DISGRACED BY AYAD AKHTAR - Merely Players Presents Atlanta Non Equity Auditions
Merely Players Presents Atlanta
Merely Players Presents in Doraville GA will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of “Disgraced“, written by Ayad Akhtar and directed by Joanie McElroy. “Disgraced” is the engaging Pulitzer Prize-winning drama revolving around race, freedom of speech, identity, and religion.
SHOW DESCRIPTION: Amir Kapoor, a successful Pakistani-American lawyer, is rapidly moving up the corporate ladder while distancing himself from his cultural roots. When he and his artist wife Emily host a dinner party, a friendly conversation escalates into something far more damaging.
Amir: (Male, early 30s – early 40s) Pakistani American of South Asian descent; speaks with a perfect American accent; a brilliant, smart, ambitious, and successful lawyer. Married to Emily
Abe: (Male, late teens – early 20s) Pakistani American of South Asian descent; as American as American gets; vibrant and endearing; strong, quiet, thoughtful, and passionate; a young man of conviction. Nephew to Amir.
