Bana / Laura – any race/ethnicity (Please note these are two different sides)
Woman / Ameera’s Sister – Syrian, but the actor can be anyone who is a fluent in Arabic and ideally is Arab or Arab-American. — (the lines are transliterated, so Arabic literacy isn’t required)
Interpreter – any race/ethnicity. This character speaks Arabic, but is a non-native speaker. This character also speaks English. For this role, you do not need to be fluent in Arabic, as long as you’re willing to learn. Beginner or Intermediate Arabic recommended.
NOTE: For the last two roles, we will be working with an Arabic language coach to ensure proper pronunciation of the Syrian dialect. All other roles speak exclusively in English.
