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Professional Casting for Two Upcoming Theatre Plays

Des Moines, IA, United States
ID: 216486Exp: 2/4/2023
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Looking to cast male and female performers for the upcoming theatre plays. See the details listed below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: 1. "Trouble in Mind" First Rehearsal: mid-February (date TBD) Performances: March 31-April 9 2. "A Bright New Boise" First Rehearsal: April (date TBD) Performances: May 12-21 Audition scenes from the show will be provided at the audition. An audition reader will be provided. See the attachment for the sides. If interested, please apply.

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13 roles

Wiletta MayerBoth genders40-60 y.o.African-American

"Trouble in Mind" The central character of the play, Wiletta Mayer is an experienced actress who speaks out about racist problems in the script of the play-within-a-play as well as its demeaning director. Identifies as female.

Millie DavisBoth genders33-37 y.o.African-American

"Trouble in Mind" A quick-witted actress is unhappy about the roles she has to play because of her race. Identifies as female.

Sheldon ForresterBoth genders50-70 y.o.African-American

"Trouble in Mind" A wise, elderly, non-confrontational and aspiring songwriter. Identifies as male.

HenryBoth genders50-70 y.o.All ethnicities

"Trouble in Mind" An elderly Irish doorman at the theatre, Henry is Wiletta’s only consistent ally. Identifies as male.

Al MannersBoth genders18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

"Trouble in Mind" The condescending director of the play-within-a-play being rehearsed for Broadway. Identifies as male.

John NevinsFemale18-56 y.o.African-American

"Trouble in Mind" An idealistic actor making his Broadway debut, John Nevins is skeptical of Wiletta’s advice to him.

Bill O’WrayBoth genders40-60 y.o.White / Caucasian

"Trouble in Mind" An actor who is constantly worried. Identifies as male.

Judy SearsBoth genders18-30 y.o.White / Caucasian

"Trouble in Mind" A young, naive actress who recently graduated from college and is acting in her first job. Identifies as female.

Eddie FentonBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"Trouble in Mind" The stage manager. Identifies as male.

WILLBoth genders36-39 y.o.All ethnicities

"A Bright New Boise" Identifies as male. New in town, has at least one secret.

PAULINEBoth genders36-44 y.o.All ethnicities

"A Bright New Boise" Identifies as female. Trying to keep the wheels on the bus.

ANNABoth genders26-34 y.o.All ethnicities

"A Bright New Boise" Identifies as female. Reads a great deal.

LEROYBoth genders20-25 y.o.All ethnicities

"A Bright New Boise" Identifies as male. Older brother to Alex.