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Seeking Alonzo Fields: a black male, 30's+ but reads older / 50's, African-American for the one man show, Looking over the President's Shoulder
Rehearsals begin May 28, runs June 9 - June 19
Project pays $1,200 for three weeks
Looking Over the President’s Shoulder
When Alonzo Fields accepted a job as a butler at the White House in 1931, his plan was to work there for the winter. That winter lasted 21 years. Based on the real-life story of the grandson of a freed slave who grew up in an all-black town in southern Indiana, Fields is forced by the Depression to give up his dreams of becoming an opera singer and accept the job at the White House where he quickly was appointed Chief Butler. Looking Over the President's Shoulder is told from the unique perspective of the Chief Butler who served four U.S. presidents and their families.
ABOUT US
Millbrook Playhouse is a 60 year old traditional summer stock theater located in Mill Hall, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. During our season, we produce four shows and one children’s musical on our RYAN MAINSTAGE, a 235 seat thrust theater, and four shows in the POORMAN CABARET, a 100 seat space with a small thrust stage.
- Housing provided for out-of-town actors: All accommodation is shared with others on staff, and frequently people must share a bedroom. The accommodations are often located in Lock Haven, PA, or the surrounding area. Usually, a 5-10 minute drive from the theater, exceptions pending housing availability.
- Actors will be asked to participate in the COURTYARD CABARET, a saturday night program through the month of July where post performance, actors will present an informal themed cabaret to patrons.
- Bus and/or transportation reimbursement to and from Millbrook Playhouse provided for people traveling from the tri-state area (NY, PA, OH). .
- On-site round trip transportation provided to and from the housing to the theater on days worked.
- Dinner is provided on all working days. (Catered from local restaurants.)
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