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Casting Call for "Encore" Film Project

Castro Valley, CA, United States
ID: 288010Exp: 7/24/2025
Description:

Casting actors for "Encore" project, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Encore is a bold and haunting two-act physical thriller written by Lito Green Wilson. Blending drag, psychological suspense, and theatrical spectacle, it tells the story of a forgotten drag icon reclaiming her stage—by any means necessary. Additional info: Location: East Bay / Oakland Rehearsals Begin: August 2025 Run Dates: October 2025 Stipend Provided When applying, please include Headshot (or clear photo) Resume or performance history A short blurb about why you’re interested Subject line: Encore Casting – [Your Name]

3 roles

TARIQ KNIGHTBoth genders20-29 y.o.African-American

(Lead Support) A passionate aspiring filmmaker who becomes entangled in Marcelline’s unraveling story Sharp, curious, emotionally vulnerable Comfortable with physical staging, intense dialogue, and non-romantic intimacy

DELORES “D-LO” BARNESMale40-49 y.o.African-American

Nonbinary, butch/masculine-presenting preferred Marcelline’s former manager and ex-lover; the only one who sees her clearly Witty, grounded, no-nonsense, emotionally deep Strong presence and subtle vulnerability required

ENSEMBLE / VOICE ROLESBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(2 performers) Will cover pre-recorded and live roles: Raymond Ford (ghostly presence from Marcelline’s past) News Reporter / Crowd FX / Drag Ball Announcer Assist with physical transitions and stylized movement sequences Voice acting, drag familiarity, and flexibility a plus