"Not Nineveh" New Play in Need of Cast
Seeking actors for a new play "Not Nineveh". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. About the project: Synopsis: Two strangers, betrayed by their families, are thrown together in their shared desire to flee home. Regina, the daughter of a Korean megachurch pastor, runs from a fallen faith. Caius, a middle-aged gay teacher, refuses to face his shattered marriage. On their cross-country escape, they take turns deflecting through philosophical debate. Is Fate fixed? the car breaks down. A familiar face finds them. A storm brings the road to an end. Not Not Nineveh asks: how far can Free Will take you--and what happens when the road runs out? A modern retelling of an ancient story. Rate: Stipend: $200 - $300. Additional info: Non union. Dates: April 1-18, 2027 Thurs-Sun shows. Rehearses: March, 2027 with possible read-throughs in January/February. Callbacks will be in-person first week of December. When applying, please include your headshot, resume, website, socials, and self-tapes. To audition you must record two self-tapes. One of your character’s sides, and one answering a question related to your character’s journey (no more than 1 minute). You can find all the materials you need in attachments.
4 roles
A 20 year old Korean American girl (any East Asian actor is welcome to apply). Prickly, smart, sensitive. Responsible and critical in an "eldest daughter" way. Afraid of softness, but deeply caring--why else is she mad all the time? Deconstructing Christianity and pretends to be chill about it. Stipend: $300.
A man who is married to Aarón. He is a high school English teacher, who has grown increasingly tired of his work. Excitable, curious. Driven by ideas. Craves intellectual debate. Not always sensitive. Stipend: $300.
Man who is married to Caius. He takes charge and loves recklessly. Stubborn and a little self-righteous. Deeply compassionate and easily moved. He recently started working as a therapist. Stipend: $200.
Korean. Any East Asian actor is welcome to apply, although directors prefer the character to have a slight accent. He is Regina’s father–a fiery, principled pastor of a Korean megachurch. Recently humbled. Re-learning imperfectly. Stipend: $200.
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