(*) 2013 Cast Photos by Ron Abrams: Black Nativity by Langston Hughes, Renaissance Guild, Little Carver Center, San Antonio, December 13 - 15, 2013

Photos by Ron Abrams for the Renaissance Guild's annual production of

The Black Nativity

by Langston Hughes

December 13 - 15, 2013

Jo Long Theatre, Little Carver Center, 226 N. Hackberry St. - click for map 

Joseph and Mary (photo: Ron Abrams)

(www.therenaissanceguild.org)

The Dancers: Jillian Jones, Anthony Hall, Lady Paula Mata, Diane Hannah, Lorenzo Hall, Amiera Mata and Rebekah Williams  (photo: Ron Arams)

Click to view additional cast photos for The Black Nativity at AustinLiveTheatre.com....

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

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(*) Upcoming: THE BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes, Renaissance Guild, San Antonio, December 14 - 16

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Additional San Antonio Auditions for The Black Nativity, Renaissance Guild, October 4 and 11

BLACK NATIVITY AUDITIONS EXTENDED! Remaining Audition Dates: Thursdays, October 4 and 11, 6.30PM No appointment needed! Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in. Location: Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry, SATX 78202 (click for map)
The Carver Community Cultural Center & the renaissance guild announce auditions for their annual production of the hit Gospel Song Play by Langston Hughes; director: Danielle King. A soulful 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. Four Performances: Dec 14-16, 2012 ~ Friday: 8pm, Saturday: 3pm and8pm, Sunday: 4pm

We are looking for actors, singers, church musicians, & church praise dancers of all ages, 10-99! There will be speaking & non-speaking roles. Beginner or seasoned actors of all colors, sizes, and ages are welcome! All actors & singers must be able to perform basic dance movement. All positions are volunteer - Non-Equity.

Actor roles needed:
Joseph, African American male (age 20-30)
Mary, African American female (age 18-25 )
Narrator, (3) African American male (age 45-65 )
Narrator (3) African American female (age 45-65 )
Male, Any Ethnicity (age 25–45 ) Female, Any Ethnicity (age 25–45 )
Shepherds (4), Any Ethnicity, male (1 age 8-60 )
Wise Men (3), Any Ethnicity, male (age 30-60 )
Minister, Male, Any Ethnicity (age 35–65 )
Townspeople/Church Members, Any Ethnicity (age 10-99 )
Actors: prepare a 1 minute dramatic monologue and be prepared for cold readings from the script

Singers: all registers and gospel styles needed.Singers: come prepared with 32 bars of a memorized gospel/Christian song of your choice, a cappella or with a CD TRACK (PLEASE NO iPODs, CDs ONLY!)

Praise Dancers: come prepared with 32 bars of choreographed dance routine in costume. Can be individual or group of dancers.

Walk-in auditions-Appointments available if requested. Please email admin@therenaissanceguild.org or call (210) 656-0349 for an audition time. Spaces are limited! Audition results: posted via website and on our voicemail box on Monday, Oct 15, 6 pm (subject to change)

Rehearsals dates: Oct 23 – Dec 13 -- Rehearsal days: Mon – Friday, an occasional Saturday if needed. Rehearsal times: 6.30 -9pm, based on cast schedule. Rehearsal location: TBA

Contact: For more information visit therenaissanceguild.org, or call (210) 656-0349

2012-2013 Theatre Season for Renaissance Guild, San Antonio

2012 - 2013 Season
honoring Paul Riddle, Jr.

Season 12 GALA
Oct 20 at Little Carver Center

 

Black Nativity
Dec 14-16 at Jo Long Theatre

Martin Luther King, Jr. March
Jan 21 - MLK Academy

A Raisin In The Sun
by Lorraine Hansberry
Feb 15-24 - Jo Long Theatre

ActOne Series
May 10 & 11

Summer Camp for Kids
June- Jo Long Theatre

Summer Musical (TBA)
July 2013

Auditions in San Antonio for Langston Hughes' The Black Nativity, Renaissance Guild, September 20 - October 7

The Carver Community Cultural Center and The Renaissance Guild announce auditions for their annual production of the hit gospel song play The Black Nativity by Langston Hughes, directed by Danielle King. It's a soulful 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. Four Performances: Dec 14-16, 2012 ~ Friday: 8pm, Saturday: 3pm and 8pm, Sunday: 4pm

We are looking for actors, singers, church musicians, and church praise dancers of all ages, 10-99! There will be speaking and non-speaking roles. Beginner or seasoned actors of all colors, sizes, and ages are welcome! All actors and singers must be able to perform basic dance movement. All positions are volunteer - non-Equity. Audition dates are Thursdays, Sept 20, 27, & Oct 4th 6.30 p.m.. Auditions by appointment preferred. Walk-in auditions based on open availability. Location: Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry, SATX, 78202 (click for map). Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in

Singers: all registers and gospel styles needed.Come prepared with 32 bars of a memorized gospel/Christian song of your choice, a cappella or with a CD TRACK (PLEASE NO iPODs, CDs ONLY!)

Praise Dancers: come prepared with 32 bars of choreographed dance routine in costume. Can be individual or group of dancers.
 
Please email admin@therenaissanceguild.org or call (210) 656-0349 for an audition time. Spaces are limited! Audition results: posted via website and on our voicemail box on Monday, Oct 15, 6 pm (subject to change)
 
Rehearsal dates: Oct 23 - Dec 13, Mon - Friday, 6.30 -9pm, based on cast schedule and an occasional Saturday if needed. Rehearsal location: TBA For additional audition information and list o roles with character descriptions click here or call (210) 656-0349