SYNOPSIS OF “THE SHADOWS”:

Four students attempt a ritual to contact the dead but the ritual does not go as planned and they are hunted by a servant of the Morrigan (the Goddess of death and shadows).

CHARACTERS:
BETHA: (Female, any ethnicity, ages 20-30). Main Character. Betha uses the ritual as an attempt to speak with her grandmother one final time. In the years that follow, Betha is haunted by this decision. NOTE: the ritual scene includes implied nudity, though nothing will be shown and the cast can wear bathing suits for the shooting of it.

DYLAN: (Male, any ethnicity, ages 20-30). A good, trusting person, Dylan will do anything to help his friends. He and James have been best friends for years. He has a crush on Ellie but is too quiet to say anything. NOTE: the ritual scene includes implied nudity, though nothing will be shown and the cast can wear bathing suits for the shooting of it.

ELLIE: (Female, any ethnicity, ages 20-30). Hardworking and smart, Ellie is skeptical about the ritual but ultimately goes along with it for life experience. She has a crush on Dylan. NOTE: the ritual scene includes implied nudity, though nothing will be shown and the cast can wear bathing suits for the shooting of it.

JAMES: (Male, any ethnicity, ages 20-26). Tortured by the unexpected death of his older brother, James will do anything to say goodbye and talk to him one more time. NOTE: the ritual scene includes implied nudity, though nothing will be shown and the cast can wear bathing suits for the shooting of it.

THE MORRIGAN/SHADOW WOMAN: (FEMALE, ANY ETHNICITY, 20-40). An ancient servant of the Morrigan, the Shadow Woman kills any who offend her. NOTE: the practical effects of this role are going to require fake skin and some makeup for the effect.

Lunch will be provided.

If interested please email us at [email protected] and send along a resume and a short dramatic monologue of your choosing.