Casting "The Seagull," by Anton Chekhov's. Synopsis: A story about purpose, forcing meaning, and the generation gap.
Arkadina: Lead, Female, Trans Female, 40-65
40 to 65 years old, all ethnicities female. A dreamer. Glamorous. Larger than life. Famous actress. Great sense of humor. On the pulse of everything. Petulant at times and self-righteous. Secretly pragmatic. Cutting.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Medviedenko: Lead, Male, Non-Binary, Trans Male, 20-40
20 to 40 years old, all ethnicities male. School teacher. Strong social conscious. Pragmatic. Proletariat. A bit annoying in his convictions for life.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Nina: Lead, Female, Gender-Nonconforming, Trans Female, 18-35
18 to 35 years old, all ethnicities female. Sincere. Idealistic. Is debating whether to become a "famous" actress or not. In touch with what she feels and sees in people. Intuitive. One track mind.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Trigorin: Lead, Male, Trans Male, 18+
35 to 60 years old, all ethnicities male. Large but shy presence. Over 6' preferred but not required. A brilliant oaf. Impressionable. Shy. Childish naiveté masked as jaded conviction. A contradiction. Gentle. Hopeless.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Sorin: Lead, Male, Trans Male, 40-70
40 to 70 years old, all ethnicities male. Arkadina's brother. "Landowner" of the estate. Relatable uncle. Down to earth. Equitable. Hates confrontation. Funny. Wants to relate to the younger generation. Easy to laugh. Socially flexible.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Dorn: Lead, Male, Trans Male, 35-60
35 to 60 years old, all ethnicities male. Local doctor. Boyish charm. A bachelor by choice. Fiercely independent and opinionated. A little self-righteous. Genuine and attractive in both looks and in intellect. Wants to be recognized for his efforts.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Masha: Lead, Female, Trans Female, 18-39
Paulina: Lead, Female, Trans Female, 35-55
Shamrayev: Lead, Male, Trans Male, 45-80
Estimated payment amount: US$20.00 Flat Rate (Estimated duration: Not Provided)
Additional: Pays $20 per performance.
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin June 3 in Hollywood or North Hollywood, CA; tech rehearsals run June 20-23 (2-6 p.m.); runs June 24-July 17 at Whitmore-Lindley Theatre in L.A., CA.
Canoga Park, CA; Los Angeles, CA