Prospect Theater Company | New York, NY
Off Broadway
$932 weekly minimum (Cat. 2) - Stage manager
$859 weekly minimum (Cat. 2) - Assistant stage manager
Equity stage managers for THE OSCAR MICHEAUX PROJECT.
The Oscar Micheaux Project (working title) is an original jazz musical inspired by the life and work of Oscar Micheaux (1884–1951) as well as other historic events. In 1915, Black homesteader and novelist Oscar Micheaux is at a turning point: the emerging art form of cinema is sweeping the nation, and he must find new ways to tell his story. In response to the racism of Hollywood, Micheaux boldly dares to write, direct, and produce his own movie, with the help of his brother Swan. As a pioneer of early cinema, he discovers and is joined by legendary actress Evelyn Preer, as well as his wife – the actor and film producer Alice B. Russell. On his journey, Micheaux overcomes censorship, bankruptcy, family betrayal...and his own hubris. He succeeds in producing over 40 films, becoming a legend of American cinema.
Please submit your resume for consideration.
Deadline: 03/17/2025
Composer: Alphonso Horne
Co-Bookwriter & Co-Lyricist: Jesse L. Kearney Jr.
Director: Kimille Howard
Choreographer and Music Director are to be confirmed.
Managing Director / Producer Contact: Melissa Huber
Co-Bookwriter / Prospect Producing Artistic Director: Cara Reichel
Artistic / Casting Associate: Kate Semmens
Associate Producer: Sierra Lancaster
Co-Lyricist & Additional Music: Peter Mills
Rehearsals: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Performances: June 13 – 21, 2025
Rehearses at: 520 8th Avenue, ARTNY Studios, 3rd fl.
Performance Venue: Baruch Performing Arts Center (in the 190-seat Nagelberg Theatre) at 55 Lexington Ave (East 25th Street).
This production will be a developmental staging with eight public presentations and is not open to review.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
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