Performers Needed for Theatre Audition "The Hours Are Feminine"
Actors wanted for production of "The Hours Are Feminine". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the details below. About the project: "Two families, old immigrants from Italy and new immigrants from Puerto Rico, share a yard in rural Long Island in 1960 — the year of Kennedy, Hurricane Donna, and Roberto Clemente — a yard separated by culture, language, history, and an old apple tree. Is friendship possible in this world? And what hand will fate play when the deadly hurricane rages through the land? Join us in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month." Rate: A flat stipend of $200 will be provided for each performer. Additional info: Actors who identify as Hispanic, Latine, or of mixed race are encouraged to audition. Directors will be in touch with an appointment time and sides. You do not need to prepare anything additional. Rehearsal dates: currently scheduled tech rehearsals will be held dates between 9/7-9/19. Further rehearsals will be scheduled around cast conflicts. Performance dates: Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM Friday, September 26, 2025 at 7:30PM Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM Friday, October 3, 2025 at 7:30PM Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM. If you are interested, please apply.
5 roles
A young Puerto Rican mother, Evalisse, is a central figure, representing the struggles and hopes of a new immigrant family. She and Mirella, the daughter-in-law of the Italian landlord, form a bond based on their shared experiences as women in a new land.
Evalisse's husband. He embodies the male role in the family, initially exuding machismo but later humbled by the realities of their situation.
The aging Italian American landlord, Charlie, represents the established community and the potential for friction and conflict between old and new immigrants.
Charlie's son, Anthony, and his wife Mirella, are also part of the Italian family, adding another layer to the story of two families navigating their own lives and challenges.
The daughter-in-law of the Italian landlord Charlie, forms a crucial connection with Evalisse, highlighting the common ground of midcentury womanhood and the challenges of navigating a new culture.
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