Seeking Black Director for "MAMA'S BOYS"
THEATRE PHILADELPHIA, Silver Spring, MD, United States
New Play Reading at The Walnut Street Theatre
Post Date: Apr 9, 2026
Emerging Playwright Raymond J. Ingram is seeking a Local Black Director for a Self-produced reading of his New Play "MAMA'S BOYS." This will take place in July 2026 at the Walnut Street Theatre.
Looking for active COLLABORATION between the Playwright and Director on the developing full length script.
Duration: Two day rehearsal process
(July 6th-July 7th from 5pm-9pm)
Final Performance (July 8th at 7pm)
Synopsis of the play:
Some time after their formidable mother’s funeral, three brothers reunite underneath their childhood home to decide what comes next—for her house, her belongings, and unintentionally, for themselves. What should be a simple conversation of arrangements and responsibilities quickly turns into a chaotic, hilarious, and grief‑filled night full of unresolved issues, childhood memories, and brutally honest truths. As the night drags on and their mother’s invisible supernatural presence grows stronger, these three men will realize they’ve always been Mama's Boys...
The play deals with themes of
Grief, Identity, Reconciliation, and Trauma.
All coming together in a comedic and dramatic display of brotherhood.
About the Playwright:
Raymond J. Ingram is an Actor, Singer, Dancer, and Playwright from Silver Spring, Maryland based in Philadelphia. While he has predominantly spent his life as a performer, he has in recent years found his stride as a playwright producing two full‑length productions at his alma mater Bowie State University. His KCACTF Region 2 award winners Buy Black and Whatchu Say Your Name Was?—a Black re‑telling of The Importance of Being Earnest—are his two most recent and notable works. He brings his talents to Philadelphia to continue to find his voice and bring the next great story to you. He is a queer black playwright who specializes in unhinged and raw dramedies and comedies.
How To Apply Please submit a short cover letter including the following:
How would you describe yourself as an artist?
Your experience or what excites you about new works?
What drew you to the story or how do you feel it relates to you?
Do you feel comfortable working with a script that contains profanity and explicit language?
Tell us about you!
Please submit with a headshot/resume to the email.
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Emerging Playwright Raymond J. Ingram is seeking a Local Black Director for a Self-produced reading of his New Play "MAMA'S BOYS." This will take place in July 2026 at the Walnut Street Theatre.
Looking for active COLLABORATION between the Playwright and Director on the developing full length script.
Duration: Two day rehearsal process
(July 6th-July 7th from 5pm-9pm)
Final Performance (July 8th at 7pm)
Synopsis of the play:
Some time after their formidable mother’s funeral, three brothers reunite underneath their childhood home to decide what comes next—for her house, her belongings, and unintentionally, for themselves. What should be a simple conversation of arrangements and responsibilities quickly turns into a chaotic, hilarious, and grief‑filled night full of unresolved issues, childhood memories, and brutally honest truths. As the night drags on and their mother’s invisible supernatural presence grows stronger, these three men will realize they’ve always been Mama's Boys...
The play deals with themes of
Grief, Identity, Reconciliation, and Trauma.
All coming together in a comedic and dramatic display of brotherhood.
About the Playwright:
Raymond J. Ingram is an Actor, Singer, Dancer, and Playwright from Silver Spring, Maryland based in Philadelphia. While he has predominantly spent his life as a performer, he has in recent years found his stride as a playwright producing two full‑length productions at his alma mater Bowie State University. His KCACTF Region 2 award winners Buy Black and Whatchu Say Your Name Was?—a Black re‑telling of The Importance of Being Earnest—are his two most recent and notable works. He brings his talents to Philadelphia to continue to find his voice and bring the next great story to you. He is a queer black playwright who specializes in unhinged and raw dramedies and comedies.
How To Apply Please submit a short cover letter including the following:
How would you describe yourself as an artist?
Your experience or what excites you about new works?
What drew you to the story or how do you feel it relates to you?
Do you feel comfortable working with a script that contains profanity and explicit language?
Tell us about you!
Please submit with a headshot/resume to the email.
#J-18808-Ljbffr