Memoirs for Sale

 A short film produced  by Breaking Branches Pictures and Image Theater

screenplay by Jerry Bisantz

Directed  by Christian de Rezendes

Synopsis:

Sid Freedman, an aged comedian and the surviving partner of "The Freedman and Cohen Comedy Hour" from the late  1950's  "hey days" of television, is writing his memoirs with the aid of a young writer from Lowell, MA named Charlie O'Neil.

Sid's  dream of publishing glory is put on hold when, at the eleventh hour, he learns that the book will not go to print unless Sid reveals uncomfortable facts about his past that he would rather leave  buried. 

The film uncovers the intense discrimination against gay men in an era when "McCarthy-istic" atitudes pervaded the entertainment industry.

Memories For Sale will shoot over a two day period in late August or early September. It will take  place in Lowell, MA

These are all paid  roles

Memories for Sale is being produced with the support of a generous  grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council 

Character breakdowns:

Sid Freedman:  actor  must  be believeable as a mid - 70 year old  Jewish comedian (think Jack Benny, Mel Brooks, Milton Berle... the  greats)   Funny and  sad at the same  time, Sid  has  a strong spine  and  stands  by his convictions. He is no pushover.

Charlie O'Neil:  mid  30's   Charlie has been a ghostwriter for  years, this is his "big chance" to share billing with a known name. He is affable, warm, Charlie and  he  have a wonderful relationship (almost a father -son thing)  He respects Sid and  feels  dirty about persuading him to  sill the beans on his  past. He desperately needs this book, as  he and  his wife have a child on the way and need the money.

Bruce Halperin:  Publishing agent  mid 30's.  A take no prisoner, money is all kinda guy.  Sees Sid and  sees  dollar signs. No more, no less.

Rachel:  mid 20's to early 30's:  Sid's grandaughter.  Sharp dresser, very "New York". Knows of her grandfather's  past. Wants  what is  best for him.

 We will be auditioning  at The Brooklyn Coffee and Tea house on July 15th  and  in Lowell (TBD) on Wed eve July 18th.

If interested in an audition, send headshots and resume, to

memoirsforsalecasting@gmail.com

In subject line put your name and role you are auditioning for, also make sure to let me know which place you will be auditioning.