Seeking Non-Union Performers for "Incredibly Deaf Musical"

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Jay Alan Zimmerman’s Incredibly Deaf Musical is seeking non-union performers for all roles.

JAY ALAN ZIMMERMAN’S INCREDIBLY DEAF MUSICAL

June 18th-21st, 2026

Rehearsal Start Date: TBD (Mid-May 2026)

Location: IRT Theatre (154 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014)

Yannick-Robin Mircko, Director & Choreographer

Jay Alan Zimmerman, Book, Music & Lyrics

Sierra Lancaster, Associate Producer

ABOUT

Jay Alan Zimmerman’s Incredibly Deaf Musical tells the true story of a composer who loses his home, hearing, and musical identity due to the collapse of the Twin Towers on 9/11, only to discover that the best way to rebuild himself and his life is by turning his battle with deafness... into a musical.

This special anniversary production will feature never-before-seen private footage of ground zero and will be filmed as part of a documentary about Jay’s 20 year adventure in creating this show, to be released on or about September 11th, 2026.

The real Jay is an award-winning deaf creator of musicals (Off-Broadway & Lincoln Center), robot orchestras (Spotify), music visualizers (Google), art installations (Chashama Times Square), deaf music education systems (Teachers College), and his patented hearing visualizer (US Patent Office). He’s been featured in major media throughout the world and can be seen in his musical movie Brain.Storm., in the award-winning Music Magic documentary, and in the History Channel documentary 9/11: I Was There.

SEEKING ACTORS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

Note: all performers may play some musical instruments and use some sign language. However, while it is a plus, it is not a requirement to be fluent in sign.

1. JAY: 30s, he/him, all ethnicities. A composer becoming deaf due to 9/11. Seeking a comedic performer older than 30 who experiencing hearing loss. The songs for this character do not necessarily have to be sung; they are designed to be spoken and/or lip synched. This actor doubles as LOU LEVY, Jay’s old manager who managed the Andrews Sisters and published the Beatles’ first song in America. More about the real Jay is at byjaz.com

2. YOUNG JAY: 20s, he/him, all ethnicities. A rock/pop tenor bursting with naive optimism and joy. This actor doubles as Jay’s playwright friend CRAIG POSPISIL as well as his English-born producer PAUL KATZ of Sony/BMG and Entertain Impact.

3. LISA: Mid 20’s-40’s, she/her, all ethnicities. Jay’s abstract artist wife, a heart warming pop/belt alto. This actor will also play older and younger versions of herself, as well as additional characters. More about the real Lisa at https://lisaingram.com.

4. MOM: 30 , she/her, all ethnicities. Jay’s mother, an operatic comedic soprano and piano teacher in small town Iowa. This actor also plays multiple comedic characters.

All actors will receive an honorarium of $350 for the project.

To submit, please fill out this Google Form no later than Monday, March 30th by 11:59pm EST.

Jay Alan Zimmerman’s Incredibly Deaf Musical is committed to inclusive casting. All races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, and mobilities are encouraged to apply. Pronouns listed in the character breakdown refer to the genders of the characters only. Actors should submit for any roles they feel comfortable playing. Please note that any provided references (links, etc.) to the “real life” individuals these characters are based on are for informational purposes only.

DURATION

May 17, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026

SALARY

$350 Per Gig