03/06/2020
CASTING CALL - THE RECKONING
by Nick Champagne & Stevie Marie Hamilton
a Big Arbor Entertainment production
Non-union Short Film - Unpaid
Shoot/Dates:
Ellinger, Texas. 5 days mid-July 2020 (ALL, except KATE 1 day)
San Marcos, Texas. 1 day mid-July 2020 (WILL & KATE)
Premier:
September 18, 2020. Waterfront Immersive Arts Festival
The Reckoning is a choose-your-own-adventure thriller about a vlogger who takes the weekend at a secluded bed and breakfast. Choices made throughout his time spent there will determine his fate.
Special Note: ALL TALENT must be over the age of 18 and must be available for shooting in Ellinger, Texas for 5 days (except KATE 1 day). THIS FILM MAY CONTAIN LANGUAGE/IMAGES IMPLYING THE USE OF DRUGS, SACRIFICE, CANNIBALISM, AND WITCHCRAFT. THERE WILL POSSIBLY BE USE OF FAKE BLOOD, BONFIRES, WEAPONS(no fi****ms), AND SMOKE MACHINES. CHARACTERS - IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE
WILL PRICE - LEAD
MALE. 18-30 to play MID-20’s. ANY ETHNICITY. AVERAGE BUILD.
Unkempt man in his twenties dealing with social media addiction and immersed in party culture. Confident in his following, puts on a character for the camera, often glamorizing his life. Must be comfortable speaking a few phrases in Latin.
KATE - MINOR
FEMALE. 18-30 to play MID-20’s. ANY ETHNICITY.
Bubbly and caring childhood best friend who genuinely wants
what's best for Will. Works in Marketing, goofy but smart.
JOSEPHINE “JO” CALLOWAY - MAJOR SUPPORTING
FEMALE. 25-50. ANY ETHNICITY.
Quiet, artistic, composed, and somewhat motherly ethereal woman. Owns a self-sustained bed and breakfast on her large private property. Second in command to Amos in a secret Coven that lives hidden on her land. Must be comfortable speaking a few phrases in Latin.
KARL NORTH - MINOR
MALE. 20-40. ANY ETHNICITY.
Seemingly energetic and positive but secretly has a murderous side. Married to Jenny and trying to keep her from leaving by taking her on a retreat to Jo’s bed and breakfast. Secretly trying to join the Coven.
JENNY NORTH - MINOR
FEMALE. 20-40. ANY ETHNICITY.
Closed off and uptight. Married to Karl but wants a divorce.
AMOS - SUPPORTING
MALE. 30-50. ANY ETHNICITY.
Leader of the Coven. Strong presence. Mysterious and composed. Close relationship with Jo and attempts to bond with Will. Must be comfortable speaking a few phrases in Latin.
COVEN MEMBERS - ENSEMBLE
ANY GENDER. 18-50. ANY ETHNICITY.
Mysterious coven who resides on Jo’s land. Used to populate the surrounding area until a witch hunt forced them to go into
hiding. Apples are the central theme for this group - representing immortality and fertility. Must be comfortable
speaking a few phrases in Latin.
If you are interested, we will be at the Audition Workshop hosted by Travelling Troupe on March 28, 2020. If you are unable to make it, please email your headshot, resume, and reel to [email protected]
