What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auditions for a New Boricua Play position at Flamboyan Theatre?
DESCRIPTION
Summary of Pitiyanki: A New Boricua Play:
Inspired by author Jon Marcantoni's transition to civilian life after 4 years in the Army, as well as works like Do the Right Thing and The Fire Next Time, Pitiyanki tackles internalized racism, classism, and the effects of colonization through the prism of Diaspora Puerto Ricans searching for meaning, love, and justice in a country that was never made for them. The team at Amani’s Café in Ybor City are a tight-knit community of artists and activists whose lives are altered when Uxbal, a recently-separated Army veteran, enters their lives. Uxbal brings new perspectives and energy to the community, even as he is haunted by his mistakes. When a violent event threatens the community, past and present wounds will be exposed, friendships tested, and Uxbal will be forced to face his demons.
Characters List:
UXBAL: Puerto Rican. 28 (Actor does not have to be this age but must pass as 28.) Army veteran. Looking for a new start after a difficult transition to civilian life. Haunted, clear-minded, good hearted.
NORA: Afro-Puerto Rican. 22. (Actor does not have to be this age but must pass as 22.) College student and barista. Raised by a single mom and pursuing a career as a photographer. Witty, perceptive, yet carries the burden of her life’s struggles in her body.
AMANI: Puerto Rican. 50. (Actor does not have to be this age but must pass as 50.) Owner of Amani’s Cafe. An Army veteran and mother to her community. Gentle but takes no shit, with the best of hearts.
MARCEL: Afro-Puerto Rican. 21. (Actor does not have to be this age but must pass as 21.) Barista and political activist. Fiery and confrontational, but even moreso, deeply loyal and loving to the community he sees as the family he wishes he had.
ZAHI: Afro-Puerto Rican & Dominican- 22. (Actor does not have to be this age but must pass as 22.) Works at the nearby pizzeria. A childhood friend of Nora and Marcel, who, like Nora, comes from a working class background. He aspires to become a soldier and wants a life with Nora. Deeply sincere, with a cool confidence and sweet demeanor.
OFFICER LOPEZ: Puerto Rican. 25. (Actor does not have to be this age but must pass as 25.) Beat cop who idolizes the military and the United States.
DURATION
Nov 23, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
- NON-UNION