****CASTING CALL**** LOOKING FOR TALENTED ACTORS TO STAR IN *BLUE, MISS BILLIEAN ORIGINAL PLAY BY JOHN DAYO-ALIYA* *Seeking roles for:* Black Males 18-35 Black Males over 40 Black Females 18-50 White Males over 35 *May 29th | 7:00pm | Akron Civic Theatre* *Parking:* *Due to construction on Main St. everyone will be using the W BOWERY ST. Stage Door Entrance.* *Description* *Who was Billie Holiday? Was she the jazz starlet that captivated the hearts and imaginations of fans and fellow artists for over half a century; or a drug addled criminal, with a quick wit and even quicker fist? * *This is the question that haunts Fred Worthy, a music journalist and Billie admirer, who has taken on the arduous task of writing a biography about the legendary diva, 20 years after her death, only to discover the very public star lived most of her life in the darker regions **outside the glamour and confetti of the spotlights glare. Worthy soon realizes that in order to discover the truth about Billie he will have to confront the dark truths of his own past. * *"Blue, Miss Billie" is an intelligent, hilarious, stylish entry on one of the most fascinating and notorious personalities of the 20th century. A feast for the senses not to be missed. * *This show is non equity.* All actors are not expected to sing, this is primarily a play with some musical moments. *Roles Available* *T-Boone:* Billie's bassist and long-time friend *John Ives: *A nightclub booking manager *Louis: *Billie's husband and manager *Lorus / Ursula*: Billie's assistant to her assistant / An old rival recalling her time with Billie in her prime *SIGN UP HERE <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0549aaac2da5fa7-blue> if you are planning to attend tonight.* *All additional questions about the production can be addressed at the audition, if you are able to attend. *