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  • Punched in the Gut (2007)
  • Short | 22 min | Short, Comedy
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Punched in the Gut (2007)
Short | 22 min | Short, Comedy

The city of broad shoulders holds steadfast and prides itself in uniquities that are described as utterly Chicago; Wrigley Field, deep-dish pizza, Naperville Ribfest, and a work ethic unmatched by any other major American city. However, a ...See moreThe city of broad shoulders holds steadfast and prides itself in uniquities that are described as utterly Chicago; Wrigley Field, deep-dish pizza, Naperville Ribfest, and a work ethic unmatched by any other major American city. However, a longstanding tradition is perhaps the least known compared to its traditional counterparts: actors who cannot read are punched in the gut at auditions. It might be common knowledge that in Los Angeles and New York more actors can't read than in Chicago, but only in the Windy City does illiteracy carry a price for thespians. Written by Anonymous See less
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Paul Thomas | Andy Roberts (co-director)
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Jul 26, 2007 (United States)

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23 cast members
Name Known for
Paul Thomas
James Theophil James Theophil   See fewer
Dan Antonucci
Tobie Miles Tobie Miles   See fewer
Robert Buscemi
Abdominals Trainer Abdominals Trainer   See fewer
Jeff Gandy
Papa's Fermenting Gutter Papa's Fermenting Gutter   See fewer
Danubia Guerra
Tatiana Chavez Tatiana Chavez   See fewer
Ted Howard
Papa's Fermenting Casting Director Papa's Fermenting Casting Director   See fewer
Doug MacKechnie
Gutted Auditioneer 2 (as Doug Mackechnie) Gutted Auditioneer 2 (as Doug Mackechnie)   See fewer
Becca McCracken
Self (as Becca Knights) Self (as Becca Knights)   See fewer
Brady Novak
Blacklisted Actor Blacklisted Actor   See fewer
Brian Posen
Acting Coach Acting Coach   See fewer
Gail Rastorfer
Gutted Auditioneer 1 Gutted Auditioneer 1   See fewer
Elaine Rivkin
Gutted Auditioneer 3 Gutted Auditioneer 3   See fewer
Andy Roberts
Papa's Fermenting Auditioneer Papa's Fermenting Auditioneer   See fewer
Brian Schlesinger
L.A. Actor L.A. Actor   See fewer
Keith Smitherman
Reading Institute Founder Reading Institute Founder   See fewer
Jonathan Steinmeier
Dr. Steven Schwartzbeck Dr. Steven Schwartzbeck   See fewer
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