Today Deaf-uk-jobs have advertised the following acting opportunities for a book trailer. The book has had many positive reviews for the deaf perspective on life as a teenager:"2-minute book trailer for upcoming release of 'Whisper' by Chrissie Keighery.
Audition dates: February 21st and 28th, 2012
Shoot dates: March 12th - 16th, 2012
Location: Bristol
Closing date: Monday 20th February 2012
Payment for work: Expenses Only
Please apply to melanie.jones09@bathspa.ac.uk with short introduction, a picture and which part you would like to audition for.
Synopsis:
Demi was 14 when she became ill with meningitis. The illness left her
profoundly deaf. This story is not just about what it would be like to lose your hearing and to live life in complete silence. It is about being caught in the middle of two worlds and not knowing where you fit in: the hearing world or the deaf world.
It is about finding your place and leaving behind assumptions, forgiving and moving forward and building confidence that has been shattered through illness and social conditioning.
It is also about standing up to prejudices within both communities and
fighting for what you believe in. It is about life as a teenager within two 'cultures': the 'hearies' and the deaf.
All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Payment details: expenses paid
*Applications to this casting call require:*
- A phone number
- A profile photo
The following parts need to be filled.
*Demi*
When she loses her hearing at 14, her life seems out of balance and she begins to feel isolated. She starts to have panic attacks, which she keeps secret, as she doesn’t want to seem any more weird than she already feels she is. She is initially ashamed to be deaf and thinks her new classmates to be weird. She is beautiful, intelligent and loves to swim. Role requires (preferably) a basic knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) and ability to swim front crawl.
Females, aged 16 to 20 from United Kingdom
Height: 157 cm / 5ft 2in - 172 cm / 5ft 8in
Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience
Languages spoken:English
Dress Size: 6 -10
*STELLA*
Stella is a deaf girl born to 2 deaf parents and doesn't use lip reading when signing. She is convinced that ALL ‘hearies’ are out to oppress deaf people, that they are the enemy. She is uncomfortable being around anyone that can hear because of her beliefs. She has a punk/goth image, with heavy black eyeliner and spiky hair. Demi is initially intimidated by Stella, but they start a friendship in which each of them are in fact challenged and grow. Role requires advanced knowledge of BSL.
Females, aged 16 to 20 from United Kingdom
Height: 147 cm / 4ft 10in - 165 cm / 5ft 5in
Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience
Dress Size: 8 - 12
*KEISHA*
Keisha’s deaf name is Chatter. She is talkative, expressive and outgoing.
Keisha works in a café when she’s at home. She loves it as it gives her a sense of worth within the community, and stops her from feeling isolated, especially as her mother works two jobs and does not sign. Keisha is totally at ease with being deaf. Role requires advanced knowledge of BSL.
Females, aged 16 to 20 from United Kingdom
Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience
*ERICA*
Erica has a cochlear implant. Initially Demi finds her weird, particularly because Erica speaks with a robotic sounding voice because of the CI. Erica and Keisha are good friends and Erica is the first one to introduce herself and welcome Demi to the deaf school. She is warm and friendly. (the role requires knowledge of BSL )
Females, aged 16 to 20 from United Kingdom
Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience"
