It reminded me of when i put an ant in a matchbox toy ambulance when i was about 9. I would decorate his room with posters of exploration and inventors. The part doesn't explicitly call for it, but that's the way I sort of imagined it. As far as acting ability goes, I don't think having a non-actor will be a big deal as there's no dialogue. Crazy actress cousin Wynee.
Plans going awry is soooo familiar an experience.
The cricket dying, though. That really really hurts. Gets ya where ya live. AA Filmmakers Network Message Board Yo, Wes. I think the general idea is to have him as hapless as possible.