Still Need Male Actors for Reading                                                                                                                               “Emporer of Lincoln Street,” by Richard AsburyReading in mid- late September,  Sat. 4:30 P, 9/24 WHO:       Richard Asbury, emerging local playwright, wants to see his project develop into being produced and performed as a fully staged production. WHAT:       Upcoming reading of his 2-Act drama, to refine and develop its concept, characters, content, and format. WHEN:      Saturday, September 24, 4:30 P THE STORY LINE:  A drama in 2 acts that highlights a successful, upper-middle class, African American family in 1968. Set in the fictitious city of Jefferson in 1968.  The play addresses the issues of sibling rivalry, race in the African American community (at that time), homosexuality, and the price of success.The main character, NAPPY, is a "self made man" who is tough on his family and demands respect from all that cross his path. He is conflicted with the changes he sees in his community and his family's desire to leave his oppressive control and find their own lives. He loves them but does not know how to communicate that love.  CASTING:  Seeking actors who may be considered for portraying the lead and supporting characters, | as the play is developed and produced. No need for ongoing commitment at the time of audition,beyond actual reading, mid - late Sept. unless actor expresses interest and availability for further auditions, rehearsals and performances.This is a non-AEA project. Exemptions from AEA. Small stipend, each actor.  |  1.   LEO: 49, MENA’s twin. Stiff, tightly wound. Deeply closeted homosexual. A wiz with numbers and anything mechanical. Hates NAPPY for his controlling nature, and fact that Nappy has tried to "beat the Sissy" out of him since he was teenager. Wants to leave the family businesses.  2.  CUE STICK: 32, former college football player. NAPPY's Aide de Camp.  Born and raised in Jefferson. Street-wise hustler. NAPPY's confidant and surrogate son. Helps Nappy run his illegal operations with the the "numbers" racket and does "favors" for the local mob occasionally. 3.  KWAME: Young,late 20s. can portray "African-type" Medical resident. Please contact:  wakeupandlives@gmail.com, as soon as possible.   Sue JohnsonDirectorWake Up And Live's Actors' Studio