AUDITIONS: IN OUR OWN WORDS: OUR STORIES, OUR VOICES, EPISODE 4
A Co-Production with Ensemble Theatre and SumMedia Productions

Auditions
Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 6-9pm 
Disciples Christian Church-Chapel 
3663 Mayfield Rd.
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118

Callbacks
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from 6-8pm 
Lee Road Branch of Heights Libraries, 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, 44118.
Meeting Room B

TO BE CAST: Seeking actors for roles in 2024-2025 IN OUR OWN WORDS cycle.
Auditions are open to AEA and NON-AEA actors. (See more contract/stipend information below.)  

THE BOMB by Lisa Langford
Directed by Ananias J. Dixon

Two ex-lovers run into each other while at a Black Lives Matter protest.

Characters:
Tinka- African-American, She/Her, 20s, protester who is manning an aid station during a protest over the death of an unarmed Black teen by police.
Ezra- African-American, He/Him, 20s, reluctant protester, Tinka’s ex.

POOF! by Lynn Nottage
Directed by Nicole Sumlin

When a housewife comes to the end of her rope with her abusive husband, she doesn't expect him to spontaneously combust. With a pile of ashes on the floor and a life to reclaim, she and her friend debate what to do next.

Characters:
Loureen, African-American, She/Her, 30s-40s, a demure housewife
Florence, African-American, She/Her, 30-40s, Loureen's best friend

First Rehearsals: October 7th
Opening: October 25th
Closing: November 3rd (with possible extension through November 10th)
Show Days/Times: Fridays and Saturdays @7:30pm, Sundays @2:00pm
Show Location: Location is pending and TBA.
The 3 possible pending locations are located in Cleveland Heights, University Heights, and close to the University Circle area.  
Compensation: 1-2 AEA Special Appearance Contracts for the Project. Non-AEA are paid $100/week. 

Please fill out the ONLINE AUDITION FORM prior to auditions at this link provided.    

Please email auditions@ensemble-theatre.org with any additional questions!
We look forward to working with you!!