Open House
A New Musical Film by Dan Mirvish

Because finding a home should be something to sing about.

Cast

 Open House features a large multi-generational ensemble cast that includes (alphabetically): The cast also includes cameos by such acclaimed actors as Joel Michaely (But I'm a Cheerleader, Rules of Attraction), Eddie Daniels (Bad Lieutenant, Rhythm Thief), and Kent Osborne (Dropping Out, TBS' MovieLounge) in addition to a few familiar faces from director Dan Mirvish's last film Omaha (the movie): Chris Dukes and Donald Schwartz. The casting director was Liz Jereski, who worked closely with Dan to bring together a high-caliber ensemble that really sings!

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ANTHONY RAPP (Barry) "We're paving new ground with this real-estate musical! Dan, the mad genius he is, emailed and asked me electronically if I wanted to consider the film. He'd seen me in MAN OF THE CENTURY when it was at Slamdance a few years back, and producer/star Gibson Fraizer recommended me to him. The script was goofy, smart, subversive. I've always had a taste for goofball, dark comedy. The voice, the energy was so textured‹it had a real heart among the screwball. Besides, all my Indie experiences have been great, they're a labor of love and I like to honor that.

"Barry is a singing realtor. He's got gusto. He's got passion. Barry loves this house, and loves the notion of getting it into some good hands. Working with Dan is like jumping off the cliff every day, but he does give you this freedom, this trust that allows us to keep it fresh. An Indie musical has its own charm by the very seat-of-our-pants nature (especially since Dan gave us no rehearsal time, and has no idea of notes or rhythm!). It's what gave me the opportunity to really have some fun improvising Barry."

An actor of astonishing depth and reach, Anthony Rapp is well known for his stage as well as film work. His credits include: A BEAUTIFUL MIND, DAZED AND CONFUSED, ROAD TRIP, TWISTER, SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, as well as originating the role of Mark in Jonathan Larson's Broadway production of RENT.


SALLY KELLERMAN (Marjorie Milford) "This is such a delightful script. I've done Indies of course, but never a guerilla-Indie like this one. But I adore my character, while still being challenged by her. How surprising to have this character be a realtor who enjoys her drinking, and likes to show her clients a good time. And at the end of the day, I get to fall in love.

"I've been in two flops in my life, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS on stage, and the musical LOST HORIZONS. I think maybe this charmingly original musical can be a comeback for a fun genre." The luminescent Academy Award® and Golden Globe Nominee Actress/Producer/ Composer, Sally Kellerman is best known for her role as "Hot Lips" in the smash hit, M*A*S*H. Her other work includes BACK TO SCHOOL, PRET-A-PORTER, BORIS AND NATASHA, A LITTLE ROMANCE, and LOST HORIZONS among many others.

JERRY DOYLE (Dave Torkenson) "My character, Dave Torkenson, is a frustrated guy, a jewelry store owner who is down on life and decides to plan a heist. I love the fact that Dave runs into ALL the characters, and in the end that's how he finds his redemption. He doesn't see it coming, but it's great.

"When I first started on this movie, I kept thinking it was NOISES OFF meets COP ROCK. The scariest part for me was that I had to sing. I told Dan in the audition, I don't sing. He made me sing 'Happy Birthday' for my audition and I was sure he'd see what I meant by 'I don't sing.' But he hired me anyway and said I had to. I panicked. I'd play the CD over and over again in my car, desperately trying to get it right. But when you have Anthony Rapp and Ann Magnuson - these great singers you'd pay $80 to see on Broadway - on set with you, you've just got to be elated! All of them, Anthony, Ann, Sally, they just made it effortless."

A Former US Air Force jet pilot who was known for his John Deere tractor commercials, Jerry Doyle is now most recognized for his work in BABYLON 5. He also ran for the 24th Congressional District in California in 2001 as the Republican challenger. Jerry recently started his own nationally syndicated radio show on The Talk Radio Network, airing weeknights, coast-to-coast.


KELLIE MARTIN (Debbie Delaney) "The first thing people should know is that I don't sing. But Jimmy and I are such a dynamic duo as Debbie and Joel. And the musical challenge was so intriguing to me, it gave me something I'd have to work hard at and that scared and excited me. I had to say yes."

"The open house is where all these different lives converge; I like why Jimmy and I are there - we get to be the 'sexy swipers,' which means we get to have sex and steal! Jimmy's great to work with, he's fearless and since I hold back a bit it was a good combination."

Emmy-nominated Kelly Martin has worked in film and television since she was a young child, but perhaps her best known roles are for the television series ER and LIFE GOES ON.

JAMES DUVAL (Joel) "My character, Joel, is a bit more traditional than his girlfriend, Debbie. He's looking to commit, as long as it's with Debbie, and he'll do anything for her. She's definitely the owner of the pants in this relationship!

"I said yes to Dan because of the level of talent he was assembling, and the script was great. Plus, it meant Dan and I were finally working together. We'd tried to do a film a few years ago called STAMP AND DELIVER, but we had to shut down due to shady money people before we could get the first shot off.

"Working with him now is more of everything I thought it would be - easy going, liberal, very loose, very open to letting us try what we want to try. It's the antithesis to Gregg Araki's style. Every day was unique and had such great moments in it that I'll never forget, but one of my favorites has to be the finale, the big dance sequence is definitely the cherry on top of the cinematic sundae we have here."

James Duval made his feature film debut with director Gregg Araki in the cult drama TOTALLY F***ED UP, which he followed up with Araki's subsequent two films, THE DOOM GENERATION and NOWHERE. Duval is most often recognized for his role as Miguel in the blockbuster hit, INDEPENDENCE DAY. He was recently seen in MAY, a modern day retelling of Frankenstein in which he co-starred opposite Angela Bettis, Jeremy Sisto, and Anna Farris. Jimmy co-starred in DONNIE DARKO, opposite Jake Gyllenhall and Drew Barrymore. Also in 2001, Jimmy starred in the independent feature THE DOE BOY, which premiered at the 2001 Sundance Film festival. Other features include the Touchstone feature, GONE IN 60 SECONDS, THE WEEKEND, and SLC PUNK, starring Matthew Lillard.


HEDY BURRESS (Gloria Hobbs) "Gloria is a cop first. She's a bit uptight, a bit inept. In fact, she's a mess. Think Jamie Lee Curtis in BLUE STEEL crossed with Holly Hunter in RAISING ARIZONA, it's a toss up. But I loved how weird the script was, and how weird Gloria is. And you just can't say no to Dan Mirvish."

Hedy Burress's feature credits (other than as programmer for three years at Slamdance Film Festival) include: DEATH BY COMMITTEE, BEYOND, THE ANIMATRIX, VALENTINE and FOXFIRE. On the small screen, Hedy was a regular on BOSTON COMMONS and FIRST MONDAY. Hedy recently starred in the hit Los Angeles play, .

ROBERT PETERS (Ron Tucker) "Dan and I knew each other from a film I directed that screened (and won) at Slamdance, MUTUAL LOVE LIFE. What I found out about Dan working with him on set every day is that no matter what obstacles, the train keeps going. And he puts together a great cast who thrives on that.

"Hedy and I both play inept cops who are hot for each other. It couldn't be more fun. We alternate between goofy and incompetence."

Robert Peters has been seen on both the big and little screens. His credits as actor include: LEGALLY BLONDE 2: BIGGER, BOLDER, BLONDER, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, OCEAN'S ELEVEN, EVERWOOD, SEX AND THE CITY, LEAP OF FAITH, THE X-FILES and THE PRACTICE.


ANN MAGNUSON (Sarah Jane Tibbett) "It's a bucolic, hellish life Sarah Jane is living, being this normal It's killing her. When these Altman-esque eccentrics converge on her house, it's enough to send her over the edge. It was intriguing to me that Sarah Jane was based on Sarah Jane Olson, who as fate would have it, was captured on our first day of shooting."

"In musicals you don't really need motivation to break into song, they projectile vomit right out of you! Some fans may be surprised when they see me in OPEN HOUSE, but Sarah Jane and I both are many-sided, refracting from all bizarre angles. This film may make me start breaking into song daily now."

Ann Magnuson's remarkable career spans film, stage, music and the written word. Her credits include; PANIC ROOM, GLITTER, SMALL SOLDIERS, THE UNITED STATES OF LEYLAND, CLEAR & PRESENT DANGER, FRIENDS AND LOVERS, HUGO POOL, STILL BREATHING, TEQUILA SUNRISE, MR. RIGHT as well as VANDEMONIUM, the satirical compilation of phony TV commercials. A hit singer/songwriter for the 1980's band, Bongwater, Magnuson is also a writer and columnist.

DAN HAGEN (Marvin Tibbett) Credits Include: FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON , PROJECT REDLIGHT, SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH, CSI.

JAKE FERNANDEZ (Joey Tibbett) This is Jake's first film.

JENNA LEIGH GREEN (Betty) "This is house-hunting for the crazy folks...Looney!" Credits Include: SABRINA, THE TEENAGE WITCH, ER, DHARMA & GREG

BRANDEN WILLIAMS (Stanley Nasser) "Stanley actually taught Debbie how to be a 'sexy swiper' but now he's taught his new girl, Betty, and they keep the art alive." Credits Include: CHARLIE'S ANGELS, CROSSROADS, CAN'T HARDLY WAIT

IAN WHITCOMB (Dr. Santee) As an actor and composer, Ian Whitcomb has a surprising past, he is probably best known as a teen idol with his one hit wonder: "You Turned Me On" as part of the 1960's British Invasion. As a composer, he did the music for THE CAT'S MEOW.

JOEL MICHAELY (Lamar Fleetwood, the Pimp - middle) Joel has been an actor and Hollywood raconteur since childhood. He recently attended the Sundance Film Lab as a producer. As a Casting Consultant to OPEN HOUSE, Joel was also instrumental in helping bring Ann Magnuson and Jenna Leigh Green to the project. Joel's acting credits include: THE RULES OF ATTRACTION, BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER and CAN'T HARDLY WAIT.

EDDIE DANIELS (Colanda Jones, the Ho - right) In addition to her acting and singing careers, Seattle-native Eddie has also served on the Slamdance features programming committee for 6 years. Acting credits include: RHYTHM THIEF, KEN PARK, BAD LIEUTENANT, CENTRAL STANDARD TIME.

CHRIS DUKES (Snuggly Puss, the Snitch - left) Chris played one of the leads in Dan Mirvish's first feature, OMAHA (THE MOVIE), as Gustavo, one of the Colombian jewel thieves. Chris, who also appears in OPEN HOUSE as the Guy Getting Married as well as one of the dancing home shoppers in the Leopold house, additionally served as the film's stunt coordinator. Acting credits include a recurring role on THE WEST WING.

KENT OSBORNE (Walter, the Omaha Steaks' clerk) A talented actor, writer and director, Kent has had a number of projects screen in Park City, Utah, including the Slamdance award-winning short HERD, directed by Mike Mitchell. Kent also co-wrote and starred in the Sundance feature DROPPING OUT, directed by his Oscar-nominated brother, Mark. For several years, Kent hosted the TBS weekly roundtable, MOVIELOUNGE. Most recently, Kent was nominated for an Emmy for his writing work on the cult-hit SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, where he's also been one of the writers on the upcoming feature version. Kent has also served for several years on the Slamdance features programming committee as the self-designated head of the Mockumentary Subcommittee.

DONALD M. SCHWARTZ (Roger Gromlett) Don had a pivotal role in Dan's first feature, OMAHA (THE MOVIE), as the creepy jewelry store owner who sends the Colombian jewel thieves on their mission. A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Don currently lives and teaches in Baltimore, Maryland.






Full cast list:

Gloria Hobbs...Hedy Burress
Dave Torkenson...Jerry Doyle
Joel Rodman...James Duval
Betty Lipschitz...Jenna Leigh Green
Marvin Tibbett...Dan Hagen
Marjorie Milford...Sally Kellerman
Sarah Jane Tibbett...Ann Magnuson
Debbie Delaney...Kellie Martin
Ron Tucker...Robert Peters
Barry Farnsworth...Anthony Rapp
Dr. Santee...Ian Whitcomb
Stanley Nasser...Brandon Williams
Joey Tibbett...Jake Fernandez
Roger Gromlett...Donald M. Schwartz
Colanda Jones, the Ho...Eddie Daniels
Lamarr Fleetwood, the Pimp...Joel Michaely
Walter, the Clerk...Kent Osborne
Snuggly Puss, the Snitch...Christopher M. Dukes
Mrs. Rosen...Marian English
Sue Levitt...Sara Berkowitz
Lalo Belut...Laurance Messier
Mr. Farnsworth...Kent H. Theesen
Young Barry Farnsworth...Jonathon Thomas Kent Theesen
Mrs. Farnsworth...Kim Petit
Officer Bud E. Dozenoer...Mark Reimer
Officer Giddy Cherlas...Jennifer Einberg
The Weatherman...John Stehlin
Police Dispatcher...Mark Bell
Franklin Morimoto...Andrew Melton
Mary Forvisa...Alisa Fredrix
Francois Spitz...Olivier Troy
Pez Chang...Lawrence A. Maddox
Crusty Handfingers...Joel W. Marshall
The Amazing Karl Stifler...Barry Hennessey
David Lee David...Lee David Lee
Santa Maria...Nicole Chase
Desiree Yablonski...Megan Hornaday
Andy Donkarre...Harry McCracken
Happy McVicker...Kyle Fox
Nutmeg Endacott...Lauren Frank
Bud Jones...Asakorn Sirisujaritthan
Chris Borisoff...Chambria Murrell
Sara Berkowitz...Sue Levitt
Sebastian "Boomer" Oppenheimer...Drew Hancock
Buttercup Venison...Shaya Goldhaber
Sacre Fromage...Leslie Chernack
Maxo Cranium...Andrew Krainin
Moder Sakforare...Shawna Ballard
Kuuro Mykka...Joe Steger
Varm Frisor...Jill Smith
Vertaal Seun...Kevin Mucha
Cute Girl on a Tricycle...Rebecca Mirvish
Cute Girl on Bicycle...Laura Hyslop
Cute Boy on Tricycle...Jack Hyslop
Maurice the Realtor...Don Hyslob
Police Dispatcher...Mark Bell
Dubious Man at Bustop...Dan Mirvish
Ian...Nigel






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