Talent Needed for \"The Minutes\" Play

Casting Professional; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Casting Professional in Reading, MA is casting for The Minutes by Tracy Letts. Local actors only will be considered for the role of Blake. Performances run January 15–30, 2027, with a role requiring stage combat and physical storytelling.

The character is a city council member with a practical, direct demeanor and a volatile edge, demanding strong acting and physical expressiveness on stage.

Qualifications

• Local talent only as specified in the call for casting.
• Performances are January 15–30, 2027.
• Role requires comfortable stage combat and physical storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Portray the character Blake with the described demeanor and edge.
• Engage in staged fight choreography as part of performances.

Skills

Stage combat

Character acting

Physical movement

Job description

Seeking a BIPOC actor for upcoming production of The Minutes by Tracy Letts, please see the details below.ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.Additional info:Performances are January 15-30, 2027.

BLAKE Male 30-59 y.o. African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

A member of the City Council. On the surface, Blake presents a practical, direct demeanor, but underneath lies an intense, volatile edge. He is a wild card capable of unhinged intensity when the high‑stakes political maneuvering of the meeting spirals out of control. A good heart, but after his own agenda.

Physical & Combat Requirements: This role involves physical movement and staged fight choreography. Candidates must be comfortable with stage combat and physical storytelling.