Puppeteers Needed for a Comedy Sketch "The Cereal Debate"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking two local Hamilton puppeteers to bring Caine and Kinger to life for a short comedy sketch. See the details below. Rate: Copy and credit provided (Paid/Volunteer). Additional information: The characters will engage in a fast-paced, absurd debate about breakfast cereal. Filming will take place in a dedicated basement studio setup. Physical puppets will be provided on set. Production Type: Independent Digital Short.. Location: Hamilton, Ontario (Filmed on-site in a basement studio). Requirements: Must have reliable transportation to the filming location in Hamilton, ON. Experience with lip-sync accuracy and hand-and-rod puppet manipulation. Ability to work in a basement studio environment (comfortable crouching/working below camera frame). Strong comedic timing. When applying, please submit the following: A brief summary of your puppetry experience or a link to a reel. Your general availability for shooting. The subject line: "Casting: Caine - [Your Name]". "Casting: Kinger - [Your Name]".
2 roles
Character Traits: Erratic, hyperactive, theatrical, ringmaster energy. Puppet Style: Moving mouth, requiring wide, expressive, and sudden gestures. Vocal Style: High-energy, fast-talking, slightly unhinged salesperson.
Character Traits: Paranoid, forgetful, easily startled, deeply eccentric. Puppet Style: Heavy emphasis on sudden tilts, shaking, and retreating downward. Vocal Style: Shaky, erratic, jumping from whispers to sudden exclamations.
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