Family Secrets Drama

Company Standby for Places

Dunya Karam, Director/ New Works Coordinator

Comedic radioplay that spoofs stage classics such as August Osage County, Death of a Salesman and Fences to name a few. This very self-aware comedic play takes itself seriously as it explores family dynamics as they unfold in the home and on the stage.

Roles

Father: Male, 40+

A Willy Loman, Troy Maxson hybrid.

Ethnicity: Black / African Descent

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Audio Reel, Cover Letter

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Mother: Female, 39+

A Meryl Streep-esq woman.

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Son: Male, 20+

Contemplative (along the lines of Tom in Glass Menagerie), having an affair with Female Neighbor.

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Male Neighbor: Male, 45+

Older and kind.

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Audio Reel, Cover Letter

Everything will be done remotely via Zoom & Zencastr. There will be a maximum of 2 rehearsals (max 3 hours each) and one recording session (2 hours). Recording deadline is Wednesday Nov. 10th, release is Wednesday Nov. 17th.

Stipend
Pays a $50 stipend for this radio play, plus recognition/promotion on our website, all of our social media platforms, and our podcast platforms.

If you are a director, actor, or writer, and wish to be part of Standby For Places, please send us an email with Director/Actor/Writer in the subject title! Then send us a bit about yourself, your resume, reel if you have one, and if you are a writer, send us your script! We are always looking for more artists to collaborate with!

info@standbyforplaces.org