Deaf actors required
Occasionally on the weblog, we like to bring you news of TV or theatre productions looking for disabled actors (well, it stops the non-disabled actors getting all the jobs, doesn't it?) and here's the latest one that's dropped into Ouch's inbox.
Soundproof is a forthcoming single film for ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ TWO, which will be workshopping and filming from mid-September to the end of October, in London. They're looking for three deaf or partially deaf actors, and would love to hear from anyone (whether or not they have previous professional experience) who feels they would be suitable.
First up, they're looking for a very talented deaf actors in his 20's or 30's to play the leading man, Dean. The character is profoundly deaf and uses lip-reading and sign language exclusively. He's attractive, charismatic, sexy - and could be dangerous. He has been in trouble with the police before the story starts - but he is an innocent man wrongly suspected of murder. He's also one half of a love story - his partner being the female interpreter assigned to him by the police.
Also required is a partially hearing actress in her early to mid-20's to play Jak. She lip reads, but also speaks with the aid of powerful hearing aids. She chooses to speak most of the time, but does sign when with deaf friends.
Finally, they're also looking to cast a deaf actress to play a smaller part. Heather is in her 20's, lively and fun, and she signs.
Do any of those descriptions sound like a part you could play? Or do you know someone who might fit one of the roles? If so, email jill@trevellick.force9.co.uk, or apply by post to: Jill Trevellick Casting, 123 Rathcoole Gardens, London N8 9PH. All applications should include a photograph.
