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Posted 1/4/26
Project Title
Boys and Men
What type(s) of collaborators are you seeking?
CASTING ACTORS:
Justin (Lead): A typical college kid, at ease around other guys, slightly awkward with girls. Smart, quick-witted, and fundamentally kind, he often comes across as confident. But years of bullying and rejection have left quiet streaks of insecurity beneath the surface. When those insecurities are triggered, he shrinks and gets timid. Encounters with bullies spawn a volatile mix of anger and powerlessness in him. When T.C. introduces him to manosphere culture, what begins as a confidence boost slowly sharpens into something dangerous: a fresh sense of power that unleashes his anger. Physically, he has a smaller stature. More easily pushed around. Asian.
T.C (Lead): Grew up in New York’s projects, always caught between worlds. A geeky kid who ran with tough street kids, he was perpetually the outsider, too soft for one group, too strange for the other. Years of bullying taught him that vulnerability was a liability, forcing him to learn that toughness can be worn as armor. In high school, his girlfriend cheated on him with his best friend. This shattered what little sense of security he had left. It also fueled his anger and sense of powerlessness. In search of answers, he turned to the internet and found the manosphere, using its rhetoric to reconstruct his confidence and sense of control. Now in college, T.C. presents as sharp, charismatic, and intimidatingly self-assured. But beneath that tough exterior is a constant readiness to strike first. Distrustful of women and hypersensitive to disrespect, he treats conflict as a zero-sum game. Physically, he's lean and muscular. Not skinny, but not a giant either. African-American.
Larry (Supporting): Grew up in New York’s projects with T.C. He naturally fell into place as a leader among some of the city’s hardest and most violent kids. From an early age, people followed him. Today, he remains a dominant presence on his block, a seasoned hustler whose authority is unquestioned. Larry has an effortless calm. He talks. People listen. He walks into a room. The energy shifts to him. He can charm if he wants. He always has a good joke or an even better story up his sleeve. But his warmth is selective. There’s an underlying menace about him that hints respect is not optional. Larry is unmoved by the tougher persona that T.C. now projects. He still sees the insecure kid he grew up with and treats him accordingly. In that way, Larry becomes a living reminder of T.C.’s childhood, his time of weakness, and his presence alone is enough to destabilize him. Physically, a range of physiques are welcome. But he must be formidable. African-American.
Project Description
Boys and Men is an NYU thesis film about toxic masculinity in Gen Z. Justin, an insecure college student, gets pulled into manosphere culture by his roommate, T.C, forming a volatile bond between two fragile egos bound for violence.
Project Start Date
3/6/2026
Project End Date
3/13/2026
What's the time commitment?
10-hour shoots for 5 days.
Location
Lower Manhattan.
Is this a class project?
Yes
Is there any compensation for this position/role?
Yes (details about this are listed below!)
Anything else we should know?
Pay negotiable.
What's your name?
Jason Ing
What's your major?
Undergraduate Film & TV
Are you a current student or an alum?
Current student
Application instructions
Send an email to jki2007@nyu.edu with your reel and headshot if you have. If not, simply introduce yourself.
Application Deadline
1/31/2026
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Posted 1/6/26
Project Title
Atlas, the Lonely Gibbon
What type(s) of collaborators are you seeking?
We are looking for collaborators who are excited to help produce new work. This project will need creative thinking, flexibility, and a willingness to figure things out together. I’m especially interested in working with people who enjoy problem-solving, experimenting, and building something from the ground up in an independent setting.
Actors:
David - (Male, 28) Irene’s husband. A cybercrime journalist. Gets caught in his head easily. Has a wry sense of humor.
April - (Female, 27) Irene’s close friend. Starting to date again after a recent breakup. Eager and excited. A little self-involved.
Project Description
The play is slated for a late August–early September run in New York, depending on cast and crew availability. The project will be produced independently, with a collaborative, artist-forward process and a strong emphasis on creating work that feels current, intimate, and culturally relevant.
ATLAS, THE LONELY GIBBON is a dark comedic thriller set in the future. Irene, a 28-year-old journalist, has recently had her job downgraded to editing AI -generated articles. Her husband, David, is a cybercrime journalist, a niche that has kept him employed in a dying journalism field. Irene becomes alienated by technologies he introduces into their home for work that possess a sometimes comforting, but creepy and increasingly dangerous presence. Because of David’s job, their apartment is targeted by hackers and their everyday household appliances (all connected to the internet) have been turning on them. This is particularly challenging for Irene, because she now works from home. To cope with her challenging marriage and increasingly threatening space, Irene fixates on a VR show about an isolated ape at a monkey sanctuary. ATLAS, THE LONELY GIBBON explores where we’re heading as a society and the complex benefits and destructive possibilities of a fully wired world.
I’m excited to connect with artists who are interested in contributing creatively to the development and production process.
Project Start Date
6/29/2026
Project End Date
8/29/2026
What's the time commitment?
We're aiming to do 6 weeks of rehearsals (15-20 hours per week). Not all actors/crew will be called for all rehearsals.
Location
Most rehearsals will take place at Abrons Arts Center.
Is this a class project?
No
Is there any compensation for this position/role?
Yes (details about this are listed below!)
Anything else we should know?
All Cast/Crew will be paid a stipend of ($1,000-1,500) for their participation in the project.
What's your name?
Astrid Mendoza
What's your major?
Drama - BFA
Are you a current student or an alum?
I've already graduated!
Application instructions
If you’re interested in collaborating on this production, please email am8643@nyu.edu with the role you’re applying for in the subject line. For actors, please attach your headshot & resume and a video of a monologue of your choice.
Application Deadline
1/31/2026
Posted 12/3/25
Project Title
Rewind: A Musical
What type(s) of collaborators are you seeking?
I am searching for a director and/or dramaturg to help develop future workshops and presentations, specifically a staged workshop during the fall 2026 semester.
Project Description
Sofie is an aspiring writer working at her aunt Angelina’s Manhattan art gallery. On the morning of September 11th, 2001, a woman delivers a large painting to be appraised. The first of the Twin Towers is hit and Sofie blacks out. She wakes up on the floor of the gallery in 1985 and is greeted by her aunt who is suddenly 15 years younger. She wanders outside and meets Jessie Phoenix, the artist of the painting that was being appraised. Fated to kickstart his career, she introduces him to her aunt who agrees to exhibit his work.
Sparks fly between Sofie and Jessie, and she comes to find out that the same woman that brought in his painting to be appraised in 2001 is Jessie’s best friend, Sam Easton. Jessie’s exhibit is a hit, but in the midst of the opening, he becomes separated from Sofie and she is brought back to 2001. In 1985, Sam and Angelina work together to help Jessie leave a final message in the future. Although Jessie never makes it to 2001, Sofie realizes she is meant to tell his story and writes her book about him. Sam helps Sofie promote it, and at her book signing they meet a young man who unequivocally reminds them of Jessie. No matter what happens, they are destined to be together in each life. Like a Phoenix must burn before it can rise from the ashes, 9/11 is the origin of their story as they continue to meet again and again.
Project Start Date
9/1/2026
Project End Date
12/1/2026
What's the time commitment?
Our estimated timeline is fall 2026: Approx. 3-4 rehearsals per week for 4 weeks culminating in a final performance.
Location
NYU Paulson studios and Steinhardt Education building
Is this a class project?
No
Is there any compensation for this position/role?
No, it's a passion project so no one's getting paid
Anything else we should know?
Rewind is a jukebox musical, and we have secured all the required music licenses. We're in the process of orchestrating and arranging the music for a 4 piece band. Highlights include "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield, "Miami 2017" by Billy Joel, "Feels Like The First Time" by Foreigner, and many more from the '70s and '80s.
What's your name?
Isabel Asher
What's your major?
Dramatic Writing - BFA
Are you a current student or an alum?
Current student
Application instructions
For directorial and dramaturgical inquiries, please reach out to Isabel Asher to discuss further details: iua2004@nyu.edu
Application Deadline
3/25/2026
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Posted 1/6/26
Project Title
Atlas, the Lonely Gibbon
What type(s) of collaborators are you seeking?
We are looking for collaborators who are excited to help produce new work. This project will need creative thinking, flexibility, and a willingness to figure things out together. I’m especially interested in working with people who enjoy problem-solving, experimenting, and building something from the ground up in an independent setting.
Director
Stage Manager
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Project Description
The play is slated for a late August–early September run in New York, depending on cast and crew availability. The project will be produced independently, with a collaborative, artist-forward process and a strong emphasis on creating work that feels current, intimate, and culturally relevant.
ATLAS, THE LONELY GIBBON is a dark comedic thriller set in the future. Irene, a 28-year-old journalist, has recently had her job downgraded to editing AI -generated articles. Her husband, David, is a cybercrime journalist, a niche that has kept him employed in a dying journalism field. Irene becomes alienated by technologies he introduces into their home for work that possess a sometimes comforting, but creepy and increasingly dangerous presence. Because of David’s job, their apartment is targeted by hackers and their everyday household appliances (all connected to the internet) have been turning on them. This is particularly challenging for Irene, because she now works from home. To cope with her challenging marriage and increasingly threatening space, Irene fixates on a VR show about an isolated ape at a monkey sanctuary. ATLAS, THE LONELY GIBBON explores where we’re heading as a society and the complex benefits and destructive possibilities of a fully wired world.
I’m excited to connect with artists who are interested in contributing creatively to the development and production process.
Project Start Date
6/29/2026
Project End Date
8/29/2026
What's the time commitment?
We're aiming to do 6 weeks of rehearsals (15-20 hours per week). Not all actors/crew will be called for all rehearsals.
Location
Most rehearsals will take place at Abrons Arts Center.
Is this a class project?
No
Is there any compensation for this position/role?
Yes (details about this are listed below!)
Anything else we should know?
All Cast/Crew will be paid a stipend of ($1,000-1,500) for their participation in the project.
What's your name?
Astrid Mendoza
What's your major?
Drama - BFA
Are you a current student or an alum?
I've already graduated!
Application instructions
If you’re interested in collaborating on this production, please email am8643@nyu.edu with the role you’re applying for in the subject line. For crew, please include a short intro about yourself and your experience.
Application Deadline
1/31/2026
There are no projects in this category currently seeking collaborators. Please check back or submit your own project!