02/25/2026
Now casting for The Lament, a new play produced by Folk Riot: A Southern Arts and Culture Company.
Show Dates: at the André Cailloux Center, located at 2541 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, LA 70119)
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Synopsis:
Marcel had big dreams of being a famous rockstar remembered and adored by all. Now he’s on his deathbed with dementia, a grieving family who never really knew him, and a secret he swore he’d take to his grave– Lavinia, a mysterious woman’s name that he keeps screaming. Is she the key to finally unlocking the story of their family’s patriarch that they never truly knew? Can we carry the weight of the sins of our fathers, or will the knowledge alone drag us to hell with them?
Characters:
[MARCEL] Male identifying character, 60+ (open to younger actors playing an older character), Black. He is a retired touring musician who now has dementia and is on his deathbed.
[Gen] Woman identifying character, 40-60 (open to younger actors playing an older character), Black. She truly views herself as a dedicated spouse and caretaker, but secretly questions if her sacrifices for Marcel’s unfruitful music career were actually worth it now that her husband is on death’s door.
[COLETTE] Female identifying character, 22-30, Black. A piano instructor who sees herself as a peacekeeper and the glue that keeps her family together.
[CAMILLE] Woman identifying character, 22-30, Black. Works in public relations, she’s sarcastic, a bit of a firecracker, and is attempting to put on a brave face while helping her mother and sister in her father’s last days.
[Lavinia] Woman identifying character, 19-28, Black. A ghost with a dark story to tell.
Rehearsals
Taking place March 10, 2026, through May 27, 2026
Audition Instructions:
Please send a video audition with your name, the part you’re reading for, and the audition material to [email protected] by Wednesday, March 4, 2026. This can be a simple video recorded on your phone, no high production needed.
GEN Oh, Marcel, what did you do? I knew I had fallen in love with a man of mystery, but this was too far. What happened in New Orleans? This! This is too much! I have been by your side through everything. I supported you through every long night on the road, through every tour. I never made you ...
