Audition-Eve

The stage is set for this weekends auditions. Here's the space we rented from 1812 PRODUCTIONS in Philadelphia. We have over 140 people reading over the next two days. Let the madness begin!!! 

Dashboard Light Update 2/28/14

Well, here we are! Audition time!

This is my favorite part of the pre-production process. We have over 140 people auditioning over the next two days and couldn't be more excited. In addition, I've received a number of fantastic reads emailed to me from people who can't attend this weekend's audition. Great job everyone, and thank you! It always gives me chills to hear words on the page come to life for the first time.

In other news, I've reached out to David Gechman to bring the Keasbey Mattison factory logo to life. Gechman is the special effects wizard responsible for the visual effects on the upcoming sci-fi thriller "Apocalypse Kiss" set to come out April 8th. His animated logo will be in the vein of Paramount Pictures' "stars over the mountain" or Dreamworks' "fishing boy"… and will be seen before the movie, trailers and featurettes.

I've also contacted talented filmmaker Trevor Senhouse to produce a behind the scenes video series documenting the making of By The Dashboard Light. This series will be available to watch here on our production blog and on our various Facebook pages. Look for the first episode "The Audition" in the middle of March.

Have a great weekend everyone! Enjoy the Oscars! (and is it a coincidence that our auditions fall on Oscar weekend??) :)

Stay tuned friends!

"Dashboard" Audition Sides Posted

Sides for select "By The Dashboard Light" roles have been posted.

If you are planning on doing a video audition, please select a character below. If you are planning on reading for several characters, please send them as separate submissions - as they will be filed into different folders.

If you are submitting a read via video - please… nothing fancy. You're not being evaluated on production quality but your ability to BE the role. Feel free to have someone read with you. If your scene takes place in a car, by all means, use one - or use the sofa in your house. It doesn't matter.

Please email video submissions to: joeronca@comcast.net

ROGER

SHANNON

JANNA

PHIL

DR. WELLSTON

ANDY

PETER

KIM

MR. ENGLE

ALICE

FELICIA

ERIC

VERNE

MR. & MRS. CORR

BULLIES (1, 2 & 3)

For people planning on attending the auditions in March feel free to browse the sides provided. They will also be available in paper form at the door in limited numbers.

If you have any questions regarding the characters or video auditions - please don't hesitate to ask.

As a reminder, auditions are being held on March 1st and 2nd from 10am-6pm at:

1812 PRODUCTIONS
2329 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19106

It's a theater rehearsal space located next to (sort of connected to) an old church.

Good luck everyone. We look forward to watching your video reads and/or seeing you at the auditions.

Audition Space Filling Up Fast

If you haven't already RSVP'd for the Dashboard Light please do so as soon as possible. 

We have had a huge number of actors respond and are looking forward to the auditions. 

If you are planning to audition online via Skype or by email, an email will be sent out with the details - but if possible we'd really prefer to meet you in person. 

Please prepare a monologue (this film is a dramatic comedy shot in the Wes Anderson vein). Sides are still being chosen but will be available for cold reads at the audition. 

We're hoping to find actors who, if not chosen for a primary part, will be interested in a secondary or minor part. Remember folks, it's for the good of the movie. We're trying to make the best possible film we can. 

Here's the master list of available roles. We will be auditioning all roles on both days.

Roger: Male, 25 - (lead) Driving instructor.

Janna: Female, 21 - Roger's sister. 

Phil: Male, 30-40 (foil) Stoner friend. 

Shannon: Female, 17-18

Peter: Male, 65+

Dr. Wellston: Female, 40's

Andy: Male, 16-17 - Bullied teen. 

Penny: Female, 21-22

Kim: Female, 21-22 - Light nudity or underwear - Implied sex scene. 

Eric (Shannon's Father), Male, 50's

Felicia (Shannon's Mom - may require light nudity or underwear) 50's

Examiner Bill: Male, Mid-30's - 40's. 

Student: (Opening DMV Scene) Male, 16

Mr. Engle: (Roger's Boss) Male, 50's Pref. overweight. 

Verne (Driving Instructor) Male, 40's Pref. thin.

Mr. Corr: (Bullied child's dad) Male, 50's

Mrs. Corr (Bullied child's mom) Female, 50's

Alice (Roger & Janna's Mother) Female, 50's.

Mrs. Baker (Phil's Mom) Female, 50's - Pref. overweight. 

Bully #1 (Resembles Jimbo from the Simpsons) Male, 16 - Tall

Bully #2 (Resembles Dolph from the Simpsons) Male, 16 - Longer Hair

Bully #3 (Resembles Kearney from the Simpsons) Male, 16 - Stocky

DJ: Male, 40's

Bartender: Male, 30's-40's - Studly

Cop: Male, 40+ - Built like a cop. 

Woman (Opening DMV Scene) Female, 50's - Pref. overweight. 

Daughter (Opening DMV Scene) Fm, 16

Party Girl #1: (partial nudity) 18 to 20's

Party Girl #2: (partial nudity) 18 to 20's

Male Karaoke Singer: 45-50's Pref. Fat

Female Karaoke Singer:45-50's

Ticket Booth Girl:Female, Teens to 20's

Principal: Male, 50's

Mr. Timothy: Male, 50's+

Guest: Male, 20-30's - Studly

Gregor: Male, 20-30's - Studly

Old Woman in DMV: 70+ (Pref. Short)

Redneck in DMV: Male, 50's

Bikini Beach Girl #1: 20's-30's Hot body

Bikini Beach Girl #2: 20's-30's Hot body

Game Show:

Host: Male, 50's

Contestant #1: Male, Any age. 

Contestant #2: Female, Any age. 

10-15 DMV Extras

10-15 Bar Extras

10-15 Drive-in-movie Extras

As of now (2/1) this is the complete cast list. Please be ready to apply for several parts. They're all memorable. Trust me. 

March 1st & 2nd from 10am-6pm both days at:

1812 PRODUCTIONS

(Rehearsal space near the church)

2329 S. 3rd Street

Philadelphia, PA. 19106

Hope to see you all there!