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'THE COLORED MUSEUM' - The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts Non Equity Auditions

Posted December 16, 2024
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'THE COLORED MUSEUM' - The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts

'The Colored Museum' is a powerful and satirical exploration (in the spirit of “In Living Color!”)
of African American identity through a series of 11 exhibits. This thought-provoking play
challenges stereotypes and celebrates Black culture with humor and heart.

Seeking actors who identify as African-American, Black or of the African Diaspora with improvisational
skills, who are familiar with the genre of satire and the ability to embody different characters are
strongly encouraged to apply. Ages 18-60; primarily seeking actors from Maplewood, South Orange, West Orange, and Newark, though other actors from other locales are also welcome.

Audition Details:
• Audition Dates: Monday-January 13th and Tuesday January 14th: 7pm-10pm
• Callbacks: Wednesday-January 15th: 7pm-10pm
• Location: Burgdorff Center 10 Durand Rd Maplewood, NJ 07040
Please prepare a 90-second monologue and 16 bars of a gospel or a R&B inspired song (with
clearly marked sheet music) in the style of the show. Material should show range and an
understanding of dramatic satire. Showdates are March 14, 15, 16, 21, 22.

Join us in bringing this important work to the stage and be part of a conversation that matters!

Character Breakdowns:
1. Miss Pat: A stewardess who guides passengers through 300 years of African American
history
2. Aunt Ethel: A stereotypical Black woman who hosts a very unusual cooking show
3. Junie Robinson: A charming soldier and veteran with a deadly secret
4. Miss Roj: A transgender character who discusses style, power, and discrimination
5. Lala Lamazing Grace: A superstar (Josephine Baker inspired), ex-pat of France,
returning home to the US after a long departure, confronting her past
6. Topsy Washington: The life of the party with a vivid, reimagined and inspired tale
7. Normal Jean Reynolds: A naive young country girl who has an unusual encounter
which challenges her innocence
8. The Kid: A manifestation of a man's younger self, fighting against discarding past
memories
9. The Man: A man who has created a version of his life, leaving his past behind
10. Walter-Lee-Beau-Willie-Jones: A complex character representing multiple theatrical
stereotypes
11. Mama- Another complex character representing some of history’s most beloved and
distorted stereotypes of “Mamas

FOR SIDES, PLEASE USE THIS LINK:
THE_COLORED_MUSEUM_CALLBACK_SIDES.pdf - Google Drive

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