Los Angeles actors have a new theater opportunity to consider. Casa 0101 Theater is casting for “Dive Bar,” a world premiere stage production written by Chris Banda.
The production is seeking five strong Los Angeles-based ensemble actors for this new play, which will be presented at Casa 0101 Theater in Los Angeles, CA 90033. The show will feature one AEA Equity contract and four volunteer agreements, with mileage reimbursement available up to $500 for the rehearsal period through the full run of the show.
Talent Application
Production Team
- 🎭 Production: “Dive Bar”
- ✍️ Writer: Chris Banda
- 🏛️ Producer/Theatre Company: Emmanuel Deleage / Casa 0101 Theater
- 🎨 Artistic Director: Josefina Lopez
- 🎬 Director: Miguel Delgado
- 🎼 Musical Director: Gabrielle Maldonado
- 👤 Casting Director: Edward Padilla
- 📍 Venue: Casa 0101 Theater, Los Angeles, CA 90033
No travel or housing will be provided, so actors must be local to the Los Angeles area.
Important Dates
- 📅 Auditions: August 24, 2026, by appointment
- 📅 Callbacks: August 26, 2026, by appointment
- 🎭 Rehearsals: August 31, 2026 to October 7, 2026
- 👀 Preview: October 8, 2026
- 🌟 Opening Night: October 9, 2026
- 🏁 Closing Date: November 1, 2026
Pay Information
The production will offer:
- 💰 One AEA ITC contract for one role
- 🚗 Mileage reimbursement up to $500 for the remaining roles, covering the rehearsal period through the run of the show
Submission Deadline
Actors must submit a headshot and resume by:
August 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Email submissions to:
Actors are asked to submit only once.
About the Play
“Dive Bar” is a dark comedy set during one long night inside an Inglewood dive bar.
The story begins when a mysterious older man enters the bar while police helicopters circle overhead in search of a shooting suspect. As the bar regulars begin speculating, their half-drunk theories quickly grow into paranoia. What starts as conversation soon turns into a dangerous fight for survival.
The play offers an ensemble cast the chance to move between sharp comedy and serious dramatic stakes, all within one tense location.
Available Roles
Charlie
- 👤 Gender: Man
- 🎂 Age Range: 45 to 55
- 🌎 Ethnicity: All ethnicities
Charlie is a burly bar owner who lost his wife the previous year. He is still searching for purpose without her and carries the weight of someone who feels tired, settled, and unsure of what comes next.
Goose
- 👤 Gender: Man
- 🎂 Age Range: 40 to 50
- 🌎 Ethnicity: Hispanic
Goose is a regular at the bar and a friend of Charlie. He is loud, energetic, confident, and physically fit for his age. However, the shortcuts he has taken in life have finally caught up with him, and he is struggling to regain what he has lost.
Willie
- 👤 Gender: Man
- 🎂 Age Range: 30 to 40
- 🌎 Ethnicity: All ethnicities
Willie is another bar regular and often serves as Goose’s opposite. He sits at the bottom of the bar’s social ladder and always seems tense. He feels stuck at the bar but would rather be at home. His energy is similar to Cliff Claven, but without the confidence.
Sam
- 👤 Gender: Woman
- 🎂 Age Range: 20 to 30
- 🌎 Ethnicity: Hispanic
Sam is a waitress and former singer who moved from Los Angeles to Texas. After losing her mother at a young age, especially someone she used to sing to, Sam’s playful nature faded. She now presents a tough exterior and is still searching for who she really is.
Mr. Smith
- 👤 Gender: Man
- 🎂 Age Range: 60 to 70
- 🌎 Ethnicity: Hispanic
Mr. Smith is a quiet older man who is almost invisible in the room, except for his memorable green bow tie. He appears calm and pleasant, but beneath the surface is a deep sadness.
How to Submit
Interested Los Angeles actors should send their headshot and resume to:
Submission deadline:
August 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Submit only once and be sure you are available for the audition, callback, rehearsal, and performance dates.
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