Well here we go again!  

Here is the schedule for ZOMBIE VS. ALIENS (Also known as ZVA, or BONES SKELETON AND THE TOILET OF TERROR!).  I will be Directing!  I mentioned otherwise a couple of weekends ago but this will work better.  I do need a few Assistant Directors--could be as big or small as you want (more below).

 

PLOT OVERVIEW:  A Sci-Fi/Comedy about a Hero Zombie named BONES SKELETON fighting Aliens in the Madison sewer system.

 

PRODUCTION OVERVIEW: Most of the non-Star parts will require three, 2 hr rehearsals and then you will get a time and a place to show up on the SHOOTING WEEKEND (Usually a 2 to 4 hr. block) and then, you are almost done.  All cast members will be asked to work on at least one behind the scenes job.

 

The SHOOTING WEEKENDS are last weekends of January, February, March, April, May, June, and September.

 

TRYOUTS (or auditions) will be on two weekday nights during the first full week of  January 2008 (That is Monday January 7Th,  Tuesday 8Th, Wed. 9Th, Thurs 10Th, Friday 11Th --or by appointment if you have a good excuse) I will have the two dates when I find rehearsal space. You only need to make one of those nights.

 

The FIRST READING with the full cast will be Saturday, January 26 (The last Saturday in January--That's Saturday, January 26).  This is a mandatory rehearsal for all cast. 

 

REHEARSALS will be on the same weekday evening, once a week on the 3 weeks before  the end of the month shoot.  All cast members will be asked to have their lines memorized by their  first rehearsal.  Cast members who shoot on more than one weekend are only responsible for that month's lines (So, February lines for February shoot, etc.).

 

FIRST SHOOT WEEKEND: Last weekend in February.  That is Saturday, February 23Th and Sunday, February 24Th.

 

SECOND SHOOT WEEKEND: Last weekend in March.  That is Saturday, March 29Th and Sunday, March 30Th.

 

THIRD SHOOT WEEKEND: Last weekend in April. That is April 26Th and 27Th.

 

FOURTH SHOOT WEEKEND: Last weekend in May.  That is May 24Th and 25Th.

 

FIFTH SHOOT WEEKEND: Last weekend in June. That is June 28Th and June 29Th.

 

SIXTH (Make up) SHOOTING WEEKEND: Last weekend of September.  That is September 27Th and 28Th. This will be the weekend we get all missed shots, retakes or shots needed for continuity or clarity.

 

 

COSTUMES: Most cast members will be asked to supply their own costume (when it is just clothes).  Cast members who are in more than one scene with the same clothes will be asked to leave their clothes with Geoff Lafayette Productions until their scenes are complete.  We ask that you bring your own bag to pack them in. We keep the bag and present it back to you at the beginning of your next shoot.  We understand that this maybe inconvenient, but the complexity of what we are trying to accomplish demands it.

 

REPLACEMENT CAST MEMBERS:  Because this is a feature length movie (Twice the size of BUCKYSTEIN)  I will have to replace any cast member who can't make the schedule regardless of the circumstances. I want to say up front, "I'm sorry."  But, Zombie VS. ALIENS must stay on schedule and if we have to write your character out and a new one in, it will happen.

 

WEATHER: Unless there is danger to equipment all weather will just be accepted as part of the story.

 

SAFETY: The script and action will be set up in away that does not endanger any actors.

 

MONEY: GEOFF LAFAYETTE PRODUCTIONS is a volunteer organization.  All cast members are volunteers and will not be paid and that includes the Director.  All money earned (above it's cost, if any) by this movie will go to nonprofit charitable organizations chosen by Geoffrey Lafayette.  ZOMBIE VS. ALIENS is a quest for fame and not fortune.

 

ASSISTANT DIRECTORS: Will work closely with the Director. These cast members will become experts in the scenes they take on. They will be responsible for the "Art" of their scenes.  They will come up with a shot list, take charge of rehearsals, and pre set up and break down locations. They will also take over for the Director should he be unable to make it.  My job as Director will be make sure the actors stay in continuity and that the pacing matches the work in front and behind the scene being filmed.

 

Any Questions?,

Geoff Lafayette

Director/Writer/Producer

ZOMBIE VS. ALIENS