CASTING CALL – ‘HOW MANY TIMES WILL THEY KILL ME?’ STAGE PLAY

Description

SEEKING:
Talented actors aged 18+

I. MOHAMMED:
Male, playing age 30s–50s
Observant. Quiet. A man who notices everything and says nothing. A key role

JANNAT:
Female, playing age 50s
Hamza's mother. Worn but unbreakable. A mother who has carried invisible weight for years. An important role

LAILA:
Female, playing age late 20s
Volatile. Fragile beneath the anger. A young woman struggling with the effects of black magic. Emotionally demanding role

LAILA'S MOTHER:
Female, playing age 50+
Exhausted. Devoted. A mother desperate to save her daughter. Strong, emotional supporting role

KASIM:
Male, playing age late 20s
Terrified. Fighting something nobody else can see. A very physical and emotionally intense role

TARIQ:
Male, playing age late 20s
Steady. Loyal. Refuses to leave his friend. Protective and determined

DISABLED MAN:
Male, playing age 50s
Uses a walking stick. Dignified despite everything. A powerful supporting role. Disabled actors encouraged to apply

2 FAMILY MEMBERS:
Any gender, 18+
Disabled man's family. Two supporting roles. Exhausted. Hopeful. Important part of the story

LOCATION:
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals in Birmingham
Character development and read-through sessions via WhatsApp and video also used

REQUIREMENTS:
Preferably based in the West Midlands, Birmingham and surrounding areas
Emerging actors welcome
Passion, commitment and willingness to learn are what matters most