Open Casting Call for TWO FEMALE LEADS!

Virgin Mary Xmas
(short film)

Screenplay By:
Bart D. Van Bemmel & Jason A. Wheeler (more info at IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1458422/)

Directed By:
Jason A. Wheeler

Produced By:
Throwing Stones Productions

Plot Outline:
From the same writers and co-producers that brought you the dark comedy festival hit BUTTERSCOTCH (directed by Jon Keeyes) comes their next Independent short film: VIRGIN MARY XMAS which is based on the feature screenplay.

Tagline:
Everyone makes deals with God. But for Mary...high school was her DEAL BREAKER.

Synop:
When Mary fails a mid-term in high school, she makes a deal with God that she will do anything - even going off to a religious college if he keeps her in the top ten percent of her class. But some deals are made to be broken.

Shooting Date: Saturday January 16, 2010 in Carrollton , TX at R.L. Turner High School

Characters:

Mary: an average looking high school senior who has an over bearing father that thinks women belong in the home. Mary has college dreams and will do anything to stay in the top ten percent of her class in order to get a new and better life. She often relies on a slew of depression meds and caffeine pills to get by. Her dad forces her to go to church several days a week and controls her every move. Mary is casual friends with Dana who is in some of her classes. Mary talks to Dana because she is probably the only person who listens.

Dana: a wannabee popular senior who has no problem being blunt and speaking her mind. Dana points out to Mary that the only reason her father wants her at home is because her mother died and he wants someone to take care of him. Dana has no problem questioning Mary’s choices and point out her faults.

*Both actors need to look like they can truly be high school seniors.
*non-payer, but will get IMDB credit. Meals provided.

Auditions will be Friday December 11th and Monday Dec. 14th in Carrollton from 4:30-6:30 at a location to be named.

All interested parties please contact Bart Van Bemmel at virginmaryxmas@gmail.com for script and more info.