OLIVER (MALE, MID-TO-LATE 30S, BLACK OR AFRO-LATINO)

Alisha’s father. Equal parts charming and infuriating, Oliver is a man who has always survived by bending the rules, and genuinely believes that makes him wise. Beneath his bravado and bad decisions is a man who loves his daughter fiercely and knows, even if he won’t say it, that he is not the future she deserves. The role requires both broad comedy and quiet heartbreak — often in the same scene.

ALISHA (plays 13, Afro-Latina — actor must be 18 or older)

The heart of the play. Alisha is whip-smart, self-possessed, and far more aware of the world around her than the adults give her credit for. She moves through the play’s formal “academic review” scenes with a poise and wit that contrasts sharply with the chaos of her home life. The role demands exceptional range: a young actor who can hold a room intellectually, land deadpan comedy, and carry real emotional weight in scenes of loss and longing.

VICTORIA (40s–60s, Asian-American)  THIS ROLE IS CAST

Teresa (early/mid 30’s, Latina)  THIS ROLE IS CAST

Patrick (late 20’s, White)  THIS ROLE IS CAST

Schedule And Location

• Rehearsals and readings: March 17–22, 2026

• Location: The Crystal Theatre, South Norwalk, CT

Who Should Submit

• Equity members and non-union actors welcome
• The actor playing Alisha must be 18 or older
• Local to Connecticut/NYC tri-state area preferred; no transportation or housing provided
• For security reasons, we are not able to receive submissions via email

How To Submit

• We are requesting a self-tape or reel of any contemporary material, 2 minutes or less
• Upload to YouTube or Vimeo. Videos sent in any other manner will not be accepted. We recommend the Unlisted setting in YouTube and the Private link setting in Vimeo.
• Please do not submit if you have any conflicts with the production schedule.

Deadline

Please submit your audition by February 27, 2026