Performers Needed for Theatre Audition "The Dinner Note"
Casting talent for "The Dinner Note" project. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Set in 2025, JR is a Black Deaf sophomore at Hampton High School in Seattle, WA. The class is given an assignment to deliver a 5-minute creative presentation on US Deaf History and ASL, which JR is excited to share. JR is interrupted while presenting and is later handed a note to bring home by his teacher, Mr. Watson, who has taken issue with his work. After a family Sunday dinner, filled with reflection and humor, JR shares the note regarding his project. They come together as a family to decide the best approach to handling the situation. Content warning: Contains use of the "N" word once, and brief use of curse words. Additional info: Rehearsals will be held in the evenings in the Eastman Studio Theatre, typically 6 to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, depending on your role. Rehearsals start on Mon, Jan 26. Performances are from March 26 to 29 and April 2 to 5. Please apply, if interested.
4 roles
Deaf, ASL fluent Male presenting role Deaf history teacher, ASL fluent Also plays Man on Street who confronts young Myron and Murphy Also plays Leon, a hearing student who uses Sim Com
(MOM) Raised in Washington state (PNW), mainstreamed Only Deaf child in a hearing non signing family Mother to Jr.
Fluent in ASL and BASL Deaf of Deaf, raised in Alabama Uses BASL at home, especially around Murphy Father to Jr.
Deaf Best friend to Leena since childhood Uncle figure to Jr. and James
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