We are looking for hard working reliable people that are non-union status only. This is not a paying gig. Auditions will be held Thursday Aug 12th, 2010 from 6-8pm in the basement of the Old Main building (4841 Cass, Detroit, MI 48201) on Wayne State University’s campus. If you are interested, please email us at projecttheatre@gmail.com, we will send you a confirmation email with your audition time. Spots are extremely limited. Bring a headshot and resume if possible. No monologues needed for this audition. You will be given sides upon your arrival. You must have an appointment to audition. Thank you.

Synopsis and Character Breakdown

Tha Corner is a gritty story about the reality of young people living in the low income areas of the inner city experiencing political injustice, greed, murder, and family discourse.

Character Breakdown:

Dino- Lead Character, early twenties, nickel and dime hustler, very smart and respectful. Does not swear. Best friend to James.

James- Lead Character, early twenties, wild and out of control no respect for anyone. Best friend to Dino.

TeTe- Dino’s girlfriend. Strong and smart. Good woman for Dino. Early twenties.

Lisa- TeTe’s best friend. Gold digger but has major sex appeal. Physically beautiful. Early twenties.

Bama- Athletic built with southern accent. Ambitious. New on the Narcotics squad. Late twenties.

Country- Tall and big. Crooked Narcotics officer for some years now.

Toni- Dino’s little sister between the age of 16-18. Don’t let the age fool you. She is one of the sexiest girl in the city. Everybody wants her.

Mama- Dino’s mom. Late forties. Passive to her husband but stern with her kids. a traditional house wife.

Dad- Ex-drug dealer. Did some years in the joint. Works 9-5 now. Disappointed and discussed with Dino for following in his footsteps.

Slim- The Head dope man in the city. Late thirties.

Tommy- Slim’s right hand man. Mid thirties.

Fat Mike- Slim’s other right hand man.

Commander- The Commander and Chief of the police force. Hard but wants to make a change in the city. Wants to gain control of the dope distribution in order to eliminate it completely.

Javier- The drug connect for James and Dino.

Check out clips from one of our previous shows, “Heavy on the Starch” by Anton Bassey: