are Caucasian unless specified.

Suzie Maxwell Austin: 40, warm hearted wife, mother of two children (ages 
12,9), former jazz singer.  Suzie is more spiritually developed than her husband. 
She lives with a sense of trust and resultant joy of life that comes from it. 
 She knows she is dying from cancer and is trying to live her life to the 
fullest each day.

Uncle Joe Carpenter: 65-80,  "distant relative". Very kind, gentle old man 
who is in fact an angel that comes to visit the Austin family during Christmas 
time. He walks slowly, talks slowly but is acutely aware of other's feelings 
and emotions. 
Neil Henderson: 40's, neighbor to the Austin family. He runs a small 
manufacturing company and has a simple and good life with wife Rachel and their two 
children.

Rachel Henderson: 40's, mother of two young children (11, 7).   Kind and 
understanding neighbor to Suzie, married to Neil. 

Tootsie: 65-75ish, a little old lady, eccentric. Similar in attitude to the 
character Ruth Ann (from Northern Exposure who ran the local grocery store).  
Feisty, widowed early in life, independent yet appreciates compliments and 
attention from Al Pickerling.  Our Tootsie runs a Christmas tree farm/stand.

Al Pickerling: mid 60's, eccentric, outspoken yet also has southern 
gentlemanly characteristics.  President of Pickling Inc.  Pickerling's manufacturing 
company makes machines that debone chickens - slogan is "The Colonel loves us!" 
Imagine a somewhat less sophisticated and more redneck Clintonian character.  

Dr. Kevin Callahan: 40's, distinguished yet open minded.  Suzie's doctor and 
family friend - went to a prestigious Ivy League university. Married with 
several young children.

Sandy: 30's, attractive secretary in winery office. Caring, enjoys her job 
and pays attention to details. 

Charlie Lawson: Any ethnicity, 30-45ish, small town police man. Very kind, 
Zen talking policeman who has lost his wife and young son in a car crash. He 
tries to impart wisdom to the confused Andrew (main character).

Patricia Stevens: Any ethnicity, late 40's-50's - family friend who takes 
Uncle Joe to the Airport.  
 
Snow girl: 6-9 cute little girl who sticks her tongue out and gets snow 
shoved in her face.

Snow girl's mother: 30-40's - a little heavyset woman - yells at Andrew to be 
more aware of his surroundings.

Karen: approx 38, attractive woman, (Andrew) main character's ex-girlfriend. 
She is focused on one thing, to get back into Andrew's life again, hoping to 
replace his wife (Suzie) once she dies. Karen has an edge about her and is very 
ambitious, yet not overly blatant in her attempts.

Bartender or Waitress: 25-50, in a small town/working class/ blues bar. No 
nonsense type, seen it all before.

Reverend:  Any ethnicity, 40-70, friendly, caring, thoughtful and smart 
spiritual character.

Rabbi: 40-70, friendly, caring, thoughtful and smart spiritual character. 

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<HTML><FONT FACE=3Darial,helvetica><HTML><FONT  SIZE=3D2 PTSIZE=3D10 FAMILY=
=3D"SANSSERIF" FACE=3D"Arial" LANG=3D"0">Marcy Ronen Casting<BR>
MRONEN2000 at AOL.COM<BR>
<BR>
CHRISTMAS AT MAXWELLS<BR>
FEATURE FILM<BR>
<BR>
Production Company: <BR>
LauferFilms.com<BR>
2340 Bellfield Avenue<BR>
Cleveland, Ohio 44106<BR>
<BR>
This is a low budget <B>NON-UNION</B> feature film to be shot in Cleveland,=20=
Ohio.  Start date is February 9, 2004 and will shoot for 3 weeks, throu=
gh February 28, 2004.  All talent must work as locals.  The rate i=
s $125.00 flat per day.<BR>
<BR>
Auditions will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2004 and Sunday, February=
 1, 2004.<BR>
<BR>
Sides will not be available before the auditions.  <BR>
<BR>
Please bring headshot and resume to the auditions.<BR>
<BR>
See Synopsis and Character Breakdown (attached) for more information.<BR>
<BR>
AUDITIONS LOCATION:<BR>
    THE HILTON GARDEN INN<BR>
    CARTER ROOM<BR>
    1100 Carnegie Avenue<BR>
    Cleveland, Ohio  44115<BR>
    216-658-6400<BR>
<BR>
Street parking or paid lot off of Carnegie behind hotel. <BR>
<BR>
<B>SATURDAY 1/31/04<BR>
</B><BR>
<U>TIMES</U>:               <U>CHARACTERS</U>:=
<BR>
<BR>
9AM-1130AM         SUZIE, RACHEL and SANDY<BR>
<BR>
1130AM-1230PM    UNCLE JOE<BR>
<BR>
1230PM-1PM       PATRICIA STEVENS<BR>
<BR>
2PM-330PM        DR. CALLAHAN<BR>
<BR>
330PM-5PM        KAREN<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
<B>SUNDAY 2/1/04</B><BR>
<BR>
<U>TIMES</U>:               &nb=
sp;       <U>CHARACTERS:</U><BR>
<BR>
9AM-11AM                  =
   TOOTSIE and AL PICKERLING<BR>
<BR>
11AM-NOON              CHARLIE LAWSON<BR>
<BR>
NOON-1PM                 NEIL HENDERSON<BR>
<BR>
2PM-3PM             REVERENDS AND RABBIS<BR>
<BR>
3PM-5PM             SNOW GIRL and SNOW GIRL'S=20=
MOTHER<BR>
<BR>
5PM-6PM             BARTENDER and WAITRESS<BR>
<BR>
<B>Christmas at Maxwell's <BR>
</B><BR>
<B>Synopsis</B>: Christmas at Maxwell's is an inspirational but light romant=
ic Christmas drama, a story about the human struggle, the power of love, for=
giveness, trust and uplifting the human spirit. It is the story of a forty s=
omething man who is struggling to answer the questions surrounding his wife'=
s illness. Christmas at Maxwell's is a family movie with an anticipated PG r=
ating.<BR>
<BR>
The feature film sensitively develops the story of a seriously ill Suzie, he=
r husband, their kids, their present and their past. Their children, Mary an=
d Chris blend their magical childlike powers with some unusual circumstances=
 to make Christmas at Maxwell's a loving, faith filled and exciting romantic=
 drama for the whole family. It is serious, but also fast, funny and filled=20=
with interesting characters. Join us for Christmas, at Maxwell's.<BR>
<BR>
###<BR>
<BR>
<B><U>Character Breakdown:</B></U><BR>
<BR>
<B>Please note:  All characters are Caucasian unless specified.<BR>
</B><BR>
Suzie Maxwell Austin: 40, warm hearted wife, mother of two children (ages 12=
,9), former jazz singer.  Suzie is more spiritually developed than her=20=
husband. She lives with a sense of trust and resultant joy of life that come=
s from it.  She knows she is dying from cancer and is trying to live he=
r life to the fullest each day.<BR>
<BR>
Uncle Joe Carpenter: 65-80,  "distant relative". Very kind, gentle old=20=
man who is in fact an angel that comes to visit the Austin family during Chr=
istmas time. He walks slowly, talks slowly but is acutely aware of other's f=
eelings and emotions. <BR>
Neil Henderson: 40's, neighbor to the Austin family. He runs a small manufac=
turing company and has a simple and good life with wife Rachel and their two=
 children.<BR>
<BR>
Rachel Henderson: 40's, mother of two young children (11, 7).   Ki=
nd and understanding neighbor to Suzie, married to Neil. <BR>
<BR>
Tootsie: 65-75ish, a little old lady, eccentric. Similar in attitude to the=20=
character Ruth Ann (from Northern Exposure who ran the local grocery store).=
  Feisty, widowed early in life, independent yet appreciates compliment=
s and attention from Al Pickerling.  Our Tootsie runs a Christmas tree=20=
farm/stand.<BR>
<BR>
Al Pickerling: mid 60's, eccentric, outspoken yet also has southern gentlema=
nly characteristics.  President of Pickling Inc.  Pickerling's man=
ufacturing company makes machines that debone chickens - slogan is "The Colo=
nel loves us!" Imagine a somewhat less sophisticated and more redneck Clinto=
nian character.  <BR>
<BR>
Dr. Kevin Callahan: 40's, distinguished yet open minded.  Suzie's docto=
r and family friend - went to a prestigious Ivy League university. Married w=
ith several young children.<BR>
<BR>
Sandy: 30's, attractive secretary in winery office. Caring, enjoys her job a=
nd pays attention to details. <BR>
<BR>
Charlie Lawson: Any ethnicity, 30-45ish, small town police man. Very kind, Z=
en talking policeman who has lost his wife and young son in a car crash. He=20=
tries to impart wisdom to the confused Andrew (main character).<BR>
<BR>
Patricia Stevens: Any ethnicity, late 40's-50's - family friend who takes Un=
cle Joe to the Airport.  <BR>
 <BR>
Snow girl: 6-9 cute little girl who sticks her tongue out and gets snow shov=
ed in her face.<BR>
<BR>
Snow girl's mother: 30-40's - a little heavyset woman - yells at Andrew to b=
e more aware of his surroundings.<BR>
<BR>
Karen: approx 38, attractive woman, (Andrew) main character's ex-girlfriend.=
 She is focused on one thing, to get back into Andrew's life again, hoping t=
o replace his wife (Suzie) once she dies. Karen has an edge about her and is=
 very ambitious, yet not overly blatant in her attempts.<BR>
<BR>
Bartender or Waitress: 25-50, in a small town/working class/ blues bar. No n=
onsense type, seen it all before.<BR>
<BR>
Reverend:  Any ethnicity, 40-70, friendly, caring, thoughtful and smart=
 spiritual character.<BR>
<BR>
Rabbi: 40-70, friendly, caring, thoughtful and smart spiritual character. <B=
R>
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