"Raisin In The Sun" Show Needs Performers
Looking for talent for the "Raisin In The Sun" Show. Please see the details below. Additional info: Auditionees should bring in a monologue (memorization is encouraged but not required). The monologue may be from any drama other than Raisin In The Sun and should be around 1 minute in length. Auditionees are encouraged to bring in a resume and head shot. Auditions also will consist of cold readings. Callbacks, if they occur, will include chemistry reads and further cold readings. Tentative Callbacks held Wednesday, Nov 16th at 6:30 pm. Please arrive early to find parking and fill out an audition form. Performs February 24-26 and March 3-5 at the Rhode Center in Kenosha, plus March 10-12 in Milwaukee. Directors tentatively may add some daytime matinees for school performances on Thursday, March 2nd. First rehearsals begin Tuesday, January 2nd, and typically will be held Mondays thru Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:30 pm (possibly only Tuesdays thru Thursdays). A read-thru will be held on Monday, November 21st. See the attachment for details. If you are interested, please apply.
9 roles
The thirtyish wife of Walter Lee Younger and the mother of Travis, their ten-year-old son. Ruth acts as peacemaker in most of the explosive family situations. Very low-key, Ruth reveals her strongest emotions only when she learns of the possibility of their moving to a better neighborhood.
In his middle thirties, he is the husband of Ruth, father of Travis, brother of Beneatha, and son of Lena (Mama) Younger. Walter works as a chauffeur and drinks a bit too much at times. When he discovers that his mother will receive a $10,000 check from his father's insurance, he becomes obsessed with his dreams of a business venture which will give him financial independence and, in his mind, will make him a more valuable human being.
The twentyish sister of Walter Lee and the daughter of Lena Younger. She is a college student planning to go to medical school. The only family member privileged to have the opportunity for a higher education, she is sometimes a little overbearing in the pride she takes in being an "intellectual."
The mother of Walter Lee and Beneatha, mother-in-law of Ruth, and grandmother of Travis. Lena's (Mama's) every action is borne out of her abiding love for her family, her deep religious convictions, and her strong will that is surpassed only by her compassion. Mama's selfless spirit is shown in her plans to use her $10,000 insurance check for the good of her family, part of which includes plans to purchase a house in a middle-class White neighborhood.
An African college student from Nigeria, Asagai is one of Beneatha's suitors. Mannerly, good looking, and personable, he is well liked by all members of the Younger household.
Beneatha's other boyfriend, he too is a college student. His wealthy background alienates him from the poverty of the Youngers. Easily impressed, Ruth is the only member of the Younger household who naively overlooks George's snobbishness.
A middle-aged White man, Lindner is the spokesman for the White community into which the Youngers plan to move. He has been sent to persuade the Youngers not to move into the White neighborhood. In fact, he has been authorized by the White community to offer the Youngers a monetary incentive not to move in.
The somewhat feebleminded friend of Walter Lee who, along with another friend, Willy, plans to invest in Walter Lee's business scheme.
Having no speaking parts, they enter at the end of the play to help the Youngers move to their new neighborhood.
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