North Carolina Black Repertory Company 16-17 - NC OPEN Call
North Carolina Black Repertory
AUDITION DATE
Aug 13, 2016
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EDT)
CONTRACT
Guest Artist
$433/week pending approval
SEEKING
Equity and non-Equity actors for various roles in the upcoming 2016-17 season of plays.
PREPARATION
Prepare a 2-minute contemporary monologue. Please bring headshot and resume, stapled together. A monitor will be provided.
LOCATION
Arts Council Theater
610 Coliseum Dr NW
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
PERSONNEL
Jackie Alexander: Artistic Director (will be in attendance)
OTHER
www.ncblackrep.org
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
THE STING OF WHITE ROSES
by Angelica Cheri (World Premiere)
Directed by: Jackie Alexander
Rehearsals: September 19 – October 6, 2016
Production Dates: October 7 - 16, 2016
Synopsis:
On the verge of welcoming their first child into the world, David Seed returns to the place he feels most safe; his mother’s home. But as he and his wife prepare to welcome this brand new life, his wife’s body betrays her, and for the first time David meets an illness that he’s not sure his anointed voice can heal.
Seeking:
Thea—Southern matriarch, fiery, wise, war-hardened, charming; mid-late 60s.
David—Singing Prophet, iron will, tender heart; early-mid 30s.
Mina—Family's sweetheart, playful, jubilant, steadfast; late 20s, early 30s.
Esther—Maternal anchor, nurturing, headstrong, quirky; mid-late 30s.
Oscar—Southern gentleman; romantic, persistent, compassionate; late 60s-early 70s
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THE RIGHT REVEREND DUPREE IN EXILE
by Jackie Alexander
Directed by Jackie Alexander
Rehearsals: February 13 – March 2, 2017
Production Dates: March 3 - 12, 2017
Synopsis:
A once powerful religious leader faces a crisis of faith, while clinging to his dignity with the support of his most devoted congregation–family.
Seeking:
Reverend Dupree—African American, a leader in crisis; late-50’s.
Miriam—African American, Dupree’s wife, strong-willed, supportive; late 50’s.
Brendon—African American, Dupree’s son, polished yet conflicted; mid 30’s.
Kenny—African American, Dupree’s son, professional basketball player, a jokester; mid- 30s.
Olu—African, genuine, insightful; mid-30’s.
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MAID’S DOOR
by Cheryl Davis
Directed by Jackie Alexander
Rehearsals: April 24 – May 14, 2017
Production Dates: May 15 - 21, 2017
Synopsis:
A family is pushed to the breaking point as they struggle to save their beloved matriarch from being robbed of a glorious present by ghosts from her past.
Seeking:
Ida–African-American woman, solid, old fashioned, type who can manage her
home and her community without breaking a sweat; mid-60s.
Betty– African American, Ida’s daughter, a lawyer, type “A” personality; early-mid 40s.
Case– African American, Betty’s husband, easy going, Ivy League type; early mid-40’s.
Sarah–African American, Ida’s granddaughter, energetic and curious; teenager.
Mrs. Lewis/Adela/Angela–Caucasian, Ida’s former employer, nervous, tries to appear controlled/ A new immigrant, works as a cleaning lady for Betty’s family/A graphic designer; mid-20’s.
Dr. Patel–Any ethnicity, Ida’s doctor; age indeterminate.
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