LOOKING FOR AFRO-AMERICAN ACTORS

  • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  • Created at: January 14, 2022

Gig Description

Big Brother Butler's production, the hit play "Don't Tell Grandma I Met Him Online" is returning and is currently looking for talent in the Washington D.C. area. This comedic/drama production is about a young widow named Brenda who lost her husband in a freak accident and decides to try on line dating after her Aunt Shirley encourages her to do so. Find out what happens next and what Grandma has in store for Brenda.

FEMALE ACTORS
1) We are looking for an actress to play the role of "Grandma" who is the moral compass and gives Godly advice to her neices. Must be 45-60 yrs old. Singing could be a plus.
2) We are looking for an actress to play the role of "Brenda" who's fiance was killed in an accident and is looking for love in all the wrong places. She meets Michael on-line and then all hell breaks loose! Must be 25-30 yrs old. Singing is a plus.
3) We are looking for an actress to play the role of "Juanita" who is a round the way chick who meets men online. She has a lot of sass. Must be 27-37 yrs old.
4) We are looking for an actress to play the role of "Aunt Shirley" who has been divorced for several years and is introduced to on-line dating by her girlfriend Juanita. Must possess some sass but maybe not as much as Juanita. Must be 40- 46yrs old.

MALE ACTORS
1) We are looking for a male actor to play the lead role of "Michael " who is an internet playboy who meets Brenda and finally falls for the woman of his dreams, when things go terribly wrong. Must be 30-40 yrs old, handsome playboy, womanizer.
2) We are looking for a male actor to play the role of Brian who is the conscientious "good guy" who gets the girl. His business partner Michael tries to show him the ropes of online dating but Brian has other plans. Must be 25-35 yrs old.
3) We are also looking for a male actor to play the role of "Sonny", Michaels's son. He tries and emulate his dad and runs into trouble. Must be between 17 and 22 years old.
4) We are looking for a beautiful Transgender female to play a surprise computer on-line love interest. The beautiful one selected must have a tremendous amount of flair. This scene is the most explosive in the play. She is known as "Dr. Love". She is the spoiler in this surprise scene. Must be sexy and be able to bring it and be between the ages of 25-37 yrs. old.
5) We are looking for a male actor to play “Tyrell, Juanita’s boy toy (muscular eye candy for the ladies). Must be between the ages of 25-38 yrs old.

Experience is preferred, but we are willing to work with anyone who has true acting ability to bring your character to life. You must be committed, dedicated and on time to rehearsals. Zoom auditions will take place on Saturday, Jan. 22 @ 2 p.m. on Zoom.
If interested, email a HEADSHOT and resume to Eric and leave your contact information or call first (301) 440-1727.




































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