''Surviving The Hood'' () - Rehearses spring and summer in New York (Saturday's in a rehearsal space, one weekday evening via Zoom).

Overview

Theater Musical: Casting Non-Union Actors, Singers/Rappers, and Dancers for a new Broadway-Bound Musical: "Surviving The Hood," by: Heyward & Heyward. This energizing and dynamic musical speaks to the heart of gang violence. Surviving The Hood draws on first-hand experiences of young people impacted by gun violence, gang culture, and incarceration In urban America. It delves into the complex interplay of life, love, and peer-pressure. Just as important, the show offers a close look as to why a young person would be searching for belonging and protection, and for perceived financial gain, and what those "push" and "pull" factors are that drive their involvement in gangs. Casting 10 roles