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Casting Teen Performers for "A Raisin in the Sun" Play

Tulsa, OK, United States
ID: 571308Exp: 7/15/2024
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Teen performers are sought for the play "A Raisin in the Sun". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry: Five people across three generations live in a tiny two-bedroom apartment in 1950s Chicago's racially segregated South Side. After the death of Walter Younger, Sr., his family anxiously awaits a $10,000 life insurance check, each seeing it as a ticket to their dreams. Widow Lena ("Mama") wants to buy a house; son Walter Lee wants to open a liquor store; daughter Beneatha dreams of medical school. Walter Lee’s wife, Ruth, is torn but wants the best for their son, Travis. Tensions rise over how to spend the money. Additional info: Performance Dates: A Raisin in the Sun: September 20th - 29th 2024 Waiting to be Invited: October 3rd - 6th 2024 Callback Date: July 17th at 6 PM Auditions will include cold readings from the script. Please be prepared to read for various roles. While headshots and resumes are not mandatory, bringing them is encouraged if available. If you are interested please apply.

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4 roles

Travis YoungerMale9-12 y.o.African-American

Walter and Ruth’s son.

Beneatha Younger ('Bennie')Female17-18 y.o.African-American

College student, dreams of being a doctor.

Joseph AsagaiMale17-18 y.o.African-American

Nigerian student, proud of his heritage.

George MurchisonMale17-18 y.o.African-American

Wealthy, dates Beneatha.