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Auditions for Musical "Raisin"

Manassas, VA, United States
ID: 304028Exp: 2/24/2026
Description:

Casting female talent for "Raisin" the musical. Details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: The story of a working-class Black family (The Youngers) living on the South Side of Chicago, who fight for dignity and a desire for the American dream. As the Youngers await their recently deceased patriarch's life insurance check, they allow themselves to imagine a bigger and better life; however, along the way, they clash over competing dreams. Three generations of the Younger family discover another side of racial discrimination, and the true meaning of unity, love, courage, and honor. Moving songs like "He Come Down This Morning" and "A Whole Lotta Sunlight" will have you rocking in your seats. Additional info: Show Dates: Sat. May 16 @ 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sun. May 17 @ 3:00 p.m. Sat. May 23 @ 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sun. May 24 @ 3:00 p.m. When applying, please schedule an audition.

1 role

LENA YOUNGERFemale46-59 y.o.African-American

G3-C5, alto. The matriarch of the Younger family. With pride and hope, she cares for her family and wants to use the insurance money to purchase a new family home in the white neighborhood of Clybourne Park. Is sometimes at odds with her children but loves them fervently.