Auditions for local film

The first round of auditions has ended and we appreciate all those who came. There will be another round of auditions in two weeks. Please see the updated post for details.

The as-yet titled film by Trevor Juenger is still seeking cast. Please see below for character descriptions. Due to the graphic nature of the film, all those applying must be 18 or older. Auditions will be held at Jade Room at 3131 S. Grand Blvd. (corner of Grand and Hartford) in St. Louis, MO on April 26 and 27 from 12noon to 6pm. (Email assistant director for time slot.) Filming will take place in/around St. Louis, MO Fall or Winter of 2008. Union and non-union talent are both welcome to apply. Please email your name, contact info, experience, and IMDB link if applicable to rockyoursocks27@yahoo.com

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Leads:

1) Ben - 16 years old, male, average looks, average/skinny build, short black hair

Ben is a teen that has begun to distance himself from the world. He is intelligent enough to question some parts of life that go unexamined by the majority. Although, we can presume he has a lot to say, his
uneasy family life has conditioned him to be a shy introvert. Ben has been forced to leave the little solace he has in his home, and set out alone in the cold, uncaring world.

His innocence spares him from becoming Alex's next victim and, instead, instills in her a fondness for him. With Alex, he is gladly takes a submissive role. Although, he will do anything to help Alex in her exploits, he sometimes finds them more than he can handle. It is in these moments that he has to escape into his mind and distance himself from the less than ideal life that has become his unfortunate reality.

Ben's mind can be a mystery at times but we are afforded occasional glimpses his into psyche by periodically peering into his surreal dreams. 

2) Alex - 30 years old, female, attractive, average/fit build, must be comfortable with at least partial nudity, physicality must allow character to play younger version of self

Alex is fiercely independent and deceitfully capable. She has taken care of herself since her family disowned her at age 15. It was at this age that a then-pregnant Alex was stabbed in the stomach by her boyfriend causing her unborn baby's death. Since this episode, she has developed a deep distrust of men. She survives by using her looks to seduce men in order to kill them and take their money. In this way, she feels, she is able to maintain power over the gender. By killing men she seduces, she's not only earning money, she's also taking revenge.

Her ideas about men are never challenged until she meets Ben. Originally picked to be her next victim, Ben is spared by Alex because of his innocence. Ben shows Alex that not all men are the same. Ben ignites a sort of maternal instinct in Alex, giving her someone other than herself to care for, for the first time. They develop a bond of co-dependency; she helps Ben to survive and he offers her the first true
companionship she's ever had.

Supporting:

Ben's Dad - Early 40's, male, average looks, average build

Of Ben's parents, he shares a closer relationship with his father. He and his wife have an unhappy marriage. He has a submissive personality. He supports the family and tries to keep the peace between everyone. He is a union worker and, therefore, suffers occasional lay-offs. Ben's father has gotten used to being constantly berated by his wife for his inadequacies. Because of his mundane home life, he has
looked for some type of outlet and source of excitement. He finds his outlet in gambling and has since developed an addiction. His addiction indirectly leads to the events causing his death.

Claude - Early 40's, male, good looks, muscular build

Claude is a rival of Ben's father from high school. They both played sports where there was frequent competition between star players. Claude was a bully to many kids, while Ben's father would try to stand up for Claude's victims when he could. He became a police officer so that he could have authority over other people. He's somewhat of a crooked cop and uses his authority to torment some of the same people he did from high school. 

Salesman - Late 20's, male, average looks, overweight.

The salesman is a traveling salesman who sells exotic meats. The salesman uses time spent traveling as an opportunity to secretly cheat on his wife. Because of his traveling, he makes a game of lying to women about his profession. He commonly poses as either a lawyer or stock broker depending on his mood. He tells the same story to anyone who will listen about an incident that happened to him about 5 years ago. The story is further exaggerated in each subsequent retelling.

Realtor - Mid 40's, male, graying hair, lanky

Has a slight foreign accent and is somewhat condescending.

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The director's previous film, Hermetica, will be premiering in the Los Angeles portion of the NY International Film and Video Festival this July (date/time TBA). For more information on Hermetica,
please visit the myspace: www.myspace.com/trevor_hermetica

Erik A. Williams, A.D./Casting Coordinator
Rock Your Socks Productions