Content

Our protagonist is a former musical-theatre performer whose life and independence have been profoundly altered by Motor Neurone's Disease and she wants to share her story. This powerful script, documenting our prtoagonist's journey from living a vibrant life to her diagnosis and battle with MND is directed by the brilliant Ben Liam Jones. They are hoping to film parts of this in Theatre land, where our protagonist played Nancy in Oliver. Our protagonist can now only communicate with her eyes using eye gaze technology which the charity, amongst much else, support. It is a deeply moving portrait of everything MND can take away, while honouring the humour, spirit and identity that remain.

For almost the entire film, the camera represents our protagonist’s point of view. We see her hands and arms, but not her face, with her physical actions performed by body doubles throughout the POV sequences. The film begins with our protagonist at the height of her career and personal life... singing, dancing, falling in love and planning her wedding, before following the first signs that something is wrong, her diagnosis, the progression of MND, and her increasing reliance on her husband and assistive technology.

Dates

w/c 7th September

Roles

Roles Details

Title

STAGE MANAGER

Content

Any gender, 30 years - 40 years

Our theatre crew colleague helps establish the backstage world at the beginning and tells protagonist to "break a leg". Looking for someone warm who feels like authentic back stage theatre folk.

Script:
PROTAGONIST moves through the backstage corridor.
The stage manager directs her to her spot.
THEATRE CREW: Break a leg.

ANYONE WITH A PERSONAL CONNECTION TO MND - PERHAPS WITH A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND WHO HAS HAD IT? PLEASE LET US KNOW

Salary

£500 day fee (likely 1 shoot day) £50 travel fee This is inclusive of possible wardrobe. Usage: 2 years, UK & ROI, all media

Age

30 - 40