Girl of the Year 2016 "Gemma Clark" Casting Call & Audition Script

AGPT member victoriasdolls shared the casting call information for the main character Gemma Clark (code name for next year's 2016 Girl of the Year, potentially Gabriela) and her best friend character Aki (also code name). She has kindly given us permission to share her post here. ^_^

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[GEMMA CLARK] (protagonist)
A very pretty, bold, resourceful and dramatic 10-year-old girl with mixed heritage, who is still exhilarated by her first trip to Africa a few months ago—and now she’s returning on a mission to find her missing brother. She’s a writer with a sharp eye for details, which comes in handy on her search. She is not entirely fearless, but does not let her fears stop her either. Actress should be avail starting the 3rd week of July on. Please submit 10-13 year old girls who can play 10 convincingly. She should be 5 feet and UNDER. Please LIST age and height when submitting. Must be open to dyeing or highlighting hair, if needed...LEAD

[AKI] (best friend character)
A 10-year-old indigenous girl with light brown to dark brown skin, who helps Gemma in her quest. She is curious and playful with a bright smile yet also athletic and strong. She speaks her native tongue and self-taught English. Actress needs to be able to learn an accent but not necessary for the audition. Please submit 10-13 year old girls who can play 10 convincingly. Please list age and height; Should be 5 feet and under. Please submit all ethnicities. Actress should be avail starting last week of July...LEAD

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Link to Full Cast List Photos of Actresses and Actors for GOTY 2016 Movie:

http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/11/girl-of-year-2016-lea-clark-movie-cast.html

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The audition script is broken down into 3 parts for each character (Gemma and her bother Zack's girlfriend Paula). Here is a quick summary of each section:

Overall: Main character Jemma goes on adventures with her family and her older brother Zack is now working in Africa. He has a daytime job of helping rehab animals but a side job of tracking down organizations violating natural resources and the environment which is a secret he only tells to Jemma. He also has a new girlfriend that makes Jemma feel like a third wheel and jealous that she's not the only special girl in his life anymore. Jemma has to deal with adjusting to this new girlfriend in her brother's life and things get much worse when her brother disappears without a trace, and only Jemma knows about his side job tracking the dangerous organizations. She travels to Africa with her brother's girlfriend Paula and the two of them go on a dangerous mission to find and rescue him across the African desert.

Gemma Audition Part 1: Jemma is telling her class/friends about an adventure she went on with her dad and brother Zack where she saved her dad. Some of her classmates are dubious and challenge the truth of her story. Jemma's brother, just returned from Africa, appears and backs her up, telling everyone the story is true. With him is another woman named Paula, and Jemma is disappointed her brother brought his girlfriend home with him.

Gemma Audition Part 2: Jemma is sulking in her room/studying poetry and her brother Zack comes up to talk with her. He tells her he came all the way back to see her but she retorts that he should spend time with his girlfriend. Jemma finds out Zack may need to spend more time in Africa and accuses him of wanting to leave his family for a girl. Zack wants to tell Jemma a secret and at first she thinks he is just changing subject but reluctantly swears to keep his secret. He tells her that he has a side job tracking down powerful/dangerous organizations who are abusing the environment and that he almost has enough evidence against them. This is a secret he is only sharing with Jemma, not even Paula knows, and Jemma is pleased her brother trusts her.

Gemma Audition Part 3: Jemma answers the phone and is disappointed it's Paula calling, not Zack. She hands the phone to her mom who sounds worried. Apparently Zack has been missing for several days, missing working and being absent from his apartment. At first Jemma is dismissive, saying Zack is probably avoiding Paula, but when her mom calls Zack's boss who confirms he is missing, Jemma is also worried now for what may have happened to her brother.

Paula Audition Part 1: Zack's recounting the story of how he and Paula met (perhaps to his family) when he was struggling to open an animal cage. The two of them tease each other about the experience and someone (not sure who) tells Paula about another remarkable woman in the family.

Paula Audition Part 2: Gemma and Paula are in Africa searching for clues to Zack's disappearance but are in a tight spot when their tires are stuck. Gemma desperately wants to push forward but Paula is more cautious and tells Gemma they have no transportation and are not even dressed for the desert. Gemma insists that they must go on and Paul responds heatedly.

Paula Audition Part 3: Gemma and Paula are about to go to sleep while on the search for her missing brother Zack. They hear strange noises that they hope is a bird, but very well could be a hyena. Gemma expresses her worries about never finding Zack and Paula understands and comforts her, telling her they will succeed and their guide Aki knows the desert much better than the dangerous men who took Zack. Paula encourages Gemma and tells her she has guts. The two reconcile and the scene ends with them sharing a hammock after seeing something creepy scurry across the ceiling and laughing about how much Zack would enjoy this.

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Gemma Audition Part 1 Transcript:

Setting: At school, Gemma telling her classmates about her adventure when her brother arrives.

Gemma Audition Part 2 Transcript:

Setting: Gemma is sulking in her room and her brother comes to talk to her.

Gemma Audition Part 3 Transcript:

Setting: Gemma's family receives a phone call telling them Zack is missing.

Paula Audition Part 1 Transcript:

Setting: Zack is telling (his family?) about how he and Paula first met.

Paula Audition Part 2 Transcript:

Setting: Gemma and Paula are stuck in the African desert and debate about continuing their search.
*Note: Golden Freddy pointed out "diver's" is supposed to be "tires" in the script. Thank you for catching that!

Paula Audition Part 3 Transcript:

Setting: Gemma and Paula are on the search for Zack and share worries and reconcile.

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Direct link to casting call: 

http://www.folsomtalentconnection.net/#upcoming-auditions/cw8v

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Final Notes: Based on previous year movie leaks, the name "Gemma" is in all likelihood a code name and not the actual name of the protagonist. Many aspects and details of the plot may be tweeked and changed before the final version is released, such as location, family details, themes, etc. However, it is unlikely the core story will change too much.

What does everyone think of the potential GotY 2016? ^_^ I'm super excited by how adventurous and daring her story seems to be, and it looks like it's going to touch on both serious themes as well as more childish, but very honest and relevant issues for a young girl with an older brother who has a girl in his life. I'm super super super hoping this girl of the year will be black or at least another minority but I'm almost afraid to get my hopes up at this point for fear of being disappointed. >_<

Info on GotY 2016 Lea Clark to date:

Link to eBay Photos of GOTY 2016 Lea Clark's Plush Sloth:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/12/photos-of-girl-of-year-2016-lea-clarks_29.html

Stock Photos for GOTY 2016 Lea Clark's Mix and Match Swimsuit & Beach Accessories:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/12/stock-photos-for-2016-girl-of-year-lea.html

Link to Book 2 Cover Illustration and Back Cover Summary for GOTY 2016 Lea Clark:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/12/photos-of-girl-of-year-2016-lea-clarks.html

Link to Details from Mini Doll Book for GOTY 2016 Lea Clark:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/12/quick-unrelated-note-about-1960s.html

Link to Complete Collection List for GOTY 2016 Lea Clark with Prices:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/12/girl-of-year-2016-lea-clarks-collection.html

Link to Full Sized GOTY 2016 Stock Photo:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/12/girl-of-year-2016-lea-clark-full-sized.html

Link to Book Cover for GOTY 2016's First Book - Lea Dives In:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/12/girl-of-year-2016-lea-clark-book-cover.html

Link to Photos of 2-in1 Swimsuit for GOTY 2016 Lea Clark on Kanani & Caroline Dolls:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/12/photos-of-girl-of-year-2016truly-me.html

Link to Photoshop Images of Potential Looks for Full Sized GOTY 2016 Lea Clark Doll:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/11/photoshop-images-of-potential-looks-for.html

Link to Comparison Photos of Lea Mini Doll with other Mini Dolls:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/11/comparison-photos-of-girl-of-year-2016.html

Link to GOTY 2016 Lea Clark Complete Leaked Wardrobe Group Photos:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/11/american-girl-of-year-2016-lea-clarks.html

Link to Photos of Explorer/Hiking Outfit Modeled on Truly Me #49 doll:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/11/photos-of-goty-2016-lea-clarks.html

Link to Full Cast List Photos of Actresses and Actors for GOTY 2016 Movie:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/11/girl-of-year-2016-lea-clark-movie-cast.html

Link to Potential 2-in-1 Swimsuit Set for GotY 2016 Lea Clark"
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/11/potential-leaked-swimsuits-for-girl-of.html

Link to Photos of Tropical Romper Outfit Modeled on Kanani & Caroline dolls:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/10/photos-of-goty-2016-lea-clark-green.html

Link to Photos of Pink/Yellow Tunic Top Outfit Modeled on Kanani & Caroline Dolls:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/10/photos-of-pinkyellow-tunic-outfit-for.html

Link to Photos of Purple Tie Dye Outfit Modeled on Kanani & Caroline Dolls:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/10/photos-of-purple-tie-dye-dress-for-goty.html

Link to Explorer/Hiking Outfit for GotY 2016 Lea Clark:

http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/10/another-girl-of-year-2016-lea-clark.html

Link to Photos of  Fancy Occasion Dress on Kanani doll:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/10/detailed-photos-of-goty-2016-lea-clarks.html

Link to Purple Dress & Messenger Bag for GotY 2016 Lea Clark:
http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/10/purple-dress-bag-showing-girl-of-year.html

Link to Shorts, Top, & Sandals Outfit for GotY 2016 Lea Clark:

http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/10/leaked-outfit-for-girl-of-year-2016-lea.html

Link to Fancy Occasion Dress for GotY 2016 Lea Clark:

http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/09/fancy-dress-for-girl-of-year-2016-lea.html

Link to Tropical Romper Outfit for GotY 2016 Lea Clark:

http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/09/newest-girl-of-year-2016-lea-clarks.html

Link to Potential Pajamas for GotY 2016 Lea Clark:

http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/09/girl-of-year-2016-lea-clarks-pajamas.html

Link to GotY 2016's Book Summaries: 

http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/08/girl-of-year-2016-beforever-2016-new.html

Link to Girl of the Year 2016 Lea Clark's Meet Outfit & Mini Doll Images:

http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/07/girl-of-year-2016-name-meet-outfit-mini.html

Link to Meet Outfit Details Modeled on Various Dolls:

http://lissieandlilly.blogspot.com/2015/07/girl-of-year-2016-meet-outfit-on.html

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