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THE AMEN CORNER
By James Baldwin
Directed by Terrence Spivey
Musical Direction by Glenn Brackens
Stage Managed by TBA
THE AMEN CORNER runs January 9-January 26, 2025
AUDITION DATES
Thursday, October 10 between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. AND
Friday, October 11 between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
CALLBACKS will be on Sunday, October 13 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m if necessary
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
All characters are intended to be played by Black actors.
MARGARET ALEXANDER- Late 40s-50s,
Sister Margaret is pastor of a storefront church in Harlem in the 1960s. She struggles with her feelings for her husband and son, and the congregation's perception of her religious convictions
LUKE- Late 40s-50s,
Sister Margaret's long-estranged husband who returns after many years, now ill. He claims to have changed,
DAVID - 18 yrs old
Margaret's son who wants to see his father but has lost his faith and threatens to leave home.
ODESSA- Late 30s-early 40s
Margaret's sister who lives with Margaret and David. She is supportive of Margaret and defends her against the criticism of the congregation.
SISTER MOORE- Late 50s-60s
One of the three elders of Sister Margaret's church who is instrumental in having her ousted from her position as pastor.
IDA JACKSON- Early 20s
A troubled young woman with a sick baby. She seeks emotional and spiritual support from Sister Margaret.
SISTER BOXER – Late 50s-60s
One of the elders of Sister Margaret’s church. Part of Sister Moore’s “amen corner”. Married to Brother Boxer.
BROTHER BOXER – Late 50s-60s
One of the elders of Sister Margaret’s church. Part of Sister Moore’s “amen corner. Married to Sister Boxer.
MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION – Early 20s-60’s
Members who makes up the amen corner in Sister Margaret’s church.
WHAT TO PREPARE
ACTORS
Please prepare a 2–3 minute dramatic monologue
Actors maybe asked to sing.
MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION
Vocals voices Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass are needed for this production
Prepare to sing twelve measures of a song of your choice. Preferable a Gospel piece (But no requirement)
Musical training will be a asset (But not a requirement)
Singers will be asked to sing with others on call back.
Music Director will select and teach the music for call back
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