[NEohioPAL]Auditions Karamu The Little Boy Who Shook Up the World:The Emmett Till Story

[vivian wilson]

Contact:  Vivian C. Wilson
									  216-795-7070 x215

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Monday, December 5, 2005

Re:  AUDITIONS for Karamu Youth Theatre  Production of The Little Boy Who
Shook Up The World:The Emmett Till Story by Nicole C. Kearney Cooper

For February Black History Month, Karamu's Youth Theatre is presenting a
one-act based on the tragic death of young 14 year old Emmett Till, brutally
murdered in Money, Mississippi in 1955, for allegedly whistling at a white
woman. His murder mobilized the Civil Rights movement. This powerful one-act
was written by Indiana playwright Nicole C. Kearney Cooper. Revival of last
year's production.


Karamu Performing Arts Theatre will hold open auditions for youth theatre
actors
Sunday 12/11 @ 3:00 pm
Monday 12/12 @ 7:00 pm
Needed are 3 caucasian males ages 18 - 50; 1 African-American male aged 30 -
50; and 3 African-American boys ages 13 - 17

Actors should prepare one 2-3 minute monologue.  Actors should be prepared
to rehearse 2-3 evenings during the week and most Saturdays. All performers
will receive complimentary tickets for some performances.

The Director is Judy Mazur



Auditions will be held at Karamu House; 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland,
Ohio 44106
in the Concert Hall.   Performers, regardless of race are encouraged to
attend.   Performances are: 2:00 pm Saturdays and Sundays; Karamu’s Jelliffe
Theatre.     February 18 – March 5, 2006.
                                               A Non-Equity Production
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