[Main Character]:

-11 lines, roughly 89 words

- Good recording setup is mandatory! Auditions with low quality audio will not be considered. 

- Film audio will be recorded very shortly after the deadline of the casting call. No more than 1-2 weeks after. Please only audition if you’re available then.

Character: Phyllis

- A closeted lesbian woman living in the 1950s, in a lavender marriage with Lewis (who is also LGBT) 

- Wary, yet confrontational. 

- It’s her first time at the nightclub; and though she‘s enjoying herself, she can’t shake off the fear of getting caught. 

- Fears: Her secret getting out, and ruining her future.  

-Wants: To address the very real threat of being caught in a police raid, and to maybe have an enjoyable night out. 

Phyllis Demo Lines: 

Please submit 3 takes of each line below as either a wav or mp3 file. 

Line #1: “Well I’m sorry for being a little paranoid, but you know the investigations are ramping up and you still brought me here? You know Hudson got arrested just last week-“

Context: Phyllis has just found out that there’s a chance the club could be raided and is trying to convey the potential danger they’re in to Lewis. 

Acting Notes: Delivered in a slightly sarcastic, confrontational manner. She’s upset that Lewis didn’t tell her about the risk. 

Line #2:  “Lewis, our lives could be ruined-”

Context: Phyllis is practically pleading with Lewis to at least acknowledge the elephant in the room. 

Acting Notes: Delivered anxiously, beseeching, and slightly hushed.