THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL - NYC EPA
New York Theatre Workshop | New York, NY
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Break: 1:00 - 2:00pm
Off Broadway
$1061 weekly minimum (Off-Broadway CC)
Equity actors for roles in THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL (see breakdown).
Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue, 1-2 minutes. Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together.
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Studio A
Written by: Inua Ellams
Directed by: Taibi Magar
Artistic Director: Patricia McGregor
Casting by: The Telsey Office/Destiny Lilly, CSA
Casting Assistant: Alex Cortinas
Expected to attend: Claire Yenson, NYTW
Casting Director in Residence
First Rehearsal – June 27, 2023
First Preview – July 26, 2023
Opening – August 14, 2023
Closing – September 10, 2023
OTHER
THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL will be performed at La Mama: 66 East 4th Street; New York, NY 10003
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages
performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical
mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas
are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the
extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and
dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room can accommodate no more than 52 individuals at a time.
The holding room can accommodate no more than 80 individuals at a time.
[SÀNGÓ] Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 40s to 50s, Black. God of Thunder. His hotheadedness
leads to challenging Zeus’ power and eventually Demi’s birth. When his debt to Zeus plays a part in
Demi’s demise, he is overcome with grief and relief.
[MODÚPÉ] Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 30s to 40s, Black. Mother of Demi. A beautiful and
strong woman whose past manifests in a grounded nature and ability to feel emotions to her core.
Willing to sacrifice her life over her love of Demi.
[DEMI] Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), early to mid 20s, B-iracial (Black and white). The Half-God of
Rainfall. Grows to become very athletic and a basketball pro. Strong and full of morals yet has an
emotional vulnerability and wears his heart on his sleeve. Familiarity with basketball a plus.
[ZEUS] Male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 40s to 50s, white. Father of Demi. God of the Sky and King of
the Gods. A strong physical presence that’s powerful. He isn’t afraid to abuse his dominance to feed
his desire and ambition.
[ELEGBA] Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), mid 40s to 50s, bi-racial (Black and white). Trickster
God, Guardian of Crossroads, and Narrator of our piece. Takes Demi on a journey to show his power
over Zeus and sets him on his future path.
[OSÚN] Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 30s to 40s, Black. The wife of Sángó and River Goddess.
Her strength brings power to her voice and calls out of injustice. Becomes a spiritual guide in
Modúpé‘s life and offers to pour herself into Modúpe for a battle against Zeus.
[HERA] Female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 30s to 50s, white. The wife of Zeus and Greek Queen
Goddess of marriage and birth. Although appears meek, she’s very smart and resourceful. Her
annoyance over her husband’s alpha-masculinity allows her to root for Demi’s greatness. Appears to
Demi and convinces him to beg for Zeus’ forgiveness.
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