Job Description
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 
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