Casting Teen Performers for "La Gringa" Play
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
A spirited and idealistic "Nuyorican" searching for her identity who struggles with not being "Puerto Rican enough" for the islanders.
Norma’s daughter who is desperate to leave the poverty of the island for the United States, viewing María’s "homeland" nostalgia as naive.
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.