Casting Call for the "Driving Miss Daisy" Play

In need of African-American male talent for the "Driving Miss Daisy" play. Please see the details listed below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Pulitzer Prize-winning, Driving Miss Daisy, is set in Atlanta and spans twenty-five years, from 1948 to 1973. When Daisy Wertham, a stubborn, elderly Southern widow, crashes her new car into the neighbor’s garage, her son, Boolie, forces her to take on a chauffeur. He employs Hoke Coleburn, much to her chagrin. At first, Daisy refuses to rely on a black man to get her from one place to the next and Hoke spends two weeks sitting in the kitchen doing nothing. Gradually, however, Daisy’s prejudices are broken down and, against all odds, he becomes her best friend. Daisy teaches Hoke to read and write, while Hoke encourages Daisy to let go of her insecurities. Alfred Uhry’s delicate drama explores the experience of aging while the world around you moves forwards at a great pace. Rate: Comp tickets and/or other perks. Additional info: -Rehearsal Dates: Feb. 28 – Mar. 30, 2023 -Performance Dates: Mar. 31 – Apr. 16, 2023 -Requirements: Please bring a resume and current photo (professional headshots are not required). Walk-ins are welcome, but reserved times are preferred. There will be cold readings from the script. Please come prepared to list all conflicts. NO conflicts accepted during tech week All actors must be fully vaccinated when rehearsals begin. If interested, please apply.