Discussion: Boston area runners

I thought I'd post this amusing e-mail that's been bouncing around the running clubs.

> > From: J Sabel [mailto:sabel@gwcnyc.com]
> > Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 3:15 PM
> > To: mshea@thirstyirishrunners.org;
> > pete@loringllc.com
> > Subject: Seeking Runners for Scorsese Film
> >
> > Hi There,
> >
> > My name is Sabel & I am a Casting Director with
> > Grant Wilfley Casting Inc. Our office will be
> > casting extras for the new Martin Scorsese film,
> > which will be shooting in the Boston area starting
> > in March. We have one particular scene which is a
> > flashback to a WWII Concentration Camp & we are
> > seeking 200 men & women extras to be prisoners. Long
> > distance runners usually have the thin & wiry body
> > type we are looking for, so we thought running clubs
> > would be a great place to start looking. We will be
> > holding an open call on January 26th, but we are
> > still trying to lock in a location. I was hoping we
> > could email or fax you an announcement of our open
> > call that maybe you could post on a bulletin board
> > or send out to your club members. Or if you have any
> > other suggestions I am glad to hear them. Feel free
> > to call or email me whenever you get a chance.
> >
> > Best,
> > Sabel
> > --
> > Sabel
> > Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc.
> > Senior Casting Associate
> > (646) 747.1560 direct line
> > (212) 684.7039 fax
> > sabel@gwcnyc.com
> > www.gwcnyc.com

"Thin & wiry" = gaunt and emaciated
1 G or less only need apply...