"Bella Terra" - Urgent Casting Call
Helen, an elderly woman living in Bella terra nursing home becomes increasingly suspicious of the overly joyous staff and other strange Behavior surrounding her. As reality blurs Helen begins to discover the truth behind the nursing home's purpose, it's staff & their troubling secret. Haunted by the memories of her daughter, she confronts the haunting truth about the residence who suddenly disappear. Please see flyers for the breakdown and casting call dates.
7 roles
Helen is the leading actress for the film 'Bella Terra.' She is an elderly woman who resides within Bella Terra nursing home. She starts off as soft spoken woman and as the film carries on, her true, sour nature begins to bubble to the surface. She is often seen snapping at her friends in the midst of her drug-induced hallucinations. Helen holds the heavy weight of her past, but this also keeps her cautious & ready to spur into action if needed.
Lynda is also a resident of the nursing home & is also a friend Helen. She has been drugged for years which has resulted in a complacent state of being. She has an overdramatic, almost child-like reaction to jokes before the punchline is stated. Only a harrowing sadness can snap her out of her joyous catatonia.
PSW #1 is an observant, quite individual. Often tries to mimic human behavior to the best of their ability. They often forget to blink or stare for too long which results in baggy, dark eyelids. Their skin is rubbery to the touch & their temperature is warm no matter the weather condition.
PSW #2 is a Kind, overly enthusiastic and uncanny individual. Responsible for sedating residents with cocktails of pills while maintaining an unsettling, "perfect" , yet uncanny-like appearance. Their smile seems to be quite forced, almost as if they are in agony behind their flesh. Their skin glistens with a fake, rubbery sheen.
Susie is Helen's daughter. She is 11 - 13 years of age & fears the wrath of her mother.
An absurdly tall, mysterious dolphin-like creature. It enjoys operating on the residents of the nursing home, viewing residents like a collection of puzzle pieces or... a board game.
Very Similar to "Snorky." Peter is far more quiet, but has the same tendencies. Often heard making strange dolphin noises in the midst of an exciting operation!