A RAISIN IN THE SUN Submission - Arkansas Repertory Theatre Auditions
Arkansas Repertory Theatre
A RAISIN IN THE SUN – Photo / Resume Request
Arkansas Repertory Theatre – Little Rock, AR LORT D; $555/week minimum + housing/trans.
Company Manager: Peter Mensky
By Lorraine Hansberry
Director: Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj
1st rehearsal: 12/28/10. Runs: 1/21 – 2/6/11.
NYC auditions will be held by appointment only on October 18 and 19. Callbacks will be October 20.
To be considered for an audition appointment, please send a picture and resume to:
Peter Mensky, Company Manager/ Casting Associate
Arkansas Repertory Theatre
PO Box 110
Little Rock, AR 72203
Attn: RAISIN IN THE SUN – NYC appts.
Seeking:
Ruth Younger:
35 year old wife and mother. Employed as a maid, Ruth dreams of a better life and a home for her family.
Walter Lee Younger:
35 year old husband, son and father. He is a chauffeur but is filled with passion, rage, love, frustration; he fights for his dream and wants more for his family.
Beneatha Younger:
25 year old sister to Walter Lee. She is smart, passionate, free spirit, feminist. Not afraid to speak her mind. Dreams of being of a doctor.
Lena Younger:
60 year old widow and mother of Walter Lee and Beneatha. She is a strong, God loving woman. She fights for what she thinks is best for her family. She is a fighter and always speaks her mind.
Joseph Asagai:
29 year old Nigerian graduate student professor who is wise beyond his years. Has a passion for life, for Africa and for Beneatha.
George Murchison:
27 year old upper class African American, spoiled, privileged; likes Beneatha’s spirit but not her mouth.
Karl Lindner: 35 year old white middle class male. Friendly on the outside but has a deep dislike of African American people.
Bobo:
35 year old friend of Walker Lee. He is a simple, blue collar guy with a bit of edge.
