I Don’t Know What You’re Watching But, I’m Watching BETWEEN WOMEN!!

I DARE YOU TO GO!!!!

 

 

On December 13^th, 2011 The ground breaking – genre shattering new webisode series “Between Women” debuted their first episode! There was so much anticipation for the show that with over 3,000 viewers logging in at the same time the host site crashed and the episode had to be posted to Youtube the next day! For the most part a good portion of those viewers stuck around for the live streaming of the cast which was initially supposed to be a post show event to introduce you to the actresses who made up the cast of the show and to answer any questions that the viewers may have had.

The first episode immediately introduces us to Rhonda and Miller, brought to life through Dominique LaToy and Marisa “Dred” Carpenter in which the hot topic of marriage equality seems to play a key role in their relationship. Rhonda wants to “tie the knot” with the philandering Miller but will she get the ring or someone else? We are then introduced to Sunny charasmaticly played by Amber Jones who infuses comedy into the gender queer character who is still finding her way out of the closet and into the ladies. We Segue into meeting Brooke and Allison thrust to life by Julia “NOBLE JULZ” Hamilton and Onyx Keesha who deal with the issue of domestic violence in the LGBTQ community through their on screen roles. Insecure and jealous Brooke is determined to keep Allison through her bullying and possesive ways but will the relationship be killed by them first?  Jess, Rae, and Beautiful dynamicly brought to life by  Red Summer, Look Alive, and Shammonique Mattox are in an unlikely love triangle as Rae tries to balance her relationship with Jess while co-parenting with Beautiful. Toya LaDonna Sessoms  and Tajir Hawkins portray the roles of Winney (who is also Miller’s cousin) and Mecca, the couple built on a shakey foundation. Will they repair the cracks together to forge on stronger in the future or will they shatter all together?

All of the characters and their relationships with one another and to each other are all highly relatable and upon the release of episode two we have the opportunity to learn this as we dive further into the characters livelihoods. We open up with Mecca rummaging the fridge while on the phone sweet talking someone who is NOT Winney, will there be crossed signals or will Winney remain in the shadows of Mecca’s love life outside of her? We then join Rae showing up at Jess’ home with Beautifuls’ son in her arms asleep, an argument ensues which leads to Rae excusing herself from Jess’ home but does she really leave her life all together? Then segueing into Millers’ major event that she was planning in the last episode we then attend “Hump A Lezzy”  where Allison finds an opportunity to voice her feelings about Brookes’ insecurities in their relationship, we finally get to hear how Beautiful feels about her “love triangle” with Rae, then Winney chimes in on how she feels that ex-lovers should not be friends based off of Mecca’s claim that any female that she is corresponding with is “just a friend”! Brooke also puts her 2 cents in on the situation when Beautiful confronts her about her insecurities possibly stemming from her lack of sexual expertise… Which leads to yet another argument between her and Allison, who unexpectedly receives a phone call from a cousin who is stranded after their car breaks down and needs her assistance thus causing her to leave the event early which of course does not sit well with Brooke either and causes another quick dispute before she leaves. Of course the partying continues without her and Mecca shows up uber late in the midst of Winney telling an urban legend based off of an alcoholic beverage, which by the way she never “humped a lezzy” (let’s not forget the theme of Millers’ event…) but I  guess the liquor was flowing heavily and either everyone forgot or just didn’t care! Miller then announces her surprise to the group which is a confessional room via Reality TV style. We first hear from Beautiful who feels that Sunny is acting strangely (but pertaining to what?), Sunny admits that she is in a funk (but we still don’t know what about…), Miller admits that she’s in love with someone other than Rhonda (Are we really all that surprised?), Winney admits to having bisexual tendencies (I guess it’s safe to say that she’s not a gold star!), Mecca claims that Winney gets on her nerves (but yet and still continues to keep this facade of a relationship with her going, what’s the point?), Brooke resists the flow and instead answers her phone in which she threatens the person on the other line with physical violence and upon realizing that everyone has heard the conversation claims that it was just a bill collector (Either she has serious anger issues or something else is “iggin” her, I’m just sayin‘… Bill collectors get on my nerves too but lets be realistic for a second here!). After the event Brooke waits for Allison to arrive home in which another argument ensues about her whereabouts though she was present when Allison received the call from her cousin requesting assistance. This argument turns physically violent and the scene ends with Allison being drug into the bathroom… Rae calls Beautiful and requests to take her and her son Junior out for a movie night in which she obliges and then calls his father to make a request of her own only to get his current girlfriend on the phone which leaves a bad taste in her mouth. We leave off with Winney low key stalking a woman in the library who she is interested in with a male friend (who is presumed to be gay because I  don’t know many straight men who would go along with this little scenario.) and she confides in Miller about it but admits that she is unaware of her sexual preference…

Episode 3 opens up with Sunny calling Beautiful for advice on how to “pet her g-spot”! We then join Mecca who is treating Winney to a romantic dinner which unexpectedly gets interrupted (by what? I’m not telling… You’ve got to tune in to find out!). We Segue into the home which Miller shares with Rhonda, there is an argument already in pursuit when Rhonda confronts Miller about her lackadaisical attitude toward their relationship and when she hears what she doesn’t want to she physically attacks Miller who only uses her size to intimidate Rhonda into the reality of what the situation could be… In the meantime we join Rae and Beautiful on the first part of their movie night which begins at McDonalds and then we rejoin Rhonda and Miller back at home where Winney enters the scene (which makes me question her living arrangement because my girl came in their bedroom rockin’ a hair bonnet and loungewear and hopped up in betwixt them like she lives there, I’m just sayin‘!) talking about a date that she has to get ready for which apparently for the time being is a one sided feeling considering it is with the woman that she still has no clue about what her sexual preference is… Our last scene ends with Beautiful being the first to arrive at the home of Allison and Brooke with the rest of the gang showing up only minutes later, it seems that they were supposed to be meeting up for a reason not quite clarified. Upon entering their home all of them are greeted by a shifty Brooke, a bad odor, and a messy home. An unrecognizable noise and a non present Allison raises suspicion amongst them all and with further insistence they find her severely beaten and tied up in the bathroom. Is she dead? Find out on the next episode on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 9:00pm EST.

If you are interested in joining the production team or cast and are in the Atlanta, GA area:

Tag Team Studios is holding a casting call for the TV show Between Women. The show does feature lesbians, but all of the roles are not lesbian roles. Please do not reply if you are not comfortable! Must send resume & headshot to tagteamstudios@yahoo.com

*Crew Call-Interns & Non-Paid Projects

Please bring resume and sample of work highly suggested

Camera Operator, Casting Assistance, Production Sound Mixer, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Gaffer, Film Editor, Location Manager, Production Manager, Script Supervisor, Set Designer, Make-up Artist, Cosmetologist, Costume Designer,Legal Counsel, Accountant, Graphic Design Artist

*Talent Casting Call

Girl 2 aka Jean – must be comfortable with dogs

Sasha — 21-28, African American, must be sexy!

Girl 1 – 24-30, any ethnicity

Allison’s cousin — 21-28, African American

Ramon’s wife — 24-34, African American, must be feisty!

Junior — 2-4, African American, must be light, follow directions, and be able to play dead

Girl 4 aka Stephanie — 22-28, any ethnicity, must be sexy!

Sex store clerk — 21-35, any ethnicity

Girl 5 — 21-28, any ethnicity, must be sexy

Tasha — 21-28, African American, must be sexy!

2 police officers – any age, any ethnicity,

2 EMT – any age, any ethnicity

Girl 6 — 24-30, African American, Stud/masculine female

Ramon — 25-35, African American, attractive male,

Jason — 25-35, African American, attractive male, needs to look rich and smooth

Girl 7 — 24-30, African American, Stud/masculine female

Justin – 7-11, African American

Mya – 21-30, African American, pregnant

Hospital receptionist – over 21, any ethnicity

Doctor — 35-50, any ethnicity

Chip – 24-30, African American, Stud/masculine female

D – 24-30, African American, Stud/masculine female

Beautiful’s mom – 45-55, African American

Sunny’s mom – 45-55, African American

Receptionist – over 21, any ethnicity

Dr. Jenkins – 26-35, female, any ethnicity

Brooke friend 1 – 24-30, African American, Stud/masculine female

Brooke friend 2 — 24-30, African American, Stud/masculine female

Brooke friend 3 — 24-30, African American, Stud/masculine female

News anchor — 30-35, must be well spoken, male and female

Eccentric Lady — 40-60, must be able to play eccentric

Monica — 22-30, must be sexy!

Girl 8 — 24-30, African American, Stud/masculine female

Girl 9 — 24-30, African American female

Girl 10 — 24-30, African American female

Coffee house worker — any age, any ethnicity

Pregnant woman – any age, any ethnicity

2 black men – over 21

2 white men – over 21

Girl 11 — over 21, any ethnicity

Ms. Alice – 40-55, African American, funny

3 young guys — over 21, any age, any ethnicity

Jewelry store worker – 30-50, male

Waiter at restaurant — over 21, any ethnicity

Kerri – 21-28, African American or Hispanic, must be sexy and comfortable playing a lesbian

911 Operator – over 21, any ethnicity, must be well spoken

Boss — 35-50, male, any ethnicity

Allison’s BFF — 22-30, African American female

Girl 12 — 24-30, African American, Stud/masculine female

Edward – 28-33, African American male, handsome

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