"Bingo"
is an absurd improvised comedy that I
hope to eventually
produce as a feature project. It is my
fourth project and I took on an additional
role for it: actor. I'll admit I was something
of a reluctant actor, but my friend Sue
Mathies who helped me create the two characters
in the film was great, always encouraging
me to go for it. I originally created
the character of Bingo while I was on
vacation visiting Sue in LA. When she
moved back east we started work shaping
the character and she slowly developed
her character of Thelma. We purchased
a very colorful flower patterned dress
for Thelma at a vintage clothing store
called The Garment District in Cambridge,
MA for six dollars. We also ordered a
second set of fake teeth for Sue's character,
I already had mine which I had bought
in LA. With the basic characters ready
to go, we put a three man crew together
and drove off in my mother's car for two
days of shooting. Bingo was produced for
a budget of $600. We improvised most of
the movie in the car and other parts at
chosen locations.
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