Character Breakdown

September 23, 2011

AUDITIONS will be held for the following roles:
*Character Sides/Monologue will be provided at the above-mentioned venue…

FIGS BHARDWAJ (LEAD):
Male, Early 20s. The quintessential rebel. Figs is a student at Delhi University infamous for his cynical wit and argumentative streak. A true escapist, Figs amuses himself with a constant supply of drugs, alcohol and partying.

JAYASHRI BOSE (CO-LEAD):
Female, early 20s. President of the LSR debate team. Jay is attractive in an unconventional sense. She’s political, motivated and actively strives to change the world around her.

MAGGIE MATHUR:
Female, early 20s. Maggie is Figs’ best friend. She’s rich, spoilt, and attractive and has a knack for getting exactly what she wants.

NIYAZ HASAN:
Male, early 20s. A college student by day and a struggling musician by night. With long hair, an unkempt beard and a leather jacket, Niz makes quite the impression.

MR. BHARDWAJ:
Male, mid to late 50s. A strict and old-fashioned gentleman. Mr. Bhardwaj spends his days playing golf or drinking scotch with his colleagues at the club.

MRS. BHARDWAJ:
Female, early to mid 50s. An articulate if somewhat insincere lady. Ms. Bhardwaj is a veteran socialite who spends her days shopping and mingling with likeminded individuals.

THUPTHEN THINLEY:
Male, early 30s. Tibetan. A student leader and lifelong champion for the cause of Free Tibet. Thupten is a taciturn young man with a serious demeanor about him.

VISHNU DAS:
Male, mid to late 60s. A silver-haired American expat. Vishnu moved to India during the height of the hippie era. He lives in the hills and is highly regarded as a local expert on meditation and trance music.

MARIE SARTRE:
Female, mid to late 30s. A French reporter. Marie is currently on assignment in India. She’s a highly astute judge of character and situation.

RAM HARIHARAN:
Male, early 40s. A grass roots organizer. Ram is a political activist who’s idealism is endearing if a little unrelenting.

RADHA:
Female, late 30s. A village woman turned revolutionary. Radha is a born leader. She’s one of the loudest and most respected voices in her village.

KINTU BHATT:
Female, late 50s. Spokeswoman of Team Anna and leader of the anti-corruption brigade. Kintu is a one woman army. Prone to hysterics, she talks an awful lot but rarely makes a point.

POLICE OFFICER:
Male, early 40s. A grubby looking police officer with a menacing scowl.