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Title: Dramatic Pause :
Storyline: When a grumpy Russian actor drops dead mid performance, the theatre erupts in panic. The leading lady and a frantic producer must piece together clues as a trail of backstage murders grows, all while the show barrels toward its final curtain.
This episodic film production blends theatrical flair with a lively whodunit energy across four bite sized episodes.
Where did this casting call come from?
No prior acting experience is required, but reliability, collaboration and a positive attitude on set are essential
Female 25 to 41
Norma Eleganze. Self assured and passionate leading actress whose star may be fading. After a backstage mystery begins, she believes her year playing a detective qualifies her to solve the case. English accent
Male 18 to 34
Pip. Philip Livingstone III, flamboyant and melodramatic theatre manager, playwright and producer of the play. Pip has theatre in his blood and quickly finds himself out of his depth as the theatre’s financial problems become apparent
Male 18 to 34
Bruce. A rookie supporting actor in the play. Former soldier in World War II in 1917, trying to get his acting career going after just 15 years away. Kind, soft spoken and ambitious. His naivety causes the other actors within the play to look down on him
Female 58 to 74
Gloria. A lifelong actor from Ankara, Turkey. After a near death experience at a show, she became convinced spirits of those who died onstage followed her. With a rich life believed she could embody the character’s lifeblood. Turkish
Male 58 to 74
Yuri. Famed Russian actor and world renowned method performer. Intense and notorious for perfectionism, his obsession with craft often leads to run ins with his cast mates. Russian accent
Male or Female 18 to 32
Eleanor ‘'Leni'. The swing member of the play, acting as any and all roles necessary on stage. They often hop from one speaking part to another during rehearsals and performances for the happy benefit of the theatre manager. Leni serves as the runner of the props for the entire production
