Theatre Casting Call for Two Theatre Shows
Seeking talent for "Jaja’s African Hair Braiding" and "Ain’t No Mo’" shows. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project 1. "Jaja’s African Hair Braiding" SYNOPSIS: Welcome to Jaja’s bustling hair braiding shop in Harlem, where every day a lively and eclectic group of West African immigrant hair braiders are creating masterpieces on the heads of neighborhood women. During one sweltering summer day, love will blossom, dreams will flourish, and secrets will be revealed. The uncertainty of their circumstances simmers below the surface of their lives, and when it boils over, it forces this tight-knit community to confront what it means to be an outsider on the edge of the place they call home. 2. "Ain’t No Mo’" SYNOPSIS: Through a blend of sketch, satire, avant-garde theatre and a dose of drag, Ain’t No Mo’ answers the incendiary question: What if the United States government offered Black Americans one-way plane tickets to Africa? This unpredictable comedy speeds through the turbulent skies of being Black in today's America. A kaleidoscope of moments surrounding this great exodus are told by an ensemble cast featuring Peaches, a larger-than-life flight agent boarding the final plane leaving the United States. Rate: LOA $697 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT). Additional info: Please prepare a contemporary monologue, no more than two minutes long, and, if choosing to sing, a song (musical theatre, pop/rock, blues, or gospel) no more than two minutes long. Audition length is not to exceed five minutes in total. An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music. Bring one picture and resume, stapled together. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. If you are interested, please schedule an audition appointment.
16 roles
"Jaja’s African Hair Braiding" Senegalese; Owner of the shop. The backbone and/or saving grace of everyone in the shop.
"Jaja’s African Hair Braiding" Jaja’s daughter who runs the shop for her mother. Has a lot of weight on her shoulders. Secretly wants to be a writer; has a fun and silly side, but is firm and assertive when needed
"Jaja’s African Hair Braiding" Ghanaian; has been at the shop the longest; the neighborhood gossip with unpredictable attitude—she seems addicted to causing drama but is rarely ever wrong.
"Jaja’s African Hair Braiding" Sierra Leonean; very kind and seemingly quite on the surface but has a fierce spirit underneath her shell; she loves the idea of love and is the epitome of an optimist.
"Jaja’s African Hair Braiding" Senegalese; fun, sexy, and charming. She loves her job and is good at it, but also loves to hang out at the shop. Has a tumultuous and passionate marriage; Bea’s sidekick in gossip and drama when necessary.
"Jaja’s African Hair Braiding" Nigerian; Young spitfire; she dresses the youngest and braids the fastest. Everyone in the shop knows that she makes the most money and that doesn’t always go over well with everyone—namely Bea.
"Jaja’s African Hair Braiding" Aspiring journalist; comes to the shop wanting micro braids and is in the shop all day; incredibly patient and caring.
"Jaja’s African Hair Braiding" Vanessa. Female. 30s. Supper rude customer that no one wants to deal with. Radia. Female. 18ish. One of Marie’s former classmates. Shelia. Female. 30s. The friendly but loud talking businesswoman. She enjoys a little gossip like the next person.
"Jaja’s African Hair Braiding" Michelle. Female. 20s. The nervous client who doesn’t want trouble and just wants to get her hair done peacefully. Chrissy. Female. 30s. Really wants braids that will “make her look like Beyonce.” Laniece. Female. 20s. A regular at the shop; works as a DJ so she always gets funky braid styles. She likes to have a good time and loves a good meal.
"Jaja’s African Hair Braiding" James. Male. 30s Ghanaian; Aminata’s on again, off again husband who clearly takes advantage of her. Franklin, the Sock Man. Male. 30s. Black American; quick talking and friendly neighborhood salesman just trying to make a living. Olu, The Jewelry Man. Male. 30s. Nigerian; shy, honest man just trying to make a living; has a bit of a crush on Ndidi. Eric, The DVD Man. Male 30s. Senegalese; the caring DVD man who looks out for his friends.
"Ain’t No Mo’" Larger-than-life flight agent.
"Ain’t No Mo’" Doubles as Church Folk, Trisha, Kendra, Marie, Lakeisha.
"Ain’t No Mo’" Doubles as Pastor Freeman, Damien, Tony, Jonathan, Clerk.
"Ain’t No Mo’" Fair skinned. Doubles as Church Folk, Zamata,, Rachonda, Susan, Judah.
"Ain’t No Mo’" Doubles as Church Folk, Woman, Tracy, Katie, Officer Brown.
"Ain’t No Mo’" Doubles as Church Folk, Newswoman, Karen, Black, Blue.
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