[Capdist-auditions] Final Reminder: CASTING CALL: Auditions for Independent Short Superhero Film

[Jacob Brode]

This is a final reminder to everyone that auditions start tomorrow, *Monday,
June 27th* and *Wednesday, June 29th*, at *6pm* at the *Clifton
Park-Halfmoon Library*.  If you are interested in taking part in this
exciting project, then please contact jacob.brode at gmail.com and fill out
this Google Form <http://goo.gl/forms/smhlTEQRqFVYnozP2> so that we can
have you on our roster.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us, and we look
forward to seeing you there!

--Jacob Brode
Head of DR Productions
jacob.brode at gmail.com


On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 6:34 PM, Jacob Brode <jacob.brode at gmail.com> wrote:

> DR Productions is announcing auditions for its latest production, a fan
> film inspired by the long-running Power Rangers franchise:
>
> POWER RANGERS GRID DEFENSE
>
> 10 years have passed since the computer virus attack that wiped out an
> experimental power plant.  In the near future metropolis of Omega City, the
> Enetron Corporation has dominated the energy industry, with a new form of
> clean fuel known as Enetron, stored in massive energy towers across the
> city.  But the virus has resurfaced, now capable of releasing evil robotic
> monsters into our world, each linked to a massive MegaDroid, intent on
> draining the towers to give their master new life.  The only thing standing
> in their way are the three teen survivors of the original attack, now with
> new powers that allow them to transform into an all-new team of Power
> Rangers!
>
> Auditions will take place on *Monday, June 27th* and *Wednesday, June
> 29th*, at *6pm* at the *Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library*. We are actively
> searching for a diverse cast in terms of age, gender, and race. Filming
> will take place over the month of July, to be scheduled according to actor
> availability. This is a volunteer production, and auditions are open to
> everyone. If you would like to take part in this fun superhero experience,
> then please contact jacob.brode at gmail.com.
>
>
> *Cast of Characters*
>
> RICHARD “RICK” ANDERSON – The Red Grid Defense Power Ranger, granted the
> power of super speed.  Rick is used to training on his own and questions
> his relevance after David and Anna join the team.  Actor must be male, look
> relatively athletic, and be able to reasonably pass for 20 years old (or
> the TV version of 20).
>
> DAVID PEARSON – The Blue Grid Defense Power Ranger, granted the power of
> super strength.  David is the most reserved of the group, having just
> graduated from high school with his best friend Anna. Actor must be male,
> look relatively athletic, and be able to reasonably pass for 18 years
> old (or the TV version of 18).
>
> ANNA PEALE – The Yellow Grid Defense Power Ranger, granted super leaping
> abilities.  Despite having just graduated high school with David, Anna
> can’t wait to dive into battle and save the world.  Actor must be female,
> look relatively athletic, and be able to reasonably pass for 18 years
> old (or the TV version of 18).
>
> COMMANDER JARVIS – The leader of the Grid Defense Department.  Commander
> Jarvis is stern, but fair, and doesn’t sugar coat the truth.  Age and
> gender are flexible, but must clearly be older than the Rangers.
>
> JEFFREY JONES – One of Jarvis’ two chief scientists, Jeffrey lacks a
> verbal filter and quickly gets caught up in his own enthusiasm for
> technology.  Actor must be male, look relatively athletic, and be able to
> reasonably pass for early twenties or late teens.
>
> ANGIE HARRIS – One of Jarvis’ two chief scientists, Angie often acts as
> the mediator of the group.  She acts as a counterpoint to Jeffrey, and is
> Jarvis’s chief confidante.  Actor should be female and able to reasonably
> pass as a slightly older peer to Jeffrey, but this is flexible.
>
>
> CHAIRMAN MCNAMARA – Representative of the Enetron Corporation, McNamara is
> primarily concerned with how the threats to the city affects their profit
> margin.  Age and gender are flexible, but must clearly be older than the
> Rangers.
>
>
> MAYOR CARRINGTON – The possibly corrupt Mayor of Omega City, who is
> kidnapped and intimidated by the evil robotic forces.  Age and gender are
> flexible, but must clearly be older than the Rangers.
>
>
> SERGEANT SIMMONS – Head of the Grid Defense Department's Threat
> Neutralization Team, who guides David and Anna on their mission to rescue
> the mayor.  Age and gender are flexible, but must clearly be older than the
> Rangers.
>
> TOUR GUIDE – Introduces tourists to Omega City.  Age and gender are
> flexible.
>
> Non-speaking roles include:
>
> BODYGUARDS – The mayor has three bodyguards.  Ages and genders are
> flexible, but must be comfortable with some staged combat.
>
> THREAT NEUTRALIZATION TEAM – Simmons' team of agents.  Ages and genders
> are flexible, but must be comfortable with some staged combat.
>
> SPAMMERS – Mysterious men and/or women in jumpsuits, who seem to be
> working for the evil robot forces.  Ages and genders are flexible, but must
> be comfortable with some staged combat.
>
> Other minor roles include TOURIST, PRINCIPAL, MOTHER, and BUSINESS MAN, as
> well as various TOURISTS, STUDENTS, TECHNICIANS, and CROWD MEMBERS.  Minor
> roles and non-speaking may be double-cast according to the number of actors
> available.
>
>
> DR Productions has spent the last three years producing seventy-eight
> episodes of the Database Ranger's Power Reviews webseries, as well as
> various supplemental video productions.  You may find our YouTube page
> here <http://youtube.com/databaseranger>, and support us through Patreon
> here <https://www.patreon.com/user?ty=h&u=37478>.
>
> If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
>
> --Jacob Brode
> Head of DR Productions
> jacob.brode at gmail.com
>
>
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