Playwrights Local

(http://playwrightslocal.org/)

Seeks 3 male actors

all 18-30, African American

for a staged reading on Monday, September 23 at 7:00 pm

at Creative Space at Waterloo Arts (397 East 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110)

MAMA'S OVEN

Written by Ife-Gail F. Young

Directed by Ashley Aquilla

Synopsis

The Korean war has ended, and men have been returning home. Doreen’s husband Army, however, has not come back as of three years after his discharge. It's only after Doreen finally meets a love interest that Army returns, different than when he left and displaying serious issues. Although their marriage died with Army's desertion, Doreen still feels obligated to him. Meanwhile, Odessa, Doreen’s mother and co-owner of O&D’s Boarding House, feels an undying need to save the orphaned doo-wop singers that meet under the streetlight. However, the adage ‘boys will be boys’ threaten the young singers' livelihoods. Their talent is their only hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Open Roles 

Andre - male - 18-30, African American - Leader of the Chimetones doo-wop group

Timothy - male – 18-30, African American - Lead Vocalist of the Chimetones doo-wop group

Major - male – 18-30, African American - Guitarist/Member of the Chimetones doo-wop group

Logistics

There will be 1-2 rehearsals in North Collinwood or in Tremont.

This is an unpaid reading, but a great chance to be a part of a new play!

Reply with a cover email and headshot/resume to director Ashley Aquilla at aawheadon@gmail.com. 

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Playwrights Local is a theater company based in Cleveland. Billed as a playwrights’ center, the organization’s goal is to provide a home for dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. They offer classes and workshops, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Tax-deductible contributions to this 501(c)(3) group can be made at http://playwrightslocal.org/donate/.