CASTING NOTICE Seeking actors for an upcoming theatre 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 that highlights the lived experiences of diverse nannies who were employed during the pandemic years 2020-2023. Through the development of a diverse array of outputs including but not limited to a verbatim theater playscript, 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/30's WOMAN 2: Indian or Southeast Asian presenting/40's WOMAN 3: White/40's AUDITIONS You can request sides by emailing courtney@courtneylblack. Please send a SELF-TAPE by 02/18/2025 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: - 5/10/25 - 5/17/25 If cast, you will receive additional dates/production information well in advance. Please direct any questions to courtney@courtneylblack.com. -- Courtney L. Black Multidisciplinary Artist (619) 727-3483 https://www.courtneylblack.com/ (under construction)