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Performers for Theatre Audition "Adia and Clora Snatch Joy"

New York, NY, United States
ID: 309453Exp: 5/1/2026
$1,213/week
Description:

Equity actors for roles in "Adia & Clora Snatch Joy". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $1213 weekly minimum (LORT B) Additional info: Some, if not all roles may be understudied, exact plans to be determined. Invited auditions: May 5th, and 6th. First Rehearsal: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Tech Begins: Thursday, November 19, 2026 First Preview: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Days Off: Wednesday, November 25 and Thursday, November 26 Opening: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 Closing: Sunday, December 13, 2026 Dates are subject to change. Theatre Company intends to use the terms of the LORT-Equity CBA Rule 35(S) to simulcast/stream a capture of a regularly scheduled performance to virtual ticket holders for this production. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. 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. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to apply. When applying, please include headshot and resume for consideration.

6 role s

ELDER ADIAHA UFOT/VOICE FROM THE BOOKFemale86-89 y.o.African-American

(Principal). Mezzo D4 to D5; Nigerian-American. Mainland Massachusetts accent with facility to learn Ibibio and/or Gullah.

MEDIUM ADIAHA Ufot/WOOD WHITTLING SPIRIT # 3Female46-54 y.o.African-American

(Principal, Mezzo G3 to F5). Nigerian-Amercan. Mainland Massachuetts accent with facility to learn Ibibio and/or Gullah. All actresses playing Adiaha are sourced from the ensemble. When their part is complete, they are to fold back into the chorus of Wood Whittling Spirits.

ELDER CLORA ABERNATHY/VOICE FROM THE BOOKFemale86-89 y.o.All ethnicities

(Principal. Mezzo). Southern American woman with South Carolina accent with facility to learn Ibibio and/or Gullah.

ANIEKAN ABERNATHYMale30-34 y.o.African-American

(Principal). Southern American. The only son of Adiaha and Clora Abernathy. Mainland South Carolina accent with facility to learn Ibibio and/or Gullah. Non-singing role.

WOOD WHITTLING SPIRIT #4Female40-59 y.o.African-American

(Mezzo G3 to E5). Adiaha's female ancestor of West African (specifically Ibibio) descent. A good musician and mover.

BASKET-WEAVING SPIRIT #1Female36-49 y.o.African-American

(Chorus, Soprano D4 to B5 flat). Clora's female ancestor from the American South (specifically Gullah folk). A good musician and mover.