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Audition Notice: BLACK NATIVITY
Saturday, October 24
at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
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Black Arts Think Tank is seeking actors for its musical production of BLACK NATIVITY - a testament to the timeless work of Langston Hughes, telling the story of the Nativity through a combination of African American scripture, poetry, dance and song. The production directed by Azeeza Islam, will be mounted at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in Wilson Theatre at Vogel Hall in early December. BATT is in search of experienced females and males to act in multiple roles within an age span of 15 to 50.
The BLACK NATIVITY audition will be held on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2015, 3:00 PM, at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Rehearsal Hall A on the 4th Floor (123 East State Street - Vogel Hall entrance). Please bring a headshot and an artistic resume. Reading from Black Nativity may be required - the script will be provided at audition. Please be prepared to sing a gospel selection. Rehearsals for BLACK NATIVITY will begin in November. For further information, email BATT@battmke.org.
BLACK NATIVITY is a collaboration between the Black Arts Think Tank and Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
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About Black Arts Think Tank
The mission of The Black Arts Think Tank (BATT) is to continue building strong, sustainable African American arts organizations in Milwaukee that preserve and promote the history and culture of the African diaspora and inspire creativity in future generations. BATT offers a strong model for achieving sustainability through consolidated business management, improved governance, and coordinated programming and audience development. BATT's collective includes Wisconsin's oldest African American performing arts organizations. Combined they represent more than 100 years of professional performance in African dance, drumming, music, theater, and youth arts education programming in our community.
About Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
Established in 1969, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is the premier performing arts venue in Southeastern Wisconsin. As the Marcus Center moves into its 46th year, it continues to set the standard for high-quality arts entertainment in the region and the state. The touring Broadway series is recognized as bringing the best of Broadway entertainment to Milwaukee for the past 19 years. The Marcus Center is also the home to the Milwaukee Symphony, Milwaukee Ballet, Florentine Opera, First Stage plus a variety of other important community and family events throughout the year. For more information about events visit the Marcus Center website at www.MarcusCenter.org. The Marcus Center is a private 501(c) 3 corporation.
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