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Casting Teen Performers for "La Gringa" Play

Beaverton, OR, United States
ID: 605319Exp: 5/10/2026
$1,200/project
Description:

Opportunities available for teens in "La Gringa". See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: Otherwise, all roles are non-AEA and considered volunteers with a paid stipend ranging from $400-$1200, depending on the size of the role and the length of the play (short run vs. longer runs) Additional info: Callbacks for specific shows will be held on dates TBA. The standard rehearsal schedule is five days a week, Sunday-Thursday, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm Most full shows have a six-week rehearsal period. Actors have the Monday before opening off to take a deep breath. Cast members will be called as needed, but the schedule is subject to change. Full show runs are 4 shows per week. Performances for full show runs are: Fridays at 7:30 pm Saturdays at 1 pm and 7:30 pm Sundays at 2 pm First read: Sept 27; tech Nov 8 Opening night: Nov 13; closing Nov 22 (9 shows only) Please prepare one of each of the following: One contemporary (1930s-present) comic monologue, 90 seconds or less in length; and One contemporary (1930s-present) dramatic monologue, also 90 seconds or less in length. If you are interested, please apply.

3 roles

María Elena GarciaFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A spirited and idealistic "Nuyorican" searching for her identity who struggles with not being "Puerto Rican enough" for the islanders.

IrisFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Norma’s daughter who is desperate to leave the poverty of the island for the United States, viewing María’s "homeland" nostalgia as naive.

VictorMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Norma’s son, a hard-working and grounded young man who offers María a realistic look at the daily struggles and beauty of life in Puerto Rico.