Casting Call for Theater Festival

(14) - sweet, curious, trusting little sister. "RADIO MAN" Play

(21) - Mary Grace’s fiercely protective older sister with a bit of a temper. "RADIO MAN" Play

(20) - the newcomer. Cautious, even, caring. "RADIO MAN" Play

(Indonesian) A vivacious & elegant singer. Loud & cocky but knows how to light up a room. Has dreams of becoming a singer, hence why she takes any opportunity to be in front of a mic & a back track. Sticks to her roots even if her friends think it’s uncool. Is in love with Lisa & doesn’t care who’s watching. She feels the pressure to start a nuclear family due to the traumas of late 90s Indonesia. Must speak/pronounce Indonesian. Must be able to learn & sing an Indonesian song. "FIRST SIGHT"

(She/Her or They/Them, Indonesian) Sari’s best friend and Lisa’s colleague. She hosts private parties for queer Indonesians and usually knows who’s who in the Jakarta lesbian scene. She is sarcastic and deadpan but fiercely loyal to her friends, even if her friends don’t see it that way all the time. Knows how to read other people’s emotions. Cool and chic. Ability to speak/pronounce Indonesian a plus, but not required. "FIRST SIGHT"

(Indonesian) Bold and sarcastic, but at times forced to make herself small to cater to the community around her. While not completely jaded by the events that have transpired in her life, constantly wonders if she's made the right choices for herself and loved ones, especially in regards to giving up her dreams, marrying a man, and starting a family. Very protective of her daughter, Diah. Must speak/pronounce Indonesian. Must be able to learn and sing an Indonesian song. "FIRST SIGHT"

(She/Her or They/Them, Indonesian) A closeted lesbian film director and successful queer socialite largely due to her family's wealth. Extremely supportive of her friends, but often wishes they had a more carefree approach to life. Sarcastic and deadpan, but has become more sentimental as time goes on. Ability to speak/pronounce Indonesian a plus, but not required. "FIRST SIGHT"

(She/Her or They/Them, Indonesian) Sari’s daughter. Loves her mother deeply, and while she doesn’t know her mother’s past, she always feels like she can relate to her somehow. Tells her mother everything, but is very private about what goes on in her dating life because she gets easily embarrassed. Despite her embarrassment, she loves Melli dearly and isn’t afraid to show it, just not in front of her mom. "FIRST SIGHT"

Dark-skinned Black/Afro Latina woman, average size, Mezzo with notes of Rock and R&B. She is a dreamer who has lost her ability to dream. She is a wallflower. She wants to fit in but always seems to be on the outside looking in. "CHASING GRACE"

Dark-skinned Black/Afro Latina woman. Average size. Alto. Ambitious. Full of fear. Survivors Guilt. Wounded child. A dreamer who has found her way back to her dreams but her ambition can get in the way. "CHASING GRACE"

Average size, belter. Tessa is sweet and has a childlike vibe and sound. The Mother has a slight dominican accent but is also a bit childlike. "CHASING GRACE"

Full figured, Belter. Sheri is a bit shy, unsure of herself and a bit uncomfortable in her body. Janessa is more self assured, but something is missing. "CHASING GRACE"

CECE/THE BLACK TONY AWARD WINNING WRITER/DIRECTOR OF STAGE AND SCREEN- Light skinned Black woman or Afro/Latina. As Cece, she is a very attractive, confident butch. As TBTAWWDS... she shifts from Lil Kim to Donatella Versace to a “proper” business woman. Who the hell is she? Mid 30’s. Alto. R&B "CHASING GRACE"

Alto. As Tanisha, she can easily go in and out of a Trini and American accent. Smart. Gossip. "CHASING GRACE"

Light skinned Latina. As Vicky, she has a Dominican accent. As Grace in act 2, she’s quite bougie. Alto. "CHASING GRACE"

Slender build, mezzo. As Tessa in Rehab the Musical, a very sweet and fragile woman. "CHASING GRACE"

Everyone is a part of the ensemble. "CHASING GRACE"

Lead. One of the villagers, a gardener, and Arachne’s best friend. Kind & patient, but she's growing increasingly frustrated with Arachne's brash decision-making. She is passionate about making progressive change, but believes justice won’t be achieved overnight. BIPOC encouraged. Vocal range: Soprano "BLOOM"

Lead. Tall and domineering. Powerful. Leader of the Gods. Toxic masculinity personified. Can be very manipulative and always finds a way to justify his cruelty. BIPOC encouraged. Vocal range: Bass "BLOOM"

Lead. A kind but oblivious fellow. Dumb but well-meaning. At first, he sees no harm in how the Gods treat the mortals, but through meeting and falling in love with Bolina, he slowly faces the truth of the harm they've created. BIPOC encouraged. Vocal range: Tenor "BLOOM"

Supporting. Perennial “frat boy” and Zeus’s right hand man. He doesn’t respect the villagers and doesn’t take anything too seriously. Comic relief. Full of sarcastic jokes. BIPOC encouraged. Vocal range: Tenor "BLOOM"

Proficiency with harmonization. Vocal range: All. "BLOOM"