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Properties Play
New York, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

About the Project

At a midsummer鈥檚 evening dinner in Obama鈥檚 DC, one close-knit, extended family gets together to host a new guest: the descendant of their ancestors鈥� slaveholders. Property follows the family and their 鈥渃ousin鈥� as they uncover their intertwined histories, and unearth truths that have been buried in the past鈥� over turkey and greens. This is an unpaid non-union project developed at Columbia University School of the Arts|Theater under the guidance of Katherine Wilkinson and Scott Whitehurst.


Seeking Actors for the Roles of:

JANINE WRIGHT:
50 year old Black woman. Julian's Mother. Journalist. She鈥檚 not nosy, she鈥檚 working. Close to her daughter and her sisters. Fascinated with heritage, family history. Intellectual, musical, and the mediator of the family.

JULIAN WRIGHT:
24 year old Black woman. Official Title: Janine鈥檚 daughter. 4 years of college, but didn鈥檛 graduate. Artist/writer/photographer/maybe journalist? Umm鈥� she鈥檒l let you know.

GRETA WRIGHT-HAMLET:
Black woman, about mid to late-50s. Nerdy, but very girly. Genealogist and social worker. The person who corresponded with Stephen. The oldest of the three sisters.

BERNARD HAMLET, JR.:
Black man, about mid to late-50s. Greta鈥檚 husband. A political consultant. How hard he plays only tells you how hard he works. The liveliest person in the room. Will tell you all about the Clinton administration if you get him a Pepsi first please. With ice. Also are you sure you want to keep your hair like that if you want to be hirable later?

JILL DENTON (n茅e WRIGHT): Black woman, about mid-30s. Mother of two. The youngest sister. Para-educator and wife of a judge. The reluctant 鈥渂ulldog鈥� of the family鈥� she鈥檒l keep the peace until she has to protect her people.

WYATT WRIGHT:
White man, mid-40s to mid-50s. The descendant of the slave holders. An academic: anthropologist and professor. Went to Georgetown Prep. Sooooo.

NOTE: This play deals with possibly triggering subject matters such as slavery, generational trauma, and sexual assault.


To Audition:
Please submit a headshot, resume, indication of any specific roles for which you鈥檇 like to be considered, and a self-tape of one contemporary monologue no later than Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 by 11:59pm to [email protected]. Applicants will perform sides from Property at callbacks, as necessary. Within the body of the email, please include your name, preferred pronouns, and contact information. Callbacks (on Zoom) will be arranged by appointment. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. No phone calls will be accepted.


Rehearsals:
April 2, 2025 - April 9, 2025
Various Columbia University Rehearsal Studios (Upper West Side, Manhattan) Tech Rehearsal: April 10, 2025

Performances:
April 11 & 12, 2025 (2 readings)
Columbia University The Theatre @ Schapiro, 605 W 115th St. New York, NY 10027




A Note about Columbia's Commitment to Collaboration:
In our casting and rehearsal process, we prioritize respect, care, and collaboration. We welcome performers of all backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that each individual's unique perspective enriches our work. Our goal is to foster an environment where every artist feels supported, valued, and empowered to take creative risks. We are committed to building rehearsal and performance spaces rooted in trust, open communication, and mutual respect.

DURATION

Apr 2, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025

SALARY

$0.00 – $0.00 per hour

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