Martin Yousif Zebari's Layalina, $250-New York City, NY
- Casting ID # 1622648
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Project Type
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Live Event
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Submission Type
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Self Response
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Location
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New York City, NY
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Union
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Non-union
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Rate/Pay
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$250.00 per n/a
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Release Date
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03-28-21
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Audition Date
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n/a
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Submission deadline
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04-25-21
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Casting Category
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Theatre - Non-Equity
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Seeks actors for a developmental residency and reading of Martin Yousif Zebari's Layalina for the 2021 Criminal Queerness Festival.
This opportunity will be compensated with a $250 stipend, and accommodations, transportation, and meals for the April 27-May 2 residency. NQT has a rigorous COVID-19 safety protocol in place for in-person work including social distancing, PPE, and regular testing for all company members.
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Role # 1 Layal/Marwa |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Iraqi, nonbinary. Familiarity with Arabic is a plus. (Actor should feel comfortable playing both a cis female role and a non-binary AFAB role):
1.) Layal (she/her): Layal has big dreams and very few inhibitions. Nurturing, self-assured, and creative.
2.) Marwa (they/them): non-binary, AFAB, an organizer, and activist. They feel stuck in a familial role they never asked for or agreed to.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female Age: from 20 to 23 Ethnicity: Any - |
Role # 2 Yasir/Mazin |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Iraqi. Speaks Arabic. Loyal and highly protective of their family. They don't like people to know that they're having a good time.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male Age: from 37 to 43 Ethnicity: Any - |
Role # 3 Karima/Layal |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Iraqi. Speaks Arabic. Strong, artistic, and ahead of their time. Fashion icons. They've sacrificed the most and ready to finally live their fullest lives.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female Age: from 37 to 43 Ethnicity: Any - |
Role # 4 Sahir/Amin |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Iraqi.Some basic Arabic.
1.) Sahir: a veteran and a dreamer. He's the glue of this unusual family and he'll do whatever it takes to protect it.
2.) Amin: like his older brother, Amin is the consistent pillar of support for those around him.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male Age: from 20 to 23 Ethnicity: Any - |
Role # 5 Mazin/Yousif |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Iraqi. Some basic Arabic. Dry, outspoken and sensitive. Yousif, an emerging photographer, is everything that his older brother Mazin was never allowed to be.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male Age: from 20 to 23 Ethnicity: Any - |
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