This groundbreaking "choreopoem" is a spellbinding collection of vivid prose and free verse narratives about and performed by Black women. Capturing the brutal, tender, and dramatic lives of contemporary Black women, FOR COLORED GIRLS... offers a transformative, riveting evening of provocative dance, music, and poetry.
Casting for the following roles:
1. SEVEN dynamic and diverse women of color with depth and range—novices and veterans. Performers with spoken word, movement, and/or singing abilities highly encouraged to audition.
2. Women and men percussionists, particularly with experience playing the African djembe drum, for live music.
For speaking roles, prepare a memorized dramatic monologue or poem (approximately 1 minute) AND 16 bars of an a cappella song excerpt of your choice (approximately 30 seconds - 1 minute). Note: it is not necessary to be a singer, but performers should be able to carry a tune. Also, a dance will be taught, so come ready to move.
For percussionists, the below audition dates do not apply. Instead, contact production manager, Michelle Medvin, at mmedvin@govst.edu
For those cast, an initial rehearsal or two will be held in December, with additional rehearsals February-April, 2018. Performance dates are: April 5-8, 2018 at Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts.
Audition Dates:
Wednesday, November 15 in E-Lounge at Governors State University
Saturday, November 18 in Sherman Hall (E1530) at Governors State University
Audition Location:
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60484.
Please sign-up for an audition slot at https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/hdgtd
For further information, contact the director, Dr. Patrick Santoro: psantoro@govst.edu, 708/235/2842, or E1541 D.
To express interest working backstage (we need all kinds of assistance!), please contact production manager, Michelle Medvin: mmedvin@govst.edu
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