Back to Casting CallsCasting Calls

"The Fruits That Rot In Our Bellies" Show Needs BIPOC Performers

Hamilton, ON, Canada
ID: 284998Exp: 5/14/2025
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking BIPOC performers for Hamilton Fringe show "The Fruits That Rot In Our Bellies". More details are below. About the show: After agreeing to be a surrogate for their sister, Fimi becomes haunted by the ghost of their missing mom. Content warnings: This play deals with themes of miscarriage, abortion, and mentions of incest, CSA, and domestic violence. Rate: Will operate under a profit share model. Additional information: Performances: July 18th - 27th in Hamilton, Ontario. Fri 18-Jul 5:45PM Sat 19-Jul 4:45PM Sun 20-Jul 7:30 PM Tues 22-Jul 6:15 PM Thurs 24-Jul 9:15 PM Sat 26-Jul 8:15 PM Sun 27-Jul 12:15 PM. Performance dates are non negotiable due to Festival constraints, you must be available for all of them. Deadline to submit: Wednesday May 14th at midnight. If interested, please apply.

7 roles

FimiBoth genders20-36 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

A little unhinged. Stuck in the past. They experience pregnancy and psychosis. Prioritizing trans actors for this role.

SophiaFemale30-45 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Fimi’s sister. Control freak. Desperate for a baby.

TaylorBoth genders18-56 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Fimi’s partner. Supportive, put together, cautious, but hands off. Actor can be any gender.

MariaBoth genders18-56 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Sophia’s wife. A good partner to Sophia, but willing to fight and disagree. Character is a trans woman or AMAB non-binary.

PapaMale45-60 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Fimi and Sophia’s father. Might be just voice, might be on-stage. Bonus if you can sing a little.

MamaFemale45-61 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Fimi and Sophia’s mother. Might be just voice, might be on-stage. Bonus if you can sing a little.

Other MommyFemale30-45 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Might be just voice, might be on-stage. Fimi and Sophia’s stepmom. Young, confused, and doing her best. Bonus if you can sing a little.