Casting "Brackish," a play by Hope Villanueva. Production states: "We are so excited to continue Wayward Voices, our initiative to produce work by and for BIPOC Artists.
Wayward Voices is a space to amplify, uplift, and empower BIPOC artists. Our goal is to produce work that inspires and activates artists and artists in development. We will be presenting a fully staged production of 'Brackish' by Hope Villanueva in August Sang Dao has spent his life since immigrating as a toddler running his family’s Vietnamese and seafood shop. Now, it’s just him and his two grown daughters and there is an opportunity to sell the restaurant. Neither of the girls lives close anymore and they gather for the anniversary of their younger brother’s death, the eldest daughter with plans to lock in the sale. Things get complicated when the weekend is disrupted by a racist act of graffiti, both raising the desire to move on and the ownership of their family home. When Sang Dao is visited by specters of the past, he has to take a look at where they’ve been, where they’re going, and what home really means."
Sang Dao: Lead, Male, 40-60
a fisherman and owner of Pho & Phish. Used to and loves a life of hard work. Was 3 when he left Vietnam.
Ethnicity: Asian, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander
Linh: Lead, Female, 20-26
Sang Dao's older daughter, business savvy and nurturing of her father and sister. Was 6 when Quang died.
Ethnicity: Asian, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Tuyet: Lead, Female, 18-26
Sang Dao's younger daughter, training to be a chef. Anxious and a people pleaser. Was 3 when Quang died.
Ethnicity: Asian, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Hang/Old Woman/Clarice: Lead, Female, 50+
Sang Dao's mother. A playful, smart woman. Immigrating to the States from Vietnam made her tough and eager to find joy; A customer. Or is she?
Ethnicity: Asian, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Quang/Officer Garcia: Lead, 18-30
Sang Dao's oldest child and only son. Died as a toddler and this is what Sang Dao imagined he'd be like; police officer who takes the report of 20's Male the vandalism from the family.
Ethnicity: Asian, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
Estimated payment amount: US$300.00 for 100 hours of work
Additional: Pays $300.
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearses Monday-Thursday and Saturday at Grand Central Arts Center, 125 N. Main Street, Santa An 92701; performs July 18-Aug. 18 (Thursday-Sunday); tech runs Aug. 21-25; runs Aug. 26-28 in Santa Ana, CA. Note: No conflicts for tech or performances accepted. Minor conflicts accepted for rehearsal. Proof of vaccination is required. Consider your commute and gas prices before submitting.
Santa Ana, CA
