Basil Biggs Project, Art Philly At Wilma Theater
Theatre
No Union Affiliation
The Basil Biggs Project traces the life of a farmer, veterinarian and prominent Gettysburg figure. Biggs received a contract to disinter and rebury the Union dead following the battle of Gettysburg - the bloodiest of the Civil War. Though a prominent figure in his community, it appears that Biggs did not read or write. This script written by renowned actress, play-write Anna Deveare Smith honoring her great-great grandfather Basil Biggs uses available archival material to imagine how the Biggs family and their friends met the challenges of a tumultuous and transformative time. Directed by Broadway Director Leonard Foglia.
Roles For This Project
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly ...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Man
Philadelphia
17 - 24
No Union Affiliation
Theatre
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). 17–25 White, Quaker. Benjamin’s son. Idealistic, abolitionist, not afraid to break the norms of the day. He attitudes... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly ...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Man
Philadelphia
35 - 40
No Union Affiliation
Theatre
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). Josiah, plus other roles, Black, Late 30’s, plays a Daguerreotypist, (skilled photographer - does not need to have p... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly ...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Woman
Philadelphia
14 - 24
No Union Affiliation
Theatre
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). Teens – early 20s Mixed race (must be light skinned black). Basil’s daughter. Light skinned enough to “pass”. Clear... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Man
Philadelphia
8 - 11
No Union Affiliation
Theatre
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). Young actor to play Calvin as a boy. Mixed race (must be light skinned black). Must look age 8-11 (prefer younger loo... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly ...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Man
Philadelphia
15 - 22
No Union Affiliation
Theatre
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). Teens to early 20s Mixed race (must be light skinned black) Basil’s oldest and least favored son. Charming, handsom... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Man
Philadelphia
20 - 38
No Union Affiliation
Theatre
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). 20–30s Black. Preferably muscular, strong, plays the fiddle. A radical agent on the underground railroad, and spy for... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Woman
Philadelphia
21 - 26
No Union Affiliation
Theatre
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). 21–26 She is Haitian black. A petite woman, fragile, innocent, pure. (also, ensemble roles). Vocal talent is key here... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly ...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Man
Philadelphia
15 - 45
No Union Affiliation
Theatre
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). Black males, 15 through 45 years of age with any of the following skill sets: tap dancers, fiddle player, harmonica p... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, negotiabl...
Role Rate:
$500 week, negotiable
Man
Philadelphia
30 - 45
No Union Affiliation
Theatre
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). Basil is pronounced (BAH- zil). He is mixed race, black and white. Must be a classically trained actor. Character: ... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 per week
Woman
Philadelphia
8 - 11
No Union Affiliation
Theatre
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
(supporting role) Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). Young girl, Black female, age 8-10. It is a non speaking role and she plays 3 small roles (Tibby, ... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly ...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Philadelphia
No Union Affiliation
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). 17–25 White, Quaker. Benjamin’s son. Idealistic, abolitionist, not afraid to break the norms of the day. He attitudes... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly ...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Philadelphia
No Union Affiliation
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). Josiah, plus other roles, Black, Late 30’s, plays a Daguerreotypist, (skilled photographer - does not need to have p... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly ...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Philadelphia
No Union Affiliation
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). Teens – early 20s Mixed race (must be light skinned black). Basil’s daughter. Light skinned enough to “pass”. Clear... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Philadelphia
No Union Affiliation
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). Young actor to play Calvin as a boy. Mixed race (must be light skinned black). Must look age 8-11 (prefer younger loo... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly ...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Philadelphia
No Union Affiliation
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). Teens to early 20s Mixed race (must be light skinned black) Basil’s oldest and least favored son. Charming, handsom... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Philadelphia
No Union Affiliation
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). 20–30s Black. Preferably muscular, strong, plays the fiddle. A radical agent on the underground railroad, and spy for... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Philadelphia
No Union Affiliation
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). 21–26 She is Haitian black. A petite woman, fragile, innocent, pure. (also, ensemble roles). Vocal talent is key here... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, possibly ...
Role Rate:
$500 week, possibly negotiable
Philadelphia
No Union Affiliation
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). Black males, 15 through 45 years of age with any of the following skill sets: tap dancers, fiddle player, harmonica p... [See More]
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Theatre
$500 week, negotiabl...
Role Rate:
$500 week, negotiable
Philadelphia
No Union Affiliation
Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). Basil is pronounced (BAH- zil). He is mixed race, black and white. Must be a classically trained actor. Character: ... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
02/12/2026
(supporting role) Actors must be Philadelphia based OR have roots in Philadelphia AND local accommodations in the Philadelphia area (not a "willingness to travel to Philadelphia and be a local hire"). Young girl, Black female, age 8-10. It is a non speaking role and she plays 3 small roles (Tibby, ... [See More]
