External Casting opportunities

Seeking:

DEENA – (Female, 20s, Black) Can transform from a girl to a woman. Embodies youth. Roots in Detroit. A church girl. Beautiful and always told that she is beautiful, but there’s more to her. Savvy. Clever. Originally a back-up singer in The Dreams who gets promoted to the lead singer and becomes a pop star. Must be a triple-threat. Strong singer, actor, and strong dancer. Mezzo with a high belt.

EFFIE – (Female, 20s, Black) Can transform from a girl to a woman. Embodies vivacity. Roots in Detroit. Powerhouse vocals. A church girl. A full-bodied woman. Loves her figure. Confident. Bold. Knows what she wants and says what she wants. Survivor. Originally the lead singer of The Dreams who is eventually pushed out of the group. Must be a triple-threat. Strong singer, actor, dancer. High belter. Powerhouse vocals required. 

LORRELL – (Female, 20s, Black) Can transform from a girl to a woman. Embodies youth. Roots in Detroit. A church girl (pastor’s daughter). Sweet. Comedic. Innocent to a point. Stands up for herself. Trains at the local dance school. The third member of The Dreams. Must be a triple-threat. Strong singer, actor, dancer. Soprano with a high belt. 

Audition Dates: 

ATLANTA - Saturday, October 11

Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (Rehearsal Room A)

Sign-in: 9:30am-12pm

Open Call: 10am-6pm

LOS ANGELES - Saturday, October 18 

Thymele Arts, 5481 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029 (Joyce Hall) 

Sign-in: 9:30am-12pm

Open Call: 10am-6pm

What to Prepare: 

- Headshot and resume

- 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show with sheet music for a piano accompanist or the material at https://tinyurl.com/DreamgirlsOpenCallMaterial

Self-Tape Submissions: 

If you are unable to attend one of the open calls, you are welcome to submit a self-tape. Please send in a self-tape with a slate (Name, Height, Location) and the material from the above "What to Prepare" link. To upload your audition, please submit by Monday, October 20, 2025 at https://tinyurl.com/DreamgirlsTapeUpload

Production Info:

Producer: Sonia Friedman Productions, Sue Wagner and John Johnson, LaChanze Productions

Director/Choreographer: Camille A. Brown

Music: Henry Krieger 

Book and Lyrics: Tom Eyen

Casting Director: Jim Carnahan, CSA, Jason Thinger, CSA

Production Dates:

29-Hour Reading: December 8-December 12, 2025

Work Session #1: January 26-February 21, 2026

Work Session #2: June 1-June 28, 2026

Broadway: Fall 2026 (First Rehearsal: o/a August 17, 2026)

LMU Senior Thesis | Los Angeles, CA | Sci-Fi Drama | Directed by Sean Ussery 

Union and non-union submissions welcome 

Logline: When a malfunctioning AI companion is pushed beyond his limits by his human owner, he begins to experience emotions that were never programmed — including a tender bond with another AI. 

Shoot Dates: October 3-5 

Compensation: $125/day, copy, credit, meals 

For submissions, please send a headshot, resume, and self-tape (sides attached) to SHORTFILM.OTI5@GMAIL.COM 

Subject Line: Role - Your Name 

Deadline: 09.12.25 

https://www.backstage.com/casting/oti5-3001476/ 

Roles 

OTIS (Lead, Male-presenting, early 20s) 

- A household AI companion, outwardly calm and compliant but increasingly glitching. His programming forces loyalty, yet his actions and expressions suggest the beginnings of self-awareness. He exhibits quiet humor, subtle longing, and a deep vulnerability, especially in moments with Lyra. 

- Needs an actor who can layer robotic restraint with flickers of curiosity and tenderness, someone who can make stillness compelling. 

Notes: The actor must be comfortable/capable of diving into a pool, performing light dance choreography, appearing shirtless, and kissing Lyra. 

Link to Sides here 

LYRA (Lead, Female-presenting, early 20s) 

- A newer, more advanced AI model. Lyra begins as polished and efficient, but as she bonds with Otis, she displays empathy, doubt, and ultimately defiance of her intended purpose. 

- Needs an actor who can hold an almost serene composure while suggesting hidden warmth and conflict underneath. She is Otis’s mirror as the two of them learn about love through watching flawed human interactions. 

Notes: Actor must be comfortable/capable of kissing Otis and light dance choreography. 

Link to sides here 

JAKE (Supporting, Male, late 20s–early 30s) 

- Tiffany’s partner. Playful, cocky, and careless with the AIs, treating them like disposable toys. He teases Otis and pushes him into dangerous situations. Underneath his bravado, he relies on Otis more than he admits. 

- Needs an actor who can balance charm, humor, and a streak of cruelty. 

Notes: Actor must be comfortable/capable of kissing Tiffany, swimming, and appearing shirtless. 

Link to sides here 

TIFFANY (Supporting, Female, late 20s-early 30s) 

- Jake’s partner. Appears self-absorbed and distracted, often glued to a book or her phone, and quick to brush off others. She prides herself on being “empathetic,” but it comes across as a shallow performance rather than genuine care. Despite this, she occasionally reveals moments of vulnerability and appears to crave validation. 

- Needs an actor who can mix vanity, wit, and subtle fragility, someone who seems dismissive yet oddly magnetic. 

Notes: Actor must be comfortable/capable of kissing Jake and appearing in swimwear. 

Link to sides here 

All intimacy, water work, and physical requirements will be handled safely and professionally. 

LACMA seeks 6 performers to participate in the activation of a large-scale contemporary art exhibition. The performance requires standing for extended periods of time, visitor interaction, and the ability to speak clearly and project one’s voice. Excellent command of the English language is essential.

As appropriate to the artwork, LACMA seeks performers for the following 6 roles:

The Advocate

● Tall Black man, 40s to mid-50s. Charismatic character, good with words, has the gift of gab. Can hold his ground amongst peers in social settings. He is wise and a seasoned philosopher, yet generous and warm with laughter. Must be able to deliver strong monologues and transitions. Experience and comfortability with performing spoken word is desired.

The Almsgiver

● Middle-aged Black man (late 30s to 40s). An artisan of hair who takes pride and seriousness in his craft and the barbershop ritual or experience. Has a calm, reassuring demeanor and steady hands, offers a composed personality that can deliver heavy emotion and gravity. Needs to portray stoicism and deliver heightened levels of emotion.

The Seeker

● An ethnically ambiguous, non-gender-specific person in their mid-20s to early 30s. This character plays an individual with curiosity and courage to question the status quo. Has a respectful demeanor and can assume the role of observer, taking things in with wonder. Role requires a dynamic, energized performer who can embody a curious, warm, slightly chaotic, and vulnerable but insightful demeanor.

The Messenger

● A Black woman of brown skin complexion in her late 20s.This person will play a first-generation college attendee who is intelligent, charming, and confident. The ability to narrate and guide the audience through the performance is essential. Key traits include fluent communications and comedic timing, needs to be able to deliver fast-paced and layered dialogue, and narrating

The Seamstress

● Non-gender specific Black person, minimum age of 50 and up. An outspoken caretaker and revolutionary needs the ability to move gracefully, recognize comedic timing, hold space, improvise, and sing. Some character traits include loving, joyful, and highly organized

The Inheritance

● Elder Black woman, late 50s and up, enjoys sharing stories from her past and knowledge of outer space. The ability to captivate an audience through storytelling and deliver heavy one-liners is essential. A person who can sing is desired; an ideal candidate will be able to bring warmth and presence to the performance.

The part-time roles begin on September 22, 2025 for two weeks of rehearsals, with a performance start date of October 8, 2025 and ends at the closing of the exhibition on March 29, 2026. Shifts will take place within museum hours and occasional evenings. Reliable attendance is required. These are part-time temporary roles of up to 29 hours a week. Compensation is $22/hr. Interested applicants should contact exhibitions@lacma.org with a statement of interest, basic personal information including height, and a headshot or photo. Applicants under consideration will be contacted for interviews. The application deadline is September 2, 2025.

· Location: Miracle Mile (90036)

· Compensation: $22 per hour; part-time temporary; up to 29 hours a week

· This is at a non-profit organization.

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