Casting Call: Child Actors for “The Preacher’s Wife, A New Musical” – Virtual Open Call
Role 1: Jeremiah Biggs
- Age: 9 years-old
- Ethnicity: Black
- Description: Jeremiah is the son of Julia and Henry. He shares a close, brotherly bond with Hakeem. He is imaginative, sarcastic, and exhibits the boldness commonly found in young New Yorkers.
Role 2: Hakeem
- Age: 10 years-old
- Ethnicity: Black
- Description: Hakeem is Jeremiah’s best friend, a smart boy from the Bronx. He spends his time playing with Jeremiah and takes care of his ailing grandmother.
Job Details:
- Type: Acting (Child)
- Location: Virtual Open Call
- Contract Type: TBD (based on production schedule)
Job Responsibilities:
- Attend virtual auditions and rehearsals as scheduled by the production team.
- Collaborate with the director, fellow cast members, and production crew to bring the characters to life.
- Prepare and deliver lines in accordance with the script and director’s guidance.
- Embody the essence of the character and convey emotions as required by the role.
Requirements:
- For Jeremiah:
- Age: 9 years-old
- Ethnicity: Black
- For Hakeem:
- Age: 10 years-old
- Ethnicity: Black
- Previous acting experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to take direction and work collaboratively with the production team.
Compensation:
- Details to be discussed with selected candidates based on production schedule and budget.
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Job Description
A bold new theatrical production is casting diverse female-identifying actors for a SAG micro-budget live stream performance centered on domestic violence, media sensationalism, and America’s obsession with true crime. “Final Resting Place” is a gripping series of monologues and satirical vignettes spotlighting the lives of women entangled in the legacy of a serial killer.
Through haunting confessions, dark comedy, and piercing commentary, this play gives voice to the overlooked victims, survivors, and family members left behind. The project will culminate in a live-streamed event following limited rehearsals and includes a moderated talk-back with the audience.
Job Responsibilities
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Deliver emotionally intense and character-driven monologues
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Engage in limited rehearsals, one camera rehearsal, and a live studio recording
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Support other performances in a Greek chorus ensemble
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Contribute to the thematic tone and narrative through expressive physicality and vocal delivery
Requirements
Seeking performers for the following featured roles:
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Woman #1: Mid-30s, professional, in a suit at a work conference
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Lulu: 30s, suburban mom, yoga attire, drinks wine, true crime enthusiast, oblivious
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Lemon: 30s, suburban mom, confident, impatient, loves being right
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Woman #2: 20s, lying on a table in ‘tasteful’ underwear, called The Carrot
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Woman #3: 40s, PR professional, sharply dressed, obsessed with perfect shoes
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Woman #4: 30s, petite Latina cop, cautious and sharp, refuses drinks from men
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Lady Journalist (Tracey): 30s–40s, host of entertainment TV, film major, ambitious
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Woman #5: 25, stunning beauty, Southern belle type, self-aware of looks
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Woman #6: 20s–60s, poor, from Arkansas, wine birthmark, nicknamed ‘Frankenstupid’
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Woman #7: 40s–60s, has a restraining order, searching mother, smoker
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Woman #8: 18–21, African American, scholarship student, stuck and reflective
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Bloody Carrie: 20s–40s, married, popular true crime podcaster, flirty, avoids facts
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Penny Wise: 20s–40s, savvy businesswoman, single, ‘smart slut,’ podcaster
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Woman #10: 18+ to play late teens, Jane Doe #278, Nancy Healy’s daughter, ghostly
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Bret Raven: 30s–40s, male, cocky horror film director, friend to serial killer
Compensation
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$125 total stipend for rehearsals and performance
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Transportation to/from venue, meals, and a copy of the stream included
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Great exposure in a meaningful, socially conscious project
Job Description
An original musical inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s classic story is now casting talented vocal performers for a staged reading. This workshop-style production aims to bring a powerful and emotionally rich adaptation to life, featuring a score in the style of iconic musicals like Les Misérables and Sweeney Todd. This is a great opportunity for performers looking to expand their musical theater resume with a unique and artistically fulfilling project.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform in a staged musical reading based on a literary adaptation
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Rehearse approximately 20 hours over several weekday evenings
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Collaborate with the creative team to bring ensemble and lead roles to life
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Attend and perform in a final staged reading event
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Take creative direction during musical and dramatic rehearsal sessions
Requirements
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All voice types are welcome; especially seeking mezzo-sopranos
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Strong vocal performance skills and ability to harmonize in a group setting
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Availability for evening rehearsals after Labor Day
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Prior experience in musical theater or vocal ensemble preferred
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Ability to travel to rehearsals and performance in Freeport
Compensation
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Paid opportunity
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Gain experience in a professionally guided musical workshop
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Ideal for performers seeking unique and artistic musical theater credits