Casting call- Escape from Reality A student short film written by Tony Dersch 4 teenagers get together to play a tabletop roleplay game (like Dungeons and Dragons) in order to forget about their stressful realities and enjoy playing as better fantasy versions of themselves. Location: Online Zoom auditions (link will be given through email) -sign up through the following link https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=26372488 Or email tonydersch7756@gmail.com for scheduling link -please add which character you are auditioning for Dates: -Saturday June 11th: 1:00pm- 5:00pm -Sunday June 12th: 2:00pm- 6:00pm -Monday June 13th: 5:00pm- 7:00pm Important information! -Headshots and resume needed for audition. -please prepare a monologue for the audition. -Plan to shoot in August for 7 days, will lock down dates asap. -Shooting will mainly be in the Toledo Ohio area and along the border in Michigan. -This production is not paid and nonunion. -Meals will be provided, transportation and housing when needed will also be provided. -IMDB credit will be given as well as a copy of the YouTube link. Major characters Riley- a 17 year old genderqueer rebel who wants nothing more than to escape their homelife -Age range: 17-25 -Gender: any gender works but this characters dresses androgynously and uses they/them pronouns. -Ethnicity: any Cameron- a 17 year old himbo jock who wants to protect his friends and be a veterinarian -Age range: 17-25 -Gender: written as a male character but can be a female character -Ethnicity: any Nat- a 16 year old anxious nerd who lives with the motto “anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” -Age range: 17-25 -Gender: written as a male but can be female -Ethnicity: any Alex- a 16 year old artist who wants nothing more than to make a living doing art. -Age range: 17-25 -Gender: written as female but can be male -Ethnicity: any Minor characters (will only be needed for 1-2 days of shoot) Daniel- Riley’s emotionally abusive father who’s a workaholic and avoids domestic household duties. -Age range: 40s-50s -Gender: Male -Ethnicity: any Jane- Cameron’s overworked mother who loves her family but desires respect from her family. -Age range: 40s-50s -Gender: female -Ethnicity: any