"72 Mile to Go..." Stage Play Looking for Equity Actors
Equity actors for roles in "72 Mile to Go...". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. About the project: 72 Miles to Go… traces one family’s journey across time, borders, and their ongoing search for freedom. Clinging to the promise of their destinies and empowered by a love that knows no borders, Billy and Anita brave every challenge with hearts wide open to create a future of safety and hope for their children. The story takes place in Tucson, Arizona and Nogales, Mexico, and this production from director Jacob G. Padrón celebrates the courage, power, dignity, and beauty of all the immigrant communities, including in New Haven and beyond. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $889 weekly minimum (LORT D) Additional info: Audition location: NYC. In-person callbacks will follow in NYC: 10/1/26, 10/2/26. First rehearsal: 1/5/27 Rehearsal location: NYC. First preview: 2/5/27 Opening night: 2/11/27 Closing night: 2/28/27 Production location: New Haven, CT. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to apply. When applying, please include your headshot and resume. If chosen, you will be asked to submit a video audition.
5 roles
Male-Identifying, Chicano. Pastor at a Unitarian church. While holding his grief quietly for his children and marriage, Bill is the ultimate caretaker and protector - warm, sturdy, and able to flip on a dime. He sometimes has a hard time finding his words. NOTE: Actors should be comfortable speaking some Spanish on stage.
Female-Identifying, Mexican. Living in Nogales, Mexico. Unlike Billy, Anita has all the words and expresses herself freely to “show” her love and care for her children. There is a resolve to Anita that is undeniable. NOTE: Actors should be comfortable speaking Spanish on stage.
Male-Identifying, Chicano. Dreams of being a Marine. He wishes life were different and there’s an angst that sometimes clouds his ability to see what could be. He presents as uncaring and unbothered but it’s his protection. He wants to be seen, and he wants his life to mean something.
Female-Identifying, Chicana, to play from 17 to 25. The caretaker. Puts everyone else first. Eva is smart, attentive, and quick to judge. She’s learning to find her own voice.
Male-Identifying, Chicano, to play from 14 to 22. Loves science. He’s wise beyond his years. He’s tender but there’s also a quiet strength about him. He’s curious about the world and wants to make it better, not for him, but for his family.
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