Casting Series and Feature Film - "Mr.
E Comics"
2nd ROUND AUDITIONS for "Mr.
E Comics" Series & Feature - This Saturday, April 11th, 2009 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
** No Appointment needed!
"Mr.
E Comics"
These 10 Webisodes will be approximately three to four minutes each. They will be two new Webisodes aired each month for six months. The Webisodes will be a pre-cursor to a *Feature Film, that will begin pre-production during the summer of 2009, and should go into production this winter. The last Webisode will act on its own as a prologue, related to the feature's script.
This is a very exciting production with a top-notch crew behind it. There are many characters through out the 10 Webisodes. Some Characters are in more than one episode, because some of the inter-weaving of some of the Webisodes.
Both the Series and Feature Film's executive crew includes; Executive Producer Mr. Ralph Skrzypczak (DP of "Knife to a Gun Fight," crew on "Netherbeast Incorporated," etc.), Director and Writer Mr. Mike Mahoney of Skarbelly Filmz ("When Shadows Die," "Doilie's Diner," etc.), Ms. Debbie Overbey Co-Producer & Casting Director (Director/Producer of "POV," "Promise," etc.), and Mr. Jason Crothers is Director of Photography/Cinematographer ("Leaving Barstow," "The Naked Eye," etc.).
Ralph Skrzypczak:
http://us.imdb.com/name/nm2099417Mike Mahoney:
http://us.imdb.com/name/nm1654187Debbie Overbey:
http://us.imdb.com/name/nm1894829Jason Crothers:
http://us.imdb.com/name/nm1028796 We've planned three (3) rounds of auditions for the "Mr. E Comics" series and feature film. We're looking for the best talent in Arizona, (experienced actors) and would like everyone to have an opportunity to audition.
ALL TEN EPISODES will be shot in those six days in Central Phoenix.
Please note: Even though we are releasing 2 episodes a month for 6 months, you will only be on-set for two (2) to six (6) days, from May 27th thru June 1st, 2009. We will be shooting all 10 episodes in those six days. Most characters will only be needed on set for 1 or 2 days, and those performing in the webisodes will carry over to the feature film, which will be a mid-budget, paid feature. The Feature Film shooting of "Mr. E Comics" is scheduled to begin this winter, 2009.
Roles:
Dave: Mid twenties, funny t-shirt and jeans, or cargos. Funny, R-Rated.
Might have a scruffy face and hair
Josh: Thirties, thin, soft spoken, always seems to be content, friendly, and to himself. Wears black rimmed glasses, could be vegetarian. Has a kinda drab style. He owns and wears a lot of black and dark green clothes.
Mike: The Owner of the store. He is in his 50s, bald, stocky, and wheels around in a wheelchair (similar to Professor X), but can and does walk and stand. Is like the Godfather and Yoda and Lex Luthor, etc.
Josh’s Mom: Sweet woman with glasses and white sweater.
Kid with no name: Longhaired and young. He is trying to grow a beard, He wears baggy everything.
Sean F (F#%k Guy): Twenties/Thirties out spoken, freethinker and has quite the wicked tongue.
Mother: Middle-aged. Very Conservative, and wound a little too tight. Has attitude to her demeanor. Strict.
Son: 8-10 years old. A little ADD. Dresses from K-Mart, because of cheap Mom. Easily influenced.
White Kid 1: This is a White Young Male who acts and dresses as if he is Asian and does not like White America.
White Kid 2: See Description of White Kid 1.
White Kid 3: See Description of White Kid I or II, Except a Young Lady, who is only half as bad as the other two.
Middle-age Asian Man: Asian man in suit.
White Guy 1: Wears polo shirt cargo shorts and Sandals.
White Guy 2: Wears tight faded shirt and tight faded jeans, and Sandals.
Betty: 30 something Woman. Has a little attitude and doesn’t take any crap.
Veronica: Mid- Twenties Woman. Loves her comics and will bite back.
Man 1: 29 years old. Wears up to date Suburban fashion. Just had a Kid a few months ago.
Teenage Girl: Very attractive. Sexy clothes.
Man 2: 35yrs old. Wears, khaki cargo shorts, a comic hero t-shirt, and long white socks.
Man 3: 24 years old. Acts like a real prick that not many people like. Into himself too much.
Man 4: 22 years old. Friend of Man 3. Wears sandals and a hat.
Teenage Boy: 17 years old. Typical Comic looking Geek.
Emo Guy: 29 years old, black hair combed down, covering half of his face. He has tight, warn, light blue, jeans, with low cut Cons. His shirt is dark and small, he almost exposes his navel. He also wears a small, material, and jacket.
Emo Girl: 31 years old, short dark hair, 50s sick girl style, a number of tats. She has a nice body but hides it. Looks like she might kill or cry, not sure which one.
Young Mike: 29, has a curly fro. Dresses and acts hip to the times. Very Friendly and talkative..
Young Wife: Small, Female. Dated from head to toe.
Long-Haired Cousin: Skinny stoner look to him.
Kid 1: 13-15 years old. Looks like kid in “Almost Famous”.
Kid 2: 13-15 years old. Short hair. Looks like “70s Show”.
Kid Josh: 7 years old. Shaggy hair. No glasses. ADD.
Josh’s Mom: Brunette, younger with longer hair in a blouse and jean.
Dan’s Mom: Pregnant, with short hair, and Pregnant.
Drug Guy: A Guy who looks like a drug dealer
Street Hustler: Trashy, probably hasn’t bathed in a few days. Likes Drugs.
Professor: Looks a little touched in the head.
Comic Geek: typical.
Street Hustler: Trashy, probably hasn’t bathed in a few days. Likes Drugs.
Professor: Looks a little touched in the head.
Comic Geek: typical.
2nd Round Audition date and times: Saturday, April 11th, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Auditions may continue until 8:00 pm if needed) - Open Call!
Audition address:
Scottsdale Community College - "STUDIO A"
9000 East Chaparral Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
PLEASE PREPARE: a 1-minute comedic monologue, and bring a headshot and resume.
*NEXT ROUND Auditions/Call Backs are scheduled for: Saturday, April 25th, 2009 - Location & Times To Be Announced.
Websites: www.atlbproductions.com and www.mrecomics.com and www.myspace.com/subparproductionsaz
Shoot locations: Phoenix metro
Shoot schedule: May 27th thru June 1st, 2009 - 6 days total shoot
Rehearsals: begin in May, 2009
Pay: Webisodes = credit, copy and food / Feature Film = paid