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Casting Performers for "Omo Mi" Staged Reading in DC

Washington, DC, United States
ID: 286990Exp: 6/16/2025
Description:

Casting actors for Staged Reading of "Omo Mi", please see the details below. ONLY MD, VA & LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: The play explores themes of cultural identity, reproductive justice, and family through the lens of a Nigerian- American teenager — a timely and tender story rooted in community and truth. Additional info: Looking for DMV-area actors excited to collaborate on a low-commitment, high-impact project. Deadline for submission: June 16, 2025. Please apply if interested.

10 roles

AminaFemale18-25 y.o.African-American

Nigerian American, artist, must live up to impossible expectations of her mother.

HalimaFemale40-49 y.o.African-American

Amina's mother, light African Accent, unbearable.

Uncle LasunMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Halima's older brother, lighthearted and animated.

DerekMale20-24 y.o.All ethnicities

Amina's FWB, aspiring rapper, toxic

CourtneyFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Amina's best friend

Mummy TundeFemale18-56 y.o.African-American

African Aunt, Halima's friend

Iya FunkeFemale18-56 y.o.African-American

African Aunt, Halima's friend

NarratorBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Egungun Dancer #1Female18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Egungun Dancer #2Female18-56 y.o.All ethnicities