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Created Date | November 30, 2023 | |
Expiration Date | December 30, 2023 | |
Posted by | Administrator | |
Country | United States | |
State | Illinois | |
City | Chicago | |
Location | Chicago | |
Project Type | Equity/Non-Equity | |
Project Title | 2024 Season |
Description:
The Black Ensemble Theater is holding General Auditions for the 2024 season. Seeking a range of actors, singers, dancers and rappers.
Characters:
The Time Machine: A Tribute to the 80's - Written and Directed by Daryl D. Brooks
Seeking: An ensemble of 14 people, 20's - 40's, who sing , dance and rap. Roles such as Prince, Al B. Sure!, New Edition, Bobby Brown, Run DMC, LL Cool J, Salt N Pepper, Michael Jackson, Keith Sweat, Slick Rick, Ready For the World
The Salon - Written and Directed by Michelle R. Bester
Seeking: 9 actors who sing and dance. Salon Owner -Black Female 30's-40's, 2 Hair Stylists - 1 Black Female 50's-60's and 1 Black Female 20's, 1 Barber- Black Male 30's, 1 Investor - Caucasian Female 40's to 50's, 4 Clients - mixed genders and races.
The Gamble on Huff: The Story of Gamble and Huff -Written and Directed by Daryl D Brooks
Seeking: Actors who sing to play Kenny Gamble 25-30, Leon Huff 25-30, Older Kenny 55-60 and Older Leon 55-60. Ensemble actors, 25-50, who sing and dance to play various roles such as Teddy Pendergrass, Gladys Knight and The Pips, and Jerry Butler.
Pay: Equity: $683. p/week, Non-Union: $350 p/week
The Time Machine: A Tribute to the 80's - Written and Directed by Daryl D. Brooks
1st Reh: Jan. 30, 2024
Opens: Mar. 3, 2024
Closes: Apr. 14, 2024
The Salon - Written and Directed by Michelle R. Bester
1st Reh: Apr. 23, 2024
Opens: Jun. 2, 2024
Closes: Jul. 14, 2024
The Gamble on Huff: The Story of Gamble and Huff -Written and Directed by Daryl D Brooks
1st Reh: Oct. 29, 2024
Opens: Dec.15, 2024
Closes: Jan. 19, 2025
Must prepare brief selection of a song. Those who wish to rap please prepare a short selection as well.
Must prepare 1 contemporary monologue (comedic or dramatic).
Self-Tapes may be submitted to becasting@blackensemble.org no later than TUESDAY, DEC 12 @ 9am. (Please upload videos as a private listing to VIMEO or YOUTUBE and send us the link)
Contact Info:
Self-Tapes may be submitted to becasting@blackensemble.org no later than TUESDAY, DEC 12 @ 9am. (Please upload videos as a private listing to VIMEO or YOUTUBE and send us the link)