'Don't Say Macbeth' - A Student-Written and Directed Short Film
It’s opening night at a high school production of Seussical, and everything that can go wrong seems to… go wrong. Between rivalries, backstage chaos, and the infamous “M word” being uttered, the cast of colorful characters must navigate a night of escalating disasters while trying to keep the show.. alive. Don’t Say Macbeth is a darkly comedic look at ambition, ego, and the chaos behind the curtain. If interested, please apply.
15 roles
A Broadway-bound senior playing the Cat in the Hat; confident and admired by all, especially his girlfriend, Imogen. Will require on-screen intimacy with Imogen and Ophelia, must be comfortable with (fake) blood
Playing Mayzie LaBird; sweet, forgiving, and dating Julius. Will require on-screen intimacy with Julius, must be comfortable with (fake) blood.
Playing Gertrude McFuzz; conniving, sassy, and often at odds with Imogen. Will require on-screen intimacy with Julius. Must be comfortable with (fake) blood.
Playing one of the Wickersham brothers, easily jealous, and often at odds with his brother, William. Must be comfortable with (fake) blood.
Playing one of the Wickersham brothers, enjoys arguing, often at odds with his brother, James. Must be comfortable with (fake) blood.
Playing Horton the Elephant; big, strong, and kindhearted. Must be comfortable with (fake) blood.
Playing Sour Kangaroo; slightly sassy, but loyal to friends.
Playing a Bird Girl. Slightly boy-crazy, sassy, quirky, energetic, and giggly. Must be comfortable with (fake) blood.
The quietest of the Bird Girls, quite shy. Must be comfortable with (fake) blood.
Playing a Bird Girl, somewhat of a nervous wreck, but sweet and energetic. Must be comfortable with (fake) blood.
Playing Mr. Mayor, extremely funny and exciting to be around. Must be comfortable with playing an openly queer character, must be comfortable with (fake) blood.
Playing Mrs. Mayor, a flirty, somewhat stereotypical lesbian, best friends with Ethan, often flirting with Simone. Must be comfortable playing an openly queer character, must be comfortable with (fake) blood.
Playing Jojo: a shaky freshman and newcomer to the world of theatre. Must be comfortable with (fake) blood.
Playing Ensemble; curious, clumsy, and oblivious to the superstition of saying Macbeth.
Various Seussical-inspired ensemble members. Must be comfortable with fake blood.
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