A Yale senior thesis short film shooting the weekends of April 1st-3rd and April 8th-10th.
HEIST is a romantic comedy heist film that follows a college student who undergoes the grandest scheme of his life to retrieve an item he hopes will woo the girl he is dating.
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AUDITIONS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED.
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 29TH AND WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30TH AT 7-10PM FOR 20 MINUTE SLOTS EACH.
Self-tape auditions WILL NOW BE ACCEPTED via email UNTIL MONDAY, MARCH 28TH at 8:00PM.
If you are self-taping, please state your name, pronouns, year, and read your chosen side with a partner. The partner does not have to be an auditionee or actor.
Please send self-tapes to simon.ta@yale.edu with the subject line: HEIST AUDITION.
Please email diza.hendrawan@yale.edu with questions or concerns.
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HEIST seeks auditionees for the following roles:
August: M, ~20, BIPOC
A charming, goodhearted person who has stolen all his life (for himself and others). He really adores Christy and wants to show her that.
Christy: F, ~20, BIPOC
A high-achieving student who people can’t help but fall for. She seems to like August as well.
Dani: F, ~20, Any Race
Upbeat, cheerful, and supportive. She is August’s best friend and is always there for August in life and in whatever schemes he conjures.
Ricky: M, ~20, Any Race
The opposite of Dani. Doesn’t have the most friendly personality but is loyal to his friends.
Mother: F, 25+, Any Race
A mother August overhears at the store. She wants the best for her child, but doesn’t always have the financial means.
Kid: M, ~6, Any Race
A child August overhears asking for a toy.
Server: Any, 18-45
A server at the restaurant August and Christy have their date at.
Cashier: Any, 18-45
A cashier at the campus bookstore.
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HEIST will also be casting the following non-speaking roles:
Restaurant Host: Any, 18-65
The host at the restaurant August and Christy have their date at.
August’s Parents: ~30+, BIPOC
Busser: Any, 18+