Tulsa '21
by Joe Fikes, Anita Azenet
Jan. 07 - Jan. 12
Casting for a staged reading of Tulsa ’21, a historical drama inspired by true events of the Tulsa Race Riots of 1921 written by Joe Fikes and Anita Azenet.
Looking for GOOD READERS. You should be available all day from approximately 12-8 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in San Marcos, Texas and January 16, 2025 at 6 pm for a virtual read run-through.
Pay varies by role.
Must be available for a virtual read at 6 pm on January 16, 2025 and a live rehearsal and staged reading on February 8, 2025 all day in San Marcos, TX. No travel fees available but meal provided on February 8.
In the subject line of your email, please indicate ROLE(S) for which you are interested in reading. You should fit the ethnicity of the character because although this is being read, you will also be seen on stage in front of an audience. Send to TulsaTwentyOne@gmail.com. If interested, sides will be sent and video recording will be requested.
Please include the following information in the body of your email:
1. First and Last Name
2. Cell Number
3. Location/Residence
4. Confirm availability for the virtual read the evening of January 16 and live read all day February 8 in San Marcos.
5. Headshot or recent photo
6. Resume
CHARACTERS
Frank – African American male to play 18. Dick Rowland’s high school friend.
Charles – African American male to play 18. Dick Rowland’s high school friend.
Dorothy Henderson – African American female adult to play 18, smitten with Dick Rowland.
Lou – African American, 30’s, big man, owner of BBQ restaurant.
Jimmie Jones – African American male, 40’s, Dick Rowland as older man who changed his name.
WWI Veteran – African American male, 30’s, war-torn, pistol-carrying, proud American.
White Doctor- Caucasian male, 30-60
African American male 20-40 to read multiple roles (Group A)
African American male 30-50 to read multiple roles (Group B)
African American male 30-60 to read multiple roles (Group C)
Caucasian male 15- 20 to read multiple roles (Group A Young)
Caucasian male 30-60 to read multiple roles (Group B -Big/Large Man)
Caucasian male 30-50 to read multiple roles (Group C)
