Content

Synopsis: Inside the bustling streets of the Queensbridge Houses—the largest public housing development in the United States—the lives of its residents collide in unexpected, deeply human ways. Written by a lifelong member of the community, this raw slice-of-life drama weaves together a mosaic of interconnected stories, offering an intimate portrait shaped by authentic neighborhood experience. Moving beyond stereotypes and statistics, the play reveals the everyday struggle for survival, dignity, and self-determination while celebrating the resilience, complexity, and humanity of a community too often overlooked.

From the playwright of REPARATIONS, QUEENSBRIDGE offers a nuanced and compassionate portrayal that honors the quiet heroism and enduring spirit of its residents.

Non-AEA Only
Project Stipend starting at $700

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Dates

Venue: Theatre for the New City

DATES:
Auditions: Monday, 7/27 (In person in NYC)
Callbacks: Tuesday, 7/28 (In person in NYC)
Rehearsals start: 8/10 – 8/22 – Monday, Wednesday, Friday nights and Saturday days; Week of 8/24 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday nights and Saturday days *To be arranged around actor’s schedules as needed.
Tech: Week of 8/30 – Schedule TBD
Performances*: 9/8- 9:00pm; 9/10- 8:00pm; 8/7 – 6:30pm; 9/11– 9:00pm; 9/12– 5:00pm; 9/13-2:00pm

Roles

Roles Details

Title

MR. ROSENBERG

Content

(Male, 40s+, Jewish American)
The neighborhood salesman who always seems able to find a deal. A charismatic wheeler-dealer with a knack for getting people what they need, he's simply trying to make a living. Striving, but exhausted.

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Salary

Estimated 28 days of work Total: $700

Ethnicities

White

Gender

Male Only

Age

40 - 65