ACTORS seeking experience WANTED for short student film - BLIND DATE

BLIND DATE by Kayla Finlayson GENRE -Comedy Romance -Short Silent Film -Black and White SYNOPSIS Set not so much in a time or era however, in the world created between Norman and Delilah. Two lonely and old-fashioned stereotypes meet for a blind date. So caught up in high expectations, Delilah spends the evening waiting for Norman to be the romantic gentleman of her dreams. Norman on the other hand gives it his all to impress and meet Delilah’s every blinking need, with every clumsy attempt resulting in failure. You couldn’t find two outcasts more similar in their own worlds and yet so far apart in their hilarious attempts at dating. CAST Norman *Lead Male Role *To be casted Delilah *Lead Female Role *Eldest sister *To be casted Doris *Female Role *Middle sister *To be casted Daisy *Female Role *Youngest sister *To be casted Waiter 1 *Female Role *To be casted Waiter 2 *Extra Male Role *To be casted Policeman *Male Role *To be casted CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS Norman Scruffy, odd, alternative, humourous, clumsy and old-fashioned. In essence, Norman’s character is born from the era of slapstick comedy and commedia dell’arte with the likes of Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977). Norman would be considered as a bit of an outcast with his quirky personality, his clumsiness and style of dress however, maintains dignity with his heart in the right place. Delilah Elegant, feminine, vain, self-centered, moody, over-the-top, old-fashioned, drama queen. Delilah sits at the highest end of the girly scale. She is the eldest sister of Doris and Daisy. Brought up in a family of all females, Delilah is very dreamy yet stubborn. She seeks the spot light and acts out her life as she sees it in her dreams. Doris Middle sister to Delilah and Daisy. Doris is a very genuine and down to earth girl. She shows warmth in her expressions and actions and seems to be the most mature of the three sisters. Her character has balance and grace, which comes from the need for stabilisation within a family of bold characters. Daisy The youngest sister to Delilah and Doris. Daisy has a lot of energy and staticness about her character. She is excited easily and always enthused. Nothing bothers Daisy, not even when she is consistently left out from activities. Daisy looks up to and idolises her sisters. Waiter 1 The waiter serves Norman and Delilah’s table in the restaurant. The waiter is well groomed and professional, taking care when serving food and/or drink in a posh manner. The waiter has a very obedient and/or strict nature that resembles the nature of the Queen’s guards at Buckingham Palace. Waiter 2 This is the role of the waiter who Norman blows a kiss to after applying Delilah’s lipstick. The waiter's character is similar to Waiter 1 however expresses confusion and is slightly startled by Norman’s gesture. Policeman Rather than displaying an exterior of responsibility, obedience, regulation and control like most figures of authority, this policeman acts more like a cranky nanny. His movements are sharp and straight yet totally over the top, waving his finger around like it’s a magician’s wand. AUDITIONS: The Blind Date crew will be holding auditions on the following dates: 9:00am - 12:00pm on Friday the 26th September 2008: Room S08 3.10 4:30pm - 6:30pm on Wednesday the 8th October 2008: Room S08 3.10 *Last resort Griffith Film School 226 Grey Street South Bank QLD 4:30pm - 7:00pm on Tuesday the 30th September 2008: Room S02 5.04 4:30pm - 9:00pm on Wednesday the 1st October 2008: Room S02 5.04 4:30pm - 7:00pm on Thursday the 2nd October 2008: Room S02 5.04 9:00am - 12:00pm on Friday the 3rd October 2008: Room S02 5.04 Griffith University QCA 226 Grey Street South Bank QLD Please contact me (Kayla Finlayson) before these dates with your availability so that I can secure an audition time for you, and what you will need to bring. Actors can audition with material of their own choice that is similar to the genre of BLIND DATE or a scene from the BLIND DATE screenplay in which I will email to you upon request. CONTACT: Kayla Finlayson kayla.finlayson@student.griffith.edu.au 0430 541 007