Actors For Workshop Production Of "Lotus, and the Unlikely Crew"
Actors for "Lotus, and the Unlikely Crew". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Combining classical 18th century restoration language with Blackness, "Lotus, and the Unlikely Crew" is a full length epic-tragedy about a group of captured Africans, who hijack a ship and become pirates, who instead of hunting for gold, are out to intercept slave ships and free the people in the middle of the transatlantic slave trade. Rate: $100 stipend. Additional info: This is a workshop production that will be performed at the New York Theater Festival. 5 week rehearsal. 3 performances. Performances: November 28th at 6:15 PM December 2nd at 9:00 PM December 4th at 3:30 PM In person callbacks will be the second week of October. When applying, please include a head shot and resume.
12 roles
A warrior turned pirate. The essence of perfection. LEAD.
African, African Amercian, North African male. A prince turned pirate. The eventual captain of Lotus and foreseen savior. LEAD.
LEAD. A pirate.
African, African American, North African male. A warrior turned pirate that is true to his core.
African, African American, North African female. A blind Foreseer.
African, African American, Mixed Ethnicity, North African female. A very careful woman, turned pirate. In love with Mayimuna.
African, African American, North African female. A very expressive woman, turned pirate. In love with Assitou.
African, African American, Mixed Ethnicity, North African female. The traditional woman, turned pirate. The underdog.
African, African American, Mixed Ethnicity, North African male. A man that bites off more than he can chew, turned pirate. Loyal to a fault.
African, African American, North African male. A pirate that hides his past through happiness and is forever drunk.
African, African American, Mixed Ethnicity, North African male. A ferocious, but gentle giant turned pirate.
Brother to James.
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