Inital ideas of casting of actors, location and props

I need to start thinking about my finished production now so that I can work out a time schedule to get everything done by. I am quite happy with my film opening because it should be quite easy to shoot - i only need one actor, one set and few props.


ACTOR:
To play Lia, I need someone who can act (obviously) and really get into the character of Lia. Lia is a rather unusual individual and so I need someone who can fulfil the quirky need I have for my character and not be embarrassed about the costume I'm going to make her wear. I am using my friend Tricia to play Lia. She does drama, so can therefore act and get into the character's mindset. She isn't easily embarrassed and because we have a good relationship, it won't be awkward for me to ask her to do something differently or for her to ask questions about the character.


SET:
I need to shoot in a bungalow due to the fact that I will need to have someone outside flashing a light into the room, possibly on top of a small stepladder so that the audience can see that the light is coming from above the house - where you would expect a UFO to be. Luckily, Tricia lives in a bungalow so using her bedroom as Lia's bedroom is very possible. Also, she lives close to me so it would also be convenient. If we needed more space, I have another friend who lives in a slightly bigger bungalow. Problems would be that I will probably have to rearrange the rooms as I vision Lia facing away from the window when writing, not side on to the window, which is what it would be if I left the room as it is set up.


PROPS:
-Newspaper articles (print off internet or find actual news articles on UFOs and outsider beings)
-Desk
-Fountain pen
-Paper
-Powerful torch(es)
-Bed
-Chair
-Quirky pictures or ornaments (to show that she is different)
-Clothes (to scatter around the room)


COSTUME:
At the moment, i vision Lia wearing:
-A khaki green short sleeved jumper
-Black leggings
-Either denim skirt or tutu
-Long stripey socks
-Ankle-high Converse


Her hair is plain, hanging limp around her shoulders. On her face is intricate black patterns around her eyes.


CREW:
-Director
-Producer
-Editor
-Cameraperson
-Actor
-Person(s) to hold torch(es) and make it/them flash outside