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Ensemble Cast Needed for Production of "Godly Bastard"

New York, NY, United States
ID: 279257Exp: 2/14/2025
$1,000/project
online audition
Description:

Seeking an ensemble cast for the premiere of "Godly Bastard". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the details below. About the project: Synopsis: In a world where poverty drives people to desperate measures, individuals are often forced to sell everything they own to meet life's basic needs. Within this struggle, religious guidelines determine what is acceptable, adding another layer of complexity. Baqar, a corrupt politician, preys on his young, impoverished maid, Fardous, who supports her elderly parents. He exploits her for his sexual gratification, and she becomes pregnant. Upon discovering her condition, Baqar cruelly fires her. In conservative Pakistan, her illegitimate child is shunned, leading Fardous's parents to send her child to an orphanage. As the boy grows, extremist groups manipulate his vulnerability, leading him to a tragic path as a suicide bomber. Amidst this turmoil, the hunger for religious fulfillment intertwines with survival, creating a poignant intersection of faith, sacrifice, and societal pressure. The characters navigate the fragile balance between their material needs and the spiritual sustenance that keeps them going. Rate: $1,000 per gig Additional info: Rehearsals will be from 4:30-9:30 PM on Saturdays or Sundays from February through May. Show will run for three weeks in May. Details TBD. When applying, please include your headshot, resume, and selftape. A self tape (no special set up required) of a classical monologue under 2 minutes.

4 roles

Grandmother/Maid 2Female56-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(60+) - a character who initially disapproves of her daughter’s pregnancy but grows toward acceptance.

Blind Teacher/PoliticianMale30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A religious cleric. He learnt Quran by heart and teaches from it.

Butcher/PoliticianMale30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A struggling small businessman in the busiest time of the year. His rushing may lead him to make a fatal mistake.

Sister in Law/Maid 1Female20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Wants to have the family house for herself and is willing to do anything to get it.