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"A Raisin in the Sun" Play Needs a Boy

Chicago, IL, United States
ID: 533650Exp: 12/4/2022
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Looking for a boy aged 9-12 years old for "A Raisin in the Sun" Play. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Set on Chicago’s South Side, the plot revolves around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis, and family matriarch Lena, called Mama. When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes through, Mama dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. However, her son Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans-buying a liquor store and being his own man-while Beneatha dreams of attending medical school. The tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama, center on sacrifice, trust, and love among the Younger family and their heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world. Rate: All roles are paid. Actor compensation will be scaled based on the size of the role and time commitment in rehearsals. Additional info: The show will begin rehearsals immediately after casting. The rehearsal schedule is still being set, but BAC productions typically rehearse 2 - 3 weeknights and 1 weekend day weekly. The production is slated for performances February 9 – 19, with the strong possibility of school matinee performances on Monday, February 13, and Tuesday, February 14. If you are interested, please apply.

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Travis YoungerMale9-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting. Walter and Ruth’s sheltered young son; Travis earns some money by carrying grocery bags and likes to play outside with other neighborhood children, but he has no bedroom and sleeps on the living room sofa.