[NEohioPAL] AUDITION: Seeking THREE WOMEN actors for an upcoming workshop in Tremont. The Nanny Project: You Can’t Over Love Anything

[Courtney]

CASTING NOTICE

Seeking *3 women* actors for an upcoming workshop in Tremont.

The Nanny Project: You Can’t Over Love Anything

*GUARANTEED STIPEND and meals. Childcare will/can be discussed at the first
meeting. Case by case basis*


PLAYWRIGHT: Felicia V. Black

DIRECTOR: Courtney L. Black

PRODUCER: Le Chat Noir Productions

ABOUT THE NANNY PROJECT

Led by the Sankofa Sol Arts Inquiry Collective (SSAIC), The Nanny Project is
an integrated arts-based inquiry project highlighting the lived experiences
of diverse nannies employed during the pandemic years 2020-2023. Through
the development of a diverse array of outputs, including but not limited to
a verbatim theater play script, The Nanny Project seeks to elevate the
essential work of nannies into public consciousness.

The first reading of the prize-winning one-act piece at the American
Folklore Society Meeting on November 8th, 2024 was met with success,
highlighted in the feedback from the audience. Session participants
emphasized the emotional and intellectual impact of the work, praising it
as “beautiful” and “fabulous work.” The story’s exploration of themes like
love, exploitation, sacrifice, and the lived experiences of women of color
caregivers captivated listeners, with 100% of responses rating it as
"extremely engaging’ on our feedback form. Many were moved by the
representation of caregivers’ struggles for dignity and self-worth,
particularly emphasizing the need to hear and advocate for these
often-overlooked voices.

ABOUT THE PLAY

In a series of poignant verbatim reflections pulled directly from three
interviews conducted by SSAIC from 2019-2023, You Can't Over Love Anything
explores the complexities of caregiving, offering an unflinching look
inside one of the most unregulated jobs in the nation: Nannying.

*Monologue heavy

CHARACTERS

WOMAN 1: Black/30s

WOMAN 2: Indian or Southeast Asian presenting/40s

WOMAN 3: White/40s

AUDITIONS

You may request sides by emailing courtney at courtneylblack. Please send a
SELF-TAPE by 03/05/2025 introducing yourself and your connection to the
piece's content. Please include your name and which character you are
reading for in the subject line. Casting decisions will be sent out by
03/10/2025. Acceptance of offer/actor availability deadline is 3/17/2025.

FURTHER INFORMATION

You Can’t Over Love Anything is a play based on narratives from the lived
experiences of women from diverse populations. The content deals with
issues of race, culture, and domestic service.

CREATIVE PROCESS

Though actors are expected to be completely off-book for the final
performance, this is a work in progress. Actors should be adaptable and
open to experimental theatre techniques with strong memorization.

*Refreshments and light meals will be provided at all meetings and
rehearsals.

IMPORTANT DATES

Our first production meeting is on 5/3/25. Initial rehearsal dates are as
follows, with additional dates to be announced:

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   5/10/25
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   5/17/25

If cast, you will receive additional dates/production information well in
advance.

Please direct any questions to courtney at courtneylblack.com.
-- 
Courtney L. Black
Multidisciplinary Artist
(619) 727-3483
https://www.courtneylblack.com/ (under construction)
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