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 Chico, CA: Sat. April 16th
and in San Francisco: Sat. April 23rd
* These dates are reserved for actors who have been contacted by the Casting Director.
Please send all submissions and queries to puckoff222@gmail.com
There will also be an OPEN CALL for supporting roles and crew positions Sunday, April 17, 10am – 1pm at Chico Cabaret, 2201 Pillsbury Road, Suite 174, Chico, CA 95926
CALIFORNIA SCENES filming June 15-19, 2011 near Magalia, CA
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: Female 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 June 20-21, 2011 near Chico, CA
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.
Please send all submissions and queries to puckoff222@gmail.com
