Theatre Casting Call for "The Colored Museum"
Actors sought for production of 'The Colored Museum'. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: "The Colored Museum" is a powerful and satirical exploration (in the spirit of “In Living Color!”) of African American identity through a series of 11 exhibits. This thought-provoking play challenges stereotypes and celebrates Black culture with humor and heart. Additional info: Casting Requirements: Actors who identify as African-American, Black or of the African Diaspora with improvisational skills, who are familiar with the genre of satire and the ability to embody different characters are strongly encouraged to apply. Note: All roles are open to performers of all ethnicities. Please prepare a 90-second monologue and 16 bars of a gospel or a R&B inspired song (with clearly marked sheet music) in the style of the show. Material should show range and an understanding of dramatic satire. Callback sides are attached. Callbacks: Wednesday-January 15th: 7 pm-10 pm. Production dates: Friday- March 14th, Saturday-March 15th, Friday-March 21st, Saturday- March 22nd at 8 pm and Sunday-March 16th at 2 pm. If you are interested, please apply.
10 roles
A stewardess who guides passengers through 300 years of African American history.
A stereotypical woman who hosts a very unusual cooking show.
A charming soldier and veteran with a deadly secret.
A transgender character who discusses style, power, and discrimination.
A superstar (Josephine Baker inspired), ex-pat of France, returning home to the US after a long departure, confronting her past.
The life of the party with a vivid, reimagined and inspired tale.
A naive young country girl who has an unusual encounter which challenges her innocence.
A man who has created a version of his life, leaving his past behind.
A complex character representing multiple theatrical stereotypes.
Another complex character representing some of history’s most beloved and distorted stereotypes of “Mamas".
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