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Disgraced, Role of ______/ AEA Self Submit
ELISSA MYERS CASTING
250 W. 54TH ST, 10TH FL.
NEW YORK NY 10019
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Contract
LORT Non-Rep
B; $836/week
Seeking
NYC Auditions will be held June 15-16, by appointment only.
Seeking submissions from AEA members only.
AEA members must submit themselves directly in order to be considered via this posting.
see breakdown.
Other Dates
1st reh: 9/22/15. 1st Preview: 10/17. Opens: 10/23. Closes: 11/29
Mail or messenger picture and resume ASAP for consideration.
Submissions received after 6/2 will not be considered
Personnel
Playwright: Ayad Akhtar
Director: David Ira Goldstein
Casting Office: Elissa Myers Casting
Casting Director: Paul Fouquet
Casting Associate: Karie Koppel
Other
Mark submissions: ATTN: Disgraced, Role of ______/ AEA Self Submit
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Breakdown
Seeking:
AMIR
Male, Pakistani-American, Late 30s - Early 40s. He is a well-educated and well-dressed New York corporate lawyer at odds with his Muslim heritage, and in denial about the depth of his faith. He is American born of Pakistani descent and speaks perfect American English. Like all the characters in the play, he is glib, urban, driven, and extremely intelligent. EMILY’s is his wife. He feels he is on the verge of a career breakthrough, but is insecure about his standing at the firm.
EMILY
Female, Caucasian, Early - Mid-30s. AMIR’S wife. Emily is attractive and warm, articulate and compassionate. She strives to be even-handed and level-headed in both her personal and professional relationships. A truly talented painter on the cusp of significant success, her work focuses on Islamic themes. Emily has worked hard to educate herself and broaden her personal and world views. She is on the verge of a major breakthrough in her career. Emily finds herself and her marriage increasingly threatened by her husband’s complicated relationship to his Islamic faith, and her own secrets.
ABE
Male, Pakistani-American, 22. “As American as American gets.” He is vibrant and endearing in his hoodie, skinny jeans and high-tops. Abe is smart, and engaging with an awakening sense of social and personal justice. He is AMIR’S nephew.
JORY
Female, African American, Mid - Late 30s. Jory is a lawyer in AMIR’s firm. She is married to ISAAC. Jory is a strikingly beautiful, intelligent, commanding, and forthright woman. She is articulate and confident and has wrestled her way to the top. She is not afraid to fight for what she wants and get her hands dirty if necessary.
ISAAC
THIS ROLE IS CAST
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