UT MFA PRE-THESIS CASTING CALL: DENIED (working title)

Power dynamics shift between Blake, an Asylum Officer and Diego, a Latin American
Asylum Seeker when they encounter at a bar couple weeks after the interview. This time, there is music, alcohol and an intimate surrounding; they are equals

Character Breakdowns:

BLAKE (White American, mid/late 30s): Blake works as an Asylum Officer at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. He is well-educated, ambitious and arrogant. He likestravelling. He is private and guarded with strangers but has an emotional core.

DIEGO (Latino, early 30s): Diego seeks asylum based on his sexual orientation. He is charismatic,smart, playful and very attractive. He is not afraid to show his feelings or express his opinions.Despite everything he went through, he wants to start a new life.

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