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"They Promised Her the Moon" Stage Play Needs Actors

Covington, LA, United States
ID: 275410Exp: 1/11/2025
Description:

Upcoming auditions for "They Promised Her the Moon" play. Actors wanted. See more info below. About the project: The first American woman to test for spaceflight, Jerrie Cobb, steps into an isolation tank for a record-breaking nine hours as her memories unfold before her, from learning to fly as a child in Oklahoma to testifying in congressional hearings about the under-the-radar all female Mercury 13 space program. They Promised Her the Moon is a compelling drama about the challengers of sisterhood and fighting for the greater good. Based on a true story. Additional info: See the flyer attached. If you are interested, please apply.

9 roles

Jerrie CobbFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

One actress plays Jerrie from ages 7 to 50. Note: This is a physically demanding role.

Jackie CochranFemale35-55 y.o.All ethnicities

Dr. LovelaceMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A scientist and a doctor. Same actor plays Congressman Waggoner (Southern congressman).

Jack FordMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A pilot with plenty of swagger. Same actor plays Mayor (small town politician), Pilot, and John Glenn (one of the Mercury 7 astronauts).

Helena CobbFemale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Jerrie’s mother. Same actress plays Mrs. White (Jerrie’s first grade teacher), Young Woman, and Female Reporter.

Harvey CobbMale30-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Jerrie’s father. Same actor plays Circus Bob (owner of a rural Oklahoma circus), and Congressman Anfuso (New York congressman).

2 – 3 Other ReportersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Radio NewscasterBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Voice over.

CarlosMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Air traffic controller in the Amazon jungle. Voice over.