Casting Young Actors for 'Seedfolks' Community Garden Play
About This Casting
Project Overview
This adaptation of 'Seedfolks' tells an interwoven immigrant story centered on a young girl who unintentionally begins a community garden. The production will tour to real community gardens across Chicago for four outdoor performances.
Roles
Seeking young talent for various roles in the play. Strong memorization skills are required as the show is primarily told through monologues.
Dates & Deadlines
- Show #1 (El Paseo Community Garden)
Saturday, July 18
10 AM - 2 PM - Show #2 (El Paseo Community Garden) Sunday, July 19 10 AM - 2 PM
- Show #3 (Hello Howard Community Garden) Saturday, July 25 1 PM - 5 PM
- Show #4 (Hello Howard Community Garden) Sunday, July 26 1 PM - 5 PM
Location
Performances will take place in community gardens across Chicago, IL.
Compensation
All actors will receive a stipend of $300 for their participation.
Additional Info
- Public Transit to Auditions:
- CTA Bus Lines: 65 (Grand), 70 (Division), 72 (North Ave)
- CTA Train: Blue Line (Damen, Western, California)
- Parking: Available at Humboldt Park Boathouse, park, and streetside.
When applying, please submit your headshot and acting resume to be considered.
Requirements
Categories
Roles
5Kim
TRACK 1 Citizenship: Vietnamese immigrant About: Begins the community garden while remembering her father.
Gonzalo
TRACK 4 Citizenship: Unknown About: Energetic teen caring for his elderly uncle.
Puerto Rican Teenager (3 or fewer lines)
TRACK 4 Citizenship: U.S. citizen About: Helps Sam in the garden.
Ginny
TRACK 5 Citizenship: Haitian immigrant About: Bright and ambitious; feels pressure when her plants fail.
Little Black Girl (3 or fewer lines)
Little Black Girl (3 or fewer lines) Citizenship: U.S. citizen About: Wins $20 for her creative water‑collection idea.
Compensation
$300 / Project
Location
Chicago
Roles
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