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Raisin In The Sun - Charleston, SC-Charleston, SC - Casting ID # 775024
Project Type Live Event Submission Type Open Call
Location Charleston, SC Union Non-union
Rate/Pay n/a Release Date 07-14-10
Audition Date n/a Submission deadline 11-08-10
Casting Category Theatre - Non-Equity
At Auditions: Cold readings from the script. Bring a close up picture of you to attach to your audition form (will be provided for you to fill out).

The intensely affecting drama chronicles how a financial windfall touches the lives of an African-American family living in Chicago in the late 50s. A simple desire for a home of their own becomes the touchstone of their integrity.

Playing: January - February 2011
Role # 1 Ruth Younger
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

The thirtyish wife of Walter Lee Younger and the mother of Travis, their ten-year-old son. Ruth acts as peacemaker in most of the explosive family situations.

Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 26 to 44
Ethnicity: Caribbian -
Role # 2 Travis Younger
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

The ten-year-old son of Walter and Ruth Younger.

Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 8 to 12
Ethnicity: Caribbian -
Role # 3 Walter Lee Younger
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

In his middle thirties, he is the husband of Ruth. Walter works as a chauffeur and drinks a bit too much at times.

Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 30 to 40
Ethnicity: Caribbian -
Role # 4 Beneatha Younger
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

The twentyish sister of Walter Lee and the daughter of Lena Younger. She is a college student planning to go to medical school. She is sometimes a little overbearing in the pride she takes in being an "intellectual."

Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 21 to 34
Ethnicity: Caribbian -
Role # 5 Lena Younger (Mama)
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

The mother of Walter Lee and Beneatha, mother-in-law of Ruth, and grandmother of Travis. Lenas' every action is borne out of her abiding love for her family, her deep religious convictions, and her strong will that is surpassed only by her compassion.

Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 36 to 125
Ethnicity: Caribbian -
Role # 6 Joseph Asagai
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

An African college student from Nigeria, Asagai is one of Beneatha's suitors. Mannerly, good looking, and personable, he is well liked by all members of the Younger household.

Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 21 to 34
Ethnicity: Caribbian -
Body Type: Thin -
Role # 7 George Murchison
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

Beneathas' other boyfriend, he too is a college student. His wealthy background alienates him from the poverty of the Youngers.

Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 21 to 34
Ethnicity: Caribbian -
Role # 8 Mrs. Johnson
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

Brash and abrasive neighbor of the Youngers, she insensitively points out to the Youngers all the negative repercussions that await them should they decide to move into the white neighborhood.

Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Caribbian -
Role # 9 Karl Lindner
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

A weak and ineffectual middle-aged white man, Lindner is the spokesman for the white community into which the Youngers plan to move.

Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 36 to 60
Ethnicity: Middle Eastern -
Role # 10 Bobo
Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role

The somewhat dimwitted friend of Walter Lee who, along with another friend, Willy, plans to invest in Walter Lees' business scheme.

Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 30 to 40
Role # 11 Two Moving Men
Seeking 2 talent(s) for this role

Having no speaking parts, they enter at the end of the play to help the Youngers move to their new neighborhood.

Searchable talent specs :

Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60