Auditions for Rosetta by Candyce Rusk, November 4, 2013

Auditions for Rosetta by Candyce Rusk will be held November 4^th by appointment only. The 25-minute work in progress to be performed at the FronteraFest Short Fringe (January-February, 2014) is a play with music based on the life of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, known as the Godmother of Rock and Roll.  

Needed for the work are two African-American female actors with good vocal ability. Character age ranges 45-60. Guitar experience is a plus. Auditions are by appointment only. 

 Available roles:

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, African American female, 45-60, gospel and blues pioneer, the Godmother of Rock and Roll
Marie Knight: African-American female, 45-60, singer, artist, former partner of Sister Rosetta.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and one gospel song of your choice to be sung a cappella. To schedule an audition, email: mcarnes4@austin.rr.com.

Candyce Rusk is an award-winning playwright based in Austin. Creating Rosetta along with director Mary Alice Carnes is her latest passion and project.

Season Auditions in San Antonio for Renaissance Guild, November 17 and 24, 2013

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SINGLE BLACK FEMALE by Lisa B. Thompson, Boyd Vance Theatre, November 8 - 10, 2013

Performing Blackness: 

Single Black Female

by Lisa B. Thompson


Fri, November 8, 2013 • 8:00 PM • George Washington Carver Cultural Center - Boyd Vance Theatre, 1165 Angelina Street (click for map)

Friday, November 8^th 8:00 PM, Saturday, November 9^th 8:00 PM

Sunday November 10^th 2:00 PM




Free & Open To The Public

Auditions for The Whipping Man by Matthew Lopez, City Theatre, October 19 and 22, 2013

AUDITIONS for Austin premier of Matthew Lopez's award-winning drama THE WHIPPING MAN  October 19 and 22 at The City Theatre. 3823 Airport Blvd. Suite D. Austin, TX 78722 (click for map)

 

Casting two African-American actors and one white male actor. 

Bring headshot, resume and a one minute prepared dramatic monologue. Scenes will also be performed. Call 512-524-2870 or info@citytheatreaustin.org to set up an appt. Ten-minute slots by appointment. Times: Saturday, October 19 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, 6 – 10 p.m. If you are not able to make this audition time, please let us know.

Show dates: February 7 – March 6 with rehearsals beginning in November. 

The Civil War is over and throughout the south, slaves are being freed and soldiers are returning home. Into the chaos of war-torn Richmond comes Caleb DeLeon, a wounded Jewish Confederate officer who find family's home in ruins and abandoned, save for two former slaves, Simon and John, who wait for the family's return. As the three men wait for signs of life to return to the city, they wrestle with their shared past, the bitter irony of Jewish slave-owning and the reality of the new world in which they find themselves. The pain that each man endures is not soothed and deep-buried secrets from the past refuse to be hidden forever as the play comes to its shocking climax.

Upcoming: The Black Nativity by Langston Hughes, Renaissance Guild, San Antonio, December 11 - 12

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The Carver Community Cultural Center & TRG
presents the Gospel Song Play

By Langston Hughes
Director: Danielle King
Asst Director: Sharon Lisa Smith

A retelling of the Christmas story with a predominately black cast, with narrative, pantomime, gospel songs and folk spirituals, a unique creation of the prolific poet and playwright Langston Hughes.

2 performances only!
Performance: Saturday, Dec 11, 7:30 pm
Sunday, Dec 12, 4 pm

The Carver Community Cultural Center
226 N. Hackberry, SATX, 78202

Tickets are $21

Click here to purchase
or call ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000

Discounts for Seniors, Military, and Students $17 ( ID required)
SATCO – $16 and ATAC $11 ( ID required)

For more information contact The Carver (210) 207-2234