The Poet's Light

Production Company
Nembulon
Casting Director(s): 
Nembulo Ningre
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Theatre / Live Performance
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

Please note that, while we have a limited budget, we are committed to providing fair compensation for the time and expertise required. Compensation will reflect industry standards for this type of project, considering the limited funding. We will ensure that all actors are compensated equitably for their time and talent.

Shoot / Performance Date(s)
March - April
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Vancouver, BC
Submission Deadline
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Submission Instructions

If you are a highly experienced actor with an impressive track record and are interested in this project, please send your headshot, reels, CV, and a brief expression of interest to: nembulon@gmail,.com

Project Synopsis
We are seeking highly accomplished, seasoned actors for an exciting theatre-based short film project centered around a celebrated early 1800s poet.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

We are looking for actors who are passionate about the material and excited about the opportunity to contribute to an innovative and high-quality production. While the budget is modest, we believe this project offers great potential for professional growth, creative collaboration, and artistic exposure. This project demands significant experience, and we are interested in actors with a substantial body of work in both theatre and film.
 

Character 1
Poet
Age
Around 60
Gender
Male
Description
Average height and build. Extremely gentle and benevolent, yet inspired and explosive in moments of passion. Somewhat weakened by illness, but surprisingly strong and brimming with radically counter-cultural ideas. British accent.
Character 2
Diarist
Age
Around 50
Gender
Male
Description
Average height and build. Sturdy and unassuming presence, kind, open, and good-natured. A typical Georgian-era appearance, with clean-shaven features and a modest style. British accent.
Character 3
Poet's Wife
Age
Around 60
Gender
Female
Description
More grounded than her husband, dark-haired with deep, unwavering eyes; more under the surface than immediately apparent. British accent.