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Equity Principal Needed for Upcoming Theatre Season

Washington, DC, United States
ID: 288520Exp: 7/9/2025
$859/week
Description:

Performers needed for the theater 2025-26 season. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: 1. "CODE RED" First Rehearsal: October 20, 2025 First Performance: October 25, 2025 Closing Performance: October 26, 2025 2. "A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD" First Rehearsal: October 21, 2025 First Performance: November 13, 2025 Closing Performance: December 7, 2025 3. "YOUNG JOHN LEWIS" First Rehearsal: March 3, 2026 First Performance: March 26, 2026 Closing Performance: April 26, 2026 4. "PRECARIOUS" First Rehearsal: May 5, 2026 First Performance: June 4, 2026 Closing Performance: June 28, 2026 Rate: SPT $859 weekly minimum (SPT 9). Additional info: Please prepare a contemporary monologue of up to two minutes. To be considered for YOUNG JOHN LEWIS, please prepare a short song in the style of the play. An accompanist will be provided. Also, bring your headshot and resume, if you are able. To be considered, please apply.

20 roles

TIZMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

"CODE RED" A Special Ed teacher.

KAYEMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

"CODE RED" An English teacher.

MAREMale53-57 y.o.All ethnicities

"CODE RED" Was a Special Ed teacher's aide, now a secretary for the principal.

BARBMale45-49 y.o.All ethnicities

"CODE RED" Was Tiz's assistant. Now will be replacing her.

MRS. MOOREFemale45-49 y.o.All ethnicities

"CODE RED"

KEITHFemale35-39 y.o.African-American

"A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD"

RYANMale35-39 y.o.White / Caucasian

"A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD"

YOUNG JOHNMale18-29 y.o.African-American

"YOUNG JOHN LEWIS" Fiercely determined. A natural emcee/dexterous rapper. Tenor/2nd tenor.

EMMETT TILL/MEDGAR EVERS/ENSEMBLEMale25-39 y.o.African-American

"YOUNG JOHN LEWIS" Spunky. Highly proficient rapper/emcee.

JIM LAWSON/HOSEA WILLIAMS/ENSEMBLEMale30-49 y.o.African-American

"YOUNG JOHN LEWIS" Strong singer/belter.

REVEREND DOCTOR/BLACK MALE STUDENT/ENSEMBLEMale35-49 y.o.African-American

"YOUNG JOHN LEWIS" Strong singer/belter.

EDDIE/STOKLEY CARMICHAEL/ENSEMBLEMale35-49 y.o.African-American

"YOUNG JOHN LEWIS" Fiery. Sectional tenor, can hold a rap and a tune.

BOBBY KENNEDY/RACIST/ENSEMBLEMale25-39 y.o.White / Caucasian

"YOUNG JOHN LEWIS" Humor and heart. Rapper.

RACIST 2/DRUG STORE EMPLOYEE/ENSEMBLEMale18-50 y.o.African-American

"YOUNG JOHN LEWIS" Emcee rapper.

WILLIE MAE/ELLA BAKER/ENSEMBLEFemale30-55 y.o.African-American

"YOUNG JOHN LEWIS" JOHN’s mom. Earthy. Sophisticated. A bring-the-house-down singer.

DIANE NASH/ENSEMBLEFemale20-25 y.o.African-American

"YOUNG JOHN LEWIS" Rapping is a plus.

MAMIE TILL/ENSEMBLEFemale26-39 y.o.African-American

"YOUNG JOHN LEWIS" A strong dancer.

VIOLETMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

"PRECARIOUS" Tillie’s mom. White.

TILLIEMale30-34 y.o.All ethnicities

"PRECARIOUS" Vi’s daughter.

DREWMale29-33 y.o.All ethnicities

"PRECARIOUS" Tillie’s boyfriend.