Cellunova is presenting a full production of The Recursion of a Moth written by Brandon Zang and directed by Seonjae Kim as part of our 2026 NOVA Lab programming. We are currently seeking non-union actors to join this production in NYC. Cellunova particularly encourages all BIPOC actors for collaborations.
Application is now open till Saturday June 20th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST. Callbacks will be held on June 27th and 28th. Please apply here.
🌕 SYNOPSIS
On the Moon, Icarus dreams of soup. Across the ocean, Mikey dreams of war. At Purdue, Chrys dreams of a yellow house. In a future where time travel has become as mundane as bureaucracy, three descendants of a diaspora try to find a corner in the universe to call home. When their efforts threaten to change the events of a predetermined timeline, they must find a way to break their destructive, cyclical realities; or face the violent, memory-destroying consequences of the Reset.
🦋 ROLES
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📅 PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
August-Early September, Rehearsals (45 hours in total before tech)
September 15-23, Tech & Previews (Detailed schedule TBA)
September 24 - October 4, 8 Performances
🫶 STIPEND
A flat stipend of $1700 for 8 performances (not including previews). No other forms of compensation (such as transportation) will be provided.
Please feel free to contact casting@cellunova.org for any questions or concerns you may have.
Illustration by Tracy Li
Founded in 2023 by first generation immigrant artists, Cellunova Productions creates socially engaged, interdisciplinary theater that amplifies underrepresented voices and bridges indie performance with broader communities through bold storytelling and technological innovation.