‘Comedy is a Serious
Business; a serious business with only one purpose – to make people laugh.’ W.C. Fields
It seems
that the best comedies and action dramas these days are coming to the internet
first rather than television. It doesn’t
mean that they’re any cheaper to run, cast and crew might work for free but
there are still the insurances, the hire of equipment and the teabags to pay
for!
Storyline
is a new project by husband and wife team Maxine Evans and Neil Anthony
Docking. Maxine, who has her own
production company – Independence Pictures is not only an actress known for her
scary role in Torchwood and her ‘cockin’ role in Stella, but has also been a
series editor on Crossroads, a storyliner on Coronation Street
Neil is a
writer, composer and producer who worked in press, radio, film, theatre and
television. Neil worked as writer,
script doctor, storyliner and story editor for Crossroads, Emmerdale and
Casualty.
The new
project Storyline is a ‘fast paced, quick fire comedy with dramatic twists that
is set behind the unruly and unyielding scenes of a fictional Soap Opera.’
‘We want to
make three totally original episodes and broadcast them for free across the
internet as a prelude to something more ambitious and long running.’ Says Neil
Anthony Docking, as he lays out his plans for the Kickstarter project.
The
episodes will be between 15-18mins long and feature a star studded
international cast from the world of soaps including: Jane Gurnett, Terri
Dwyer, Mark Homer, Steve Spiers, Jo Matthews, Deddie Davies, Mary Healey,
Morgan Deare, Cameron Blakely, Tilly Blackwood, Ruth Minkley, Ray Emmet Brown,
Lewes Roberts and John Weldon.
There’s
also the possibility that Gareth David-Lloyd may appear in Episode 4 and
chatting with Maxine yesterday, there’s hopes to include Eve Myles in another
Episode. Now the thing is, for there to
be an Episode 4 and beyond, they have to reach their target of £10,000 and
above, and that’s where you guys come in.
You can
pledge for as little as a few quid, but for £10 you could get an exclusive private
online preview of the episodes, plus your name on the credits. For £25 you get all of that plus a chance to audition
for a supporting role in the show. For
£50 you get all that plus a souvenir cast and crew t-shirt. For £100 & £250 you get autographed
limited edition scripts. If you pledge
£500 you get to appear as a guest vocalist on the theme song and a £1000
guarantees you a walk on part in the show.
How cool is that?
Shooting is
scheduled to begin in March 2015.
You can find
out more on their Kickstarter Page here - which will also give you a lot more
detail about the show including a breakdown of the three free online episodes.
This is a
fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to be a part of a show so what are you
waiting for.
Follow the
links and pledge now. You won’t regret it.
Hey, maybe
we’ll get a part for Joshua!!!
Get Pledging today and let’s bring
British Comedy back!
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