No Jive Casting : : : No Jive Productions, Inc.

No Jive Casting:

No Jive Productions, Inc prides itself in picking some of their best talents literally “right out of our backyard”. Our mission is to give minority youth and adults the opportunity to explore new avenues of learning and self-expression through the arts, increases academic performances, to try too eradicate low self-esteem, and develop their minds into mature responsible young men and women.

To audition for our next show, please submit the following:

Two Head Shot,
Two Full Body Shot,
Resume,
Contact Information and
Please print out our Talent Application and mail to:

No Jive Productions, Inc, Casting,
PO BOX 170767,
Miami, FL 33017

For more information about our upcoming casting please email us at: casting@nojiveproductions.com

“HIS DOUBLE LIFE”

What do you get when you mix a tablespoon full of soul, a few cups of passion, several ounces of love, a batch of lies and a whole lot of deception? A recipe for a drama that will cook up just right before your eyes as No Jive Productions, Inc brings to the stage “His Double Life”.

Rev. James E. Sanders, Dad
Rev. Sanders is the backbone of the community. He's been diagnosed with a life threatening disease that requires a transplant. The only person able to help is the one he dislikes the most, his gay son Matthew. Rev. Sanders has a dark side of which only his spouse knows. He's an opinionated alcoholic who physically and emotionally abuses his wife, Brenda.

Matthew Sanders, Son "DL"
Matthew, the baby of the bunch, is an All American High School Athlete who graduated with honors from Howard University. He was the star quarter back. Matthew met his cheerleader girlfriend, who is now his fiancée, at their high school homecoming. The moment their eyes met, it was love at first site becoming high school sweethearts.

Brenda Sanders, Mom
Brenda, a submissive God fearing woman, is an elementary school teacher. Despite all of the abuse, she hangs on her husbands every word. Brenda keeps the family together despite all the confusion.

Vanessa Clark, Matthews’ Girlfriend
Vanessa is the high school sweetheart of Matthew Sanders. Vanessa is very much in love and sees no other man as her husband. She and her “girls” Cheryl and Wynikka have been close since junior high. She is looking forward to this Thanksgiving with the Sanders family hoping that this year Matthew will propose marriage and all of her dreams will come true.

Wynikka Jones, Vanessa’s’ best friend
Wynikka is a straight ghetto sister. She is wild and loud and doesn’t care who knows it. She has been tight with Vanessa and Cheryl since junior high. She is fast and anytime she has a chance to chase a boy, guy or man she does. Wynikka is very open with herself and her sexuality. She’ll get with anybody who dares to mess with her “girls”.

Cheryl Jones Sanders, Vanessa and Wynikkas’ close friend

Cheryl is the wife of Tim Sanders. She met and dated Tim while in high school and graduated from Fisk University with a degree in Accounting. Cheryl is somewhat grandiose but humble. She loves her husband dearly, but lately she has been feeling overwhelmed and unappreciative by Tim. She is close with her “girls” Vanessa and Wynikka and talks about everything with them unbeknownst that trouble lies ahead.

Theo Martin, Matthews’ best friend
Theo is the best friend of Matthew. They have known each other for as long as they can remember. Theo is just like another son to the Sanders family. He and Matthew are inseparable, more than anyone knows. This year at the family’s Thanksgiving dinner all will be unveiled.
“Actor must be willing to kiss another man on stage”

“WHY DOES LOVE HURT SO BAD?”

Why Does Love Hurt So Bad is a show you don't want to miss! Ladies and Gentlemen, if you're looking for excitement, craving for laughter, and hungry for a little of reality in life, then look no further. Why Does Love Hurt So Bad will thrill you, make you laugh and a bit angry. You will come to understand how difficult a marriage can be, how trifling friendships can be, and most of all how communication in any relationship is important. Your hunger will be filled with a splash of SWEETNESS and BITTERNESS but at the end your dessert is covered too!

Timothy (Tim) Sanders, Matthews’ brother

Tim is tall, handsome, charming and manipulative. He will say anything to get his way. He's jobless and doesn't seem as if he's really looking for another one. He's too busy hanging with his boys. The communication between him and his wife is pretty much non existence which causes him to commit adultery with his wife’s long time friend. Tim is a man who takes his marriage and family for granted.

Stripper
A well built muscular brother that is not afraid to undress to his skivvies. He is very handsome and a good dancer.
Must be willing to strip in front of people to a g-string

“A FAMILY AFFAIR”

“A Family Affair”, which is a culmination of our two past plays, “His Double Life”, and “Why Does Love Hurt So Bad”. Through these plays, the audience will experience all that started with “His Double Life” and what it took for a man to realize that being in love with someone who wants to be married is difficult for him because he’s living a double life. Next, with “Why Does Love Hurt So Bad”, the audience will endure what could happen in a perceived happy marriage and what can happen with the people who are their friends. “A Family Affair” will allow the audience to see how both of these plays can help families deal with certain issues that are realistic in life and in our society.

Preacher-white male actor

Preacher has known the Sanders clan for years and has been the family’s spiritual advisor. Preacher knows all the heartache of this family and has been there to guide them through all the trials and tribulations. His advisement has been more with Momma Sanders. He has dried her tears and has helped to remind her that with God’s help, her family can overcome all the strife that they have endured.