Marcus d'Couza is casting an experimental theatre piece he plans to take to this year's Edinburgh Festival. IRONY is a play which contains absolutely no irony whatsoever, making the entire thing ironically ironic.
"I want the audience to literally sit agog at the lack of irony, and thereby realise at the end of the production it has been totally ironic because of that" says Mr d'Couza.
Cast breakdown as follows.
Terry Ketchup - A dentist from Wyoming with a French accent. Must be able to juggle and sing to a top G. Pygmy skills and horse riding are important, but not totally necessary.
Meg Bench - A lawyer from Edinburgh. A psychotic murderer with a shockingly accurate sense of comic timing.
Michael Knight - A car driving freedom fighter living outside the law.
Jim Carter - The actor, Jim Carter.
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Opportunity
It's that time of the year when filmmakers get to enter the RED BULL 1 LINE FILM COMPETITION. This year, as in previous years, budding filmmakers are challenged to make a film with only one line of dialogue, which must be spoken exactly 224 seconds into the running time.
Previous winners of the RED BULL 1 LINE FILM COMPETITION have gone on to direct Claims Direct adverts, Swiftcover adverts and Accident Helpline Direct adverts.
This year, entrants must construct a film around a single line of dialogue. The line is:
"I ain't seen it. I ain't seen it. What does it look like, some sort of chin?"
Copies of the final films should be sent to 1linefilmcomp@redbull.com
Good luck!
Previous winners of the RED BULL 1 LINE FILM COMPETITION have gone on to direct Claims Direct adverts, Swiftcover adverts and Accident Helpline Direct adverts.
This year, entrants must construct a film around a single line of dialogue. The line is:
"I ain't seen it. I ain't seen it. What does it look like, some sort of chin?"
Copies of the final films should be sent to 1linefilmcomp@redbull.com
Good luck!
Television
The BBC’s flagship drama WAKING THE DEAD is being reimagined as an ice spectacular in the long awaited WAKING THE DEAD…ON ICE. Please hold all contact until we can supply some details. In the meantime, plenty of time to catch up on the original series which is out on DVD.
There are also rumours of WAKING THE DEAD: THE AIR STUNT SHOW. We'll keep you posted.
There are also rumours of WAKING THE DEAD: THE AIR STUNT SHOW. We'll keep you posted.
Theatre
THE CAT THAT DID NOT BLINK is a hard hitting true story addressing the fears of ordinary people, when their family cat will suddenly fix it’s eyes on something you can’t see, making you assume there’s evil afoot.
However, in this heart warming story, a little boy called Tony decides to use this force for good, and enters his cat into the International No Blinking Staring Competition, kicking off an incredibly odyssey of discovery with very serious and dramatic consequences.
The production is being sponsored by Johnsons No More Tears Bubble Bath, so wages are Equity minimum.
Cast as follows:
Tony (7-9 years old) – We want to cast an older actor who can look convincingly like a 7 year old. This part really holds the story together, so must be a good actor with circus skills.
Tony (7-9 years old) – We want to cast an older actor who can look convincingly like a 7 year old. This part really holds the story together, so must be a good actor with circus skills.
Ian - Ian is the staring cat. We want to cast an actual cat for this role. Stage experiences is desirable but not necessary. Stage combat skills, and an appreciation of the finer things is life is a must however.
Edward "Eyeball" Tottington (70’s) – Edward is a staring world champion. Unchallenged for nearly 30 years he is beaten by Ian the staring cat and consequently throws himself in front of a speeding pony.
Mrs Foof – (30’s – 40’s). A woman with little ankles and a slightly overlarge head.
Mr Cart (80’s) – An old man with a hat and some post.
Sunday, 5 April 2009
Film
Pre production is underway on horror film SAW XII, from the makers of SAW's I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, and XI.
The Jigsaw Killer, again played by Tobin Bell is back from the dead after Detective Kenneth Dalgliesh (Tom Skerritt) finds a threatening note attached to a bit of beard in his lasagne. Things go from bad to worse, when he is captured and must play a potentially deadly game of cat and mouse with Jigsaw, for, terrifyingly, no reason whatsoever.
Locked in an abandoned gardening shed in Droitwich, Dalgleish's task is to eat himself , using only the plastic fork and the HP sauce provided by the psychotic genius of Jigsaw, if he wants to stay alive.
Lionsgate films are looking to cast one role only:
Big nosed girl - 20's. The girl has a pivotal scene where she looks up from her Sudoko to see Dalgliesh running towards her, naked, having eaten his own head.
Please send all correspondence for this role only to casting director Bergie Munchkeister at:
Lionsgate films,
Nr The Lion's Gate
Los Angeles Zoo
CA 90201
The Jigsaw Killer, again played by Tobin Bell is back from the dead after Detective Kenneth Dalgliesh (Tom Skerritt) finds a threatening note attached to a bit of beard in his lasagne. Things go from bad to worse, when he is captured and must play a potentially deadly game of cat and mouse with Jigsaw, for, terrifyingly, no reason whatsoever.
Locked in an abandoned gardening shed in Droitwich, Dalgleish's task is to eat himself , using only the plastic fork and the HP sauce provided by the psychotic genius of Jigsaw, if he wants to stay alive.
Lionsgate films are looking to cast one role only:
Big nosed girl - 20's. The girl has a pivotal scene where she looks up from her Sudoko to see Dalgliesh running towards her, naked, having eaten his own head.
Please send all correspondence for this role only to casting director Bergie Munchkeister at:
Lionsgate films,
Nr The Lion's Gate
Los Angeles Zoo
CA 90201
Theatre
Exciting developments at The ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY as they are currently casting their upcoming season. Plays will include Measure for Measure, Hamlet, Othello and The Winter's Tale.
Breaking from tradition, the RSC casting director is opening this up exclusively to readers of CPR.
We sent a CPR researcher along to find out why. He spoke to an RSC insider.
______________________
"Frankly," said the RSC insider, taking a sip of lemon tea with a sugar cube delicately balanced on the side of the cup, "we're always getting actors writing to us. So the way became clear. Readers of CPR tend to be very selective about submitting their details - they practically do our job for us!" She laughed daintily, and I couldn't help but guffaw too, flecking her crinoline with pieces of Ferrero Roche.
Later I spoke about the work of the company, but always she wanted to drag the conversation back to CPR. Clearly it's a publication on her mind.
"I once had a young actor who literally sent me an empty CV. Just a blank piece of paper with his name at the top. I thought, well, he reads CPR, let's give him a go. Do you know who that young actor was?"
I lent forward, intoxicated by her perfume and the mink scarf she had thrown over her shoulders in a way that made her look like some sort of Goddess.
"Who was it? I breathed, hardly able to look her in the eye for fear my heart would burst with love.
"It was Jake Gyllenhaal."
I was so awe struck I nearly choked on my Creme de Menthe.
__________________________________________________
They have specified that they're looking for any actors with any amount of skill, and any look. If you feel you're suitable, then please send all photographs and head shots to:
CPR Bin No 2
The Royal Shakespeare Company
Alton Towers
Staffordshire
ST10 4DB
Breaking from tradition, the RSC casting director is opening this up exclusively to readers of CPR.
We sent a CPR researcher along to find out why. He spoke to an RSC insider.
______________________
"Frankly," said the RSC insider, taking a sip of lemon tea with a sugar cube delicately balanced on the side of the cup, "we're always getting actors writing to us. So the way became clear. Readers of CPR tend to be very selective about submitting their details - they practically do our job for us!" She laughed daintily, and I couldn't help but guffaw too, flecking her crinoline with pieces of Ferrero Roche.
Later I spoke about the work of the company, but always she wanted to drag the conversation back to CPR. Clearly it's a publication on her mind.
"I once had a young actor who literally sent me an empty CV. Just a blank piece of paper with his name at the top. I thought, well, he reads CPR, let's give him a go. Do you know who that young actor was?"
I lent forward, intoxicated by her perfume and the mink scarf she had thrown over her shoulders in a way that made her look like some sort of Goddess.
"Who was it? I breathed, hardly able to look her in the eye for fear my heart would burst with love.
"It was Jake Gyllenhaal."
I was so awe struck I nearly choked on my Creme de Menthe.
__________________________________________________
They have specified that they're looking for any actors with any amount of skill, and any look. If you feel you're suitable, then please send all photographs and head shots to:
CPR Bin No 2
The Royal Shakespeare Company
Alton Towers
Staffordshire
ST10 4DB
Theatre
Carol Sweet-Murdoch of How for Now productions is casting the upcoming West End transfer of the Richard III musical: HUNCH!
The original cast from the Baron’s Court theatre are all unavailable for the West End run, so all parts are available.
Richard Late 30’s - 60’s. King of England, deformed, vicious, conniving, vituperative, psychotic but with an edge. Must be able to reach a top D, and have good salsa skills. Ability to play a Ukulele an advantage, but not necessary. Good role.
The Hunch - early 40s. An actor is needed to play Richard’s hunch in a crucial dream sequence. We’re looking for an actor with a hunchy feel. Tap skills an advantage, as well as a deep, fruity voice.
Clarence - 40’s. Simple. Plain. Clarence.
Al Pacino - 50’s. In the climax of the piece, Richard is slain by Al Pacino using only his intensity. This actor also doubles as Warwick.
Please send all details to How for Now productions in the next 4 minutes.
Fringe
THE SIX O’CLOCK NEWS has been performed live at the Union Theatre, Southwark for the last 15 years, and always needs new newsreaders.
It’s kickstarted the television news careers of Peter Sissons, Moira Stewart, Nick Owen and Peter Snow. Please write to Adrian Chiles at the Union for more details.
It’s kickstarted the television news careers of Peter Sissons, Moira Stewart, Nick Owen and Peter Snow. Please write to Adrian Chiles at the Union for more details.
Theatre
TOSS OFF WILL YA!? Is a spectacularly embarrassing TIE Production, which has the sole purpose of reducing starstruck actors to piles of gibbering self-doubt, and tears.
Aimed at violent teenagers in the worst schools in the country, 3 actors are needed to bring the taboo subject of masturbation to troubled teenagers in a sincere, fun and accessible way.
Utilising arts such as shadow puppetry, close harmony singing, Elizabethan dance and rap, actors must be willing to look a room of malevolent teenage boys in the face and tell them how to dance the dance of self love in an appropriate and earnest way. Clean driving license and a “can do!” attitude are essential.
Aimed at violent teenagers in the worst schools in the country, 3 actors are needed to bring the taboo subject of masturbation to troubled teenagers in a sincere, fun and accessible way.
Utilising arts such as shadow puppetry, close harmony singing, Elizabethan dance and rap, actors must be willing to look a room of malevolent teenage boys in the face and tell them how to dance the dance of self love in an appropriate and earnest way. Clean driving license and a “can do!” attitude are essential.
Student Film
Director Mark Shoe is looking for men and women in their late 30’s for his student film WINDOWS OF THE SOUL.
The action takes place in a busy IT company, where Mike falls hopelessly in love with the sheer aesthetic beauty and uncompromising usability of Windows XP Professional Edition.
Rather than be ashamed, he goes on a one-man mission to educate the world that real love can exist between human and software beyond snide remarks about floppy disks and hard drives.
However their relationship is doomed as Windows encounters an error and has to close.
No pay, but sandwiches and a copy of the final film will be available.
The action takes place in a busy IT company, where Mike falls hopelessly in love with the sheer aesthetic beauty and uncompromising usability of Windows XP Professional Edition.
Rather than be ashamed, he goes on a one-man mission to educate the world that real love can exist between human and software beyond snide remarks about floppy disks and hard drives.
However their relationship is doomed as Windows encounters an error and has to close.
No pay, but sandwiches and a copy of the final film will be available.
Film
THE BOOKCASE OF ARTHUR MOUSE is an independent feature being made by London based company Funny Peculiar Productions.
When normally mild mannered crime writer, Arthur Mouse goes AWOL in his local Budgens, local detective Geoff Fert (played by Jimi Mistry) begins to suspect he might be possessed of Beelzebub himself.
Several parts are still available.
ROBBIE - Late 20's to early 80's, Geoff's best friend and purveyor of rare antiquities, herbal remedies and comedy bandages.
CAROL - Late 30's to early 40's, Geoff's wife and accountant. Must be able to play a portable musical instrument.
ARTHUR MOUSE - Mid 50's, everyman and hero of the story. He is attractive and yet repulsive, with blonde hair and eyes which say "look over there". No pay on this one, but will make an excellent showreel. Send details to casting director Suzy Muffin at her office.
When normally mild mannered crime writer, Arthur Mouse goes AWOL in his local Budgens, local detective Geoff Fert (played by Jimi Mistry) begins to suspect he might be possessed of Beelzebub himself.
Several parts are still available.
ROBBIE - Late 20's to early 80's, Geoff's best friend and purveyor of rare antiquities, herbal remedies and comedy bandages.
CAROL - Late 30's to early 40's, Geoff's wife and accountant. Must be able to play a portable musical instrument.
ARTHUR MOUSE - Mid 50's, everyman and hero of the story. He is attractive and yet repulsive, with blonde hair and eyes which say "look over there". No pay on this one, but will make an excellent showreel. Send details to casting director Suzy Muffin at her office.
Film
TIM BURTON is working on his new project tentitively titled TIM BURTON’S STYLE OVER CONTENT.
The film will consist of curly landscapes, wonky houses, Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham-Carter in prosthetics and run about 20 minutes too long. We'll let you know when we hear any more developments.
The film will consist of curly landscapes, wonky houses, Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham-Carter in prosthetics and run about 20 minutes too long. We'll let you know when we hear any more developments.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
