Actors for “New York Forgets” Play Reading
Actors for a play reading of “New York Forgets”. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: Synopsis: New York Forgets tells the story of Riley Costa, a radicalized 9/11 survivor working as a museum archivist who attempts to assassinate New York’s first Muslim Councilwoman. However, encounters with other survivors— including a retired FDNY veteran and the muslim mother of a first responder, serve to challenge his ‘record’ of hate. Will Riley choose to remain stuck in the past or finally join the living? Rate: $50 flat fee. Additional info: Required dates: Thursday Sept 10th 6-10pm: Reading and talk back. 1 in person rehearsal Tuesday Sept 8th 7:00-10:00. 1 zoom rehearsal TBD. When applying, please include your headshot/resume and a link to a reel or monologue.
2 roles
Main supporting. Plays 32. Brilliant, historic, and exceptionally young for her position, Salman is a progressive trailblazer newly elected to City Council. She is a dedicated public servant who projects vocal warmth, radical empathy, and commanding stage presence. Despite facing intense public prejudice and heightened security threats, she remains unshakeable in her optimism and vision for a unified city.
Supporting. South Asian/Pakistani-American (Muslim). A poised, resilient, and fiercely articulate mother, also a member of 9/11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows. Her son, Usman, a young doctor, died heroically digging for survivors with his medical bag, yet his memory was tarnished by immediate, xenophobic post-9/11 collusion investigations before his heroism was cleared. Zara carried a unique double-grief; the loss of her son, and the betrayal of her country.
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