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Theater Casting Call for "Book of Ashes" Play

Halifax, NS, Canada
ID: 277433Exp: 1/27/2025
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Directors are currently looking for performers for production of "Book of Ashes". More details are below. About the play: “A young boy, a librarian, and their efforts to save their beloved books from a terrible fate. The Book of Ashes tells the story of Amir, Alia and their families, set against the backdrop of the 2003 Iraq war.” Rate: This is a professional, paid opportunity. Additional information: Will require daytime availability between the contract dates of March 10 - April 24, 2025. MUST be available for rehearsals within HRM. Actors MUST identify as Middle Eastern and/or Arab to be considered for these roles, except Puppeteer which is open to any ethno-cultural identity. MUST be available for rehearsals within HRM. Submissions are open until January 27, 2025. If you're interested, please apply.

4 roles

AliaFemale20-49 y.o.Middle Eastern

A librarian. Passionate, proud, idealistic.

JinanFemale30-49 y.o.Middle Eastern

Amir’s mother. Protective, weary, practical.

AbuMale20-59 y.o.Middle Eastern

A neighbor. Kind, gentle, a dreamer. Also plays: Gabir (Alia’s husband); the General; a Looter.

PuppeteerBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities