Attention All Ninth Graders:
Producers DeLoach , Martin, Presley, and Whitehead are
now holding auditions for the upcoming
film, The Crazy Horse Electric Game
A major movie company is getting ready to produce and release a film version of The Crazy Horse Electric Game. Executive Producers are currently auditioning for their teams of directors, actors, movie soundtrack producers, advertising promoters, original theme song writers, and playwrights.
Choose one of the following and get ready to audition!
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
1. Director/Actors (This job requires a group audition.)
To prove that you would make an excellent director and/or actor, create a “Five-Minute” trailer for the film. To convince the producers that you have an excellent understanding of this story and how it should be presented, choose the important points from the book that will capture a future audience’s attention. Include a copy of the video and a typed explanation of why each scene was chosen for the video.
If you choose this option, you must provide your own equipment and be sure that it will play successfully in the producer’s room.
Also, groups can be no larger than five, they must be in the same English I class, and they must be able to get together outside of class. Groups may meet in producers’ rooms before and after school if need be. All group members must appear in the video.
2. Original Theme Song Writer (True Musicians only for this one)
To be hired as the official songwriter for the film, you must write and perform your own original theme song for the movie, capturing the theme and major points of the film. This audition can be performed live, video taped, or presented on CD as an audio audition. A typed copy of the lyrics must be provided with the audition tape or CD.
3. Soundtrack Producer (individual position only)
To qualify for this position, you must create a soundtrack for The Crazy Horse Electric Game, using at least five different songs on a CD and or cassette tape that represent the major action in the story. The CD should be no longer than five minutes. You should also create your own CD/cassette jacket for this soundtrack. You must explain the songs’ connections to the action in the film in both a typed explanation and orally as you play the songs. (A PowerPoint which accompanies the music is an option here.)
4. Advertising Promoter (individual position only)
To qualify for this position, you must design and produce a movie poster or a T-shirt (with image permanently transferred on) clearly reflecting the significant characters and/or themes of the film. The posters must be standard large poster board size and should create an interest in and anticipation of the forthcoming movie. The title of the film, colored illustrations, and a quotation from the film must be clearly displayed on the poster. No handwritten lettering permitted. You may use computer-generated lettering, stencils, or extremely well done hand-painted lettering. A typed explanation of why you created this illustration to sell the movie must accompany your poster.
5. Writer for the Sequel (individual position only)
To qualify for this position, you must plan and write a script for
the next chapter of Willy Weaver’s life. You may use a PowerPoint or storyboard design for your presentation. Your script must reflect an understanding of the current storyline and characters and thus remain true to the original design. Your typed script should be approximately five minutes long.
DUE DATE: 11/19 (A-day) and 11/20 (B-day)
All auditions are due on this date; however, should an unexpected medical absence occur, you should be ready to present on the day you return. Late auditions will be allowed to receive a grade no higher than a 70%.
Rubric - Here’s how you will be graded:
1. Following directions (10)
Time (5 minutes)
Specific directions for each audition product
2. Preparation (10)
Equipment works
Ready to go when called upon
3. Presentation (Audition) (20)
Begins with a formal introduction (for all audition types)
Speaks loudly and clearly
Organized
Convinces us you are right for the job
4. Product for Audition (50)
Reflects appreciative effort
Creative
Shows knowledge of plot, characters, conflict, and theme
Based correctly on the original book
5. Written explanation (10)
Typed (double spaced with heading)
Reflects key points
ADD MORE IDEAS TO PROJECT AUDITIONS:
Outside Promotions Director (Game Designer) (one or two-person job)
Design a game based on The Crazy Horse Electric Game. All the parts should be included in a shoe box, complete with fold-up game board, player pieces, directions, and any spinners or dice needed to advance on the board. The game should incorporate details from all parts of the story and offer a unique way to review the story. All the major characters should be mentioned somehow in the game. (Hint: You might model it on another popular game, and you may adapt pieces of an old game to fit yours.)
Include a cover for your box that reflects the theme of The Crazy Horse Electric Game.
Demonstrate the playing of the game as part of your audition.
Also include a typed explanation of how your game will encourage movie goers to see our movie.
Set Designer (one or two-person job)
Convince us you would be the perfect set designer by creating two to three models of various scenes from the movie. Models should be extremely detailed so that they could be recreated on full scale for the actual movie. Examples: Willie’s town, Willie’s house, the Crazy Horse Electric Game scene, the fishing hole, the lake, Cyril Wheat’s office, Oakland bus terminal or street scene, the OMLC school, the basement of OMLC, Lacey’s house, the gym where Willie worked out, etc.
Include a typed explanation of why you chose each scene and why you included specific details.
Costume Designer (one-person job)
Design the costumes for at least five of the major characters. You may choose to do so in a design booklet and/or a fashion show (either taped or live, with classmates as models). Include a typed description of each costume and why you chose specific details for specific scenes. (Think of the time period, the areas of the country portrayed, etc. You may need to do some research).
Note: Fashion show costumes must be classroom appropriate.
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