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Actress for "Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer"

Kansas City, MO, United States
ID: 310446Exp: 5/14/2026
$1,114/week
Description:

Equity actors needed for roles in 2027 season show "Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Details can be found below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $1213 weekly minimum (LORT B) $889 weekly minimum (LORT D) - paying LORT C minimum - $1114 weekly plus housing. Additional info: All roles will be understudied. PREPARATION: 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 a copy of your headshot and resume with contact information clearly printed on the resume. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. 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 attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. 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 LORT D - Paying LORT C If you are interested, please apply.

1 role

Fannie Lou HamerFemale40-59 y.o.African-American

(Vocal range: Flexible; strong traditional gospel & soul foundation required) is the sole onstage performer in this one woman play with music. A powerful, singerstoryteller is sought to embody legendary civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer. This portrayal is not an impersonation, but an embodied act of witnessing. Gravitas, warmth, political awareness, and spiritual grounding is essential. The Band, a 3-piece combo – keys/organ, bass/guitar, drums. (Harmonica would be a welcome addition.)