DESCRIPTION
Casting Call For The World Premiere of The Award Winning Play
Cold April
Written by John P. McEneny
With additional dialogue by Danielle Brissett
Directed by Danielle Brissett
Produced by The Lawrence Theatre Company
A play based on the true story of The Saint Maria Goretti school girls who refused to hand over their Tutsi classmates during the Rwandan Genocide.
Seeking: Non-Equity Actors
Who: Black actors who live locally
Where: Philadelphia, PA
When: Rehearsals begin in April, three performances during Mother's Day weekend this upcoming May.
Paid: Stipend of 200
If interested, submit your headshot, resume and acting reel to the email address posted in this casting notice.
Callbacks will be in person.
Character Breakdown:
Note All characters have a Rwandan Accent.
Mosi/ Girl: Hutu, ages 14 & 28
Headstrong, the lead school girl in charge. / A compassionate daughter.
Asura/ Marie Louise: Tutsi, ages 13 & 33
A school girl who sees things for what they are. / The smart wife of Man.
Khatiti/Pauline: Tutsi, ages 14 & 23
A practical school girl. / A determined church member.
Layla/ Tressy: Tutsi, ages 13 & 33
A schoolgirl, Lula's twin and protective sister. / The sensitive sister of Marie Louise.
Lula/ Biz:Tutsi, ages 13 & 23
A school girl who is in love with the concept of love. Layla's twin. / A young church member.
Sala: Hutu, Age 13
A quiet school girl.
Man: Hutu, Age 24
A Tall and fierce Hutu Militia, who wants retribution for the plight of the Hutu's.
DURATION
Apr 1, 2026 -
May 11, 2026
SALARY
$200 Per Gig