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"The Heart Sellers" Play Seeking Asian or AAPI Actresses

United States
ID: 272045Exp: 11/15/2024
$807/week
Description:

FST is seeking submissions from Filipina/Filipina-American and Korean/Korean-American actors for upcoming production of "The Heart Sellers." About the project: "Jane and Luna run into each other in the grocery store on Thanksgiving in 1973 and discover they have much in common. Over a bottle of wine (or two) they share their hopes and fears in making a new home in a new reality." Rate: LORT Non-Rep $807 weekly minimum or higher commensurate with experience (LORT D). Dates: Rehearsals begin – November 19, 2024 Previews – December 11-12, 2024 Show opens – December 13, 2024 Show closes – February 16, 2025 Possible extension(s) through – March 2, 2025 NOTE: “On casting: These roles are to be performed by Asian or AAPI actors only. Further to this, because language of origin is a critical component of the play, it is essential to cast actors with specific understanding and experience with the respective dialects of the characters.” (Lloyd Suh) Please submit your headshot/resume.

2 roles

LUNABoth genders25-35 y.o.Pacific Islander

Filipina, female-presenting. Luningning Ignacia Mangahas de la Rosario Bustos. She is amiable and extroverted. Speaks with a Philippine accent.

JANEFemale25-35 y.o.Asian

Korean, female-presenting. Hong Jae Ha. She is reserved, but intelligent and wise. Jane is an artist with dreams of becoming a famous painter. Speaks with a Korean accent.

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