The Serial Squadron Studio: Now in Production

Roles in all these productions except THE MASKED RIDER are open to the public for audition. These projects are created for historical purposes and therefore most parts are unpaid unless otherwise discussed. All roles are for actors 18+. Participating actors receive free DVDs, still photos, and free admission to film festivals. Shootings and recordings take place on evenings and weekends.

To audition, send your resume to Dr. Grood or mail photo and resume to Eric Stedman, 440 S. State Street G6, Newtown PA 18940. For further information call 215-968-2514.


The Masked Rider
(Complete Serial on DVD)
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1919 serial originally discovered missing footage; re-created scenes shot with new cast in March and April 2008. Principal filming completed. Now in post-production. Chapters 1 and 2 screened at SerialFest 2008 May 17. Also to be shown in Ithaca, NY June 21 at film festival there. DVD to be released summer 2008. Featuring Adam Nemeth, Melanie Walters, Rick Deacon, and Allyson Malandra. View video clip of excerpt from Chapter 2 | More information about THE MASKED RIDER


Mysteries of Myra
(Pilot Episode for 15-Episode Series DVD)
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15- Episode horror/occult series. Pilot episode to be filmed silent and set in present-day from original 1916 script for now-lost film series shot originally in Ithaca, New York. To be filmed summer 2008 in Bucks County, Pa. and Ithaca, New York.
View slideshow of images from original 1916 series
Now auditioning for all roles including:
MYRA MAYNARD (Female, 18, psychic, mysterious)
GRAND MASTER of BLACK ORDER (Male adult, classic-horror-style villain)
ARTHUR VARNEY (Male adult, tall, creepy seducer)
DR. PAYSON ALDEN (Young Male adult, doctor of paranormal research)
MRS. MAYNARD (Mature Female, kindly mom)
BUTLER
MAID
COOK
COAL MAN
WATCHMAN
BLACK ORDER WORSHIPPERS



Beatrice Fairfax, the Lost Episode: The Opal Ring
(DVD Extra)
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Unfilmed episode of 1916 girl-reporter series for which script exists. Plot concerns a fight between two Chinese gangs. To be shot in Ithaca, New York.
Roles available:
BEATRICE FAIRFAX (Pictured above) Girl reporter, about 25
JIMMY BARTON, male reporter, comedian, 30ish
Female villainess, black hair, 25-35
Many additional roles for male Asian performers


Adventures of Harry Houdini
(5-Chapter Serial Audio DVD)
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Audio drama about the master magician's discovery of evil forces possibly beyond even his ability to fight; multiple roles for adult males and females.


The Mystery Mind
(5-Chapter Serial Audio DVD)
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Audio serial about hypnotism, disembodied voices, freakish murdering villains, deathtraps, a treasure from Atlantis hidden in the swamps of the Orinoco; multiple roles for adult males and females.



Art Posters by Eric Stedman

These prints are 11" wide and vary in height from 14 to 17", are in stock and shipping now (in sturdy mailing tubes).


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Imaginary Serials Poster

A collection of poster mock-ups for serials that almost or never existed, including ADVENTURES OF DOC SAVAGE starring Buck Jones, CAPTAIN AMERICA (vs. the Red Skull), THE AVENGER featuring Warren Hull, Republic Pictures versions of SUPERMAN and WONDER WOMAN, a columbia SUB-MARINER serial featuring Buster Crabbe, Ramsay Ames as the PHANTOM LADY, BATMAN (vs. the Joker), THE SPIRIT starring Kane Richmond, THE SLITHERING SHADOW, a Conan the Barbarian adaptation, THE BLACK HOOD starring Tom Tyler and Bela Lugosi, and JOHN CARTER OF MARS featuring Herman Brix! $5.00





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Adrian Booth as Vultura in PERILS OF NYOKA
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The Lightning from THE FIGHTING DEVIL DOGS
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Priscilla Lawson & Buster Crabbe in ROCKET SHIP
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