Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 2023-24 Season - Sarasota, FL EPA
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe of Florida, Inc. | Sarasota, FL
Sunday, June 11, 2023
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Break: 1:00-2:00pm
Appointments scheduled through online appointment scheduler and through email at dwhitney@westcoastblacktheatre.org OR my phone 317-615-0956
SPT
$690 weekly minimum (SPT 8)
Equity actors for roles in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 2023-24 Season (see breakdown).
Two contrasting monologues - each one no longer than a minute. OR a brief 30 second cut of music (in the correct key) and one monologue not exceeding one minute. Video submissions are accepted at dwhitney@westcoastblacktheatre.org (deadline - Friday, June 9, 2023).
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Binz Building
1012 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
Binz Studio (our building with our offices - it is a 3 story building)
Expected to attend:
Director of Joyful, Joyful / Ruby / Marvin Gaye
Prince of Soul: Nate Jacobs
Director of Once on this Island: Jim Weaver
Director of A Soldier’s Play: Chuck Smith
Resident Choreographer: Donald Frison
See production dates in breakdown.
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An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. 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 attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical
mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas
are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
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Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the
extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and
dressing rooms.
Director: Jim Weaver
Rehearsals: Tuesday, Sept. 12 to Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 (4 weeks)
Production Run: Wednesday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 (5 weeks, 4 days) (Nov 10,11,12 no
shows due to gala)
Total performances: 36
Seeking:
BIPOC actors of all types
Ti Moune – Soprano/high belt. Age range: Early to mid 20s. Description: A bright eyed, innocent,
lovingly devoted peasant girl. Willing to go above and beyond for those she loves.
Daniel Beauxhomme – Lyric Baritone. Age range: Early to mid 20s. Description: A member of the
upper crust in his world. He unexpectedly falls in love with someone below his station and is faced with
a hard choice.
Asaka, Goddess of Earth – Mezzo Soprano/Belter. Age range: 30s-50s. Description: Earthmother,
protective, grounded, gregarious with a big laugh and spirit to match.
Agwe, God of Water – Baritone. Age range: 20s-40s. Description: Mythic God of Water. A conjuring,
caring, observer from afar. Sets the stage for life events and waits to see what will happen as a result.
Papa Ge, God of Death – tenor. Age Range: 20s – 40s. Description: A sinister manipulator. Convinced
everyone is ultimately bad and wants to prove it.
Erzulie, Goddess of Love – soprano. Age Range: 20s-40s. Description: Kind, Caring, Romantic,
Believer in happy endings.
Mama Euralie – Alto. Age Range: 40s-50s. Description: Motherly, Protective, Practical, No nonsense
and logical in all she does.
Tonton Julian – baritone. Age Range: 40s-50s. Description: Fatherly, Strong, Protective, But a softy in
his heart when it comes to family.
Andrea/ Madame Armand – mezzo. Age Range: Early to mid 20s. Description: Has had a privileged
upbringing, Private schooling, Considers herself above the peasant folk.
Armand /Daniel’s Father – baritone. Age Range: 40s – 50s. Description: A strong leader, In command
and respected because of his station.
Little Girl/Little Ti Moune – Soprano. Age Range: 10-14. Description: Loves stories ad make believe.
Gossipers/Peasants – Various vocal ranges, ages, and types.
Director: Nate Jacobs
Rehearsals: Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023 to Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 (4 weeks)
Production Run: Wednesday, Nov. 29 to Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023 + Dec. 28, 29, 30) – 3weeks + 3 days
Total performances: 29
Seeking:
Narrator - Strong performer that can sing and move well
Ensemble –Very strong singer and can move well
Ensemble - Very strong singer and can move well. Some acting.
Ensemble - Very strong singer and can move well.
Ensemble - Very strong singer and dancer.
Ensemble - Very strong singer and can move well.
Ensemble - Very strong singer and can move well.
Dance Ensemble - Extremely strong dancer and can sing.
Ensemble - Very strong singer and can move well.
Ensemble - Very strong singer and can move well.
Ensemble - Very strong singer and can move well.
Ensemble - Very strong singer and dancer.
Ensemble - Very strong singer and can move well.
Ensemble- Very strong singer and can move well.
Dance Ensemble - Extremely strong dancer and can sing.
Director: Chuck Smith
Rehearsals: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 to Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024 (5 Weeks)
Production Run: Thursday, Jan. 18 to Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 (5 weeks)
Total performances: 32 (note only 2 previews)
Seeking:
Tech/Sergeant Vernon C Water – 40s, black
Captain Charles Taylor – 20’s to 30’s, white
Corporal Bernard Cobb –20’s, black
Private First Class Melvin Peterson – 20’s, black
Corporal Ellis – 20’s to 30’s, black
Private Louis Henson –20’s early 30’s, black
Private James Wilkie – 30’s to 40’s, black
Private Tony Smalls – 20’s to 30’s, black
Captain Richard Davenport – 40s, black
Private C.J. Memphis – 20’s, black, singing and guitar skills are a plus
Lieutenant Byrd – 20’s to 30’s, white
Captain Wilcox – 20’s to 30’s, white
Director: Nate Jacobs
Rehearsals: Tuesday, Jan. 23 to Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 (5 Weeks)
Production Run: Wednesday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, Apr. 7, 2024 (5 weeks and 4 days)
Total performances: 39 Note – no show March 31 and April 1
Seeking:
Ruby McCollum: Wealthy African American resident of Live Oak, Florida
Sam McCollum: Prominent African American businessman in Live Oak and Ruby’s Husband
Zora Neale Hurston: Nationally renowned African American journalist and author dispatched to Live
Oak, Florida by the Pittsburg Courier newspaper.
Dr. Clifford Leroy Adams: Live Oak Physician and Florida politician
Judge Hal Adams: “Sixty-eight-year-old back country tobacco chewing judge who looks as though he
just stepped from the pages of an Erskine Caldwell novel.”
Olivia Brown: Resident of Live Oak, Florida. Employed by James and May Gary. Formerly employed
by Sam and Ruby McCollum. Ruby’s assistant and confidant
James Gary: Sheriff of Suwannee County, Florida. He lives in Live Oak, Florida.
Maybelle (May) Gary: Resident of Live, Oak Florida and Sheriff Gary’s wife.
ENSEMBLE: African American and White. 4 Women, 4 Men
Director: Nate Jacobs
Rehearsals: Tuesday, Mar. 19 to Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024 (4 Weeks)
Production Run: Wednesday, Apr. 17 to Sunday, May 26, 2024 (5 weeks and 4 days)
Total performances: 40
Seeking:
Frankie Gaye – 20’s to 30’s, brother to Marvin
Berry Gordy – 40’s to 50’s, famous music producer
Anna Gordy – 40’s to 50’s, wife to Berry
Mother Gay – 40’s to late 50’s, mother to Marvin
Father Gay – 40’s to late 50’s, father to Marvin
4 ensemble men – 20’s to 30’s, doubling maybe tripling roles, very strong singer and dancer
4 ensemble women – 20’s to 30’s, doubling maybe tripling roles, very strong singer and dancer
Total performances planned for the entire year: 176
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