Project Details
Project Title
The Lumber Baron
Casting Agent/Contact
Ruth Voetmann
Project Type
Feature Film
Union Status
Non-Union
Shoot Dates
July 17, 2017 - August 21, 2017
Shoot Location
Chippewa Falls, WI
Description/Notes
Production Company: Scene & Hurd Productions

Auditions:
Thursday, May 4, 2017, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
(Auditions will be held at 15 minute intervals)
Please submit resume, reel, and headshot to ruth@sceneandhurd.com by May 3rd, 2017.

Synopsis:
Upon the unexpected death of his father, Daniel Rimsdale leaves medical school and returns home to the Chippewa Valley to try to salvage the floundering family lumber business and save his family from financial ruin. However, he meets heavy resistance from an old friend of his father’s, Silas Lynch, who will stop at nothing to secure the Rimsdale mansion and rumored treasure it contains.

Character BIOS
*Note: auditionees do not have to be the actual age of the character. Rather they must simply look as if they could fall within that age range.
[DANIEL RIMSDALE, SR.] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 45-55]
Somewhat on the selfish side, loves parties, not a good businessman
[ELIZABETH RIMSDALE] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 45-55]
Wife of Daniel Sr. Somewhat hardened because of the hurts she’s endured from her husband’s poor decisions, yet underneath she is kinder than might be expected
[DANIEL RIMSDALE, JR.] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 23]
Son of Daniel and Elizabeth, trodden down by his father’s criticism, he is not self-confident; however, he rises to the challenges before him and grows in self-confidence as the screenplay progresses.
[MARY CATHERINE RIMSDALE] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 20]
Daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth. Sober, insightful, a skilled piano player, close to her brother Daniel.
[ADELINE RIMSDALE] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 18]
Daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth, most like her father in personality. She is vibrant and expressive. She loves the social life.

[COLIN RIMSDALE] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 10-12]
Son of Daniel and Elizabeth. Insightful and loving. He is especially protective and caring of Adeline.
[SILAS LYNCH] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 45-55]
Neighboring lumber baron. He’s enamored with the Rimsdale mansion and wants to own it. He is crafty and devious.
[CLAUDIA LYNCH] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 45-55]
Wife of Silas. A haughty woman with a superior attitude.
[BRYON LYNCH] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 25-29]
Son of Silas and Claudia. Interested in furthering his causes alone. He woos Adeline Rimsdale in an attempt to gain her sizable dowry. Honey-tongued and adept at swaying Adeline’s affections.
[PRISCILLA LYNCH] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 20-25]
Daughter of Silas and Claudia. Self-focused and impatient. She has a romantic interest in Daniel Jr.
[THOMAS TAYLOR] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 50-55]
New lawyer in town. Helpful and becomes good friends of the Rimsdale family.
[ANNA TAYLOR] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 50-55]
Wife of Thomas. Sincere and likeable.
[BENJAMIN TAYLOR] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 25-29]
Son of Thomas and Anna. Pleasant, but talkative young man that unwittingly monopolizes conversations with boring and lengthy soliloquies.
[SARAH TAYLOR] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 20-25]
Daughter of Thomas and Anna. Observant, pleasant. Attracted to Daniel Jr. and vice versa.
[YOUNG ELIZABETH RIMSDALE] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 8-11]
Elizabeth at a young age.
[JOSEPH LINDLER] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 40-45]
Young Elizabeth’s father. Wise, attentive, kindly.
[MILES] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 30-60]
Servant of the Rimsdale family.
[BETSEY] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 30-60]
Wife to Miles. Servant of the Rimsdale family.
[BANKER] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 55-65]
Banker in charge of the Rimsdale accounts.
[MAIL CLERK] [GENDER: FEMALE] [AGE: 20-45]
Runs post office window. Distributes mail.
[CLERGYMAN] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 45-60]
Officiates Daniel Sr.’s funeral.
[LECTURER] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 45-60]
Teaches at the medical school in Madison where Daniel Jr. is a student.
[STAFF MEMBER] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 25-45]
Works at the medical school in Madison.
[STUDENTS AT MED SCHOOL] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 18-28]
Students at the medical school in Madison
[WELL-DRESSED BUSINESSMAN] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 30-50]
Makes a lumber deal with Daniel Jr.
[WHOLESALER LUMBER GIANT] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 50-60]
Makes a lumber deal with Daniel Jr.
[SMALL SAW MILL OWNER] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 30-50]
Makes a lumber deal with Daniel Jr.
[CUSTOMERS AT POST OFFICE] [GENDER: MALE/FEMALE] [AGE: 10-70]
Men, women, and children waiting in line / going in and out of post office.
[PARTY GUESTS] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 18-45]
Guests at Daniel Sr.’s party
[MIKE DOYLES] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 35-45]
Foreman of the Rimsdale Lumber Company. Harsh and underhanded.
[TYLER LEE] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 45-50]
One of the older lumber jacks. Has a lame leg. Wise. Takes Daniel Jr. under his wing.
[MITCH] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 35-40]
Troublemaker lumberjack. Rats to the foreman on the other men.
[CHOPPER] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 30-40]
Lumberjack. Friend of Mitch, likes mischief.
[EDDIE] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 20-35]
Lumberjack.
[GORDY] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 18-55]
Musician lumberjack (fiddle or mouth organ).
[ELIAS] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 18-55]
Lumberjack at wanigan .
[BUCK] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 18-55]
Lumberjack at wanigan.
[LUMBERJACKS] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 18-55]
Lumberjacks at the Rimsdale lumber camp.
[COOK] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 30-45]
Cook at the Rimsdale lumber camp
[COOKEE] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 20-30]
Assistant cook at Rimsdale lumber camp.
[JIMMIE BOWER] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 25-35]
Barn boy. Looks after horses at Rimsdale lumber camp. Good natured, self-less.
[LEWIS KEPPIN] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 35-50]
Filer at Rimsdale lumber camp. Sharpens and repairs the saws. Busy and hard-working
[WANIGAN CLERK] [GENDER: MALE] [AGE: 35-50]
Store clerk at the Rimsdale lumber camp.
Project posted on 20/4/17
Available Roles
  • ADELINE RIMSDALE - Female / Supporting / Caucasian / 18-20

    Daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth, most like her father in personality. She is vibrant and expressive. She loves the social life.
    Type
    Supporting
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Female
    Age Range
    18-20
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth, most like her father in personality. She is vibrant and expressive. She loves the social life.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • ANNA TAYLOR - Female / Supporting / Caucasian / 50-55

    Wife of Thomas. Sincere and likeable.
    Type
    Supporting
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Female
    Age Range
    50-55
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Wife of Thomas. Sincere and likeable.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • BENJAMIN TAYLOR - Male / Supporting / Caucasian / 25-29

    Son of Thomas and Anna. Pleasant, but talkative young man that unwittingly monopolizes conversations with boring and lengthy soliloquies.
    Type
    Supporting
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Male
    Age Range
    25-29
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Son of Thomas and Anna. Pleasant, but talkative young man that unwittingly monopolizes conversations with boring and lengthy soliloquies.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • BETSEY - Female / Background / Caucasian / 30-60

    Wife to Miles. Servant of the Rimsdale family.
    Type
    Background
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Female
    Age Range
    30-60
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Wife to Miles. Servant of the Rimsdale family.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • BRYON LYNCH - Male / Supporting / Caucasian / 25-29

    Son of Silas and Claudia. Interested in furthering his causes alone. He woos Adeline Rimsdale in an attempt to gain her sizable dowry. Honey-tongued and adept at swaying Adeline’s affections.
    Type
    Supporting
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Male
    Age Range
    25-29
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Son of Silas and Claudia. Interested in furthering his causes alone. He woos Adeline Rimsdale in an attempt to gain her sizable dowry. Honey-tongued and adept at swaying Adeline’s affections.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • CLAUDIA LYNCH - Female / Background / Caucasian / 45-55

    Wife of Silas. A haughty woman with a superior attitude.
    Type
    Background
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Female
    Age Range
    45-55
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Wife of Silas. A haughty woman with a superior attitude.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • COLIN RIMSDALE - Male / Supporting / Caucasian / 10-12

    Son of Daniel and Elizabeth. Insightful and loving. He is especially protective and caring of Adeline.
    Type
    Supporting
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Male
    Age Range
    10-12
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Son of Daniel and Elizabeth. Insightful and loving. He is especially protective and caring of Adeline.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • DANIEL RIMSDALE, JR. - Male / Lead / Caucasian / 22-25

    Son of Daniel and Elizabeth, trodden down by his father’s criticism, he is not self-confident; however, he rises to the challenges before him and grows in self-confidence as the screenplay progresses.
    Type
    Lead
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Male
    Age Range
    22-25
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Son of Daniel and Elizabeth, trodden down by his father’s criticism, he is not self-confident; however, he rises to the challenges before him and grows in self-confidence as the screenplay progresses.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • DANIEL RIMSDALE, SR. - Male / Supporting / Caucasian / 45-55

    Somewhat on the selfish side, loves parties, not a good businessman.
    Type
    Supporting
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Male
    Age Range
    45-55
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Somewhat on the selfish side, loves parties, not a good businessman.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • ELIZABETH RIMSDALE - Female / Lead / Caucasian / 45-55

    Wife of Daniel Sr. Somewhat hardened because of the hurts she’s endured from her husband’s poor decisions, yet underneath she is kinder than might be expected
    Type
    Lead
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBA
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Female
    Age Range
    45-55
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Wife of Daniel Sr. Somewhat hardened because of the hurts she’s endured from her husband’s poor decisions, yet underneath she is kinder than might be expected
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • JOSEPH LINDLER - Male / Background / Caucasian / 40-45

    Young Elizabeth’s father. Wise, attentive, kindly.
    Type
    Background
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Male
    Age Range
    40-45
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Young Elizabeth’s father. Wise, attentive, kindly.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • MARY CATHERINE RIMSDALE - Female / Supporting / Caucasian / 20-23

    Daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth. Sober, insightful, a skilled piano player, close to her brother Daniel.
    Type
    Supporting
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Female
    Age Range
    20-23
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth. Sober, insightful, a skilled piano player, close to her brother Daniel.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • MILES - Male / Background / Caucasian / 30-60

    Servant of the Rimsdale family.
    Type
    Background
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Male
    Age Range
    30-60
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Servant of the Rimsdale family.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • PRISCILLA LYNCH - Female / Supporting / Caucasian / 20-25

    Daughter of Silas and Claudia. Self-focused and impatient. She has a romantic interest in Daniel Jr.
    Type
    Supporting
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Female
    Age Range
    20-25
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Daughter of Silas and Claudia. Self-focused and impatient. She has a romantic interest in Daniel Jr.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • SARAH TAYLOR - Female / Supporting / Caucasian / 20-25

    Daughter of Thomas and Anna. Observant, pleasant. Attracted to Daniel Jr. and vice versa.
    Type
    Supporting
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Female
    Age Range
    20-25
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Daughter of Thomas and Anna. Observant, pleasant. Attracted to Daniel Jr. and vice versa.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • SILAS LYNCH - Male / Supporting / Caucasian / 45-55

    Neighboring lumber baron. He’s enamored with the Rimsdale mansion and wants to own it. He is crafty and devious.
    Type
    Supporting
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Male
    Age Range
    45-55
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Neighboring lumber baron. He’s enamored with the Rimsdale mansion and wants to own it. He is crafty and devious.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • THOMAS TAYLOR] - Male / Supporting / Caucasian / 50-55

    New lawyer in town. Helpful and becomes good friends of the Rimsdale family.
    Type
    Supporting
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Male
    Age Range
    50-55
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    New lawyer in town. Helpful and becomes good friends of the Rimsdale family.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
  • YOUNG ELIZABETH RIMSDALE - Female / Background / Caucasian / 8-11

    Elizabeth Rimsdale at a young age.
    Type
    Background
    Union
    Non-Union
    Paying?
    Yes - TBD
    Spot/Episode
    Role Gender
    Female
    Age Range
    8-11
    Ethnic Appearance
    Caucasian
    Role Description
    Elizabeth Rimsdale at a young age.
    Nudity?
    No
    Sexual Situations?
    No: No
    Wardrobe
    Accepts Video Submissions?
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