The Renée Review

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Colorado Film School – Intro to Film 16MM Production One announces auditions for: “RETIREMENT” - A Short Independent Film (non-pay – no fee)

Where:

The Colorado Film School                                                                                                                      9075 E. Lowry Blvd., Bldg. 965                                                                                                           Denver, CO 80230

Visit:  www.coloradofilmschool.net for directions

When:

Friday, February 5, 2010 (9:00AM – 5:00PM)                                                                                    Callbacks if necessary will be Saturday, February 6, 2010.

By Appointment: Please email renee@zuzingo.com to request an audition time

Cast:

“Edna Piedmont” – Female (55 – 75 years old) She's sweet pleasant sociable little small town lady, who is bright, has her wit  and has a bit of spunk.  She is enjoying her age, and retirement, not losing her spirit She chooses to live in the moment .  Expert with a straw and spit wads– LEAD.

“Slick” – Male (20 – 29 years old) is a boisterous selfish inconsiderate ignorant loudmouth bully punk- like Biff from Back to the Future – LEAD.

“Harold Piedmont” – Male (55 – 75 years old) is a wise old man, but still has a boyish streak in him, but, he loves his wife and they are definitely a team as they both enjoy getting away with things in their retirement that they've waited a long time for – SUPPORTING.

“Police Officer” – Male (25 – 45 years old) is Peaberry's town deputy sheriff, in charge of all those parking violators! On serious ticket patrol, cool, collected keeping the peace, but doesn't take any business from anyone when he's on his beat.  Not quite Gomer, but not really Sheriff Andy of Mayberry either – SUPPORTING.  

“Sam Walker” – Male (30 – 50 years old) – is the friendly hard working town banker or businessman, pleasant and handsome – SUPPORTING

Extras Needed:

Townspeople of Peaberry. 

Bit parts include:

Barista – Male or Female 18 – 29 years old                                                                                            Eye Rolling Girl – 18 – 25 years old                                                                                                        Group of 18-25 year old females

Audition Details:

Bring:

-       Resume

-       Headshot (If none available, please include any photo)

-       List of Conflict dates

Prepare:

-       To do cold readings from the script

-       To perform bits from the script and embody the character you are auditioning for

-       Please arrive 15 minutes earlier than your scheduled audition time for paperwork and to become familiar with the script

-       If auditioning for Edna – practice your quick draw spit wad abilities!  Edna is able to whip her straw out of her purse or coat pocket in the blink of an eye.

Storyline:

A slice of Americana still exists in the quaint town of Peaberry.  “Harold and Edna,” a retired couple and long time town residents are in their favorite coffee shop when a boisterous hooligan “Slick” slams through the door.  Slick proceeds to disrespect and pester the patrons even making fun of Harold’s bum leg mimicking his need to walk with a cane.  Edna stops Harold from a head on confrontation with Slick but gets into a confrontation with the town sheriff ticketing the car parked in the handicapped space.  The confused cop is struck with a spit wad to the glasses and proceeds to find numerous reasons to slap tickets on the car.  In the end, Slick gets his due.

Rehearsals:

Friday, February 12^th                                                                                                                       Saturday February 13^th

Shooting Schedule:

Friday, February 19, 2010 (6AM – 8PM)                                                                                            Saturday, February 20, 2010 (6AM – 8PM)                                                                                         Sunday, February 21, 2010 (6AM – 8PM)

Shoot Location:

Colorado – actual location disclosed at auditions           

Executive Team:

Executive Producer:  Tony Pfau                                                                                                   Producer:  Mara Baker                                                                                                                Director:  Renee Berberian                                                                                                             Director of Photography:  Jeffrey Anderson