Casting for Web Series.

Dear Life, You Suck! is a drama-comedy web series about six best friends living in Philly who struggle to navigate life in their mid to late 20s.

Synopsis: Attempting to find their place in the world they fight through dreams deferred, disappointments, family tradition, mental health, and marriage in hopes of achieving the lives they dreamed of. An ensemble series about that awkward stage in life when you find yourself stuck. You have no clue how you got there. And you have no idea where to start to get unstuck. The series follows these people on their journey of getting unstuck.

1. Savannah Alexander
Role Type:Chorus / Ensemble
Gender:Female
Age Range:25-30
Ethnicity:Black / African Descent
Role Description:A former elementary school teacher turned ballet dancer. Savannah is a dreamer, optimistic, warm, intelligent, sense of humor, and open-minded; a current student at the University of the Arts majoring in dance. Savannah and her husband David face another setback after losing their home. They are forced to move in with their parents. Together they’re a young couple at a crossroads in life dealing with the struggles of building a marriage and following their dreams.

Shoots dates are three days a week in June. Four days total for each character’s story. We will also have a zoom rehearsal in May. Filming will take place in Philadelphia, PA.

Audition Details.
For consideration, submit a headshot, reel, and resume. Actors will receive an email asking for self-tape auditions. Filmmaker states: “I’m looking for passionate, hardworking, creative, flexible, friendly and reliable people to work on this film. Experience is required if you don’t have much experience you are encouraged to apply.”

Production Details.
Meals provided. Production states: “Our goal was to shoot episodes 2 and 3 while applying to film festivals with episode 1 and self distribute through crowdfunding. In 2022 we had a good festival run. We wrapped episode 2 and 3. Unfortunately we didn’t reach our crowdfunding goal but the cast and crew all agreed to continue on with the production. We’re gearing up to film the rest of the season. 5 episodes 16 minutes. With that being said this is a completely independent production. All I have is a vision and I need the right people to help share that vision. The show will premiere on Youtube.

More information
The web series is based on the short film ‘Dear Life, You Suck! Journal Entry One.’ That premiered at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival. As well as screened at Reelblack’s Film screening and Philm Factory’s Film Lounge. The pilot They Lied to Us was screened at the Ritz Theater as part of the three-piece production showcase in 2021. And has been accepted into 2022 The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival and Film Collective Short Film Festival. We wrapped filming episodes 2&3 in 2023 and are gearing up to film the rest of the season.