Planning activities: Casting

On the week of December 3-7, our group decided what person in our group will play the characters in our short film The Neighbor.

Ally: Ally is an 18 year old over-privileged girl who lives in a nice, modern house. Her life is perfect as she her family spoils her and she has great friends. Rachel was chosen to play this role because she has a bold, sassy personality and she has played the main character in another short film. We thought that since Rachel has the experience of being the main character and the personality, she was a perfect fit.

Patty: Patty is a 17 year old girl who does not fit in with the status quo. Patty is a loner and has an obsession with Ally since she is popular, rich, and lives the perfect life. Jealousy turns Patty into a stalker and Patty has one goal in mind: to destroy Ally's perfect life. I was chosen to play the role of Patty because I am a good actor and I have a crazy side to myself.

Ashley: Ashley is 18 years old and is Ally's best friend. Ashley has a bubbly personality and enjoys hanging out with her friends. Ashley is identical to Ally and that is why they are such great friends. Lauren was chosen to play the role of Ashley because she is very energetic and is Rachel's best friend in real life.

Sarah: Sarah is 17 years old and is in Ally's clique. Sarah is the most responsible out of the group and she usually works on the weekends. Chelsea was chosen to play the role of Sarah because Rachel, Lauren, and Chelsea are all good friends in real life. Also, Chelsea works every week making her responsible.

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