Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "Akeelah and the Bee" Play

Casting call for boys and girls for the play "Akeelah and the Bee." Please review the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Akeelah has a crazy passion for words: the more abstruse and labyrinthine, the better. But this gift is almost overwhelmed by the challenge of her daily life in a tough, Chicago neighborhood. Akeelah’s aptitude earns her a spot in the National Spelling Bee, which inspires the people in her neighborhood with her courage and tenacity. Additional info: Callback List: Posted on RLT’s website by December 11 (Wednesday) at 12 pm Callbacks: December 11, 2024 (Wednesday) 7-10 pm Cast List: December 16, 2024 (Monday) by 5 pm Rehearsals: January 8 – 30, 2025; Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 7-10 pm, with some flexibility on weekends. Tech rehearsals: February 1, 2025 (Saturday) and February 2, 2025 (Sunday) all day; exact times TBA Tech dress rehearsals: February 3 – 5, 2025 (Monday through Wednesday) 7:30 pm Preview: February 6, 2025 (Thursday) 7:30 pm Performances: February 7-9, 12-16, and 19-23, 2025 Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm. There are matinees for schools at 10:00 am on February 12, 13, and 19, 2025. Potential added performances on Thursday evenings (noted as holds on conflict calendar, linked below). All cast members must be available for all performances. Strike: after closing performance on February 23. All cast and crew members are expected to assist with the strike (clearing the theatre of costumes, set, and props from the show). If you are interested please apply.