Casting 10 performers for a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare's King Lear, to tour and perform at Baltimore City Public Schools throughout the month of May, 2018.
Roles are open to all genders, ages, and ethnicity, with a preference for actors of color.
Note: This show will integrate modern hip hop with classical text and requires both rapping and classical acting, but actors do NOT need to have experience in both performance styles. Actors, rappers, spoken word poets, etc. are all encouraged to audition. Workshops on classical acting and performing hip hop will be held during rehearsals.
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals run March 5 - April 30.
Performances:
Exact performance dates have not all been scheduled, but will occur during the day throughout the month of May. Please bring your schedules and availability to auditions.
Pay:
All roles are paid.
Auditions:
Location:
United Evangelical Church in Southeast Baltimore, address: 923 S. East Avenue, Baltimore MD 21224
Dates:
- Saturday, February 3, 2pm-5pm
- Tuesday, February 6, 7pm-10pm
What to Bring:
- one copy of your headshot
- one copy of your resume
- your schedule/availability during rehearsal and performance period
What to Prepare:
- Please prepare one 1-minute monologue (either contemporary or classical). You will be asked to read from sides. Please come dressed to move.
To book an audition slot, please email fools.madmen@gmail.com, with a digital copy of your headshot and resume attached. Please also feel free to email with any questions you may have.
This show is funded and sponsored by Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Creative Baltimore Fund.
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