"Summer Breeze" Drama Play Needs Actors
Casting call for "Summer Breeze" drama play. Looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: "Summer Breeze" is a drama set in the 1960s at an exclusive all-Black resort. Rose, a widowed mother, faces a make-or-break summer for her heavily mortgaged resort. As financial pressures mount, her eldest daughter, Alice, finds herself torn between pursuing her own dreams and supporting her mother's struggle to keep the family business afloat. Complicating matters is Alice’s younger, spoiled sister, whose carefree attitude clashes with the family's dire circumstances. The resort's pivotal opening weekend brings a whirlwind of emotions as Rose's former best friend arrives with her husband - who happens to be Rose's ex-boyfriend – their son, and a mysterious stranger. Amidst this charged atmosphere, this story explores themes of friendship, love, sibling rivalry, and resilience in the face of adversity. When applying, please include headshots/resumes.
4 roles
A recently returned Vietnam War veteran, Christopher carries the emotional scars of his service. He lost his mother about a year and a half ago, which influenced his decision to enlist. Quiet, introspective, and struggling with PTSD, Christopher is drawn to the peaceful nostalgia of Seaside Shores. He's mature and thoughtful, often serving as a foil to Junior's recklessness. Despite his own struggles, he shows compassion and a willingness to take responsibility for others.
A college student from an affluent Black family, son of Edward and Prudence Patterson. Initially charming but immature, Junior struggles with the weight of his parents' expectations. Love interest of Clara. His actions often reveal a deep-seated insecurity and a desire to prove himself.
Alice is Rose's eldest daughter and helps run the Summer Breeze resort. She's intelligent and hardworking but feels trapped by her responsibilities. Alice is practical, responsible, and often puts her family's needs before her own. She harbors dreams of becoming a writer and going to college but feels obligated to help her mother run the resort. Alice is more reserved than her younger sister Clara but has a quiet strength and determination.
Prudence is from an affluent Black family and is married to Edward Patterson. She's Junior's mother and represents the upper-class Black society of the late 1960s. Prudence is proper, status-conscious, and protective of her son. She often comes across as judgmental and elitist, particularly towards those she sees as beneath her social standing.
RELATED CASTING CALLS
