Casting Actors For Columbia University MFA Directing Project

“WHERE STORMS ARE BORN”, MFA DIRECTING PROJECT

SEEKING ACTORS/PERFORMERS TO SUBMIT

About the play:

Mourning the loss of her eldest son, Myles, Bethea tries to help her youngest son Gideon through his grief. But as revelations surrounding Myles’ incarceration and death emerge, both mother and son must decide whether to fight or let go. With wit and empathy, this play reminds us of the courage and resilience it takes to chart a better way forward for the ones we love.

Important info and dates:

This production will take place at Columbia University’s The Theatre @ Schapiro. Directed by 2nd Year MFA Director Nicholas Javon, under the guidance of Anne Bogart and Brian Kulick.

Rehearsals: October 9th - October 31, 2026 (M-F, OFF TUESDAYS. - SAT DAYTIME/ SUNDAY TBD)

Tech: November 1st - November 5, 2026

Performances: November 6th and 7th

**Actors must be available for all Pre-Tech, Tech, and Performances.**

SEEKING: **we are excited to receive submissions for these roles

Bethea Solomon (40s/50s) **actor may be 30+

African-American, momma bear, protective, you’d be a fool to cross her

Gideon Solomon (20s/30s)

African-American, sensitive, dutiful son, boy with a beautiful smile

Myles Solomon (20s/30s)

African-American, charming and charismatic, could’ve been anything

Worthy Bell (20s/30s)

African-American, calls it like she sees it, miss ride or die

Benton Massey (20s/30s)

African-American, knows what to say to get what he wants, sexy af

Luke Jacobs (20s/30s)

non-white, corrections officer, a boyscout with an edge

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST