CASTING UNDERSTUDY ROLES for
Machine Made written and Directed by Shepsu Aakhu
Casting
Akiva Samuels– Black woman. 30s
Charles Thurman– Black man. 50+ (Believable 90 year old)
Description
In this tour de force, Shepsu Aakhu explores the memories of Chuck Bowen, a “machine made” public servant who rose to prominence in the Democratic Party of the 1950s and who now in his mid-90’s continues to have the ear of the powerful. Chuck’s story covers the intersection of policing, organized crime, the policy racket, housing and urban development, the patronage system and the uneasy bargains that helped to define a century of life in this city.
Pay $200 (UNDERSTUDY)
Rehearsals- Late August -October
Opening October 26 ,2025
Closing Nov. 23, 2025
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SQUAT written by Tina Fakhrid-Deen Directed by Lauren “LL” Lundy.
A couple finds out that their attractive new neighbor, a social media influencer, might not be who she claims to be. As they investigate her life, theirs go under a microscope. Will their revealed secrets lead to clarity transformation, or their collective demise?
Casting
Ilesha – Black female, 20-30s
Till – Black female, 20-30s
Angel – Black female, 20s-30s
Pay $600
Rehearsals December-January
Opening January 25, 2026
Closing March 1, 2026
Material to Prepare:
2- minute contemporary monologue
To apply for this job email your details to casting@mpaact.org