CASTING CALL: Her Portmanteau
By Mfoniso Udofia | Directed by Sandra L. Holloway
Production Dates: Rehearsals begin Feb 24, 2026 | Performances April 3-19, 2026; Fridays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
In-Person Auditions: Tuesday, February 10th and Friday February 13th from 6-9pm.
Location: The Strand Theater - 5426 Harford Rd. Baltimore MD 21214
Compensation: Paid Stipend - $200
A NOTE ON ACCENTS & LANGUAGE: This play is a beautiful, complex exploration of Nigerian-American identity, and it relies heavily on specific dialects (Ibibio and Nigerian-English).
Please do not let the accent requirements scare you away! The Strand is committed to supporting our actors. We have a professional Dialect Coach and a Dramaturge specifically to guide the cast through the language and accents. We are looking for actors with the spirit and emotional depth to embody these women. If you have the acting chops and a good ear, we will help you get there.
SEEKING:
Black/African-American/African-Diaspora women for the following roles:
ABASIAMA UFOT (Lead, Female, 60s) She is the matriarch. Resilient, grounded, and carrying the weight of two worlds.
By Mfoniso Udofia | Directed by Sandra L. Holloway
Production Dates: Rehearsals begin Feb 24, 2026 | Performances April 3-19, 2026; Fridays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
In-Person Auditions: Tuesday, February 10th and Friday February 13th from 6-9pm.
Location: The Strand Theater - 5426 Harford Rd. Baltimore MD 21214
Compensation: Paid Stipend - $200
A NOTE ON ACCENTS & LANGUAGE: This play is a beautiful, complex exploration of Nigerian-American identity, and it relies heavily on specific dialects (Ibibio and Nigerian-English).
Please do not let the accent requirements scare you away! The Strand is committed to supporting our actors. We have a professional Dialect Coach and a Dramaturge specifically to guide the cast through the language and accents. We are looking for actors with the spirit and emotional depth to embody these women. If you have the acting chops and a good ear, we will help you get there.
SEEKING:
Black/African-American/African-Diaspora women for the following roles:
ABASIAMA UFOT (Lead, Female, 60s) She is the matriarch. Resilient, grounded, and carrying the weight of two worlds.
- Character Description: Described as a splay-footed, gap-toothed woman.
- Dialect/Language: Speaks with a thinner Ibibio accent. Fluent in both Ibibio and English.
- We are looking for: An actor with gravitas who can portray a mother navigating the complex love between her daughters.
- Character Description: Described as a bow-legged, gap-toothed woman.
- Dialect/Language: Speaks with a thicker Ibibio accent. Fluent in both Ibibio and English.
- We are looking for: An actor who can balance toughness with deep vulnerability. Prior experience with African accents is a plus, but coachability is key.
- Character Description: Described as a splay-footed, gap-toothed woman.
- Dialect/Language: Speaks with an amalgamated accent (A unique mix of Central Massachusetts and the Ibibio she hears at home). She is fluent in English; she understands Ibibio but has limited speaking capacity.
- We are looking for: An actor who can navigate the tension of being "from here" while belonging to "there."
Audition Policies
Casting
The Strand Theater has no resident acting company. We hold auditions for each of our season productions, as well as occasionally participate in the auditions, held at our partner theatres.
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Commitment to Inclusion
The Strand Theater Company champions challenging and provocative theater that especially celebrates women's diverse voices and perspectives while bringing together the creative talents of all genders as artists, technicians, and administrators.
We embrace diversity of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organization, and strive for inclusiveness in engaging employees, volunteers, and collaborators.
The Strand Theater Company provides equal opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, political belief or activity, veteran or military discharge status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment practices, as well as our relationships with volunteers, contractors, and partners.
The Strand Theater has no resident acting company. We hold auditions for each of our season productions, as well as occasionally participate in the auditions, held at our partner theatres.
To learn about the upcoming audition opportunities, please sign up for our newsletter, follow us on social media, and check back on this website.
Commitment to Inclusion
The Strand Theater Company champions challenging and provocative theater that especially celebrates women's diverse voices and perspectives while bringing together the creative talents of all genders as artists, technicians, and administrators.
We embrace diversity of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organization, and strive for inclusiveness in engaging employees, volunteers, and collaborators.
The Strand Theater Company provides equal opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, political belief or activity, veteran or military discharge status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment practices, as well as our relationships with volunteers, contractors, and partners.