Stop The Funeral - The Remix
New York City
Project Details
Stop The Funeral (The Remix) is an electrifying multimedia stage production that fuses live theater, cinematic sequences, and interactive social media engagement into a fully immersive experience. The narrative follows Dante Jackson, a high school football phenomenon whose unmatched skill has college recruiters vying for his commitment. His path to glory takes a tragic turn when his fiancée, Lydia, becomes the victim of a random act of street violence. Overcome with heartbreak and anger, Dante dives deep into the underworld of his neighborhood’s gang culture, determined to confront those responsible. This enthralling production intertwines love, tragedy, and moral dilemmas, offering audiences a visceral meditation on family, the cycles of violence, and the glimmering hope for redemption and change. Added to the cast is the incomparable Kierra Sheard.
Roles For This Project
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Theatre
Lucious
100-300
Man, Woman, Non-Bina...
Gender:
Man, Woman, Non-Binary Person, Trans Man, Trans Woman
New York City
25 - 50
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
Lucious is the attorney everyone wants in their corner—and fears sitting across from. Brilliant, polished, and impeccably composed, he possesses the rare ability to make people feel completely understood while quietly dismantling their confidence. His greatest weapon is not his legal knowledge but h... [See More]
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Theatre
Born Allah Supreme. 18-30
100-300
Man
New York City
18 - 30
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
A legendary street shot-caller, Born commands unwavering loyalty from the men around him. His word is law, and those in his circle would willingly face prison—or death—without hesitation. He never raises his voice because he never has to. A calm stare, a subtle nod, or a measured pause carries more ... [See More]
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Theatre
Sonya Jackson
700-1000
Woman
New York City
30 - 50
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
Sonya is the heart of her family—a woman whose beauty has been shaped, not diminished, by the trials she has endured. As Dante's mother and Granville's wife, she carries herself with quiet dignity, unwavering faith, and remarkable grace. Though life has left its marks, it has also deepened her wisdo... [See More]
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Theatre
Jamal
100-300
Man
New York City
14 - 17
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
Edgy, cute, and emotionally expressive. A hip-hop influencer with 2.5M followers who also sells pills and weed. Talented drill rapper (rapping required). Untamable charisma reminiscent of 2Pac. 18+ actors who can play 17. Jamal is magnetic, fearless, and impossible to ignore. Equal parts charming an... [See More]
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Theatre
Dante Deandre Jackson
700-1000
Man
New York City
16 - 17
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
Dante Jackson is the kind of young man who seems destined for greatness. A muscular, All-American high school linebacker, he is a dominant force on the football field—fearless, disciplined, and relentlessly competitive. Between the lines, he plays with controlled aggression and an unwavering commitm... [See More]
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Theatre
Keyonna
300-500
Woman
New York City
15 - 17
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
Keyonna is fiercely intelligent, deeply introspective, and impossible to underestimate. She possesses a sharp mind and a keen awareness of herself and the world around her, yet her greatest strength is often challenged by her greatest vulnerability—she leads with her heart. Her emotions fuel her dec... [See More]
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Theatre
Born Allah Supreme
100-300
Man
New York City
14 - 17
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
A legendary street shot-caller, Born commands unwavering loyalty from the men around him. His word is law, and those in his circle would willingly face prison—or death—without hesitation. He never raises his voice because he never has to. A calm stare, a subtle nod, or a measured pause carries more ... [See More]
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Theatre
Granville Emory Jackson
700-1000
Man
New York City
30 - 50
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
Dante's father is the kind of man who can command a boardroom just as comfortably as he can hold court on a neighborhood block. A successful businessman with authentic street instincts, he has learned to navigate vastly different worlds without ever losing sight of who he is. Sharp, resourceful, and... [See More]
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Theatre
Jamal 18-25
100-300
Man
New York City
18 - 25
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
Edgy, cute, and emotionally expressive. A hip-hop influencer with 2.5M followers who also sells pills and weed. Talented drill rapper (rapping required). Untamable charisma reminiscent of 2Pac. 18+ actors who can play 17. Jamal is magnetic, fearless, and impossible to ignore. Equal parts charming an... [See More]
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Theatre
Gang Members
50-75
New York City
14 - 17
Non Union
Theatre
Submissions Due:
07/15/2026
Gang members. Dancers/rappers/
Similar Roles
Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
Lucious is the attorney everyone wants in their corner—and fears sitting across from. Brilliant, polished, and impeccably composed, he possesses the rare ability to make people feel completely understood while quietly dismantling their confidence. His greatest weapon is not his legal knowledge but h... [See More]
-
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
A legendary street shot-caller, Born commands unwavering loyalty from the men around him. His word is law, and those in his circle would willingly face prison—or death—without hesitation. He never raises his voice because he never has to. A calm stare, a subtle nod, or a measured pause carries more ... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
Sonya is the heart of her family—a woman whose beauty has been shaped, not diminished, by the trials she has endured. As Dante's mother and Granville's wife, she carries herself with quiet dignity, unwavering faith, and remarkable grace. Though life has left its marks, it has also deepened her wisdo... [See More]
-
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
Edgy, cute, and emotionally expressive. A hip-hop influencer with 2.5M followers who also sells pills and weed. Talented drill rapper (rapping required). Untamable charisma reminiscent of 2Pac. 18+ actors who can play 17. Jamal is magnetic, fearless, and impossible to ignore. Equal parts charming an... [See More]
-
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
Dante Jackson is the kind of young man who seems destined for greatness. A muscular, All-American high school linebacker, he is a dominant force on the football field—fearless, disciplined, and relentlessly competitive. Between the lines, he plays with controlled aggression and an unwavering commitm... [See More]
-
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
Keyonna is fiercely intelligent, deeply introspective, and impossible to underestimate. She possesses a sharp mind and a keen awareness of herself and the world around her, yet her greatest strength is often challenged by her greatest vulnerability—she leads with her heart. Her emotions fuel her dec... [See More]
-
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
A legendary street shot-caller, Born commands unwavering loyalty from the men around him. His word is law, and those in his circle would willingly face prison—or death—without hesitation. He never raises his voice because he never has to. A calm stare, a subtle nod, or a measured pause carries more ... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
Dante's father is the kind of man who can command a boardroom just as comfortably as he can hold court on a neighborhood block. A successful businessman with authentic street instincts, he has learned to navigate vastly different worlds without ever losing sight of who he is. Sharp, resourceful, and... [See More]
-
Submissions Due:
07/31/2026
Edgy, cute, and emotionally expressive. A hip-hop influencer with 2.5M followers who also sells pills and weed. Talented drill rapper (rapping required). Untamable charisma reminiscent of 2Pac. 18+ actors who can play 17. Jamal is magnetic, fearless, and impossible to ignore. Equal parts charming an... [See More]
-
Submissions Due:
07/15/2026
Gang members. Dancers/rappers/