CASTING CALL

• We are looking for FOUR female-identifying actors, with playing ages between 14-20, who tell their stories through dialogue, soliloquy and a cappella songs.
• All characters speak in contemporary “Standard American” accents and we would be particularly interested in hearing from American actors based in the UK.
• Actors with Jewish heritage/who identify as Jewish are especially encouraged to apply for the roles of IDA and ROSE.
• The play features several a cappella songs - any actors applying who would ALSO be interested in MUSICAL DIRECTION for the play, please let us know.

ROLES:

1. ROSARIA

PLAYING AGE 14-16:

(ideally shorter than 5’5”) The younger sister of Lucia. The youngest worker at the factory. A daydreamer who’s tired of her boring life and dreams of running away to become an actress. Constantly teasing her sister and unable to sit still or stay quiet for long. Strong singing voice/experience with harmony a plus!

2. IDA

PLAYING AGE 18-20:

(Actors with Jewish Heritage/who identify as Jewish strongly encouraged!) A strong and independent young woman who fled the old world alone and has built her life up from scratch in New York City. Now engaged, pregnant, and looking forward to a happy future. A fighter. Strong singing voice/experience with harmony a plus!

3. ROSE

PLAYING AGE 18-20:

(Actors with Jewish Heritage/who identify as Jewish strongly encouraged!) An educated, clever, but sheltered young woman. Hungry to learn and to fight for what’s right but feels held back by her traditional parents. Strong sense of self and sense of justice. Witty! Strong singing voice/experience with harmony a plus!

4. ANNIE

PLAYING AGE 16-18:

A girl forced to work from a young age in order to help keep her younger siblings fed. Homesick for Ireland. A loner, but a dreamer with a great imagination. An optimist despite all the hardship life has thrown at her, who dreams of one day flying in an airplane. Strong singing voice/experience with harmony a plus!