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Casting Teen Performers for "Omo Mi" Staged Reading in DC
Washington, DC, United States
ID: 586886Exp: 6/16/2025
Description:
Teen Performers Wanted for Staged Reading of "Omo Mi" – See Details Below! ONLY MD, VA AND LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: The play explores themes of cultural identity, reproductive justice, and family through the lens of a Nigerian- American teenager — a timely and tender story rooted in community and truth. Additional info: Looking for DMV-area actors excited to collaborate on a low-commitment, high-impact project. Deadline for submission: June 16, 2025. If you are interested, please apply.
8 roles
AminaFemale17-18 y.o.African-American
Nigerian American, artist, must live up to impossible expectations of her mother.
DerekMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities
Amina's FWB, aspiring rapper, toxic.
CourtneyFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities
Amina's best friend.
Mummy TundeFemale17-18 y.o.African-American
African Aunt, Halima's friend.
Iya FunkeFemale17-18 y.o.African-American
African Aunt, Halima's friend.
NarratorBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities
Egungun Dancer #1Female17-18 y.o.All ethnicities
Egungun Dancer #2Both genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities
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