GYPSY & THE BULLY DOOR
by Nina Angela Mercer
Produced by African Continuum Theatre Company
NOVEMBER 8
By Appointment
Callbacks to be November 15
All roles are non-equity and paid. There is potential for a guest artist contract.
All Ensemble members will be engaged in choreography and must be able to move well.
To schedule an audition, please send your headshot and resume to Camille Kashaka via gypsyandthebullydoor1@gmail.com
Character Break-down
Sara Josephine James –aka- Destiny Rose: Black woman, late twenties to mid-thirties, a dancer; a native Washingtonian. Gritty city boheme funk. Goverened by her passions. Earthy with one foot hovering in the air, ready to take off. Sensual freedom. Sometimes she is all nervous energy, a hot fire, bottled and just set out to cool. The wind fans her flame, and she will go off whichever direction her heart feels.
Roy Peoples –aka- Blue: black man, late twenties to mid thirties. Laid back vibe with a hunger just beneath the surface. Sturdy. Sexy. A firmly rooted tree. A deliberate decision-maker. His moments of vulnerability typically serve him well, but he’s not one to share that side of himself easily. A calculated cool that is not malicious. Self-contained, even when his choices are unpopular. He can withstand Sara’s storms, though he is often perplexed by them.
Khadija Freeman –aka- Rachel: black woman, mid-twenties. Grounded in the earth and the truth as it is. A person governed by principles, including integrity and deeply unconditional love. Fierce protector of all she loves. The judge and the jury among her peers.
Nikki Bledsoe: black woman, late twenties to mid thirties. A force. A cool breeze against the back of the neck. A persistent presence. An urgent need. A secret. A whisper. Must be capable of athletic movement.
The Mayor/Lead Talker in The Pocket Roll Call* –aka- John Grossman, The Anchorman and Mr. Littlejohn, The Property Manager, and The Subway Conductor: black man, late thirties to mid-forties; a guitar/bass player; a woman could play this character as well (playwright encourages this consideration); must have a presence that can lead the audience.
The Woman in Yellow/Vocals in The Pocket Roll Call** –aka- Ms. Legendare: black woman, late thirties to mid-forties; a dancer and strong vocalist. Must be capable of physicalized humor, and possessing a seasoned sensuality, a steady heat, and a deep belly laugh.
The Pocket Roll Call Band & Show: All percussion – all available cast members; between 1 actor (min) and 4actors (max) with The Mayor as Lead Talker and The Woman in Yellow –aka- Ms. Legendare as lead accompanying vocalist.
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