[NEohioPAL]AUDITIONS for one of the hippest plays to ever come through Karamu's TOPS outreach program.

Sun Nov 27 16:58:31 PST 2005

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A HIP HOP AESOP by Je Franklin

Told through hip hop with a grooving beat, this new, original and =
facinating piece is written by legendary Black Arts Movement and New =
York playwright J e Franklin. Author of works such as the classic =
Off-Broadway play "Black Girl," (also film directed by the late Ossie =
Davis) and "Grey Panthers: Coming to the Mercy Seat."=20

Seeking a multiracial cast of six actors/actresses ages 19 or older, who =
can move and groove to the hip hop beat. Must be available during school =
hours. Sides will be provided with music. Slam poets are also welcome. =
Actors will also be considered for the outreach production of "Langston =
Listens to America", dramatized poems written by late Karamu alum =
Langston Hughes.  The outreach program will tour the Cleveland area and =
beyond starting Winter 2006.

Audition Dates: Friday, December 9th (Please call for audition =
appointment)          December 10th, 10AM - 1PM                          =
                                                   Where: Karamu House, =
2355 East 89th=20

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A HIP HOP AESOP is an adaptation of the ancient fables of Aesop in the =
form of Three-Minute plays written in unforgettable hip hop rhythms and =
accompanied by catchy musical numbers.  The works stay true to the =
ancient wisdom of Aesop, who used fables to point out our human foibles, =
as Jesus would later use parables to teach his disciples.  Aesop was a =
Greek-born slave of Ethiopian ancestry, born deformed and unable to =
speak, until the Priestess Isis, rewarding him for some deed he =
performed, miraculously restored his speech. He lived 600 years before =
Christ.

For audition appointments for Friday, December 9th, please call =
216-795-7070 ext. 242.

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