"How Black Mothers Say I Love You" Play Seeks Performers

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. The production of "How Black Mothers Say I Love You" is looking for African American female actors (cis or trans). Please, see the details below. About the project: From the author of the blockbuster hit ‘Da Kink In My Hair comes an emotional and raw look into family dynamics, trust, resolution and change. Hard-working Daphne left her two young daughters in Jamaica for six years to create a better life for them in America. Now thirty years later, proud and private, Daphne is relying on church and her nearby dutiful daughter to face a health crisis. But when feisty queer activist Claudette arrives unexpectedly from far away to help out, her arrival stirs up the buried past, family ghosts and the burning desire for unconditional love before it’s too late. Though rooted in strife and sadness, How Black Mothers Say I Love You is full of humour, love and tenderness as it explores the complicated perceptions of immigrant mothers. Rate: $1100/week based on CAEA’s DOT Agreement. As Cloe is a non-speaking role, with part-time rehearsals only, the fee for her role is $900/week for 4 weeks total. Additional information: Rehearsals: October 2 - 27, 12pm - 8pm. Tech: October 30, 31 and November 1, 10am - 10pm. Run: November 2 - 12. When applying, please submit a headshot, resume and which role(s) you’d like to be seen for.