East West: Upcoming Production Casting:
CAVE QUEST by Les Thomas
Directed by Diane Rodriguez
To perform on Mainstage David Henry Hwang Theater
Rehearsals begin January 12, 2010.
Opening is February 17, 2010.
Closing is March 14, 2010.
Equity: This is an AEA contract, LOA Bay Area Theaters.
ROLES:
PADMA - Asian American female, 40's. A Buddhist nun who has
sequestered herself in isolation in a faraway cave. Serene, attractive
and seeking enlightenment.
JUSTIN YI - Asian American male, 20's. A tech savvy video game
creator, intelligent and driven, creating a video game as a gateway to
enlightenment and peace.
Submit headshot/resume to: Casting@eastwestplayers.org
or by mail to:
Casting
East West Players
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Submit ASAP.
DAWN'S LIGHT: THE JOURNEY OF GORDON HIRABAYASHI by Jeanne Sakata
Directed by Leslie Ishii
To perform as a Theatre for Youth tour.
Rehearsals begin End of January, 2010.
Performances on February 12 - March 30, 2010. Times vary.
This is a non-union youth tour with pay.
ROLES:
GORDON HIRABAYASHI - Asian-American male actor who can play 30 - 45 to play Gordon Hirabayashi in a one-person show (based on the true story of Gordon Hirabayashi, a college student who defied and legally challenged the Japanese American internment during World War II.)
Role requires a powerful and charismatic actor able to carry a one-person show of 45 minutes in length. Must have extensive stage background, versatility in assuming a wide variety of characters, strong stage voice, comic timing, and ability to play both the youthful Gordon in his 20s as well the older Gordon in his 60s. The character's polite and calm demeanor masks an adventurous spirit, a huge passion for justice and for life. He is both humble and indomitable with an unquenchable sense of humor.
If interested please submit headshot and resume to LaCasting.com or ActorsAccess.com
or by mail to:
Casting
East West Players
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Auditions: December 7
Callbacks: December 14
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