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Eastern Shore – Casting for ‘King Caliban’ Stageplay-On-Film – 10/31-11/7 – Paid

We are casting for King Caliban, a poetic, stageplay-on-film adaptation inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

Location: Virginia / Eastern Shore area

Shoot: 10/31/25 – 11/7/2025

Compensation: $300 stipend for paid roles + meals provided + credit

 

Cast

ROLES AVAILABLE:

King Caliban (Paid) – Black male, 20s–40s. Brawny, powerful, vulnerable. Carries the weight of ancestry. Speaks in poetic monologues. *Role will be physical. *Theatre training preferred.

Sycorax (Unpaid) – Black woman, 30s–60s. Radiant, maternal, spiritual presence. Appears as a guiding force. *1 day of work

 

We’re looking for actors open to theatrical performance style, comfortable with poetry and ritual on screen. Stage experience is a plus.

To apply: Send headshot, resume (if available), and self-tape (short monologue of your choice, 1–2 mins) to [email protected]. Please note your location and availability.

 

This project has been three years in the making. A family-led collaboration of poetry, music, and film — directed by Benji Alexandre, with music by Bashi Rose. Join us in bringing King Caliban to life. Student production.

09.16.25

Margaret Finucane

Casting