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Casting Performers for "Momotaro: The Peach Boy of Japan" Play

Omaha, NE, United States
ID: 286255Exp: 7/8/2025
Description:

Seeking performers for "Momotaro: The Peach Boy of Japan" Play. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "Momotaro: The Peach Boy of Japan", based on the beloved Japanese folk hero and his band of animal companions. The production will utilize traditional bunraku puppetry, Japanese traditional song and dance, and a wacky trove of mischievous oni (demons) that cause havoc on the villagers! Additional info: No prior experience or preparation needed! Participants may be asked to read from the script, improvise with a puppet, show directors a favorite dance move or two, and sing directors their favorite song! Performances: November 22 & 23, 2025 If interested, please apply.

15 roles

HyottokoMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

CLOWNS: The Storytellers (Narrator) - a clown character in Japanese lore.

OkameFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

CLOWNS: The Storytellers (Narrator) - the female comedienne in traditional Noh theatre.

DarumaBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

CLOWNS: The Storytellers (Narrator) - a jovial, good luck charm.

MomotaroMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

CHARACTERS: The Heroes (Peach Boy)

OjiisanMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

CHARACTERS: The Heroes (Grandfather)

ObaasanFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

CHARACTERS: The Heroes (Grandmother)

VillagersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

CHARACTERS: The Heroes

InuMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

CHARACTERS: The Heroes (Dog)

SaruBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

CHARACTERS: The Heroes (Monkey)

KijiMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

CHARACTERS: The Heroes (Pheasant)

Kappa ChorusBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

YOKAI: The Tricksters (River spirits)

TenguBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

YOKAI: The Tricksters (Shrine kami/deity)

InariBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

YOKAI: The Tricksters (Shrine guardians)

OyabunMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

YOKAI: The Tricksters (Oni Boss)

OniMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

YOKAI: The Tricksters (Ogres)