I'M BLACK WHEN I'M SINGING... - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
Third Rail Repertory Theatre
CONTRACT
SPT
$501.50 weekly minimum (SPT 5)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in I'M BLACK WHEN I'M SINGING, I'M BLUE WHEN I AIN'T (see breakdown).
This play by legendary writer, activist, and scholar Sonia Sanchez was written in 1982 and still resonates today. We meet Reena, the main character, as she is being treated for multiple personality disorder that manifests as the embodiment of four iconic Black singers: Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, and Dianne Reeves. A professional world premiere production grounded in revolution, social justice, and hope.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please prepare two contrasting contemporary monologues (3-min. max.) Please also sing an a cappella song (3mins max.) to show off your vocal range. Please email Michelle Kashinsky your headshot/resume and video submission.
Deadline: Fri, Sep 9, 2022
BREAKDOWN
SEEKING:
Some roles will be understudied.
REENA MAMAB, Female.
TONI, Main Female Character.
MALIKA DOCTOR, Male.
ATTENDANT, Nurse. Male or Female.
SAM, Mama B's Husband.
CATHOLIC MATRON, At Girl's Home.
BUSINESS MANAGER, For Mama B, Toni, and Reena. Male.
MARY, Toni's Mother.
JOHN, Reena's Husband.
JOSEPHINE, Reena's Mother.
CHORUS/DANCERS, 2 Males, 4 Females.
SUBMIT TO
michelle@thirdrailrep.org
PERSONNEL
Viewing auditions:
Dawn Monique Williams, Director
Maureen Porter, Managing Artistic Director
Michelle Kashinsky, Associate Producer
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: 2/6/23
Paid Preview: 3/16/23
Opening: 3/17/23
Closing: 4/2/23
3 week run, 5 shows/week
OTHER
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