Casting and Stage Manager Callexpired
KINKY On Stage
United States, New York, New York
Posted on: May 14, 2025
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Description:
DESCRIPTION
Note: This is a non-union, unpaid volunteer opportunity. The creative team is developing KINKY with the goal of a future full production. The staged reading will support the creation of a press kit to pursue grant funding.
About the Project
KINKY is a new stage play by Ashley Graves that centers on Tiff, a Black woman who returns home to West Philly only to find the past waiting in the form of a crumbling community, her grandmother’s choices, and a long-buried family secret. KINKY is a tangled journey of what we inherit, what we hide, and what it takes to heal when life forces you to start over.
This intimate staged reading explores themes of Black womanhood, generational trauma, and beauty politics—with hair as both metaphor and method of survival.
This is a non-union unpaid project developed in New York City.
Key Details
Audition Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 18, 2025, by 11:59 PM
Submission Materials:
Headshot
Resume
A self-tape of a contemporary monologue (1–2 minutes, from a published play or written by you, showcasing your range and presence).
Character(s) you are auditioning for
Name, pronouns, and contact info (in body of email)
Email to submit: [email protected]
Callbacks: Held virtually (via Zoom), scheduled individually as/if needed.
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will be held twice a week:
May 27 & 30, 2025 (Tues/Fri), 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
June 3 & 5, 2025 (Tues/Thurs), 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
June 10 & 12, 2025 (Tues/Thurs), 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Final rehearsal: Monday, June 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
A mix of virtual and in-person sessions in Midtown Manhattan (exact location TBD).
Staged Reading Performance:
June 18, 2025 — the eve of Juneteenth — from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in NYC (Manhattan).
Character Breakdown
TIFF – Black woman, late 20s. Pretty but understated. Some might call her average. She’s lost and trying to find her way back to herself—and her hair.
CHERYL – Black woman, late 40s. Tiff’s aunt. Performs a false self-image for the world. Stepped into a mother role for Tiff, but not without baggage.
TONI – Black woman, early to mid 40s. Assertive, no-nonsense, salon owner. Believes in simplicity—whether it’s hair or life.
CATCH UP – Black woman, early 20s. Sweet and straightforward. A young single mother doing her best. Known for her go-to braid style.
EDDIE – Black man, early 30s. The charming good guy. Loves women but isn’t a player. Barbershop type with a simple fade and occasional flair.
GRANDMA – Older Black woman, old enough to be your grandmother, with natural gray hair. Tiff’s grandmother, who has essentially raised her. A “do as you’re told” type, she embodies the warmth, strength, and wisdom of everyone’s grandma—always wanting the best for her loved ones.
Seeking a Stage Manager
We are also seeking a Stage Manager for the staged reading. This is an unpaid volunteer position, ideal for someone organized, collaborative, and interested in new play development. Responsibilities include tracking script changes, assisting the playwright with edits and rewrites, and managing rehearsal logistics. Availability for all rehearsals and the performance date is required.
We look forward to your submission.
Application Deadline:
May 18, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
New York,
New York
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United Kingdom, London
