Casting Call for "500 Rats: A Love Story" Play

"500 Rats: A Love Story" play casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Synopsis: Ibbi, an anxiety-ridden lesbian, has many problems. (1) Her French roommate has left her stranded in a shitty rat-infested apartment situation. (2) Her landlady doesn't believe there are rats in the apartment and keeps telling Ibbi to stop putting rat-sized holes into the wall. (3) She doesn't have enough money to cover rent herself and might have to leave without her security deposit (due to the repairs needed...for the rat-sized...holes in the wall.) It's okay because the stress of these problems leads to Ibbi having a breakdown in front of a hot they/them named Jo. And Jo... now might be Ibbi's new roommate? And help her figure out her rat problem? Along the way, they'll deal with mushroom tea, pawn shops, the heart of the rat empire and its leader, Mother, and of course, the New York City Housing Authority. CW // RATS, DEATH, DRUGS, VIOLENCE, MURDER, SWEARING, CLASSISM. Rate: $700 stipend. Additional info: Production Type: Showcase (AEA Showcase Code) Pending Equity Approval Union Status: Non-Union & AEA Rehearsals Begin: Early August 2025 Rehearsal Schedule: Weeknights and weekends in August and early September. Rehearsals will be scheduled flexibly based on actor availability. Performances: September 11–14, 2025 If you are interested, please apply.