Karamu House Is Holding AUDITIONS for BLACK NATIVITYBY LANGSTON HUGHES PERFORMANCE DATES: December 4 - 27, 2015 Directed by: Richard H. Morris Jr.Musical Director: Glenn Brackens / Choreographer: Terrence Greene AUDITION DATESMonday October 12 Singers Only 7:00 pm-9:00pmTuesday October 13 Singers/Dancers 7:00 pm-9:00pm AUDITION PREPARATIONKaramu is looking for Singers ages 18 years or older. Singers must prepare 1 ContemporaryGospel song of your choosing. Not to exceed 1 Minute.Singers must also be prepared to singacappella if asked. An accompanist will be provided. Please come prepared for lightmovement. Th ose that are auditioning for Dance must come dressed and prepared for movement.Please be prepared to stay for the entire audition time. All who are auditioning must bring a Headshot and Resume’. LOCATION 2355 east 89th Street, Cleveland Ohio ABOUT THE PLAYKaramu alum Langston Hughes’ classic “Black Nativity” is back just in time for time for the100th anniversary celebration aft er being absent from Karamu since 2012. Black Nativity is aretelling of the classic Nativity story with an entirely African American cast. Sung in gospelstyle, mingled with modern and classical dance styles. Originally written by LangstonHughes, the show was first performed Off -Broadway on December 11, 1961, and was oneof the fi rst plays written by an African American to be staged there. Th e show had a successfultour of Europe in 1962, one of its appearances being at the Spoleto Festival of TwoWorlds in Italy.Black Nativity has been performed annually in Boston, Massachusetts, atTremont Temple since 1969. Black Nativity Has been a holiday classic at Karamu since 1980. REHEARSALSConsists of a 8 week rehearsal schedule, 3-6 time per week. Th e cast will receivea Rehearsal schedule by the fi rst cast meeting or fi rst rehearsal. If you have any Questions feel free to contact Richard H. Morris at216.795.7070 ext.236.