KARAMU NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR SASSY MAMAS ‘LADONTE’ Seeking Equity and non-Equity actor for SASSY MAMAS (the character - LADONTE) by Celeste Bedford Walker. CALL BACKS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th 6:30 PM KARAMU HOUSE 2355 E. 89th Street Cleveland, OH 44106 APPOINTMENTS For an appointment, please submit the following materials information to casting@karamuhouse.org & lpylescasting@gmail.com • a current headshot and up-to-date resume with accurate contact information • your current status with Actors' Equity Association union (i.e. AEA/non-AEA) Performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, as well as performers with disabilities are encouraged to attend every audition. If you are unable to attend the audition, please email your headshot and resume to casting@karamuhouse.org along with a request to submit a video audition. Please make note of your union status when submitting. All roles are available. ABOUT THE PLAY In the autumns of their lives, three longtime girlfriends find themselves living single. A recent widow, a divorcee, and a career woman all use their social status and wealth to ensnare (much) younger male suitors. Little do they know, their handsome, fine, strapping young beaus have plans of their own. This colorful romantic comedy explores the dynamics between the sexes as well as the phenomenon of when a woman knows what she wants…she knows how to get it. PREPARATION Please prepare ONE contemporary monologue not to exceed THREE minutes. Finally, please bring three copies of your headshot and resume (stapled together) to your audition time. Sides will be made available at the auditions. COMPENSATION All actors receive compensation for their work in our productions. Equity members appear under a GA Tier 2 contract. Non-Equity actors receive a modest stipend. PRODUCTION DATES Rehearsals: Jan. 8 – 31, 2018 Performances: Feb. 1 – 25, 2018 SETTING Washington DC. Spring/Summer, 2013. ROLES** WILHEMINA: (Female, early 50s, African-American.) National Security Advisor to the President. Never been married. She meets WES who becomes her first real love. Athletic physique. Wears distinctive eyeglasses. JO BILLIE: (Female, late 50s-early 60s, African-American.) Hospital Administrator, a widow on the prowl for a young man. Robust figure. MARY: (Female, mid/late 50s, Any Ethnicity.) Married for 30 years and now suddenly divorced. “Good catholic girl.” Can be a little judgmental. Still slim and petite. Former beauty queen. WES: (Male, early 30s, Any Ethnicity.) Handsome, with character, a former football player turned sports journalist. Hopelessly in love with WILHEMINA. LADONTE: (Male, 30s, Any Ethnicity.) JO BILLIE’s love interest COLBY: (Male, late 20s, Any Ethnicity.) A gardener from a small town who develops a relationship with MARY. ** There will be up to two AEA Contracts available for this production.