Casting Closed!

ENGLAND/SCOTLAND/WALES: actors (m/f) 18-60, Black / African Descent, English spkrs, for theatre [P]

Production Type: other

Taking Actors From: Great Britain

Closing Date: Friday, 2nd February, 2024

Payment: Paid

Casting Overview

Casting ”Punch!” a play – Seeking talent in the UK.

Ka Zimba Theatre in association with Teatro Internacional de Cabo Verde is casting actors to take part in a rehearsed reading of a brand new play written by award-winning playwright, Mark Norfolk which will be performed in the English language at the first-ever international theatre festival in Guinea Bissau, west Africa.

This is a fantastic, ground-breaking opportunity to encourage and nurture international theatre in Africa and the possibility of consideration for the full-stage production scheduled for international touring.

Paid Roles: €350.00 for an estimated 1 week of work (fees are paid at local rates). All travel, accommodation, and expenses will be taken care of plus a per diem of €10/day while abroad.

The payment details mentioned in the provided information are as follows Roles in the project are paying up to 350 00 per week The project is a rehearsed reading of a play that will be performed at an international theatre festival in Guinea Bissau west Africa The possibility of consideration for the full stage production scheduled for international touring is mentioned indicating potential future payment opportunities The payment details mentioned here are as follows Lead role Cristina Rate of 350 00 per week with a total pay of 350 00 for an estimated 1 week of work All other roles Rate of 350 00 per week with a total pay of 350 00 for an estimated 1 week of work Additional Pays 350 fees are paid at local rates All travel accommodation and expenses will be taken care of Per diem of 10 day while abroad

Roles

Role: Female Role

Gender: female

Playing Ages: 18–30

Languages: English

Role Ethnicity: Black

ROLE: Ana (Supporting) f, 18-30, Black / African Descent, with dance skills (African styles) About the character: An impressionable village teen girl. This actor will also play Annetta, a beautiful teacher.

To apply for this role Production requires a self tape with the following text:

FEMALE ROLE
I wanted to join the armed struggle, to fight
for the freedom of our people, our country.
I wanted to do this. I discussed it with the
General Secretary and we arrived at the only
credible solution, at damage to his own
reputation.

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Role: Female Role

Gender: female

Playing Ages: 18–50

Languages: English

Role Ethnicity: Black

ROLE: Cristina (Lead) f, 18-50, Black / African Descent About the character: A tough, ambitious and dependable woman.

To apply for this role Production requires a self tape with the following text:

FEMALE ROLE
I wanted to join the armed struggle, to fight
for the freedom of our people, our country.
I wanted to do this. I discussed it with the
General Secretary and we arrived at the only
credible solution, at damage to his own
reputation.

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Role: Male Role

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 25–60

Languages: English

Role Ethnicity: Black

ROLE: Zhinzia (Lead) m, 25-60, Black / African Descent About the character: A Warlord character who is tough and brutal.

To apply for this role Production requires a self tape with the following text:

MALE ROLE
I ran toward the big city like a river with my
head full of dreams. But not even Hail Marys
could fill the hole in my stomach. I had to
learn to survive the docks… the big ships,
ocean liners, import export goods; dollars
in my pocket, food in my belly, fine clothes
on my back, whores and dice in one hand,
switch-blade in the other.

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Role: Male Role

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 25–60

Languages: English

Role Ethnicity: Black

ROLE: Juno (Supporting) m, 25-60, Black / African Descent About the character: He is a local village farmer. This actor also plays a hardened military commander, a significant part in the play.

To apply for this role Production requires a self tape with the following text:

MALE ROLE
I ran toward the big city like a river with my
head full of dreams. But not even Hail Marys
could fill the hole in my stomach. I had to
learn to survive the docks… the big ships,
ocean liners, import export goods; dollars
in my pocket, food in my belly, fine clothes
on my back, whores and dice in one hand,
switch-blade in the other.

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