StepSisters is an intimate character-driven story chronicling the lives of two best friends as they come of age and try to hold on to their friendship amidst the temptations and traditions of one of America's prestigious Historically Black Colleges. Think Dawson's Creek meets Stomp the Yard.
Christina Randolph and Angela Nixon have been best friends since they met in third grade. Growing up in upper middle-class families in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, the fact that Christina is white and Angela is African-American has never been an issue of concern. But as they step onto the campus of Frederick University (known as "The Fred" by students and alumni), everything changes. Suddenly Christina's race makes her stick out like a sore thumb. And as a college freshman, where blending in is the name of the game, standing out is not always a good thing. Christina not only has to learn how to cope with the trials and tribulations of college life, she has to prove that she belongs.
To Angela, Christina has never been her "white friend", just her best friend. But now that they are at The Fred, the differences between the two are becoming much starker. As the feisty, outgoing one of the pair, she is normally never one to bow to social pressure. So the awkward glances and occasional whispers and odd questions don't bother her at first. But as the lure of popularity becomes stronger, she finds herself faced with decisions about where her loyalties lie...to the best friend from her past or to the future that she is trying to build for herself among her new peers, some of whom don't always look too kindly to her being friends with someone who is so different from them.
Furthermore, the division between the two friends is intensified by their decision to join rival sororities. So much so that their friendship devolves into one of pure hatred.
Week to week we will examine the progression of youth in the college environment - how it changes them, and not always for the better.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
CHRISTINA RANDOLPH
One of the two main girls, Christina is the quintessential good girl - smart, charming, warm personality, the kind of person who will bend over backwards to help a friend out of a jam. Wise beyond her 18 years of age, Christina has the ideals and morals of an independent woman in her 30's; a true reflection of her mother. Tall, slender, athletic and extremely attractive, she belies her appeal to the opposite sex behind eyeglasses and baggy clothing.
A bit of background: Christina's parents SY and ELLYNE are highly educated and extremely accomplished owners of their own accounting firm. They raised Christina and her older brother TRAVIS in a loving, yet competitive and challenging home. Always pushing the pair to excel, Christina and Travis were very successful academically and athletically. Following his parents wish for him, Travis is in his first year of law school at Mercer University, Macon, GA.
Wishing to stay closer to the family home in Jonesboro, GA, Christina chose Frederick University because of the liberal arts program. Even though her parents want her to pursue a career in finance and eventually take over the family business, Christina yearns to become an author. Afraid to disappoint her parents, she keeps her true goal secret. Never a social butterfly, Christina has ever had a steady boyfriend. She prefers spending her spare time reading, writing and hanging out with her best friend since third grade, Angela.
If selected to audition, the casting will be on February 27, 2010 and you will receive an email with casting location and appt time.
Note: Final funding for this project is currently pending. It is our intent to pay all actors by the start of principal photography. More details will be provided once the roles are cast.
DIRECTIONS
NOTE: *** We are looking for white females 18-26 Years of Age for this Role. ****
Please submit a headshot and resume to: info@allaboutcasting.com
Dance experience is a definite plus.
