Moving Picture Party, LLC (prod.) is casting Theodore is Dying, an HD feature film shooting mid February to March 2010 in Scranton, PA.
“Theodore is Dying” is a dark comedy telling the story of three individuals who happen to be at significant turning points in their lives.
Auditions will be held, by appointment only, at The Scranton Public Theatre on Saturday, January 9th, 2010.
To schedule an audition appointment email headshots & résumés to casting@movingpictureparty.com or send to Moving Picture Party, 1304 Schlager Street, Scranton, PA 18504. Please specify what role(s) you will be auditioning for.
We are also seeking actors to fill atmospheric roles (extras). If you wish to apply for a role as an extra an appointment is not required. Simply send your headshots & résumés to the aforementioned email or street address.
Producers plan to apply for SAG Ultra Low Budget Film Agreement.
Pay: Low to no pay.
Seeking –
SYDNEY
Caucasian Female
Early to Late 60s
Recently remarried, Sydney is a family oriented woman. After marrying a man ten years younger than herself, she can’t help but still feel motherly towards her ex-husband Theo in what she sees as his time of need.
DENNIS
Any Race, Male
Early 20s – 30s
An established concert pianist, Dennis finds himself working as a short order cook at a diner in order to support himself through school. With no outlets for his passion, he becomes involved with Laura, an unavailable full time waitress at the diner.
CAROL
Caucasian Female
Early 60 – 70
The gossip of the retirement community, her overenthusiastic nature and interest in everyone’s business is well known.
**Partial nudity required
DONALD/ HUGGY
Any Race, Male
Late 40s – 70
Retired children’s television show star Huggy is famous for being the lovable teaching furry puppet everyone knows and loves, and infamous for his inappropriate relationships with children. He has been arrested on several molestation charges and turned to drugs as a way to cope with his failed career and public humiliation.
SANDRA
Any Race, Female
Early to Late 20s
Girlfriend of a drug dealer, Sandra is a woman of very few words who never attempts to leave the comfort of her boyfriend’s apartment and the drugs it offers.
PREGNANT TEENAGE CLERK
Any Race, Female
Mid to Late Teens
Incessantly chomping on gum, customers are annoyed by her obvious statements, smart mouthed responses and her general “I just don’t care” attitude.
WAITER
Any Race, Male
Early 20s – 30s
Witnesses an awkward date between an elderly male escort and promiscuous elderly woman.
BARTENDER
Any Race, Male
Late 40s – 50s
Bartends at the local tavern and is a friend to all.
UTILTIES CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT #1 & 2
Any Race, Females
30s – 50s
Having heard every excuse, these utility company employees follow the company policy to the letter, and are no nonsense.
LARGE FAT MAN
Any Race, Male
30s – 40s
Drives a truck for the local newspaper company and has a quick wit to match his sharp tongue.
MIDDLE AGED MAN
Any Race, Male
30s – 50s
A customer at a mechanic’s garage. He is a golf enthusiast with a crude sense of humor who witnesses the end of a long term relationship between two of the principle characters.
DINER CUSTOMER
Any Race, Male
20s – 40s
He has a front row seat for a fist fight between a man and a short order cook.
DENNY’S CUSTOMER
Any Race, Any Gender
20s – 40s
Is approached by a man covered in blood after a car accident. The customer lends this man a cell phone.
OLD WOMAN
Any Race, Female
60s – 70s
Lives alone in a cabin with unlocked doors. She is sustained by a Vicadin dependency. (Non-speaking role)
REPORTERS 1, 2 AND 3
Any Race, Any Gender
30s – 50s
News anchors that report to the local Scranton area on the death of a children’s television icon.
WELL DRESSED YOUNG MAN
Any Race, Male
20s – 30s
Provides transportation and drugs to a former children’s television icon.



























