[NEohioPAL] Non-Equity Auditions for James Weldon Johnson's GOD'S TROMBONES

[performingarts at karamu.com]

Non-Equity Auditions for James Weldon Johnson's GOD'S TROMBONES


Audition Dates:
ACTORS/SINGERS/DANCERS:Thursday and Friday, Oct. 8th/9th @ 6:30 p.m
(Concert Hall)
SINGERS/DANCERS ONLY: Saturday, Oct. 10th @ 1p.m. (Arena Theatre)
Rehearsal Start Date: Week of Oct. 19th

ARTIST PREPARATION

Actors
Seeking ten to twelve strong African American male and female actors.
A contemporary, dramatic monologue no longer than 2 minutes.
Sides will be available.
Light clothing a must.
BE PREPARED to move.

Singers
Seeking fifteen to twenty African American adult singers.
Seeking ten to fifteen African American young singers. (Ages 12 to 17)
MUST prepare 16 measures of one slow and uptempo Gospel song.
BE PREPARED to move.

Dancers
Seeking five to ten African American adult dancers.
Seeking five to ten young African American dancers. (Ages 12 - 17)
MODERN, JAZZ, AFRICAN

For more information, call (216)795-7070 ext 242


GOD’S TROMBONES (Musical)
Based on “God’s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse” by James Weldon
Johnson
Adapted & Directed by Terrence Spivey
Musical Director: Sharolyn Ferebee
Dance Choreographer: Desiree Parkman
African Dance Choreographer: Talise Campbell
December 4 - December 27 , 2009

GOD'S TROMBONES
Karamu brings James Weldon Johnson's poetic classic to the stage through
the fire and brimstone of seven galvanizing preachers, soul stirring
singing and thunderous dancing, with biblical verses such as The Creation,
Let My People Go, The Prodigal Son and Judgment Day weaved into an
unforgettable hand clapping, foot stomping, uplifting spiritual
celebration. Mr. Johnson was a close friend of the Karamu founders and
also known for writing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often called “The
Black National Anthem.” We are excited about bringing God’s Trombones to
the North East Ohio audience.

Karamu House
2355 E 89th St.
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-795-7070
www.karamu.com