A mystery/drama. In the wake of a family tragedy, a mother and daughter’s relationship is tested as the daughter inexplicably gains supernatural powers. See scripts attached for the roles of Jess and Angie. Please include:
• Slate, to begin with, name, age, agency, height
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Project Information
Type:
Other
Shoot Dates:
August - September 2021
Shoot Location:
Sydney Actors School
Director:
Various
Casting Director:
Various
Synopsis:
The 2021 Screen Diversity Showcase will comprise of 5 distinct, peer-reviewed projects - all to be developed as part of the program in the form of a five minute proof of concept. Whilst the projects in their intended forms will have a larger ensemble of characters, these proof of concepts are restricted to containing 2 - 3 characters.
The role descriptions will give you an idea of the creator's vision for the casting. Please feel free to audition for any of the roles, even if you don't perfectly fit the description. We would encourage all disabled artists, First Nations and POC artists and members of the LGBTQI+ community to audition.
Roles
Jess
Gender:
Female
Description:
(15 to 27) Trans female, teens/early 20’s. Good-willed but uncertain, as she navigates the complexities of transitioning and being all-powerful. Jess appears with Angie in: If Wishes Were Horses by Martine Delaney - a mystery/drama. In the wake of a family tragedy, a mother and daughter’s relationship is tested as
the daughter inexplicably gains supernatural powers.
Scripts & Scenes:
Angie
Type:
Lead
Gender:
Female
Description:
(33 to 50) Female, deaf, over 35. Jess’s mother. Intelligent and protective, still grieving the loss of her husband.
Angie appears with Jess in: If Wishes Were Horses by Martine Delaney - a mystery/drama.
In the wake of a family tragedy, a mother and daughter’s relationship is tested as the daughter inexplicably gains supernatural powers.
Scripts & Scenes:
Submission Questions
Postcode
Date of Birth
What is your preferred pronoun?
Are you a member of MEAA/Equity?
If so, what is your Membership Number?
Are you a member of any other industry organisations?
How did you hear about the Diversity Showcase?
How do you identify as diverse?
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