MY BROTHER, MY HERO
Yangtze Repertory Theatre in collaboration with the Asian American Film Lab
Staged Read of full length play @ the Richmond Shepard Theatre
Audition: January 21st, 2012 6pm - 9:30pm
Rehearsals: January 26th and 30th, 2012 from 6:00pm - 9:30pm; February 3rd, 2012 6:30 - 9:00pm
Stage read: February 4th, 2012 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pay Rate: $100 for the entire production
Casting & Directing: Wayne Chang
Writer: John Ho

Only submit if you are available for the required rehearsals on January 26th andFebruary 3rd, and performance on February 4th from 4pm-7pm. (Rehearsal on January 30th is an optional session for actors who are available)

Actors cast in the Stage Reading will be reading for Multiple Roles. All dialogues will be in English, with certain words in Chinese

Synopsis: A fictional story based in Ancient China; Two brothers, one chosen to work for the government, and the other stayed behind at their hometown - sworn to protect the lives of their people. A princess, willing to abandon the life of comfort to fight for righteous. ‘‘My Brother, My Hero’’ is a tale that follows the three youths, as their fate intertwines in betrayal, jealousy, wit, and sacrifices in the time of war.

Breakdowns:

Zhi-Au: Asian Male, age 20-30s, a charismatic and handsome man. Ambitious, but torn between following his heart, or follow the path that was chosen for him.

Tian-Tsai: Asian Male, age 20-30s, Lead. The normal, regular-looking brother of Zhi-Au, who prefers to ‘work behind the scene.’ An extremely intelligent and self-less man.

Bing-Jia: Asian Female, age 20-30s. Lead. The courageous young lady whose initial intention was to escape from an arrange marriage, but ended up being a key figure in the war.

Bing-Mei: Asian Female, age 18-20s. The boyish and witty younger sister of Bing-Jia. Talent will also cover some supporting and smaller roles.

Bing-Mu: Asian Female, age 30-60s. The Prime Minister of the Country, mother of Bing-Jia. A strong, intellect woman who attempts to out-smart Lord Cao Cao. Talent will also cover some supporting and smaller roles.

Cao-Cao: Any Ethnicity, Male, age 30-60s, Calm, calculated and manipulative, he’s the Lord of Country.  Talent will also cover some supporting and smaller roles.

Ai-Song: Any Ethnicity, Male, age 25-40s. The obvious antagonist. Evil, but lack a spine.  Talent will also cover some supporting and smaller roles.

General Fei-Zhang: Any Ethnicity, Male, age 30-50. A man of honor, and go by the rules of his duty. Talent will also cover other supporting and smaller roles.

Narrator: Any Ethnicity, Male or Female, any age. Articulate and don’t mind reading chunk full of text!!

Everyone Else: Any Ethnicity, Male or Female, any age range. The talent will be reading 20+ smaller and supporting roles. Prefer talents who enjoy doing a variety of characters & voices.

Audition by Appointment Only. Please send headshot & resume to: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and indicate which character (yes, pick 1) you are interested in the email subject.

This is a Non-Equity production; however all cast will be covered by the Volunteer Insurance. (If cast, talent will be required to sign a volunteer agreement) A copy of the agreement will be available at the audition for your review.

For more information regarding the Theatre Company, please visit: http://www.yangtze-rep-theatre.org

For more information regarding the Asian American Film Lab, please visit:http://www.aafilmlab.org
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