CASTING CALL

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for our upcoming stage play called “Cycles”! We are currently in search of those willing to be a part of our stage play and are casting for multiple roles (lead, supporting, understudies and swing actors). The play is slated to take place on Saturday, November 16th and Sunday, November 17th, 2024 at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

About the play

This is a stage play about a family that needs to come to terms with past family mistakes and misunderstandings to be able to move forward and begin a new legacy in their family. It also highlights the importance of family and the value of “family”. This play is a faith-based dramedy. 

play characters

Here are the roles we are auditioning for:

MARY

MARY is the first black female attorney to ever make partner in the history of a prestigious law firm in her state. She speaks eloquently, she’s confident & successful. However, she is harboring a dark secret of abandonment trauma & unforgiveness towards a very close member of her family. MARY is one of the lead characters in the play. She is approximately 31-37 years old.

JOHN

JOHN is a retired cruise ship manager. He is battling through a chronic illness that plagues him throughout the play. He is well traveled and is a man that tells many interesting stories. He is on a journey to break the “Cycles” that have transpired through multiple generations in his family. JOHN is one of the lead characters. He is a black male and a father to two daughters and one grandson. He is between the ages of approximately 60-65 years old

CALIPTUS

CALIPTUS is self-employed. He currently doesn’t have any employee that works for him, but he aspires to expand his business. He is divorced and takes care of his young daughter and his sick mother, they both live with him. CALIPTUS is one of the supporting characters. He is a black male between the ages of approximately 35-40 years old

PRecious

PRECIOUS is an Executive Assistant to her younger sister, MARY. She has battled with substance abuse in the past. She has a sense of humor. She has lived in the shadows of her successful sister for years. Her insecurities have prevented her from taking the next steps in her career and life ambitions. PRECIOUS is one of the supporting characters. She is a black female approximately 35 years old

david

DAVID is approximately 10 years old. He is in a single parent household. DAVID lives with his mother and his father is absent in his life. He has a sarcastic sense of humor. He is a student in school and he is one of the supporting characters.

Dr. SAM OPARA

DR SAM OPARA is a medical doctor that has reconnected with his friend that he hadn’t seen in many years. DR SAM OPARA has information that could completely destroy his friend’s family dynamics if revealed. DR SAM OPARA is one of the supporting characters. He is a black male approximately 60-65 years old.

Mr. Brown

MR BROWN is a violent and unhappy man. His family is completely afraid of him. He is a supporting character. MR BROWN is approximately 42 years old.

daniel

DANIEL is a role model to his younger brother. He is very protective of his brother and is willing to make major sacrifices to protect his brother’s interest. His father is very abusive. He is a black male. DANIEL is a supporting character and he is approximately 14 years old.

john jr.

JOHN JR. was very close to his senior brother, DANIEL. He looked up to him as a role model & aspires to be like him. He is a black male. JOHN JR. is a supporting character and is approximately 10-11 years old.

SAM JR.

SAM JR. was a young boy that dreamed of being a medical doctor. His best friend grew up in a physical & verbal abusive household. He is a black male. SAM JR. is a supporting character and he is approximately 10-11 years old.

NEWS REPORTER

NEWS REPORTER is on site reporting the news. This could be a male or female of any race. The individual is a supporting character that’s approximately 28-45 years old.

NEWS CASTER

NEWS CASTER is in a studio reporting the news. This could be a male or female of any race. The individual is a supporting character that’s approximately 28-45 years old.

AUDITION DATE

Auditions for this production of CYCLES is still ongoing for a few roles. If you are interested, please contact us immediately.

REHEARSALS & SCHEDULING

Play rehearsals are expected to hold from the second week of August through November 15th, 2024. Expect the play rehearsals to take place on some weekdays in the evenings and occasionally on the weekends. A more detailed schedule will be provided. 

Compensation: Cast members will be compensated and pay details will be provided. 

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