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Charley Nathans

Casting Call - The Silence Before the Storm

The film tells the story from different perspectives, with multiple characters each dealing in their own way with the approaching threat that threatens to turn their daily lives upside down. There is no main character: the various characters each contribute to the larger story in their own way. Rolls The messenger Man | 25–50 years An unexpected appearance that sets the story in motion. The messenger is intimidating and mysterious, but behind that first impression hides a human being as well. Agnes (Wine Pourer) Female | 18–25 years | Preferably no taller than 1.60 m Agnes feels completely uncomfortable in the resulting chaos. She finds the situation frightening and doesn't quite know how to handle it. Clara (Wine pourer) Woman | 18–25 years Unlike Agnes, Clara loves gossip and attention. Emma (Cook) Woman | 35–50 years The castle cook is a woman who is self-assured, straightforward, and loves her daily routine. Ada (Head of the chambermaids) Woman | 35–50 years Ada is a decisive woman who knows what she wants. When she sees the chaos unfolding around her, she decides to take action herself. Diederik (Clerk) Man | 30–60 years Diederik has been dissatisfied with the state of affairs at the castle for some time. Now that tensions are rising, he decides to use the situation to his advantage. Dirk (Kitchen Helper) Male | 20–30 years Dirk works in the castle kitchen. The situation around him makes him insecure, and he doesn't quite know how to deal with it. Rombout (rioter) Male | 18–25 years In contrast to his usually boring life, Rombout finds the sudden hustle and bustle an interesting distraction. It cannot last long enough for him, regardless of the possible consequences. The sergeant Man | 40–50 years The sergeant is responsible for maintaining order. But as the chaos mounts, keeping a cool head proves not always easy for him either. Boudewijn (guard) Male | 35–45 years Enjoying life, that is Boudewijn's motto. bit part extras Beatrijs (Chambermaid) Woman | 20–30 years Even in uncertain times, there are beautiful moments. Beatrijs is proposed to and is overjoyed when she says yes, although not everyone shares her enthusiasm. Henric (Watchman) Male | 20–30 years Henric decides not to wait any longer and to follow his feelings. He proposes to Beatrijs and celebrates her vows with a few friends. Extras Help in the kitchen Women | 30–60 years Gossiping at work is one of the greatest pleasures in life for these kitchen helpers. Other castle residents All ages welcome.

IJsselstein

Casting Unpaid

Antony Voronov

Ivana Chubbuck Acting Technique Course

Motion Picture Company TABOO with the support of the Buddy Film Foundation is inviting applications for a short-term professional development practice-based course in the Ivana Chubbuck Acting Technique. The approach has been used by acclaimed actors including Halle Berry, Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, and James Franco. During TABOO course twelve tools will be examined through rehearsing a scene from “Silver Linings Playbook” film between January and March 2027. ❋ Who We Are Looking For ❋ ✔️ One male actor ✔️ One female actor ✔️ Age: 20 – 40 ✔️ Professional training in acting ✔️ Acting experience in film ✔️ English proficiency: B1 – C2 ❋ What We Offer ❋ ⇒ A free 12 sessions course in the Ivana Chubbuck Technique led by Antony Voronov, director of a motion picture company TABOO, who was trained in the technique in Moscow. ⇒ Session duration: 2 hours. ⇒ One session per week, held on weekday evenings or weekends. ⇒ Location: Weena 70, Rotterdam. ⇒ The course will be conducted in English. ⇒ Travel and other expenses will not be reimbursed. ⇒ As the course is the private initiative of TABOO and it is not connected to Ivanna Chabbak official school, we can not provide you with any type of certificate. TABOO only offers knowledge and skills, but not papers. ❋ What We Expect From Selected Participants ❋ ✔️Read “The Power of the Actor: The Chubbuck Technique” book in its entirety during November – December 2026. ✔️Attend all sessions. ✔️Arrive 10 minutes before each session begins. ✔️Complete homework assignments (1 – 2 hours per week). ✔️Grant permission for photos and videos to be taken during the sessions and published on TABOO's social media accounts (optional). ❋ How to Apply ❋ Please submit via [email protected] before November 15, 2026 the following: ⇒ A short motivation letter of maximum 100 words. ⇒ A CV or IMDb link, showing your acting training and full filmography. ⇒ An acting showreel or links to films\excerpts featuring your work. ⇒ In your cover email, specify the days and times when you are available for rehearsals between January and March 2027. Rehearsals must take place on weekends or on weekday evenings after 6:00 PM. ❋ Subscribe❋ ✔️Newsletters: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9wtwkxWF0WPuMpzlzoVmQiyfWzUN6XxUtzC3uF8war_LDcg/viewform?usp=header ✔️Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taboompc?igsh=MXU5b2R6N2d0ZXVtOQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr ✔️LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/taboompc/?originalSubdomain=nl

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