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Casting Actors for "Intimate Apparel" Staged Reading

Birmingham, AL, United States
ID: 290269Exp: 8/8/2025
Description:

"Intimate Apparel" staged reading seeking actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Set in 1905 New York, Intimate Apparel follows Esther, a Black seamstress who sews lingerie for women across class and culture—from socialites to sex workers. Longing for love and independence, Esther begins a long-distance courtship with George, a laborer in Panama. Their story weaves together themes of loneliness, hope, betrayal, and the quiet dreams of a woman determined to make something beautiful out of her life. Rate: This is a volunteer community theatre production. While this is not a paid opportunity, performers will be part of a celebrated staged production of Intimate Apparel by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. This is a valuable opportunity to work in a collaborative, artistically fulfilling environment and gain exposure through a high-quality performance in a well-known Birmingham venue. Additional info: ELIGIBILITY: This is a local hire only production. Performers must reside in Jefferson County, AL or surrounding areas to be considered. Performance date: Sunday, September 7, 2025 – 2:30 PM. If you are interested, please apply. Step 2: see the attachment.

6 roles

EstherFemale33-37 y.o.African-American

35, a skilled seamstress.

Mrs. DicksonFemale50-59 y.o.African-American

Widow and boarding house owner.

Mrs. Van BurenFemale30-39 y.o.White / Caucasian

Wealthy, fashionable client and friend.

Mr. MarksMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Romanian Jewish fabric merchant (requires Eastern European accent).

MaymeFemale30-39 y.o.African-American

A prostitute and friend to Esther.

GeorgeMale30-39 y.o.African-American

Caribbean (Barbadian), laborer working on the Panama Canal (requires Barbadian accent).