{"article":{"id":117252,"heading":"Urgent casting call for "Salsa Nights" anti-three strikes law play!","author":"UUOC","created":"2004-09-29 04:45:57","modified":"2004-09-29 23:13:31","last_modified":"Thu, 30 Sep 2004 06:13:31","article":"\n

Several people are needed to help fill acting roles

for a not-for-profit anti-three strikes law play

entitled \"Salsa Nights\" that will be performed at the

Unitarian Church of Orange County (located at 511 S.

Harbor Blvd. in Anaheim) starting on the evening of

Friday, October 15th.

Although most of the roles have already been assigned.

and dress rehearsals are in progress, the following

parts still need to be filled:

\"BETO\" -- Mexican-American male, 22-29 years of age.

Character is in prison. Locked up due to

\"three strikes\" law. Father of young boy.

\"MICHAEL SHEAR\" -- European-American male,

25-30 years of age.

Character is a \"leading man\" type. Jewish

ancestory Boyfriend of divorced mother

of prisoner who is a \"third

striker\". Is also a Naval Reservist who is

gung-ho about going to Afghanistan.

Several young couples -- Teens to early 20s.

To perfom a Salsa Dance routine at the

beginning of the play. Brief routine. 2-3 minutes

long.

Two Mexican-American males to play prison Guards.

Early 20s. Beefy. \"Gangsta\" look.

Help is also needed from persons knowledgeable about

technical aspects of lighting and sound.

Previous acting experience is desirable, but not

required.

If you think you can be of help or assistance, or want

more information regarding the characters and the play

(a summary which can be read below), please contact

Julio Vivas at (714) 293-0492 or juliovivas@hotmail.com<\/a>

If you know somebody who might be interested in

helping out, please don't hestitate to forward this

email to them. Thank you!

SUMMARY OF PLAY:

\"Salsa Nights\"

A young woman with a four year old is divorced by her

husband who is serving 25 to life in California for

stealing a greeting card for their first anniversary.

he play explores politics, prison reform, the post

9\/11 wars, and interethnic hostility.

Spiced with tragedy and humor it has a happy ending.

It incorporates seduction, murder, abortion, suicide.

blackmail, prostitution, immigrant bashing,

anti-Semitism, campaign contributions, salsa and other

diversions of the Southern California lifesyle.

Four presentations each week-end. October 15-31.

Fridays 7pm. Saturdays 2:30 and 7pm, Sundays, 2:30

pm. Note on the first Friday and Saturday, (October

15 and 16), there will be a dinner served at 6 pm.

Suggested donation $15, for the play only, $25 for

dinner and play, (no one turned away for lack of

funds, subject to the capacity limitations.)

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