Casting Call / Crew Call for Arlington, Texas HD Student Musical Short Film “Happy Face”

Production Title: “Happy Face”
Studio/Independent/Student: Student Film
Production Company: UTA Film/Video
Union/Non-Union: Non-Union
Project Type: Short Film
Other: MUSICAL!
Project Format: HD
Production Location: , Texas
Other/Additional Location(s): Arlington, Texas
Production Start Date: November 12, 2010
Shooting Schedule: 3 days
Production Wrap Date: November 14, 2010

Writer: Amanda Poore
Director: Amanda Poore

Synopsis:
In this country musical, a young woman, Annabell has a bum husband and works as an assistant storage unit manager. Upon failing to enjoy her current life, she purses her dream of being a stage performer.

Character Breakdowns:

• Annabell: Early 20s woman who works at a self-storage. She came from a small town and had a family that never went to college. She was always told to be practical and get a job and have a family. So she married her high school sweetheart and put her dream of being on Broadway at bay.
• Hank: (NON SINGING) Early 20s man who “earns a living” playing on-line poker. He married Annabell because it was easy and comfortable. He likes drinking and fishing with the guys.
• Boss: A man, 40s, who is the manager of the self-storage. He loves his job and America.

Working class extras:

• The bar will be filled with garbage men, telemarketers, construction workers, mailmen, IT guys, waiters, etc.

Crew Positions Needed:

• Producer: Someone to keep this thing organized for me.
• Lighting designers: I will need a lighting designer to design the last scene that will take place on a theater stage. Any other help on location would also be helpful.
• Musical blocking adviser: Anyone who has ever had experience blocking for a musical would be greatly appreciated. Preferably someone who has directed a musical.
• Costume Designer: There will be a lot of different costumes for the extras in the bar scene. I will need someone to come up with and help acquire these.
• Art director: I would like someone to be in charge of the props and the set dressings.

Paid/Non-Paid: Non-Paid
Other/Additional Compensation: Film Credit, DVD Copy
Meals/Lodging/Transportation Provided: Meals

*Email Your Casting / Crew Submissions To: pooreamanda@gmail.com

Special Notes for Potential Cast/Crew:
Cast, EMAIL ME with resume and cover letter so I can set up a time for you to audition.
Crew, EMAIL ME with resume and phone number so we can talk.

Audition Date: October 22, 2010
Audition Start Time: 04:00
Audition End Time: 08:00
Audition Location/Address: University of Texas at Arlington, Fine Arts Building 156