Wednesday, July 29, 2015

audition notice - THE TASTE TEST - Black Theatre Troupe - August 3, 2015

Director: Anthony Runfola

Compensation: Stipend Pay
Rehearsals Begin: 09/08/2015
Performance Dates: 10/09/2015 – 10/25/2015

Synopsis

What happens when a “tell-it-like-it-is” African-American woman thinks she can be the next Angela Davis by working from the inside? She struggles to stay true to herself while working for a wild tiger of an aging leader who has spent her life hiding her Jewishness and who is determined to shock the world and show she’s still a genius. A cut-to-the-heart study of the age-old question: “Who am I?”

Character Breakdown

Cast– 3 women. (1 African-American, 1Cast– 3 women. (1 African-American, 1 Caucasian, 1 Asian-American)

Jewel–African-American. 30-40 years old. An Account Executive for an ad agency. Outspoken and strong. Should be able to sing some accapella spirituals

Mary– Asian-American. 30-40 years old. The Deputy C.E.O of King Cola. Smart and ambitious. Has been friends with Jewel since they were roommates in college

Clair—Caucasian 50-60 years old. .The C.E.O. of King Cola. Strong and powerful. Has never come to terms with being Jewish

What To Prepare

Rehearsed dramatic monologue
Cold reads from script
Those auditioning for the role of Jewel should be prepared to sing 16 bars of a spiritual unaccompanied

Audition Details

Black Theatre Troupe
1333 East Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034

Building is located on Washington- Just west of 14th Street-Stay on Southside of light rail tracks

Appointment Contact
(602)258-8128
Audition@blacktheatretroupe.org

Audition Dates and Times:
8/3 6-8pm
Callback Dates and Times:
TBD

Primary Contact:
Layne Racowsky
blacktheatretroupe@gmail.com
(602)258-8128

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