Non paying Student film looking for talent. They will be filming on June 18th If you have talent that is interested
please forward a headshot and resume to casting@tinathorupcasting.com please let Craze know if you are cast
Derrick 17 year old boy. (If the actor
is 18 would be great). Athletic basketball player. Loves video games and hanging
out with friends. Good with texting with a phone. Finds the girl he has liked
since the beginning of high school is now going to a party with his friends.
However in order to get the car he has to take his grandfather to the doctor’s
office. He mostly just wants it done and over with. But as he slowly listens to
his grandfather talking with his friends he finds his grandfather used to be a
sharp shooter in the Korean War. Witch interests him. However he soon finds that
his grandfather is quitting treatment. After arguing with his grandpa he finally
understands him. And realizes he needs to let him go and to understand he needs
to appreciate the time he has with his grandfather.
Gorge Early 80’s is Derrick’s
grandfather. He is a family man who loves his grandchildren and tries to stay
apprised of his grandchildren. He is happy that derrick is taking him to the
appointment but doesn’t want the family to know do to the fact that he loves
them and does not want to see them go through pain. He could go for another
treatment but knows the cost and doesn’t want to be a burden to his family and
views he is old and misses his wife so much. He watched her go through treatment
up tell she died and doesn’t what his family to have to see him go through that.
He also fought in the Korean War and was lightly wounded so when it came time to
go home he to a position in the military typing papers in an office in Germany
instead.
Mother 40’s daughter to Gorge
mother of Derrick. She is a fast pace woman who is a stay at home mom. Takes
care of her family in any way she can. She loves Gorge and would love her
children to get to know her father and sees this opportunity to do that. As well
as help her to accomplish the days activities.
Trevor 9 wants to be like his
brother Derrick. He looks up to him and wants to do the same cool stuff his
brother dose but doesn’t want derrick to know his want.
Bill Early 80s a childhood
friend of Gorge. He never really had a family married for some time but
divorced. More of a business man who is a bit bitter he does not have a family
like Gorge. Admires Gorge but despises him too. Uses his opportunity to tell the
others about the quitting of treatment. As a way to get back at his own pains at
not having a family who loves and cares for him.
Mark 60s a child hood friend of
Gorge. Was also in the fire department with Gorge. He has a family but doesn’t
get to see them as much as Gorge but has somewhere to go on holidays. Mark
mostly wants to find out what has happened to some of his friends form the fire
department.
Dennis Early 80s (not in the
script but if we can find him some of marks lines and a few of bills go to this
character if we can find one to play.) He is good friends with bill. He has lung
cancer loves to smoke his cigars. Has a family but hasn’t seen them in years. He
wants to win the poker game more than the others.
Kenny Early 80s He is going
deaf but used to be a used car salesmen. So he misses being the center of
attention and tries to get attention when he can. But can’t hear so well. A long
time friend of the group but newer then the others. He starves for attention
however is forgetful and forgets to take his anti sick medicine and is trying to
hold it in.
Tara 27 a beautiful nurse who
works hard but has compassion and loves to help those around her. She tries to
help those around her as much as she can.
Debra 30 she has been working
there for some time has a friendly personality. She enjoys her job and to know
everything about everyone.
Doctor he is a good man who
cares about his patients and wants to help them out the best he can.
Old man as old and sickly as we
can get. He represents what gorge will become with his cancer. And the gilt that
exists in Derricks heat.
old mans daughter. She’s a
business woman who is taking an hour of her work day to take in her father. She
is more interested in her work then her father.
I also need extras 2-5 cancer
patients. And 2-4 nurses and office staff.
If interested email
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