[NEohioPAL] Auditions at Karamu for "WAITIN' 2 END HELL"
Vivian C. Wilson
vwilson at karamu.com
Tue Aug 5 11:16:00 PDT 2008
ARAMU PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2008/09 Season Auditions of
"A L'il Night Music and a Whole Lotta BLUES!"
WAITIN' 2 END HELL
Saturday, August 9th - 11am - 2pm Arena Theatre
Where: Karamu House
2355 East 89th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
due to construction access us from East 89th and Cedar
What to Prepare:
. Two contrasting monologues not exceeding three
minutes each
bring a copy of a recent headshot or photo
plus a Bio and or
a list of your performance experience
Who: Karamu is a multicultural institution and encourages artist of all
nationalities and religions to attend the casting call.
Karamu House is a Non-Equity theatre. However,
Equity artist are invited to audition.
WAITIN' 2 END HELL (Comedy-Drama-Midwest Premiere)
By William a. Parker
October 24 - November 16, 2008 (Arena)
Director: Terrence Spivey
Dante and Diane Jones have been married for twelve years. What does Diane
really want? The play raises issues about relationships, family values, and
divorce problems in our community. This comic family drama was an
Off-Broadway and a huge hit at the 2005 National Black Theatre Festival was
first produced by theatre legend Woodie King Jr. It plays on the title of
Terry McMillan's "Waiting to Exhale."
CAST OF CHARACTERS
The play takes place in any City U.S.A.
Dante Jones: Black professional, college graduate, Parole Agent, Mid to late
30's. Male
Diane Jones: Black professional, Account Executive, Mid to late 30's.
Female
Alvin: Black, married to Angela for 5 years, was previously married, friend
of the Jones couple. Mid to late 30's. Male
Angela: Asian, loves her some Alvin, her husband, was previously married,
accepts her husband's leadership as head of their union, friend of the
Jones couple Mid to late 30's. Female
Shay: Black, friend of the Jones couple. Was married (never again) and
divorce twice. Mid to late 30's. Female
Larry: Black, fri end of the Jones couple. Was married (never again)
divorce twice. Mid to late 30's. Male
Mark: Black, well paid legal counselor, works with Diane at the advertising
firm, nice and smooth with an immaculate style of dress. 40's. Male
REHEARSAL START DATE: September 15, 2008
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