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| Created Date | September 07, 2022 | |
| Expiration Date | October 07, 2022 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| City | Chicago | |
| Location | Chicago | |
| Project Type | Equity/Non-Equity | |
| Project Title | Blue Heaven | |
Description:
The Black Ensemble Theater will hold auditions for it's upcoming mainstage production of "Blue Heaven" on Wednesday Sept. 14th from 3pm-6pm.
Pay: Cat 4 Equity; non-equity $350w
Blue Heaven Character Descriptions
Howlin' Wolf-(African American Male) 40-50; Blues legend. Tall in stature. Big boisterous voice only matched by personality. Delta Blues driven. Guitar and/or harmonica ability welcome but not mandatory
Big Momma Thornton-(African American Female) 30-40; Blues legend. Big brassy voice. Uninhibited by thought of others. Tough and comical. Harmonica ability welcome but not mandatory
Muddy Waters-(African American Male) 30-40; Blues legend. Commanding voice. Chicago Blues driven. Fun but stern. Guitar ability welcome but not mandatory
Stevie Ray Vaughn-(Caucasian) 25-30; Blues/Rock legend. Big in voice and guitar abilities. Laid back but master on the stage. Texas Blues driven. Guitar playing ability a must.
BB King- (African American Male) 25-30; Blues Legend; Blues originalist. Big voice, The blues engulfs him. Guitar ability welcome, but not mandatory
First Rehearsal: Sept. 27th
Tech: Oct 18th
Previews: Oct 22nd
Open: Oct. 30th
Close: Nov. 27th
(Rehearsals run Tuesday-Sunday: Performances Fri 7pm, Sat. 3pm&7pm, Sunday 3pm)
2 BLUES songs in the style of the characters provided (To be sang acapella)
1 minute comedic monologue
Contact Info:
To get timeslot email headshot and resume to blackensmblecasting@blackensemble.org
No Walk-in or calls please
Website: www.blackensemble.org
