GovState's Theatre and Performance Studies presents...
Re-Writing the Declaration by Quenna Barrett
Directed by Quenna Barrett
Performance dates: November 1st-3rd in Governors State University's Sherman Hall
ABOUT THE PLAY:
What happens when a class of young Black women and non-binary folx of color take a trip to 1776?
A collage of time and space, a blend of character and self — the ensemble of Re-Writing the Declaration exists in both today and yesterday in order to change tomorrow. Believing that the founding fathers and documents never intended to include us, we consider the impacts of that founding on our lives today & realize it’s time to re-write the Declaration of Independence. On this journey, we visit some troubling moments in our collective past, while celebrating Blackness on the path towards freedom.
Catalyzed by the Movement for Black Lives, Re-Writing the Declaration is a devised, participatory play inviting audiences to center Black women, and femmes, non-binary, and trans folx of color, in order to free us all.
https://www.govst.edu/TAPSDeclaration/
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
This is a live production in front of an audience. Rehearsals will be held on campus with most rehearsals occurring in Sherman Hall.
This play will be partially devised, meaning that the cast will co-create some of the play’s content together. When we start rehearsals, unlike a typical process, there will not be an already fully set script—we will build it together!
CASTING:
Character/Ensemble Information:
Together, the ensemble will build a play that invites digital audiences to investigate the following questions:
Seeking:
Auditions are open to students and non-students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Previous theatre experience is not necessary.
* This is a non-paying production.
PREPARATION:
These will be group auditions, meaning you will be in a room with several other people at the same time.
Please prepare a 1-2 minute story about a time you felt like you belonged.
Please also be prepared to lead a 5-minute activity or teach something to the group; this could be a creative exercise, game, warm-up, or something entirely unrelated to theater.
SCHEDULE AN AUDITION HERE:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAAAE22A1F8CE9-49320822-rewriting#/
Once completed, you should receive a confirmation e-mail with a link and instructions on how to cancel your slot if necessary. Please save this e-mail in case you need to cancel or switch time slots. If you are unable to make the audition, please cancel as soon as possible to free up the slot for someone else.
Prior to your audition date you'll receive a document via email to COMPLETE and RETURN before your audition begins.
First round of auditions will be held in-person in Sherman Hall at Governors State University on Monday, September 9th and Wednesday, September 11th. Callbacks will be held on Thursday, September 12th in Sherman Hall.
CONTACT:
For further audition information or to express an interest in working backstage (GovState students), please contact the Production Manager, Staci Corum at scorum@govst.edu
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