AUDITION NOTES
ANGELICA (PROTAGONIST)
ACTOR HEADSHOT CASTING DIRECTOR: EMMA SMITH
ACTOR: HARRIOT BENTATA
ROLE: ANGELICA (PROTAGONIST)
PRODUCTION: HER NAME IS ANGELICA
DATE: 27 MARCH 2024
SUTIABILITY FOR ROLE: ABILITY TO INTERPRET AUDITION NOTES: DATES AVAILABLE:
CHARACTER:
Angelica’s role is quite Since Angelica’s role is In the audition, I realised Should be available during
complex. We are juggling complex, there are many that Harriot isn’t afraid of production shooting dates,
this idea of her ‘being a scenes where the character taking risks, I asked her to however further
psychopath’ while also is crying, and have these cry in this audience because correspondence is needed to
showing her to being an complex emotions. Therefore, I think it is needed to confirm specific dates,
‘authentic approach to having worked with Harriot clearly make this scene feel however very flexible.
femininity’ which can be before, and knowing her, I more personal. Therefore,
difficult to balance. know she is able to take on having looked at the
Harriot’s appearance fits these emotions in specific audition, I know that she is
the sort of style of person scenes. At the end of the the right pick for this
I want to replicate from day, Angelica is a teenage character.
someone being in that era girl, and Harriot is one
and someone who was a fan of too. So those other emotions
RIOT GRRRL’s revolution. that are seen in the script,
can be relatable to Harriot
even in this present era.
ANGELICA HARDING (CELEBRITY)
ACTOR HEADSHOT CASTING DIRECTOR: EMMA SMITH
ACTOR: RUBY HAWKINS
ROLE: ANGELICA HARDING (CELEB)
PRODUCTION: HER NAME IS ANGELICA
DATE: 27 MARCH 2024
SUTIABILITY FOR ROLE: ABILITY TO INTERPRET AUDITION NOTES: DATES AVAILABLE:
CHARACTER:
For this character, I Angelica Harding is a I emphasised in the script Only available the first
envisioned this blonde, celebrity that has just that I wanted to show the week of production – 17th
Marilyn Monroe type person entered the industry which nervousness but also till 19th APRIL
for the role, initially I makes her feel like she excitement in Scene 1.
wanted to refer to Marilyn doesn’t belong there etc. Ruby’s performance shows
Monroe because she was such Ruby not really having much that she can do both of
an iconic woman in the acting experience apart from showing this excitement, but
industry. Ruby having doing drama at school shows also not really knowing what
natural blonde hair that is that she sort of knows what she is doing which I loved.
close to platinum, but not she is doing, but still It felt more authentic than
essential is perfect for feels nervous. picking an actor that ‘acts’
this role. nervous. This was more of a
one-time kind of choice –
where an actor with a little
bit more experience maybe
would find it harder to find
these emotions.
BIANCA CHAPLIN (SECOND CELEBRITY – SCENE 1 ONLY)
ACTOR HEADSHOT CASTING DIRECTOR: EMMA SMITH
ACTOR: ALANA IRVINE-BULLE
ROLE: BIANCA CHAPLIN
PRODUCTION: HER NAME IS ANGELICA
DATE: 27 MARCH 2024
SUTIABILITY FOR ROLE: ABILITY TO INTERPRET AUDITION NOTES: DATES AVAILABLE:
CHARACTER:
I wanted Bianca to be this Bianca is a character that Overall, I loved the Available first week of
character that is supporting is more overconfident in how audience simply because it production 17th till 19th
Angelica (Harding) she presents herself, to how was imperfectly perfect. I April.
therefore, I wanted to do she interacts with Angelica. did find that the lines I
the audition with both as a Therefore, Alana having just wrote didn’t really fit the
way of wanting to see how a tad more confidence really character so I changed the
they interact in the scene. gives this boost of energy lines to fit what I thought
Alana has more experience in the scene. would be better. Overall,
than Ruby in acting, Alana’s chemistry with Ruby
therefore, she can put on an was great – they were able
act. to make each other
comfortable which can be
seen in the audition.
JACK ROWLAND – playing. MICHAEL (SCENE 9)
ACTOR HEADSHOT CASTING DIRECTOR: EMMA SMITH
ACTOR: JACK ROWLAND
ROLE: MICHAEL
PRODUCTION: HER NAME IS ANGELICA
DATE: 28 March 2024
SUTIABILITY FOR ROLE: ABILITY TO INTERPRET CHARACTER & DATES AVAILABLE:
AUDITION NOTES:
For this role, I wanted a Outside of acting, Jack is a really nice person however, Available during 1st and 2nd
character that was able to he has acted roles similar to this where they have week of filming.
show off the ego side that's stronger personalities. Michael is a silent, but also has
celebrity stardom brings. the confidence to intervene in situations and because he
After finding Jack I does acting, he understands how confidence like this is
realised that because he's quite essential for roles like this. I really liked how
an actor he's able to the audition went he knew what he was doing since he, in
portray different characters his personal life has to do auditions for drama school so
like that that have a strong he knew the procedure quite well which was great for me as
personality. Michael is a casting director in terms of looking at the professional
quiet yet can start a fight side of this. I so the way he interpreted the character
if he thinks otherwise from was quite interesting compared to what I thought that
other characters. Therefore, character would be like there was the confidence that I
Jack is suitable for the was looking for and he was able to have a higher in deeper
role because not only his level of tone within his voice when he was speaking.
personality and acting
ability but also his looks
is also like what I imagined
for this role.
DYLAN HOWELL – playing. ALEXANDER (SCENE 9)
ACTOR HEADSHOT CASTING DIRECTOR: EMMA SMITH
ACTOR: DYLAN HOWELL
ROLE: ALEXANDER
PRODUCTION: HER NAME IS ANGELICA
DATE: 28 March
SUTIABILITY FOR ROLE: ABILITY TO INTERPRET CHARACTER & DATES AVAILABLE:
AUDITION NOTES:
Comparing to Jack's Comparing Dylan's personality to this character's Available during first and
character, Alexander this personality was quite difficult in terms of that they are second week of filming.
character, that dylan is completely different people. I really loved Dylan's laid
auditioning for is quite back chill look in the audition I thought it fit the
similar yet they both have character quite well. Alexander's characters quite
completely different interesting because he's supposed to be this ladies man,
character styles Michael and type personality however I feel that the way I would
Alexander. From looking at portray it in a performance sense would be more chilled
inspiration I imagined this laid back knows his place within this party slash scene
blonde tall guy who had this ETC I thought didn't acting fit this character quite well
ego and thought that he was the way he said the lines felt very posh similar to my
better than everyone else so inspiration photos and celebrity type characters that I
the type of character I was was thinking this role would portray.
looking for was quite
confidence based. After
finding Dylan I thought that
he was able to give off that
same level of tone as well
within his acting.
SAM THOMAS – playing. BRADY (Scene 9)
ACTOR HEADSHOT CASTING DIRECTOR: EMMA SMITH
ACTOR: Sam Thomas
ROLE: Brady
PRODUCTION: HER NAME IS ANGELICA
DATE: 28 March
SUTIABILITY FOR ROLE: ABILITY TO INTERPRET CHARACTER & DATES AVAILABLE:
AUDITION NOTES:
The role of brady isn’t too In the audition I got Sam to record two important lines Available during entire
invasive in the scene as he of Brady's character in the film. I really liked his production period.
has two important lines, performance he was able to give that panic, shocked look
from comparing Sam’s look to that would happen if you were to be poisoned within the
what I envisioned for these scene. Sam’s acting in the scene was interesting
characters were posh, minor comparing the two lines to each other. Even the
celebrities. I thought that conversation lines, I felt portrayed it in that funny,
Sam fit this character serious look, which was interesting but overall I really
profile since he comes from liked for that character.
a posh background, were he
would have the accent and
clothes to match the role
which is perfect since I
wouldn’t have a problem with
finding clothing for him to
wear – obviously with
guidance ofcourse.
ZOE GREEN – playing. JESS (SCENE 9)
ACTOR HEADSHOT CASTING DIRECTOR: EMMA SMITH
ACTOR: ZOE GREEN
ROLE: JESS
PRODUCTION: HER NAME IS ANGELICA
DATE: 28 March 2024
SUTIABILITY FOR ROLE: ABILITY TO INTERPRET AUDITION NOTES: DATES AVAILABLE:
CHARACTER:
This character is really Zoe herself, is a fun and I really liked how her Available during second
important as she is out vibrant person, therefore, accent hit the lines to week of production.
gateway into the scene – because she is active on make it feel joyful and
and that makes Angelica social media, she likes happy. She had lovely
really excited to be there, celebrity pop culture and confidence and passion in
so living up to her understands what there the audition.
expectations. From writing lifestyle would be like
her into the script, Jess even if she isn’t in that
is a fun, loving, burst of category.
energy, minor celebrity.
Zoe is suitable for the
role, not only for her
looks, she is quite tall,
and fits that sort of
character profile.
SUMMER WYER – playing. JASMINE (SCENE 9)
ACTOR HEADSHOT CASTING DIRECTOR: EMMA SMITH
ACTOR: SUMMER WYER
ROLE: JASMINE
PRODUCTION: HER NAME IS ANGELICA
DATE: 24 March 2024
SUTIABILITY FOR ROLE: ABILITY TO INTERPRET CHARACTER & DATES AVAILABLE:
AUDITION NOTES:
The characters in the scene Not only does summer’s accent fit the type of character – Available during production
are replicating what we see but she was able to show off that laid back chilled look, filming weeks 1 and 2.
celebrity culture to be, within her facial expressions. Summer isn’t a celebrity
there for I wanted this however, she has seen how they act online, therefore when
laid back, chilled look I explain further how she should act in the film when we
within this character as in get to filming, she will be able to draw from what she
the scene, she doesn’t has seen before. The audition went well. I liked that she
really care apart from when was able to give some spunk within her accent that helped
the fight occurs in scene draw me into what could be part of the scene.
9. I think Summer would fit
the role, since she has a
more southern east England
type accent, similar to
central London which fits
perfectly with the sort of
character that is invited
to one of these parties for
these events.
EMILY-ROSE THOMAS – playing. GIRL 3 (PREVIOUSLY AUDITIONED FOR JASMINE) (SCENE 9)
ACTOR HEADSHOT CASTING DIRECTOR: EMMA SMITH
ACTOR: EMILY-ROSE THOMAS
ROLE: Jasmine and “GIRL 3”
PRODUCTION: HER NAME IS ANGELICA
DATE: 24 April 2024
SUTIABILITY FOR ROLE: ABILITY TO INTERPRET CHARACTER: DATES AVAILABLE:
Because the character is not a hugely needed The character in the film is representing Available during 1st and 2nd
character in the script, I decided to scout minor celebrities that think they are the week of production.
for people that may fit the role as an best in the world, so have an attitude,
extra, which I have labelled this character almost replicating a “dumb blonde”
as “girl 3” – Her own action is laughing persona. Emmy’s look fits the character
quietly, holding onto another character. I profile, and because she is a theatre
looked for back up actor’s that are white actor, it will be easier to direct her
British teenagers and is able to dress up actions to fit how I want the scene to be.
according to the inspiration mood board, but
also, I will be able to give guidance to.
Emmy fits the character profile and has the
resources of clothes to be able to dress for
the part.
MILLIE HAYHURST – playing. GIRL 4 (PREVIOUSLY AUDITIONED FOR CELEBRITY)
(SCENE 9)
ACTOR HEADSHOT CASTING DIRECTOR: MILLIE HAYHURST
ACTOR: MILLIE HAYHURST
ROLE: “GIRL 4”
PRODUCTION: HER NAME IS ANGELICA
DATE: 16 April 2024
SUTIABILITY FOR ROLE: ABILITY TO INTERPRET AUDITION NOTES: DATES AVAILABLE:
CHARACTER:
I previously auditioned Celebrity: I felt that After auditioning her, my Millie is available during
Millie for the role of Angelica Harding would be hopes for her to play Girl 4 production dates, but
celebrity, Angelica Harding nervous since she is doing would be a better fit, I specifically on the 18th
however I feel that she would all these things that famous didn’t quite like her for the April, and 24th April.
be suited for the role of celebrities are doing so it role of Angelica Harding
Girl 4 better in the film. is outside of her comfort since it feels more like
Looking at the suitability circle. I specifically looked aesthetically, she didn’t fit
for the celebrity I felt for actor’s that wasn’t the role, but her personality
wasn’t too convincing enough. ‘real’ actors since they leaned more to Girl 4 as a
I had a vision as to what I would be able to pull off better suit. She did appear
wanted the celebrity to look this feeling and look. Millie quite nervous which was what
like, however I felt that isn’t a professional actor I wanted however she had more
Ruby Hawkins would suit the therefore I felt she would be confidence in her personality
role better – Looking at able to pull this off. which is why I think Girl 4
Millie’s hair, it wasn’t as is also quite best for her.
platinum or ‘blonde’ enough Girl 4: This character has
but more brunette, but also, more sass as she is a
I wanted to look at the celebrity but isn’t too well
suitability with personality known. She is a celebrity
since I wasn’t sure if she that has acted in like 1
could act in a way that I had movie and calls that a huge
envisioned for the celebrity. career, which is why she is
seen at the field party.
Millie’s personality can pull
this ‘sass’ off quite well
which is a good thing in this
case. I feel that the eye
rolls, would make this roll
perfect for her.
ANDREW PEACH (VOICEOVER Actor) playing. RADIO PRESENTER
ACTOR HEADSHOT CASTING DIRECTOR: EMMA SMITH
ACTOR: ANDREW PEACH
ROLE: RADIO PRESENTER
PRODUCTION: HER NAME IS ANGELICA
DATE: 18 APRIL 2024
SUTIABILITY FOR ROLE: ABILITY TO INTERPRET AUDITION NOTES: DATES AVAILABLE:
CHARACTER:
Andrew Peach is an actual The character is just any From the audition, I Available to send recordings via
Radio Presenter in real regular radio presenter in asked for it to be email so would be able to send it
life, and one successful the film, in southeast recorded in the studio in time outside of work. He is
too. He can make the England. From Andrews as he normally would be available during the dates of 18th
dialogue feel real, LinkedIn page, he has been for work. April to 2nd May.
imitating real life a radio presenter for over 1.Sound quality was
circumstances which is why 30 years, so would have perfect, which makes me [email protected]
I wanted to have him on been doing it during the less likely to worry
board with this. 90’s which is perfect to about the quality of
imitate real life into sound being sent
this role, and production. through.
2.I loved the way he
made the lines feel so
real, that it felt like
it was being played from
the radio. It was
smooth, and you can
tell, he put thought
into how he was going to
say the words which I am
happy with.
LEE DAVIS (VOICEOVER ACTOR UNDERSTUDY) playing. RADIO PRESENTER)
ACTOR HEADSHOT CASTING DIRECTOR: EMMA SMITH
ACTOR: LEE DAVIS
ROLE: RADIO PRESENTER (UNDERSTUDY)
PRODUCTION: HER NAME IS ANGELICA
DATE: 15 APRIL 2024
SUTIABILITY FOR ROLE: ABILITY TO INTERPRET AUDITION NOTES: DATES AVAILABLE:
CHARACTER:
The role specifically is a Since Lee isn’t a Having listened to the Available during production
male radio presenter role; professional voice actor, I audition, there were a few dates, however the
therefore, I wanted an wanted to experiment to see things I want to touch on recordings will be sent
enthusiastic voice actor to whether a real-life person, that could make or break through email since we both
voice the roll. I know Lee who does business, and needs this role, after seeing will not be available to
as a family friend and have a good voice within making Andrew’s audition. meet up to complete it.
heard his voice before which sure clients work with him 1.Sound quality – because he
comes across as a quite nice would be a bit better. You isn’t recording in a studio,
[email protected]voice for radio which is why need to be enthusiastic for I can tell he was moving the
I am hopeful to have him as his job role so having that recording device around
an understudy in case Andrew I feel could help Lee to which created resistance.
Peach isn’t available. interpret the role quite 2.I did love the enthusiasm
well. He has heard radio however the words didn’t
presenters on radio. come out as smooth as I had
hoped, however practice
beforehand would help, if he
was the main role for the
radio presenter.
Overall, I am happy to have
him on board if Andrew Peach
for any reason wasn’t
available or BBC didn’t want
him to do this.
ACTOR HEADSHOT CASTING DIRECTOR: EMMA SMITH
ACTOR: Olivia Elliot
ROLE: JESS
PRODUCTION: HER NAME IS ANGELICA
DATE: 27 March 2024
SUTIABILITY FOR ROLE: ABILITY TO INTERPRET AUDITION NOTES: DATES AVAILABLE:
CHARACTER:
Auditioning Olivia for the Comparing to the type of Comparing to what I saw for Available during production
role of Angelica, I wasn’t performance in Her Smell, I Harriot’s role, I didn’t dates – start to finish.
sure what type of person I felt that Olivia in general particularly like this sort
wanted at first, however had that sort of attitude of performance, I thought
when I found Olivia, I which is fitting for the for the lines, it was too
thought she may be able to role. Olivia doesn’t know laid back. I realised I
fit this sort of look I that much about Riot Grrrl loved the emotion far
wanted for Angelica. or punk, however, after better that Harriot gave
Comparing looking at showing some inspiration, comparing to what Olivia
Harriot and Olivia, I she understood what gave.
realised that I liked the inspiration I was grasping
brunette hair and that it at for this role.
fits the character better
than if it would be blonde.
