Talent for "Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer" Play

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer" theatre production, looking for a female lead performer. See more details below. About the project: A one-woman musical play portraying civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer through storytelling, music, and powerful personal testimony. Rate: $889 weekly minimum (LORT D) Additional info: First rehearsal: Jan. 19, 2027 Rehearsals: 1/19/27 – 2/14/27 First Preview: Feb. 16, 2027 Opening: Feb. 19, 2027 Closing: March 7, 2027 Seeking a strong singer-storyteller Requires gospel/soul vocal strength and stamina. To Work in Kansas City, MO Seeking multiple roles with strong vocal ability. Performers must handle multiple character tracks. Emphasis on storytelling and emotional depth. Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue or two contrasting one-minute monologues. To be considered for a musical, please prepare a contemporary monologue and a brief cut of a traditional or contemporary musical theatre, standard or gospel/blues/funk/soul song. An accompanist will be provided. Material should demonstrate a strong sense of storytelling, emotional connection, and point of view. Please bring 3 copies of your headshot and resume, stapled together, with contact information clearly printed on the resume. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. Directors are looking forward to seeing you at the auditions!