THE WOOD NYMPH – CASTING CALL We are a small digital cinema class at The Cleveland Institute of Art creating a short, modern adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, “The Wood Nymph.” This story follows the wood nymph, who is stuck in her tree, as she desperately longs to break free of her natural setting and experience the city. She is transported after a moon beam grants her one night in the city with the repercussion that she can not return to her natural oasis and will only live for the one night. She is exposed to varying strange scenarios in the overwhelming city until her death at the end of the night. This short film will be a contemporary portrait of Cleveland. Because we are working with little to no budget, we are unable to compensate for these roles, but we plan to promote multiple screenings and exhibitions which will benefit both our practices and portfolios. Food and refreshments will be provided on set. We hope that you will find interest in this project and help us bring it to life! Auditions will take place on Friday, September 28, 2–5PM @ The Cleveland Institute of Art, Screening Room 321 RSVP Required: Please email elflory@student.cia.edu We are holding an open casting call for the following characters: Dryad (Wood Nymph): Main character, seemingly innocent, but with desire and guts, knowledge of nature, intuitive Age: 20s, Female. Personality: independent, curious, adventurous, determined. Days needed on set: 5–7 Moon Beam: mysterious, magical, wood spirit, journey guide, brutally honest, narrates actions throughout the film. Also acts as chauffeur and landlord. Age: 18+ Gender: Open to various interpretations Days needed on set: 2–3 Eccentric Father Figure: drunkard, domineering, erratic, womanizer, Has to be able to chop down trees in the night Has to be able to story tell Outfit: regular day clothes Male, 40+, Days needed on set: 2 Marie: Rich city woman, comes from nature and is idolized by the Dryad. Her character arch foreshadows fate of the Dryad. Age: 30+ Outfit: Fancy dress Days needed on set: 2 Rats (2x): Aging businessmen longing for industrialized past, disheveled and ungroomed Age: 50-60s, Gender: white male Outfit: tattered suits Days needed on set: 1 Dance partner: coy, gentleman, smooth, classy, Age: early 20’s Outfit: Tux or three-piece suit Days needed on set: 1 Hesitant couple: typical just-married couple, able to argue like they’re married. Outfit: hip city attire Days needed on set: 1