If your scene has the letter E in it, you're in the right spot.
Wednesday, December 17, 2003
Directions
The auditions for "Venice Beach" on Sat Dec 20th, 2003 will be held at Raleigh Studios on Melrose. Just across the street from Paramount Studios. The address is 5300 Melrose Ave, Hollywood, CA 90038.
Click here for a map.
Please do not use the parking garage. There is both free and metered street parking available on Van Ness and Raleigh. From Melrose, go South on Van Ness and walk up to the guard shack (not the guard shack by the parking garage), tell them you are here for the Venice Beach Auditions. They should have your name on a list. The auditions will be held in Chaplin. If you don't know where it is please ask the guard how to get to the building. Please allow yourself extra time to park and walk through the studios.
The auditions for "Venice Beach" on Sat Dec 20th, 2003 will be held at Raleigh Studios on Melrose. Just across the street from Paramount Studios. The address is 5300 Melrose Ave, Hollywood, CA 90038.
Click here for a map.
Please do not use the parking garage. There is both free and metered street parking available on Van Ness and Raleigh. From Melrose, go South on Van Ness and walk up to the guard shack (not the guard shack by the parking garage), tell them you are here for the Venice Beach Auditions. They should have your name on a list. The auditions will be held in Chaplin. If you don't know where it is please ask the guard how to get to the building. Please allow yourself extra time to park and walk through the studios.
If you are looking for a scene that ends with the letter "E" you are in the right spot. Scroll down until you see your scene number. These are audition scenes for "Venice Beach". For emergency questions only, please write to info@catchphraseproductions.com
The audition will consist of an informal question and answer confessional scene with you in character. Then a 2-4 minute scene with you and another improv actor. It will be very simple and we'll help guide you through it.
Remember we are looking for realistic approaches to the characters. The tone we are searching for is a strange mix in the vein of Rules of Attraction, Dazed and Confused, Sex Lies and Videotape, Blair Witch Project, The Real World, The Secretary, Mulholland Drive, and My So Called Life.
The following scenes are to be used only for the "Venice Beach" Auditions.
Scene 1E
Three's Company
Rhoades,
You and Chase have been great friends since high school. Chase has proved his worth as a friend and confidant to you over the years time and again. At the same time, Chase has always had a very aggressive go-get-em attitude towards life, which contrasts sharply with your more zen, relaxed, passive outlook on things. Ironically, this difference between you two has made you better friends, as you both help keep each other neurosis in check. Nothing romantic ever developed between you and Chase, due in large part to the fact that youre mostly interested in girls.
Recently, the two of you moved in together in a house in Venice beach. The bills have been pretty steep, so you guys found another roommate, Julie, to move in and help pick up the slack somewhat. Julie is exactly your type of girl, and unfortunately, Chase's as well. Both of you really like Julie a lot. The two of you had a private discussion about it, and agreed that neither of you would make any moves on Julie until she makes a definitive choice between you two for herself. May the best woman (or man) win.
Earlier tonight, Chase took off to a friend's house to watch a movie, you and Julie stayed back at the house. You and Julie took a walk on the canals, came back to the house and drank two bottles of wine between the two of you. Sitting close to each other on the couch, one thing led to another and you two were soon making out. Soon after this Chase arrived home, catching you in the act on the sofa. Clearly upset and angry, Chase stormed off to his room, slamming the door behind him.
An hour has passed, you've sobered up some. At the start of the scene you've just entered Chase's room to talk to him.
Scene 2E
M/F Soapy
Chase,
Its been a rough few months for you. In a moment of weakness, you cheated on your fiance, Julie, with a woman you work with. The affair did not last beyond that single encounter, and you have never stopped regretting it. You confessed to Julie right away. She did not take it well, immediately calling off both the wedding and your relationship. After months in therapy both as a couple and individually, it seems as if your relationship is on its way to being healed. For the first time in what seems like forever, you're hopeful about the future.
Now, the bad news. Your indiscretion with the woman from work resulted in a pregnancy, one which the woman plans to see through. She also plans on keeping the baby, and expects you to live up to your paternal obligations. There is no way around it. If you and Julie are going to be together, than you must be nothing less than honest with her, which means you have to tell her about the baby.
Scene 3E
Should I Stay or Should You Go? (B/G)
Chase,
You're a filmmaker living in Los Angeles, working on your second major film. The newness of your success has not worn off yet. You're in love with both Los Angeles and your job. You're also in love with your girlfriend Julie, who has been struggling along side you as a singer/songwriter, though not enjoying the same success as you - her stuff is heavily country western influenced.
Recently, Ted, an A&R guy at a record company Julie has been in contact with, suggested she relocate "temporarily" to Nashville. There's more of a market for her music there, as well as a bevy of producers and execs who have more experience working in her gen re. You know that Julie is attracted to Ted, who's been flirtatious with her in the past. You also know she would never cheat on you, you trust her implicitly. However, you recognize that maybe the best thing for Julie would just be to move to Nashville, a city you have no love for and no desire to move to. Julie moving to Nashville means the end of your relationship with her - you're not a believer in long distance relationships. You think if Julie stays on here in LA, her career may never take off, and in the end she'll resent you for that. It hurts like a bitch but you know the right thing to do for Julie is to cut her loose now, rather than selfishly trying to keep her here with you. There's no way the move will be temporary. She needs to stay where she can get work doing what she loves, the same as you. If you two are meant to be, it will be no matter what - at least that's what you've been telling yourself to work up the guts up to tell Julie things would be best if your relationship ended.
You two live together. Your coming home from work, and you need to talk to her about doing what is best for her.
Scene 4E
Before You Get Hitched
(F-F)
Christy,
You just got a call from your best friend Julie (she's getting married tommorow, you're the Maid of Honor), she wants you to come over and talk. You feel guilty because you have a feeling what this is about
You bumped into her fiance, Chase, a few weeks ago at a club in Santa Monica: it was his bachelor party. He told you he loved Julie, but he was starting to get cold feet. Chase has been with Julie since high school. Julie is the one and only girl he's ever had sex with. Though he has never cheated on Julie, and would never dream of cheating on her after they were married, just once he wants to have sex with another woman. You are a very sexually active and open girl. You feel sex is something to be celebrated. Feeling compassion for Chase, you decide to help him find a random girl at the bar for a one-night stand. After many drinks, and no success, you two share a taxi ride home and end up having sex. Nothing's been said since then, you feel awful.
You are afraid that Chase told Julie about what happened, and that's why she called. She sounded very upset when she called. You decide it's for the best if you apologize and come clean about what happened before she can confront you with it - that's why you're heading over to Julie's right now.
Scene 5E
Wigging Rhoades, Ratting Julie (G/G)
Julie,
You moved in with Rhoades four months ago, after moving to LA from Topeka. You were introduced to each other by a mutual friend: Rhoades needed a roommate, you needed a place. You two hit it off great, becoming fast friends. You're very open with each other, talking about all aspects of your lives- at least you thought so.
Rhoades had left the cordless phone in her room, you paged it and found it there, along with a large amount of weed, evenly portioned out in separate baggies - Rhoades is selling pot. You don't smoke pot and would never dream of breaking any law. You still care about Rhoades and think she needs help. You did what you thought was right - called the Police. They thanked you for the tip, but said they actually needed to catch Rhoades in the act. You've been noticing an unmarked cop car on your street more and more often. You feel like you did the right thing, but feel guilty as well for turning your friend in. You want to own up to your actions before anything else happens, also so maybe Rhoades can try and help herself before she's really in big trouble. You've decided to tell her about your informing on her as soon as you get home. You like Rhoades as a person, but the only way you can remain friends with her is if she quits doing/dealing drugs and goes to rehab.
Scene 6E
Bus Stop
(M-F)
Chase,
Yesterday you were at you friend Cristy Otis' house. While using her bathroom you noticed a pregnancy test kit. When you asked Christy about it she broke into tears. She told you she got pregnant from a one night stand. She is planning on getting an abortion next week. She went on to say how she had not told anyone about this, she cant talk to her mom about it because she is very right winged, and strictly against abortion. So, she asked you to keep it a secret, and thanked you for listening. You said you understood, and she felt better after talking to you.
On the way home you met your girlfriend, Julie, at the bus stop. While waiting for the bus she told you that her period was late, and she may be pregnant. She said she wasn't financially or mentally ready to be a mom. You told her about Cristy Otis and her situation, and mentioned you could have Cristy call her to talk. Julie thought that would be great, and that maybe Cristy could recommend a better doctor for her.
When you called Cristy, she sounded strange and said she didn't want to talk to you over the phone, and asked you to come over, alone. You hope you can get her to talk to Julie.
Scene 7E
Seduction (M-F)
Chase,
You are going to your friend Tom's party. You are very late, you have had a rough night. You are feeling troubled and a little buzzed. You have not been with a girl in a long time. You are having trouble meeting and talking to girls as well. You have been told that the reason you have trouble meeting girls is the fact that you are always in your head worrying about things. Either way, you do have a passionate crush on your new female roommate, Julie. Even though you fear it may get messy, you've decided to come clean with your feelings for Julie.
At the same time, you feel as if life is passing you by - wild oats are collecting that have yet to be sown. You are torn between being more open to what comes your way, and keeping yourself closed off to wait for that which you feel is your true passion, which could be Julie. You are a mess. You just hope to improve your mood at the party, say hello to your friend Tom, and maybe meet some cool new people. Cute girls? Maybe.
When you get to the party at 2am every one has left, or gone to bed except one guest that you don't know.
Scene 8E
Wedding Words (m-f)
Chase,
You're attending an old friend's wedding today. Your mind has not stopped going since you arrived. You're still single, still feeling as if you're in a holding pattern in your life. On paper you look great: a successful producer for a major TV production company. But you're not making the kind of shows you set out to, you feel like a pawn in the corporate game. The day has been a definite reality check for you, not so much because you want to get married, but more so because after seeing two people with definite direction in their lives, you're seeking the same in yours again.
At the reception, you ran into another old friend of yours, Rhoades. You've known Rhoades since high school, and she doesn't seem any different now than she did then: still a slacker, still a stoner, still brilliant, but not doing anything with herself. You know for a fact she's incredibly talented as a DJ, and if she applied herself she probably could be playing at least some local gigs in town, rather than making her living off selling weed, which she dropped out of high school to do ten years ago. You two were seated next to each other at the ceremony this morning, and you could smell the pot smoke on her when she sat down next to you. After a few drinks loosened you up, you confided in Rhoades about your dissatisfaction in your career.
Despite your own problems, it really bothers you to see Rhoades in the state she's in. You feel you have to try, just once, to get her to reconsider what she's doing in her life, you want to try and motivate her to be more proactive and get a legitimate income, maybe because her inactivity reminds you too much of your own wasted time, or maybe you just care about the future of an old friend. And though you would love to take a few days to catch up and hang out with Rhoades, there is absolutely no way you could afford to take the time away from work. As you are overloaded with work for the new studio reality show "Ghetto Booty."
Rhoades just stepped into the smoking area. You have decided to join her for a chat.
Scene 9E:
F/F Parts & Service
Rhoades,
You and Julie have both worked at the same computer repair shop for the past several years. She’s a receptionist; you work in the service department. You’ve had a debilitating crush on her for as long as you’ve worked there. You’re not sure if she feels the same, or if she’s even attracted to you. There are no pictures of a significant other on her desk, you’ve never heard her talk about anyone, but you don’t want to scare her off or cross any boundaries, so you’ve kept your interest confined to low-key flirting and joking around at work. You’re attracted to both men and women, though you don’t like to tag yourself with names like “bi”. You’re just yourself.
Seemingly out of nowhere, Julie has invited you over to her house to watch a movie and hang-out. There’s just one problem…you’re a herpes carrier and at the moment there’s a sore in your mouth. Once the sore goes away you’re not contagious, but for now you’re at high risk for transmitting herpes. In other words, you can hang out late with Julie and hopefully have great conversation into the wee hours of the morning, but any kind of physical contact, especially kissing, is out. You’re hoping you don’t have to tell her this on what could very well be your first date, but at the same time you don’t want to infect her either.
At the start of the scene, the movie has just ended. You are on your way back from the bathroom, trying to figure out how to handle saying good night without kissing good night.
FYI: The point of this scene is that though you want to, you WON’T let Julie kiss you.
The audition will consist of an informal question and answer confessional scene with you in character. Then a 2-4 minute scene with you and another improv actor. It will be very simple and we'll help guide you through it.
Remember we are looking for realistic approaches to the characters. The tone we are searching for is a strange mix in the vein of Rules of Attraction, Dazed and Confused, Sex Lies and Videotape, Blair Witch Project, The Real World, The Secretary, Mulholland Drive, and My So Called Life.
The following scenes are to be used only for the "Venice Beach" Auditions.
Scene 1E
Three's Company
Rhoades,
You and Chase have been great friends since high school. Chase has proved his worth as a friend and confidant to you over the years time and again. At the same time, Chase has always had a very aggressive go-get-em attitude towards life, which contrasts sharply with your more zen, relaxed, passive outlook on things. Ironically, this difference between you two has made you better friends, as you both help keep each other neurosis in check. Nothing romantic ever developed between you and Chase, due in large part to the fact that youre mostly interested in girls.
Recently, the two of you moved in together in a house in Venice beach. The bills have been pretty steep, so you guys found another roommate, Julie, to move in and help pick up the slack somewhat. Julie is exactly your type of girl, and unfortunately, Chase's as well. Both of you really like Julie a lot. The two of you had a private discussion about it, and agreed that neither of you would make any moves on Julie until she makes a definitive choice between you two for herself. May the best woman (or man) win.
Earlier tonight, Chase took off to a friend's house to watch a movie, you and Julie stayed back at the house. You and Julie took a walk on the canals, came back to the house and drank two bottles of wine between the two of you. Sitting close to each other on the couch, one thing led to another and you two were soon making out. Soon after this Chase arrived home, catching you in the act on the sofa. Clearly upset and angry, Chase stormed off to his room, slamming the door behind him.
An hour has passed, you've sobered up some. At the start of the scene you've just entered Chase's room to talk to him.
Scene 2E
M/F Soapy
Chase,
Its been a rough few months for you. In a moment of weakness, you cheated on your fiance, Julie, with a woman you work with. The affair did not last beyond that single encounter, and you have never stopped regretting it. You confessed to Julie right away. She did not take it well, immediately calling off both the wedding and your relationship. After months in therapy both as a couple and individually, it seems as if your relationship is on its way to being healed. For the first time in what seems like forever, you're hopeful about the future.
Now, the bad news. Your indiscretion with the woman from work resulted in a pregnancy, one which the woman plans to see through. She also plans on keeping the baby, and expects you to live up to your paternal obligations. There is no way around it. If you and Julie are going to be together, than you must be nothing less than honest with her, which means you have to tell her about the baby.
Scene 3E
Should I Stay or Should You Go? (B/G)
Chase,
You're a filmmaker living in Los Angeles, working on your second major film. The newness of your success has not worn off yet. You're in love with both Los Angeles and your job. You're also in love with your girlfriend Julie, who has been struggling along side you as a singer/songwriter, though not enjoying the same success as you - her stuff is heavily country western influenced.
Recently, Ted, an A&R guy at a record company Julie has been in contact with, suggested she relocate "temporarily" to Nashville. There's more of a market for her music there, as well as a bevy of producers and execs who have more experience working in her gen re. You know that Julie is attracted to Ted, who's been flirtatious with her in the past. You also know she would never cheat on you, you trust her implicitly. However, you recognize that maybe the best thing for Julie would just be to move to Nashville, a city you have no love for and no desire to move to. Julie moving to Nashville means the end of your relationship with her - you're not a believer in long distance relationships. You think if Julie stays on here in LA, her career may never take off, and in the end she'll resent you for that. It hurts like a bitch but you know the right thing to do for Julie is to cut her loose now, rather than selfishly trying to keep her here with you. There's no way the move will be temporary. She needs to stay where she can get work doing what she loves, the same as you. If you two are meant to be, it will be no matter what - at least that's what you've been telling yourself to work up the guts up to tell Julie things would be best if your relationship ended.
You two live together. Your coming home from work, and you need to talk to her about doing what is best for her.
Scene 4E
Before You Get Hitched
(F-F)
Christy,
You just got a call from your best friend Julie (she's getting married tommorow, you're the Maid of Honor), she wants you to come over and talk. You feel guilty because you have a feeling what this is about
You bumped into her fiance, Chase, a few weeks ago at a club in Santa Monica: it was his bachelor party. He told you he loved Julie, but he was starting to get cold feet. Chase has been with Julie since high school. Julie is the one and only girl he's ever had sex with. Though he has never cheated on Julie, and would never dream of cheating on her after they were married, just once he wants to have sex with another woman. You are a very sexually active and open girl. You feel sex is something to be celebrated. Feeling compassion for Chase, you decide to help him find a random girl at the bar for a one-night stand. After many drinks, and no success, you two share a taxi ride home and end up having sex. Nothing's been said since then, you feel awful.
You are afraid that Chase told Julie about what happened, and that's why she called. She sounded very upset when she called. You decide it's for the best if you apologize and come clean about what happened before she can confront you with it - that's why you're heading over to Julie's right now.
Scene 5E
Wigging Rhoades, Ratting Julie (G/G)
Julie,
You moved in with Rhoades four months ago, after moving to LA from Topeka. You were introduced to each other by a mutual friend: Rhoades needed a roommate, you needed a place. You two hit it off great, becoming fast friends. You're very open with each other, talking about all aspects of your lives- at least you thought so.
Rhoades had left the cordless phone in her room, you paged it and found it there, along with a large amount of weed, evenly portioned out in separate baggies - Rhoades is selling pot. You don't smoke pot and would never dream of breaking any law. You still care about Rhoades and think she needs help. You did what you thought was right - called the Police. They thanked you for the tip, but said they actually needed to catch Rhoades in the act. You've been noticing an unmarked cop car on your street more and more often. You feel like you did the right thing, but feel guilty as well for turning your friend in. You want to own up to your actions before anything else happens, also so maybe Rhoades can try and help herself before she's really in big trouble. You've decided to tell her about your informing on her as soon as you get home. You like Rhoades as a person, but the only way you can remain friends with her is if she quits doing/dealing drugs and goes to rehab.
Scene 6E
Bus Stop
(M-F)
Chase,
Yesterday you were at you friend Cristy Otis' house. While using her bathroom you noticed a pregnancy test kit. When you asked Christy about it she broke into tears. She told you she got pregnant from a one night stand. She is planning on getting an abortion next week. She went on to say how she had not told anyone about this, she cant talk to her mom about it because she is very right winged, and strictly against abortion. So, she asked you to keep it a secret, and thanked you for listening. You said you understood, and she felt better after talking to you.
On the way home you met your girlfriend, Julie, at the bus stop. While waiting for the bus she told you that her period was late, and she may be pregnant. She said she wasn't financially or mentally ready to be a mom. You told her about Cristy Otis and her situation, and mentioned you could have Cristy call her to talk. Julie thought that would be great, and that maybe Cristy could recommend a better doctor for her.
When you called Cristy, she sounded strange and said she didn't want to talk to you over the phone, and asked you to come over, alone. You hope you can get her to talk to Julie.
Scene 7E
Seduction (M-F)
Chase,
You are going to your friend Tom's party. You are very late, you have had a rough night. You are feeling troubled and a little buzzed. You have not been with a girl in a long time. You are having trouble meeting and talking to girls as well. You have been told that the reason you have trouble meeting girls is the fact that you are always in your head worrying about things. Either way, you do have a passionate crush on your new female roommate, Julie. Even though you fear it may get messy, you've decided to come clean with your feelings for Julie.
At the same time, you feel as if life is passing you by - wild oats are collecting that have yet to be sown. You are torn between being more open to what comes your way, and keeping yourself closed off to wait for that which you feel is your true passion, which could be Julie. You are a mess. You just hope to improve your mood at the party, say hello to your friend Tom, and maybe meet some cool new people. Cute girls? Maybe.
When you get to the party at 2am every one has left, or gone to bed except one guest that you don't know.
Scene 8E
Wedding Words (m-f)
Chase,
You're attending an old friend's wedding today. Your mind has not stopped going since you arrived. You're still single, still feeling as if you're in a holding pattern in your life. On paper you look great: a successful producer for a major TV production company. But you're not making the kind of shows you set out to, you feel like a pawn in the corporate game. The day has been a definite reality check for you, not so much because you want to get married, but more so because after seeing two people with definite direction in their lives, you're seeking the same in yours again.
At the reception, you ran into another old friend of yours, Rhoades. You've known Rhoades since high school, and she doesn't seem any different now than she did then: still a slacker, still a stoner, still brilliant, but not doing anything with herself. You know for a fact she's incredibly talented as a DJ, and if she applied herself she probably could be playing at least some local gigs in town, rather than making her living off selling weed, which she dropped out of high school to do ten years ago. You two were seated next to each other at the ceremony this morning, and you could smell the pot smoke on her when she sat down next to you. After a few drinks loosened you up, you confided in Rhoades about your dissatisfaction in your career.
Despite your own problems, it really bothers you to see Rhoades in the state she's in. You feel you have to try, just once, to get her to reconsider what she's doing in her life, you want to try and motivate her to be more proactive and get a legitimate income, maybe because her inactivity reminds you too much of your own wasted time, or maybe you just care about the future of an old friend. And though you would love to take a few days to catch up and hang out with Rhoades, there is absolutely no way you could afford to take the time away from work. As you are overloaded with work for the new studio reality show "Ghetto Booty."
Rhoades just stepped into the smoking area. You have decided to join her for a chat.
Scene 9E:
F/F Parts & Service
Rhoades,
You and Julie have both worked at the same computer repair shop for the past several years. She’s a receptionist; you work in the service department. You’ve had a debilitating crush on her for as long as you’ve worked there. You’re not sure if she feels the same, or if she’s even attracted to you. There are no pictures of a significant other on her desk, you’ve never heard her talk about anyone, but you don’t want to scare her off or cross any boundaries, so you’ve kept your interest confined to low-key flirting and joking around at work. You’re attracted to both men and women, though you don’t like to tag yourself with names like “bi”. You’re just yourself.
Seemingly out of nowhere, Julie has invited you over to her house to watch a movie and hang-out. There’s just one problem…you’re a herpes carrier and at the moment there’s a sore in your mouth. Once the sore goes away you’re not contagious, but for now you’re at high risk for transmitting herpes. In other words, you can hang out late with Julie and hopefully have great conversation into the wee hours of the morning, but any kind of physical contact, especially kissing, is out. You’re hoping you don’t have to tell her this on what could very well be your first date, but at the same time you don’t want to infect her either.
At the start of the scene, the movie has just ended. You are on your way back from the bathroom, trying to figure out how to handle saying good night without kissing good night.
FYI: The point of this scene is that though you want to, you WON’T let Julie kiss you.
