Casting Call from Joe Franchini for Lucila's Story

Hello All,
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> I am directing a show in this year's NY Fringe Festival and before we
post a casting notice we thought it would be a good idea to send this
out asking for recommendations from people we know. We will be putting
a casting notice up on various websites in about two weeks. Auditions
will take place at that time, as well. The performances are in
August.
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> There is no pay involved but we (same writer/director) did a piece in
fringe a couple of years ago that got great reviews and was a fun
experience.
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> This year's piece is called Lucila's Story and is a play based on the
childhood experience of Gabriella Mistral, the first South American
woman to win the Noble Prize for literature. The piece takes place at
the turn of the 20th century and is about the title character's journey
into the world to get an education.
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> In most cases we are looking for actors who can convincingly appear
Chilean. We are open to all submissions and will consider everyone.
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> Cast breakdown:
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> Lucila. Actor should ideally be in her 20's but with a youthful,
girlish quality. She is a fanciful, hardworking, serious and thoughtful
young girl. Actor should appear South American (Chilean). Some choral
singing.
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> Emmelina. Lucila's big sister. Late 20's. Serious and determined
to advance her family's position by becoming a teacher. Actor should
appear South American (Chilean). Some choral singing.
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> Pepita. Lucila's mother. 40's to early 50's. Musical, open minded,
poor, unconcerned with advancement, content with her life. Actor
should appear South American (Chilean). Some choral singing.
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> Adelaida. 40's. A teacher. Stern, critical, highly strung. She is
losing her eyesight. Actor should appear South American (Chilean).
Some choral singing.
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> The Queen of truth. A spirit who lives in the forest and Lucila's
friend. Mystical, full of humour, wise and spiritual. Open to actors of
all races. Some choral singing.
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> Please let us know if you or anyone else you know might be interested
in auditioning.
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> Thanks!
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> Joe Franchini
> 212-234-6288