Actors wanted for Auckland Uni Film TV Series
The University of Auckland Stage Three Film Program are looking for experienced and committed actors for a TV mini-series.
The series is a quirky comedy/drama about a dream experiment that goes wrong. Henry must use an unproven dream machine to enter the unconscious mind of his love Brinley. Will he be able to save her and reveal how he truly feels before the dream ends?
We are casting for four lead roles:
Henry (18-25, Male) A young student, Henry is extraordinarily pragmatic and quick on his feet.
Henry’s desire to understand the truth has led him to a life studying science.
Roger (20-50, Male)- Roger is your vulgar, inappropriate uncle that always says what’s on his mind even when it’s offensive and crude. He sees himself as a badass, eternally sporting a ponytail and sunglasses, but he more often comes off as an abrasive eccentric.
Brinly (18-25, Female)- Brinley has it all: brains, looks, and an unnatural talent for dancing. The art of body movement is a main passion for her, but she also has an intellectual side.
Dr. Chapman (30-65, Male)- This triple Ph.D. holding scholar (physics, psychology, and poetry) is one of the world’s foremost experts on oneirology, the study of dreams.
Auditions will take place at Auckland University this Friday 25th September between 11am-6pm. To arrange for an audition time please email dreammachine.film@gmail.com
Please indicate what time of day is best for you
And provide a performance CV and headshot.
Filming will take place in a film studio as well as location shooting during October. Friday mornings until 23rd October are required, with some weekend and weekday shoots.
This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting project, driven by young Auckland University film makers. We will be filming six 3minute episodes. The series is being made with the potential of being shown on national television. The roles are unpaid.
Prior film/theatre experience preferred.
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James WenleyJames is an independent critic and writer for his Auckland Theatre Blog Theatre Scenes (http://www.theatrescenes.co.nz), and is a producer and director for 'Theatre of Love' (http://www.theatreoflove.co.nz).
He began reviewing theatre for Craccum Magazine in 2008, and was the Theatre Editor 2009-2010 before establishing TheatreScenes.co.nz in 2011. In 2010 he completed a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Drama from the University of Auckland and is currently studying towards his Masters.
He has directed and produced productions of Macbeth and The Who’s Rock Opera TOMMY at the Musgrove Studio, and was the Assistant Director for Auckland Theatre Company’s Young & Hungry smash hit ‘Fitz Bunny: Lust for Glory in 2010’. He was president of Auckland University's Stage Two Productions 2009-2010 and has produced three seasons of the short play program ‘Stir Fried Plays’, as well as ‘The Libertine’ and David Mamet’s ‘Sexual Perversity in Chicago’.
James’s latest production for Theatre of Love was the NZ debut of Jailbait by American playwright Deirdre O’Connor at Galatos Upper Lounge in May 2011, which he also directed. Theatreview’s Lillian Richards said it was “Mesmerizing, with suspension of disbelief achieved, I think this is a play that deserves to be seen.”
In 2011 he has been involved with the Producing Project - a joint initiative between Dance Studies NICAI University of Auckland, DANZ and MIC Toi Rerehiko to train and develop Producers. After attending workshops in Producing (Felicity Letcher), Marketing (Christine Young), Publicity (Rachel Lorimer) and Lighting (Sean Curham), the team has produced three seasons of dance shows featuring short works from established and emerging dance artists. His specific responsibilities where as Technical Manager (Taste Me, Galatos, June), Producer (Hear Me, Gundry Street, July) and Curator (Love Me, Galatos, August).
Through working with Lighting Mentor Sean Curham in this project, James was approached to produce the final work in Sean’s experimental Ghosting Series Are You Scared of Me? at the Corbans Estate Arts Centre in July 2011.
In 2012 he is producing Theatre of Love's 'Season of Obsession', working closely with established and emerging local playwrights.
Contact James: theatreoflove@gmail.com
