Seeking non-union trans and genderqueer actors for a staged reading to be produced during Philly Theatre Week!
PUNCH BACK by Genevieve Simon
Directed by Lane LaVonne
Seven trans college students fall in love with each other and secretly distribute HRT while learning how to box in the red state of Ohio.
5-6 rehearsals to be scheduled based on actor availability, with two staged reading presentations during Philly Theatre Week (April 23rd-May 3rd).
Please submit a headshot, resume, and contemporary monologue of your choosing via YouTube link to [email protected] by February 1st.
SEEKING
From the script:
SAM - he/him, trans guy. Black or darker skinned. Junior, a computer science major. His cool exterior hides a goopy hearted anxious king.
MAEVE - she/her, trans girl. White or lighter skinned. Senior, biology major. Charming and driven and tired.
EMERSON - they/them. White or lighter skinned. Sophomore, music major, plays bassoon. Goes barefoot year round. Soft heart, looking to help.
ANI - newly they/she. Southeast Asian or brown-skinned. Sophomore, theatre major. Made a pact with themselves today.
KEI - they/them. Lighter skinned or white-passing. Freshman, gender sexuality and feminist studies and comparative literature major. Not here to make friends.
FRANKIE - they/them, thinking about “he”. Afro-Latine or darker skinned. Sophomore, theatre and poli sci major. Southpaw. Avoiding some shit.
NAOMI - she/they, trans girl. Black or darker skinned. Sophomore, music major, plays a rhythm instrument.
BODIES - This play is a celebration of our trans bodies. Actively seeking a diverse range of bodies and abilities. Every single boxing move can be adapted for every body.
Please submit a headshot, resume, and contemporary monologue of your choosing via YouTube link to [email protected] by February 1st.
