Job Description
A casting team is seeking talented actors and actresses for an upcoming Off-Broadway theater reading of the stage project Negro Leather Shoes. The production is looking for performers with strong theater experience and the ability to project their voice across a live theater environment.
The reading will feature a compelling neo-folktale inspired by little-known historical events, exploring themes of intergenerational wealth, power, and privilege within an American family. Selected actors will participate in a live script reading and collaborate with the creative team to bring the characters to life.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform in a staged reading for an Off-Broadway theater project
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Deliver dialogue with strong voice projection suitable for live theater
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Interpret characters and follow direction from the creative team
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Participate in rehearsals and live reading performance
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Collaborate with fellow actors and production staff during the project
Requirements
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Must have theater acting experience
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Ability to project voice effectively across a theater stage
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Strong performance skills and ability to interpret scripted material
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Professional resume, headshot, and acting reel required for submission
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Ability to perform in a live theater environment
Roles Available
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Gwen – Euro-American Gen Z actress (or Gen Z passing), strong Southern accent preferred
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Njinga – African-American Gen Z actress (or Gen Z passing), Gwen’s roommate
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Trinity – Native American Gen Z actress (or Gen Z passing), Njinga’s best friend
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Elizabeth – Euro-American Gen X actress (or Gen X passing), strong Southern accent preferred, Gwen’s mother
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Miscellaneous Voices – Any age, gender, or ethnicity; strong Old British or European accent preferred
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Stage Directions and Voice – Any age, gender, or ethnicity; strong Old British or European accent preferred
Compensation
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Paid opportunity (details provided upon selection)
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Opportunity to participate in an Off-Broadway theater reading
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Professional networking with theater creatives and performers
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Casting Call for Young Theatre Actress
Job Description
Casting a theatre-for-young-audiences role for a performance on 10/25 in Astoria. Age and gender are irrelevant – seeking someone with clowning experience, comfort working with kids, or a teaching artist background.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform in a theatre-for-young-audiences show on 10/25
- Engage young audiences with warmth and energy
Requirements
- Age and gender irrelevant
- Ideally clowning experience, comfortable with kids, or a teaching artist
- Available for the 10/25 performance in Astoria
Compensation
- Paid (rate not stated)
