Casting Call for "Something Happened in Our Town" Stage Play
"Something Happened in Our Town" play looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: Friendships challenged, a world changed, and two young people trying to make sense of it together. Neighbors Josh and Emma are best friends. But something has happened in their town. When a Black man is killed by a police officer, Emma and Josh have questions—real questions that deserve real answers. With so much going on, the two don’t know how to keep their friendship from being pulled apart. Layered with compassion and humor, this play invites you into the living rooms of these two families (one Black and one White) as they wrestle with how to help their children make sense of what happened. Playwright Cheryl D. West invites you to walk alongside Josh and Emma as they confront uncertainty within their own town and seek to plant the seeds of change in their community. Additional info: For more info please see the attachments. If you are interested, please apply.
5 roles
Emma’s mom. She wants the best for her daughter and those she cares about. She is slightly naive to the resounding effects on her community.
Emma’s police officer uncle. An upbeat, jovial police officer that takes pride in protecting his community. He has moral conflicts surrounding past events.
Josh & Malcolm’s dad. He is wise and fatherly, a warm figure who wants to protect his family.
Josh & Malcolm’s mom. She is passionate about the wellbeing of her children and community.
Josh & Emma’s teacher. Cares deeply about her students.
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