Casting Call: Lead Role of Ana for “Real Women Have Curves: The Musical”
Job Description:
We are conducting a national casting search for the lead role of Ana in the upcoming musical adaptation of Real Women Have Curves, based on the beloved play and inspired by the HBO film. This production, directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo, with music and lyrics by Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez, is seeking a versatile actress to portray Ana, a passionate young woman with big dreams and a curvy, unapologetic presence.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray Ana, a 16-25-year-old Mexican/Latina, who is bilingual (English and some Spanish), a budding activist, and the first U.S. citizen in her family.
- Deliver a strong, dynamic performance with a focus on Ana’s passionate, impulsive, and righteous nature, exploring her complex relationship with her family and her personal identity.
- Perform in various musical numbers, showcasing vocal range and acting abilities in a dynamic stage setting.
- Collaborate with the director, choreographer, and cast to bring the character of Ana to life on stage.
Requirements:
- Female-identifying actor, aged 16-25, of Mexican/Latina descent.
- Bilingual with proficiency in both English and some Spanish.
- Strong acting skills to portray Ana’s big-hearted, smart, and sometimes righteous personality.
- Strong singing ability with versatility: alto/mezzo with a wide vocal range, strong pop sensibility, and a solid rhythm. Should possess a strong pop belt but not musical theater lead-level power.
- Comfortable with portraying a curvy body type and confident in embracing the role’s physical and emotional depth.
Compensation:
- The role offers a rate of AEA LORT B, $1,100.00 per week.
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Casting is now open for the groundbreaking new play From the Other Side of Darkness (When There’s No Place Like Home), written, directed, and produced by Levi Wise-Kenneth Catoe Jr. The production will debut Off-Broadway this winter at the Latea Theater before making its run for Broadway. This cosmic allegory, disguised as a coming-of-age odyssey, follows three young men — a South Asian caretaker, a white scientist, and a Black aspiring filmmaker — as they confront systems, fears, and inheritances too vast for Earth.
Job Responsibilities
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Deliver strong performances that capture the depth and complexity of the play’s allegorical themes
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Collaborate with the ensemble, director, choreographer, and musical director to bring the production to life
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Commit to rehearsals and live stage performances with professionalism and creativity
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Support the storytelling through both lead and ensemble roles, elevating the emotional impact of the narrative
Requirements
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Female lead, ensemble, and chorus actors based in NYC
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Musical director and choreographer with experience in stage productions
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Actors with strong stage presence and ability to perform in an Off-Broadway setting
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Must be available for performances on December 18, 20, and 21 at the Latea Theater
Compensation
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Paid opportunity (details provided upon selection)
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Professional exposure in a production moving toward Broadway
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Chance to collaborate on a groundbreaking theatrical work
Job Description
A prohibition-era speakeasy dinner theatre is reopening and casting fresh talent to join its dynamic production. The show seeks charismatic performers who can captivate audiences through acting, singing, and dance while bringing a vibrant musical theatre atmosphere to the stage.
Job Responsibilities
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Actors: Perform in a live theatre setting with strong stage presence and audience engagement
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Dancers: Execute choreographed routines with precision, incorporating tap and musical theatre combinations
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Deliver high-energy performances that align with the show’s prohibition-era theme
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Collaborate with fellow cast members to create an immersive audience experience
Requirements
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Male and female presenting actors and singers with strong musical theatre skills
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Female presenting dancers with strong musical theatre and tap experience
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Ability to sing, act, and/or dance confidently in front of a live audience
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Must prepare audition materials:
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Actors: 16 bars of a musical theatre song (with track) + reading from the script
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Dancers: Musical theatre and tap combination + 16 bars of a musical theatre song (with track)
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Compensation
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Paid performance opportunity in an immersive dinner theatre environment
Job Description
A groundbreaking new play is seeking ensemble and chorus actors for its Off-Broadway debut this winter. The production, From the Other Side of Darkness (When There’s No Place Like Home), is a cosmic allegory disguised as a coming-of-age odyssey. The story explores the journey of three young men — a South Asian caretaker, a white scientist, and a Black aspiring filmmaker — as they confront systems, fears, and inheritances larger than themselves.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform in ensemble and chorus roles for live theatrical performances
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Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team during rehearsals and shows
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Contribute to building the play’s emotional and thematic depth through strong stage presence
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Deliver high-energy performances for Off-Broadway audiences
Requirements
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Actors must be based in New York City
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Strong stage performance and ensemble experience preferred
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Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to the demands of live theater
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Passion for bold, thought-provoking storytelling
Compensation
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Paid opportunity, details provided upon selection