[NEohioPAL]In Search of African-American Children for MEDEA

[ELISABETH MADDEN]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
KSU'S SCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE IN SEARCH OF 2 AFRICAN-AMERICAN 
CHILDREN ACTORS FOR MEDEA
	
Kent, Ohio - Kent State University's School of Theatre & Dance is in 
search of two young actors for the production of MEDEA.  Auditions for 
the roles of Medea's children will be Sunday, September 28 at 6 PM in 
the Music & Speech Center on the main Kent State University campus.  
Children auditioning should be between the ages of 6 - 11 and have 
previous stage experience.  The roles are non-speaking.  
African-American and bi-racial children are strongly encouraged to 
audition.  Please call Elisabeth Madden at 330-672-0103 to schedule an 
appointment.  Appointments are necessary for the audition.  Please 
bring a current listing of previous experience and be prepared for an 
interview.  

Directed by Rohn Thomas, performances of MEDEA are Tuesday - Saturday 
at 8 PM and Sunday at 2:30 PM from October 31 - November 9.  There is 
also a matinee performance on Wednesday, November 5 at 10 AM.  Those 
auditioning must be able to attend all of these performances.  Children 
in the production will be called to rehearsals no more than twice a 
week between the hours of 7 PM - 9 PM.  Children would be expected to 
attend all rehearsals during tech week beginning, Sunday, October 26 
until opening Friday, October 31. 

 MEDEA is a Greek tragedy and does include adult themes.  Medea's life 
is torn apart when the man she loves and left her home and family for, 
betrays her.  Once a powerful, princess, Medea is left without a 
husband and banished from their home.  Given sanctuary in Athens, Medea 
must decide whether to leave quietly or seek her revenge.  


	For more information regarding Medea, the auditions or to schedule an 
appointment please contact Elisabeth Madden at 330-672-0103 or 
emadden at kent.edu


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Elisabeth Madden
Managing Director
Porthouse Theatre
KSU's School of Theatre & Dance
emadden at kent.edu
330-672-0103