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Seeking Boys for "A Raisin In The Sun" Show

Beltsville, MD, United States
ID: 558556Exp: 12/5/2023
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"A Raisin In The Sun" Show is looking for a 10-14-year-old boy. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking drama, a searing and timeless portrait of a family on Chicago's South Side, is an American classic. Set on Chicago’s South Side, Lorraine Hansberry's celebrated play concerns the divergent dreams and conflicts in three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis, and matriarch Lena. When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes through, Mama Lena dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha dreams of medical school. Hansberry's portrait of one family’s struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration. Rate: All roles are unpaid. Additional info: AUDITIONS WILL CONSIST OF COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT. Rehearsals begin on Monday, January 8, and take place 3 times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Tech Week begins February 18 and show dates are February 23, 24, 25, and March 1, 2, and 3. If interested, please apply.

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Travis YoungerMale10-14 y.o.African-American

Son of Walter Lee and Ruth. Sleeps on the couch since there is no bedroom for him. Curious and playful but often sad because of all the family’s problems; hopeful; looks up to his father; loves his mother but often clashes with her.