Xiao
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XIAO — Lead. Chinese / Chinese American woman, playing 25–27. A sideshow performer whose close friendship with Sapphira is at the heart of the story. Seeking an actor with strong emotional range, physical expressiveness, and the ability to convey vulnerability, resilience, and humor. Dance, acrobatics, or gymnastics experience is a major plus. Chinese language or dialect ability is welcome but not required. Content includes historical racism, dehumanizing treatment, blood, physical restraint, choreographed violence, and prop weapons. No nudity will be filmed.
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