Casting Notice

For Filmmaker Joshua Siegel's Short Film

Filmmaker Joshua Siegel is in development of his next feature-length film, "A Midsummer Nightmare". He recently completed his first feature-length indie film, "Bloodwood Cannibals" (originally "Bloodwood" – est. budget: ~$10K), which he sold and is in distribution. He is filming a short version of his next film as part of his marketing plan. This notice is for cast (and crew) for the short film.

Background: The Feature-Length Film

"A Midsummer Nightmare", is a Shakespeare-inspired horror movie from Arcadian Entertainment. When a group of drama students go to a remote wilderness camp to rehearse "A Midsummer Night's Dream", their retreat soon becomes a nightmare as they are stalked by evil forest spirits led by the murderous prankster Puck. The script was written by Joshua, and he will direct, but it is being produced with partners. The estimated budget for this film is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 (one to two million dollars).

Now: The Short Film

A Midsummer Nightmare — The Betrayal is a dark fantasy / horror short film inspired by Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". After being trapped within a magical book for over 250 years, the Faerie Court is accidentally freed in 1865 in a California forest. Three cowboys fight to survive a swarm of angry faeries and the murderous prankster called Puck.

Auditions will be held in
    San Francisco:   Sat. April 9th
and in
    Chico, CA:   Sat. April 16th

Please send all submissions (with a photo) and queries to: puckoff222@gmail.com

Cast Opportunities

CALIFORNIA SCENES filming 5 days in June 2011 near Magalia, CA (dates to be determined soon). Below are the characters needed.

Calvin: Male 25+ years old, ruggedly handsome. Stunt fighting and firearms experience preferred.

Thomas: Male 25+ years old, bookish and civilized. Firearms experience preferred. English accent required.

Jeb: Male 35+ years old, bearded and grungy. Stunt fighting and firearms experience preferred.

Feyist Warrior: Male 20+ years old with a dark, scary look. Stunts and sword experience preferred.

Puck: Male or Female 18+ years old. Must be SMALL, under 5 foot tall. Puck is a hobgoblin, a mischievous creature that is part flesh and blood, part leaves and vines. He is small but deadly, with long talons and razor sharp teeth. * Character is also in England scene (see below)

ENGLAND SCENE filming 1 night in June 2011 (date and location to be determined soon).

William Shakespeare: Male 25-45 years old who bears a close resemblance to Shakespeare. English accent required.

Titania: Female 18+ years old. The Queen of the Faeries is as terrifying as she is beautiful. She wraps herself in powerful magic, changing form at will.

Oberon: Male 18+ years old. The King of the Faeries is a tall luminous being with large curled horns like a ram. His voice makes mortals tremble in fear, and his eyes glow crimson.

Leader Priest: Male 30+ years old with a bald or shaved head and a serious, imposing presence. English accent required.

Victim Priest: Male 20+ years old. Bald or shaved head preferred. Stunt experience preferred.

2 Extra Priests: Males 20+ years old. Bald or shaved head preferred.

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