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07/15/2026

BLAAC Black Latino Asian Artist Coalition Production Company is casting

BLAAC Productions Casting Call

Coffee Shop Blues
A Short Film Celebrating black Love, Poetry & Community

Audition Submission Deadline: August 15, 2026
Project Status: Paid | Non-Union
Filming Location: Syracuse, New York

Housing: BLAAC will provide housing for out-of-town principal cast members.

Principal Roles

Kioni
Female | 20s–30s | African American or Mixed Race
Kioni is a gifted poet and storyteller whose words come easily—but love does not. A true tortured artist, she navigates life with vulnerability, wit, and emotional depth. Her journey explores healing, intimacy, and learning to let someone truly see her.

Jonah
Male | 20s–30s | African American
Jonah is calm, grounded, and deeply romantic. A construction worker by trade, he represents peace in the midst of chaos. Patient and emotionally mature, he is determined to love Kioni with honesty, grace, and consistency.

Background Actors
Ages 18+ | All Ethnicities Welcome
Seeking background performers to portray:
* Friends
* Family members
* Coffee shop patrons
* Coffee shop staff

Filming
One-day shoot in Syracuse, New York.�August 29th

How to Submit
Please email the following to [email protected]:
* Headshot
* Resume
* The role you are applying for (include this in the subject line or body of your email)

***BLAAC Productions is committed to inclusive casting and encourages performers of all backgrounds to submit.

01/19/2026

BLAAC Presents Drop The Mic: Poetry Slam
Edition. This competition will take place over three weeks in February. The winner will be determined by audience vote. It will take place at Bounce Party Supplies in Destiny USA. Here are some ways you can
support this event.

Sign up for the competition. It is a $10 submission fee. You will have a chance to be named Drop The Mic: Poetry slam winner. To enter the competition you must be 18 years of age or older. Submissions are limited. So sign up soon. Sign ups will be cut off a week before the competition begins.

Vendors
Vendor tables are $40 per event. Table and chairs are included. You can do all 3 events for $100.

Attend the shows
$15 general admission. Doors open at 7:00pm. Light refreshments will be served and there will be musical performances.

Promote your business/sponsor
$15-$100
BLAAC will promote your business at the event.Business cards will be included in gift bags, you will also be advertised on our website, through email and on social media platforms.

All tickets including vendor, general admission, and sign ups are on the eventbrite site.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blaac-presentsdrop-the-mic-poetry-slam-edition-tickets-1980771813816?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/01/2025

Maybe it’s time!!!

06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth