So!
The final stretch for Just A Phone Call Away – we’ve got the script finished, got the cast lined up; tonight is the big recording session!
We’re operating two studios for this evening; to capture both the standard mikes for voicemails/blogging and the stereo mike for Amelia and Rosie to have their chat in (see the script if you don’t follow!)

Fingers crossed that everything goes well!
Another big thank you to our actors; and let the editing process begin as of tomorrow!

The finished script can be seen here:

justaphonecallawaySCRIPT

Preparing for Work In Progress board.
Working on turning the minute-by-minute plan (see below)  into script; getting a sense of the pace and timing.

Have confirmed the actor to play Luke: Stephen Gillard.
Voice clip available from a film he took part in.

Still looking for a suitable female for the roles of both Rosie and Amelia.
Placing adverts on StarNow and the like.

Going into studio to try and record some of the easier SFX – typing on a keyboard, mobile phone etc.
Have recorded Marantz sound of in-car for Luke’s voicemail.

Happy with how things are going: script to be finished by the end of the week; to then be sent to Stephen.
Hope for cast confirmed by end of week also – then recording mid next week.

Have changed the script to include an ending in which Rosie tells Luke that she has cheated, but then discovers that she didn’t – we decided that this adds an extra element, makes the ending of the first episode more dramatic, and ultimately gives the serial in future episodes more potential for drama.
Begun search for cast: all 20-30 year olds:

1 male to play Luke; must sound professional
1 female to play Rosie; gentle, but assertive
1 female to play Rosie’s best friend, Amelia – needs to sound supportive and outgoing

Get audio clips of everyone considered

Sound effects to be recorded:

• significant amount of computer whirring 
• keyboard tapping
• inside a car sounds
• phone call – ringing, and general reverb
• sound of voicemail woman (actual if possible)

Listen to food writer podcast – background research of food writing; make Rosie’s character more rounded.
Listen to similar plays – based on relationships; examine how characters are made compelling.