Cast Needed for a Comedy Short Film "Puppet Therapy"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting actors for a comedy short film "Puppet Therapy". See the details below. About the project: "Puppet Therapy" is a dark, absurdist comedy short (approx. 5 minutes), about a couples therapist, who is also a puppet and still hung up on his ex-wife, trying to deal with a session that goes sideways. Rate: Unpaid/ IMDb credit/meal provided. Non-union. Additional information: Shoot date: November 15th. Location: Toronto, downtown. Content note: Includes strong language, sexual humour, and innuendo. No nudity. Please, see the attachment. When applying, please submit the following: Head shot and resume (or reel/link) Which role(s) you’re applying for A short video (30–60 seconds): for Pierre/LP, show a puppet or voice clip with accent; for Lenore/Roger, a self-tape.
2 roles
Puppeteer/voice performer. A couples therapist and puppet. Canadian, but has adopted a non-descript “sophisticated” European accent. Pompous on the surface, secretly heartbroken. Strong deadpan comedy and a convincing accent are essential. Puppetry experience required (hand/rod puppet, lip sync, eyeline).
A lanky, blundering wimp. Lenore’s full-time boyfriend and part-time secretary. Nervous energy, physical comedy, and a talent for panicked excuses.
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