For Anton Chekhov’s Proposal 

We are looking for Hindi Speaking actors for an immersive adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s Marriage Proposal to be performed in Hindi/Urdu at Brampton on the 19th of August. 

Please note this is a non-union call-out with the possibility of profit share but not guaranteed. We are an independently run company with no access to government grants hence unfortunately we are not able to commit a payment at this moment. 

About The Proposal by Anton Chekhov

One fine day our very promising and feeble, sorry …. eligible bachelor Mr. Barkhurdar decides to finally confess his love for his childhood friend, who also happens to be his neighbor Mr. Janaab’s beautiful daughter, Miss Mohatarima.

What could have been a romantic evening with beautiful lighting, some nice music, and some very fine champagne, turns out to be a hilarious comedy where all three of them continue to fight over some of the most unromantic subjects like ancestral land and dogs!

Roles

Mohtarma – Age 20 -30 years, South Asian Female with fluency in Hindi and Urdu language. Good to have experience in slapstick comedy and physical comedy. 

Barkhurdar – Age 30 – 40 years, South Asian Male with fluency in Hindi and Urdu language. Good to have experience in slapstick comedy and physical comedy.

Kuntal/Kanti Dubey (Wedding Planner) – Age 25 – 40 years, South Asian (Any gender) with fluency in Hindi and Urdu language. Some knowledge of the Bihari dialect will be an added advantage. Knowledge of music and singing will be a plus but not necessary. Good to have experience in slapstick comedy and physical comedy.

Jaspal/ Jaspreet Bhati (Caterer) – Age 25 – 40 years, South Asian (Any gender) with fluency in Hindi and Urdu language. Some knowledge of the Punjabi dialect/ North Indian dialect will be an added advantage. Knowledge of music and singing will be a plus but not necessary. Good to have experience in slapstick comedy and physical comedy.

Gharwale (Family members) 6-8 Actors – Age 16 – 45 years, South Asian (Any gender) with some fluency in Hindi and English. Knowledge of 90s Bollywood songs, singing, or music is an added advantage. Good to have experience in slapstick comedy and physical comedy.

Tabla/Dholak and Harmonium Playing musicians – Looking for one Tabla/Dholak and One Harmonium playing musician for the show. Should have their own instrument and be available for at least 2 in-person rehearsals and the whole day on 19 August.  

Submit your Application here: https://forms.gle/xQK7aTxB2bm1Qgi27