[NEohioPAL] Seeking 1-2 actresses for Anansi & the Middle Passage paid role

[Rachael Endrizzi]

Spark Theatre Company is seeking performers for its 2023-2024 touring show
program. These productions occasionally have public performances but
primarily travel throughout NE Ohio to schools as assemblies for
approximately 15 performances. Actors do not need to be available EVERY day
throughout the touring timeline, but should have general availability
during school days and/or flexibility in their schedules. Actors receive a
stipend starting at $500 based on role, and are reimbursed for travel to
schools at the IRS rate of $0.62/mile.



Anansi and the Middle Passage

By Frank Higgins

Anansi, the celebrated spider from African folklore, tells the story of an
African mother and daughter who are kidnapped and sold into slavery. With
each story, Anansi springs to life along with the story characters for
action-packed, light-hearted adventures.   When mother and daughter arrive
in America as slaves, they carry with them the folk tales and wisdom of
their homeland — stories that make their lives bearable and give them
meaning.  This wonderfully theatrical children’s play offers a unique
perspective, imbuing the dismal tale of the slave trade with the bright,
spirited folklore of African culture.


Rehearsals Begin: Sept. 25th around actor availability in Olmsted Falls, OH

Touring Period: October 17th-November 10th, 2023 (approx. 14 show total
within this time frame) to elementary schools throughout NE Ohio.



Roles:

*Shontay/Bush Deer/Hare*- (female identifying, BIPOC actor, adult to play a
child) seeking a versatile actor to play a young girl who is kidnapped into
slavery, a young deer with a big heart, and a smart hare.



*Mother/Wife/Vulture*- (female identifying, BIPOC actor) seeking a
versatile actor to play Shontay’s mother, who is kidnapped into slavery, a
vulture, and other minor characters in the story.


Those interested should email Rachael at sparktheatre4youth at gmail.com.



-- 
Rachael Endrizzi
Producing Artistic Director
Spark Theatre Company
*www.SparkTheatre4Youth.org <http://www.SparkTheatre4Youth.org>*
440-707-6887
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