Website Momentary Theatre
Momentary Theatre is seeking an actor of color (preferring Middle Eastern identity) to understudy the role of Bābā; an Iranian father who ages from his 40s to 60s over the course of the play. A mathematician and professor, he is a source of warmth and joy; a nature lover, fun, down-to-Earth, and eternally optimistic.
Some Farsi is spoken. Pronunciation support will be provided by the production team for performers who are not native or learned speakers of the language.
In Nahal Navidar’s The Unknown Variable; a determined young girl contacts the President, Santa Claus, and God to determine the unknown variable – when her bābā will be granted a Green Card from the United States so they can be reunited. The play is written from lived experience and the production will highlight historical context to build community and conversation around the state of immigration today.
Material to Prepare:
Audition Side: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12tGsZBan3yAEwh930thAkOML7ix_ufIX/view?usp=sharing
Time Commitment:
Rehearsals begin November 30 (understudies are expected to attend 1 rehearsal per week)
Tech week starts December 29th
Performances run from January 8 through February 1 (19 total) with a guaranteed Understudy Performance on Thursday, 1/22
Character Type/Restrictions:
While the character represents a range of ages (40s to 60s), actors of all ages are encouraged to submit and to interpret age through mannerisms and intention.
To apply for this job email your details to contact@thisismomentary.com