BY LIBBI GILDEA
As THE DREAMER prepare fors its series finale episode, as well as its final few parts, questions that its’ viewers have been asking since the pilot episode in May of 2008 will finally be answered. In upcoming episodes the plot of THE DREAMER will come full circle, and each character’s identity will be revealed. Where is Evan Smith? Why has Roger been waking up with torn shirts and secrets that seem to come out of nowhere? What is the true reason for the string of murders, and who exactly
is behind them? Although the answers to these questions can be found only in upcoming episodes of THE DREAMER, many fans of the show have been asking other questions: questions about the actors’ experiences and the making of the show itself.
THE DREAMER has been long in the making; the shows’ director/producer Seth Chitwood first began writing it in May of 2008. Since the posting of the first episode in December of 2008, the show has grown to include a 35 person cast, including both actors and tech, and each cast member has taken something away from their experience.
According to Libbi Gildea, growing as an actor by playing a rather unconventional character was the best part of the movie. “Working on THE DREAMER, both as an actor and a member of the tech crew, has really let me experience film and acting on a professional level” says Libbi Gildea (Felicity Adams). “Seth did a great job with the script; it was just so colorful and in-depth. I got to know my character so well that I could completely relate to her, and I was essentially able to become her- despite the fact that she was a serial killer!”
While some actors enjoyed the script experience the most, others felt the environment and cast interactions to be the most enjoyable. “[THE DREAMER] was great; we have a lot of fun on-set” says Rachel Patterson (Monica Richardson). “I work with a lot of really nice people; I think we all get something out of it. Plus, it’s so cool to see yourself on youtube, and know that other people are actually watching.”
Although the other actors had just as much fun as Rachel, there were definitely obstacles presented during the filming process. “While the writing went pretty smoothly, there were a few technical challenges” admits a writer and actor; “All the actors had different schedules, so organizing a time when everyone could get together was difficult.” Despite the initial difficulties, the cast feels a sense of nostalgia as the final episodes come together. “I really enjoyed working on THE DREAMER, it’s been a wonderful experience,” says actor. “I think it turned out nicely, but I’m sad to see it go.”
Actor is not alone in this sentiment; everyone who has contributed to THE DREAMER, both the cast and the viewers, regret the end of the production. However, there are rumors that THE DREAMER, or at least its original concept, may not be entirely over. “What most people don’t know is that THE DREAMER was originally a 29 page script for an actual movie; it was never supposed to be a mini-series” Director, writer, and actor Seth Chitwood confesses. “We filmed most of the actual movie last summer, but I couldn’t find an opportunity to make it available to the fans who wanted to see it. So I decided to put it on youtube in episodes. I split it into 5 parts, initially, and added so much that the plot completely changed and now we have 10 parts. We filmed a lot of scenes, raw footage, which we actually were unable to put into the series. There’s a whole other plot that was never put in, and there are actors that have never seen the light of day concerning THE DREAMER. Who knows? Maybe we will see that coming up.”
Catch the next episode, PART 8, of THE DREAMER: Tuesday, July 14th, 2009. And also, get ready for the series finale scheduled to air mid-August.
As THE DREAMER prepare fors its series finale episode, as well as its final few parts, questions that its’ viewers have been asking since the pilot episode in May of 2008 will finally be answered. In upcoming episodes the plot of THE DREAMER will come full circle, and each character’s identity will be revealed. Where is Evan Smith? Why has Roger been waking up with torn shirts and secrets that seem to come out of nowhere? What is the true reason for the string of murders, and who exactly
is behind them? Although the answers to these questions can be found only in upcoming episodes of THE DREAMER, many fans of the show have been asking other questions: questions about the actors’ experiences and the making of the show itself.THE DREAMER has been long in the making; the shows’ director/producer Seth Chitwood first began writing it in May of 2008. Since the posting of the first episode in December of 2008, the show has grown to include a 35 person cast, including both actors and tech, and each cast member has taken something away from their experience.
According to Libbi Gildea, growing as an actor by playing a rather unconventional character was the best part of the movie. “Working on THE DREAMER, both as an actor and a member of the tech crew, has really let me experience film and acting on a professional level” says Libbi Gildea (Felicity Adams). “Seth did a great job with the script; it was just so colorful and in-depth. I got to know my character so well that I could completely relate to her, and I was essentially able to become her- despite the fact that she was a serial killer!”
While some actors enjoyed the script experience the most, others felt the environment and cast interactions to be the most enjoyable. “[THE DREAMER] was great; we have a lot of fun on-set” says Rachel Patterson (Monica Richardson). “I work with a lot of really nice people; I think we all get something out of it. Plus, it’s so cool to see yourself on youtube, and know that other people are actually watching.”
Although the other actors had just as much fun as Rachel, there were definitely obstacles presented during the filming process. “While the writing went pretty smoothly, there were a few technical challenges” admits a writer and actor; “All the actors had different schedules, so organizing a time when everyone could get together was difficult.” Despite the initial difficulties, the cast feels a sense of nostalgia as the final episodes come together. “I really enjoyed working on THE DREAMER, it’s been a wonderful experience,” says actor. “I think it turned out nicely, but I’m sad to see it go.”
Actor is not alone in this sentiment; everyone who has contributed to THE DREAMER, both the cast and the viewers, regret the end of the production. However, there are rumors that THE DREAMER, or at least its original concept, may not be entirely over. “What most people don’t know is that THE DREAMER was originally a 29 page script for an actual movie; it was never supposed to be a mini-series” Director, writer, and actor Seth Chitwood confesses. “We filmed most of the actual movie last summer, but I couldn’t find an opportunity to make it available to the fans who wanted to see it. So I decided to put it on youtube in episodes. I split it into 5 parts, initially, and added so much that the plot completely changed and now we have 10 parts. We filmed a lot of scenes, raw footage, which we actually were unable to put into the series. There’s a whole other plot that was never put in, and there are actors that have never seen the light of day concerning THE DREAMER. Who knows? Maybe we will see that coming up.”
Catch the next episode, PART 8, of THE DREAMER: Tuesday, July 14th, 2009. And also, get ready for the series finale scheduled to air mid-August.
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