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: "MANNY" -- Mexican-American male, 45-50 years of age. Character in is a kindly grandfatherly type of a six/seven year old boy. Is an ex-Vietnam Veteran. "TORITO" -- Mexican-American boy, 6-7 years of age. Character has a speaking role. Father is in prison due to "three strikes" law. "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. 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. 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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.) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/7gSolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAAMN: Los Angeles Alternative Media Network --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Digest: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive1: <http://www.egroups.com/messages/laamn> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive2: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/laamn/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
