Casting Call for Teen Actresses for "Cuauhtli Negra" Production
Auditions open for teen actresses for "Cuauhtli Negra" Production. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Cuauhtli Negra is a 15-minute play that focuses on two Afro-Mexicana sisters who want to live out their abuelita's mariachi dream, but will Latinx identity complications prevent the dream for being realized? Rate: $50 stipend available. Additional info: Production will be in the “Shakespearean Original Practice” style, where actresses will read from scrolls, interact with audience and be directed minimally. - Email submissions by 5/17 - Zoom Auditions 5/20 - 5/22 - Weekly rehearsals start 5/26 - Performance in LA 6/21 When applying, please send a bio, a photo, and two sentences on why you are great for the part.
1 role
As a young adult, 14-16, she is optimistic but timid about her place in her Latinx community via music. But as an adult, 24-30, she is self-assured as an Afro-Mexicana and an African-American Mariachi. Yanga is her role model, but she disagrees with Yang's relationship with her Afro-Latino identity. *Two time periods for Lupita.
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