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Filament Theatre is now actively accepting submissions for their upcoming spring rep season: Heart Strings by Lee Cataluna (a Chicago premiere), and Hannah and Halmoni Save the World! by Juliet Kang Huneke (a world premiere). Interested performers, please read below for full details. Interested creatives, please send resumes and queries to reji@filamenttheatre.org.

In addition to connecting with artists for these spring productions, Filament looks towards their future programming and would love to meet anyone interested in Filament's work.

Artists of all genders, races, and abilities are invited to submit where appropriate. Please note that Filament will be casting AAPI artists to play AAPI roles.

About Heart Strings:
"A family is lots of ways." Hoku and Mahina are sisters, hanai sisters. Though they are not related by blood, they will always be bound. It is not always easy growing up though, and when Hoku grows frustrated by her younger sister, she wishes her away. When circumstances take Mahina from the home she shares with Hoku, Hoku worries her wish is what sent Mahina away. A storm, some stars, and a guiding string help the sisters find their path as they grow up, and learn fully what it is to be family. From Von Marie Atchley Award winning Hawaiian playwright Lee Cataluna.

About Hannah and Halmoni Save the World:
Hannah and Halmoni are superheroes masquerading most days as granddaughter and grandmother. Fighting off the evil flute teacher and saving plants from dehydration the dynamic duo is the perfect pair- until they have to face Mom that is. Some problems require capes and some require conversations, but all problems can find solutions when grandma is there to hold your hand. From 2024 ReImagine Playwright Juliet Kang Huneke, co-created with young people through Filament Theatre's new work pipeline.

Personnel:
Casting and Producing Artistic Director, Reji Simon
Playwright, Juliet Kang Huneke
Director for Hannah and Halmoni Save the World, Karina Patel
Director for Heart Strings, Joel Williso

Role Breakdown:

Heart Strings
HOKU (she/her, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander) 10-year-old girl, peevish but good at heart; Native Hawaiian

MAHINA (she/her, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander) 6-year-old girl, headstrong but a sweet kid; Native Hawaiian

TUTU (she/her, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander) grandmother, strong and gentle, always busy doing something, but in a calm way; Native Hawaiian

GRANDPA (he/him, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander) grandfather, fun and wise; Native Hawaiian

JOSIAH (he/him, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander) 10-year-old boy, Hoku's classmate and sometimes rival; Native Hawaiian

Hannah and Halmoni Save the World!

HANNAH (she/her, Korean, AAPI) granddaughter, 7-year-old girl, bouncing off the walls; Korean-American

GRANDMA (she/her, Korean, AAPI) grandmother, like a hundred million billion years old probably, but young at heart (and in the joints!); Korean-American

MOM (she/her, Korean, AAPI) mom, somewhere between seven and a hundred million billion; Korean-American.

EVERYONE/SUPER PERSON (open to all races & genders) doubles as ALLEY CAT (a stray - possibly feral) cat; CATHY (an evil flute teacher); MR PLANT (a houseplant); also helps create the magic of the world - zooming around and making things happen

Contracting Information:
Pay: $18/hr for rehearsal + $100/wk for performance.
Note: All cast and team members must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster.