Perspectives
A Multicultural Play Reading Series:
Actor Call
Perspectives: A Multicultural Play Reading Series is an official program of Reno Little Theater. Perspectives seeks to present readings of thoughtful plays that explore culturally relevant themes and give voice to diverse stories. The Perspectives Play Reading Series productions are free with donations accepted. Donations will support the playwright, artists, and Reno Little Theater.
American Fast
By Kareem Fahmy
Event postponed
Synopsis:
A star high school basketball player faces the most important tournament for her school and possibly the beginning of a promising professional career, but the dates coinciding with Ramadan makes it challenging for a person who already questions her faith, involving also her relationship with her mother, boyfriend, and everyone -and everything- in the way to her success.
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Cast:
KHADY [pronounced “Katie”] — A 21-year-old Middle Eastern American woman. A college senior. A point guard on her school’s Division 1 basketball team.
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GABE — A 20-year-old Black man. A college junior. A forward on his school’s Division 1 basketball team.
COACH — A Black woman in her 40s. The Coach of Khady’s basketball team and a former player herself.
SUZAN [pronounced “Suzanne”] — A Middle Eastern woman in her late 40s. Khady’s mother. Born in Egypt, she speaks with an accent.
At least 2 extra voices as broadcasters/ fans. Any gender, age, and ethnicity.