<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We are in need of several actors for a series of five video shorts. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The series of videos oppose some of the more dogmatic and overly-conservative aspects of the Romney campaign. They will be comedy sketches filmed in the style of silent films. They are chock -full of layers of satirical symbolism, or at least that’s what we are going for.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The videos contain no dialogue, only heavy blocking. They will be shot in the Mentor area and downtown-Cleveland. Our aim is to wrap the entire shoot on Sunday, October 21st. The videos would be uploaded to YouTube within the week to usher in election week. The five videos will each be between :30 seconds and 1:00 long, so with the exception of the lead actor (BOURGE), most will only be needed for a short scene, and thus minimal shooting time. They will be asked to provide their own make-up--if they have it, and costumes from their own wardrobe; accommodations will be made as needed.</span></p>
<p class="p2">This is an unpaid project for non-Equity/Union actors, but the final video will be available online and might serve as a worthwhile portfolio piece. It is an excellent opportunity for students and experienced actors to showcase their ability. Actors don’t necessarily need to agree with the message of the video series, but those who do might consider the cause as an additional incentive. Additionally, in the description of the video, we will link to any professional website actors might have.<span class="s1"></span></p>
<p class="p2">Actors needed are to fill the following roles:<span class="s1"></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">BOURGE: An angry business man. Age: Upper 20s to younger 40s. Wearing a business suit with a patriotic tie, and riding a bike. (Actor would be asked to provide their own suit, and if they have a bike that they can ride comfortably. The tie will be provided for them. The actor is in four of the five shorts, so they would be there for the entire day shoot.)</span></p>
<p class="p2">SAM: An average-looking middle class man. Age: 18-30. (Clothing will be determined based on the actor selected: Either a basic suit or street clothes.) (This actor will be in the entire second video which will be filmed in downtown Cleveland.)<span class="s1"></span></p>
<p class="p2">ZEKE and ROY: A gay male couple. Ages: 18-30. We do not want these to fulfill gay stereotypes. Just two average males, who will be holding hands in the video. (Clothing: street clothes: preferably button-down or polo, and jeans.) (These actors will appear in the third video very briefly and their portion of the shoot should not take very long.)<span class="s1"></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">JUNO: Mildly pregnant young woman. Age: 18-25. (Clothing: loose, basic hoodie, and sweatpants, no logos.) (This actress will be in a short scene in the third video, and so her part of the shoot should be wrapped rather quickly. Actress will have a book thrown at her face. While we will do our best to insure no injury, keep this in mind before taking the role.)</span></p>
<p class="p2">AARP: Elderly, sickly man. Age: 45 and up, the older you look the better. (Clothing: Whatever will age the man the most, loose sweater, oversized khakis would work. The man will have his cane kicked out from beneath him, so he must be capable to enduring a slight fall. This actor will be in the shortest scene of the third video, and so his part of the shoot should be wrapped rather quickly.)<span class="s1"></span></p>
<p class="p2">ROSIE: Modern woman, fairly attractive. Age: 18-30. (Clothing: Any type of clothing would work, should accentuate her femininity, but also be an average, every day outfit, nothing to flashy. This actress will be in a short scene in the third video, and so her part of the shoot should be wrapped rather quickly.) <span class="s1"></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Actors must be available for Sunday, October 21st. The shoot will take place even if the weather is chilly. If it rains or weather conditions are too harsh, the shoot may be rescheduled for later that week.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Actors need to be able to drive to locations in Mentor and Cleveland as their parts require. If someone needs to carpool, a meeting point will be decided.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Additionally, actors will have to sign release forms that will be emailed to them.</span></p>
<p class="p2">If you are interested in any of the roles, please email me: Dennis Shanaberg at <a href="mailto:dshanaberg@gmail.com">dshanaberg@gmail.com</a> as soon as possible. Those interested should provide name, phone number, the role they are interested in, and a headshot. Additional photos or acting videos would be even more helpful for determining roles. As actors are selected, more information and release forms will be emailed to them. Thank you for your time and interest, and we hope to hear from you all soon.<span class="s1"></span></p>