Call for assistance in shooting for my graphic novel

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I just settled on some dates for shooting the group scenes for my graphic novel project where the ballet corp is all dancing together. It's tough getting lots of people in the same place at one time, and I have to accomplish this over the course of the month of November, so I thought I'd get that organized ahead of time. I set out four dates for these scenes, and though I won't expect we'll need them all, I'll have it as a buffer for mistakes.

I have my main characters cast, and I have asked some gracious ladies to serve as the other dancers in the corp. Still, I have need of some other other positions to be filled. So in case you'd be interested in lending your lovely assistance to the photography for my graphic novel project, there are many ways to lend a hand!

The only remaining models I could use for my project are the male dancers in the company. For these I would be looking for a few reasonably fit young gentlemen with flat stomachs who are willing to attempt the poses of ballet. Two or three would do to give the impression of their presence. If you have or can borrow tights, close-fitting dance pants, or ballet shoes that would be quite a plus, but I am ultimately responsible for costuming.

I am also looking for members of the production staff. Someone who is skilled at doing hair and applying makeup would be extremely useful. We will be helping the models into costuming and them styling them before the shoot. I will provide all necessary tools and products, but I'd be very grateful for an extra pair of hands or two, particularly with more skill and experience than mine. Of note, experience handling curly hair would be particularly helpful, as primary models Carolyn Daitch and Tziporah Thompson will require their lovely wavy manes smoothed back into ballet buns.

Finally, I would also appreciate having a photography assistant. I plan to have a shot list to work through during these shoots, and it would make things more efficient if I have someone to be on top of the list for me, reminding me where we are, what we still need, checking off what we've already accomplished. Another set of eyes evaluating the shots with me couldn't hurt either.

The dates of these shoots will be in the evenings of Wednesday 11/7, Monday 11/19, Wednesday 11/28, all beginning roughly at 6PM, and then Sunday 12/2 at 12PM. If you are interested in helping and capable of attending any of these dates, I would be eternally grateful for your assistance. And you will receive a credit for your contribution in the finished graphic novel! So please let me know, in the comments here or by email.

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I'm at your disposal. One semester of Brandeis ballet class is not much, but I am pretty sure I do still have my tights, shoes, nd dance belt buried somewhere. I will dig them up. Wednesdays are tough for me, but I could probably do one or the other. The Monday and the Sunday are both fine.