SEEKING SOUTH ASIAN ACTORS FOR “WHEN THE SKY WAS OURS” STAGED READING

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Synopsis: Two best friends. Connected by dreams, separated by fate. Born and raised in America, Saira longs to break free and chase her dreams abroad - against her mother's wishes. While immigrant Zoya is caught in visa limbo, holding onto hope for a future just out of reach, despite a marriage proposal that could change everything.

Their hopes, dreams, and friendship - like the sky - feel limitless. But what happens when the horizon begins to shift?

Roles:

Saira: 23, Indian-American Muslim hijabi, a determined idealist. Wants to pursue her postgraduate degree in London.
(American accent required)

Zoya: 23, Indian Muslim, immigrant, sweet yet fearful. Occupied by what her future entails.

Nafisa: 43, Saira's Mom, witty and soft-hearted, loosely wears a headscarf. (Fluency in Hindi/Urdu required)

Daniyal: 26, courting Zoya, otherwise referred to as "Danny", charming to a fault. (American accent required)

Amar: 18, Saira's brother, not your typical annoying younger brother, at least not all the time. An unoticed observer, and an insightful one at that. (American accent required)