We still have a few audition slots left. Talent of all levels welcome. Audiences will laugh, cry and be uplifted by this amazing and gritty gospel stage play all that is missing is you! Cleveland is the first stop before the production embarks on a world tour. Auditions Saturday, April 13. 11a to 1p. Send an email clevelandcasting@gmail.com for an appointment time. Main Character descriptions (more characters and details may be found on Clevelandcasting.com): Main Characters: Hattie Clark (female, 17-33) the story begins when Hattie is 17 years old. She’s a very smart girl with two major problems; low self-esteem and her mother. (Must be African-American, of dark complexion, Size 8-11 or so and willing to give up your life through May 25 – (This role is cast, but needs a great understudy) Naomi (female 17-33) she’s Hattie’s best friend who happens to be the daughter of a preacher. She’s more attractive than Hattie, but certainly not as book smart. (Must be able to sing and be uninhibited when it comes to acting, as she has a really physical scene with Hattie when she is working hard to save her life. Delores Mae Clark(female, late 30’s) she’s mean and addicted and “Damn” should be her middle name. All Delores cares about is getting high and having a good time. Yet somehow, you still manage to like her! (This role is cast but could use a great understudy). CJ (male, 25 to late 30’s) he’s a slick dude who supplies Delores’s drugs while pretending to love her, so she’ll continue to break the law for him. (Average build, doubles as a stage hand in Act 3) Bowtee (male, 40’s to mid-50’s) this sharply dressed man is the owner of his own bar and has a special affection for his dishonest barmaid; Delores Mae Clark. Bowtee is a charming and kind man with southern charm. Eddie (male 17-19) he’s a real cutie pie, but he’s a typical boy who uses Hattie for sex. He goes from charming and convincing to down right verbally abusive in let’s say….one missed period. (must be 5’8” or more, doubles as a stage hand in Act 3, could be one of the dancers in the bar scene or an extra) Narrators: Ariele (female, 15-19) typical teenager at the crossroads of her life. (must have a decent singing voice) Loreal (female, 10-12) adorable, smart, whitty Magee (female 50-65) this wise and beautiful silver-haired woman has found a very clever way to teach her granddaughters a great deal about life. (This part is cast, but can use an understudy, must be a darker complexion.)