Be part of a short video being used to promote Kristen Chandler's latest novel, Girls Don't Fly (Viking, 2011). This newest book by Salt Lake based author of Wolves, Boys and Other Things That Might Kill Me is the story of a young woman named Myra.

"Myra is used to keeping her feet firmly on the ground. She's got four younger brothers, overworked parents, and a pregnant sister, and if Myra wasn't there to take care of everyone, they'd probably fall apart. But when her boyfriend unceremoniously dumps her, Myra feels like she's lost her footing. Suddenly she's doing things she never would've a few months earlier: jumping around in a chicken suit for a part-time job, competing against her ex-boyfriend for a scholarship to study birds in the Galápagos, and falling for a guy who's encouraging her to leap from her old life . . . and fly."

This video will be used to promote the book and they are in need of 4 talented actors to help out. Please read the character descriptions below. The roles needed are:

MYRA: Caucasian Female; 18; thin, average build; dirty-blond; Myra is an unassuming girl with a lot of empathy and drive

ERIK: Caucasian Male; 18; cross-country runner, slim athletic build; short, dark hair; Erik is handsome and charming, but selfish and manipulative

PETE: Caucasian Male; 24; wiry, outdoorsy athletic build; redhead; Erik is a grad student studying biology, he is quirky, yet caring, and comfortable with who he is

FEMALE NARRATOR: (voice over) mature, Female voice able to perform narration for video in a professional, yet fun and engaging manner

The three character roles will not have any speaking lines, though MYRA will do some narration with an excerpt from the book.

Filming will be all day on Saturday, May 14th primarily at the Great Salt Lake Marina and other locations around Salt Lake.

This is a very low-budget production and they are unable to compensate actors, and instead offer the old stand-bys of credit, a copy of the finished video, and the experience of being part of this exciting new project.

To apply for consideration for these parts please e-mail your headshot and resume at tophersherwood@gmail.com

If you wish to be considered for MYRA or the FEMALE NARRATOR and have a Voice-over demo please send that as well, though it is not required.

Thanks,

Craze Agency