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Release, May 5, 2008 Dobama/Karamu
Auditions for Caroline, Or Change Dobama and Karamu Performing Arts Theatrewill hold auditions for Equity
and non-Equity performers for their co-production of the musical Caroline, Or Change at Karamu House on
Tuesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Sarah May directs this exciting show
that will open the 2008-2009 season for both theatres on September
19. Caroline, or Change
revisits the early 1960’s, a period of sweeping change in race relations
as it affected two families: a Southern Jewish family, and the family of their
strong and proud African-American maid, Caroline. The Gellman’s little
boy Noah tries to cope with the recent death of his mother. He rejects the overtures
of his new step-mother Rose and worships Caroline as a surrogate mother figure.
Caroline, a single mother, struggles to care for her three children at home,
while her older son is off fighting in “some place they call This musical is actually sung-through, like a chamber opera, but
features a vibrant and clever score that blends blues, gospel, 60’s
R&B, and Jewish melodies. The show’s Musical Director, Ed Ridley
(Cleveland Play House, Auditions for Equity and non-Equity
performers will be held on Tuesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 15, from Please call 216-410-1781 or
216-231-8488 after May 4th to make an appointment. Production Dates:
September 19 October 12. Rehearsals
will begin around August 10. Cast Breakdown:
the show calls for 8 African-American women 18-60; 1 African- American Male
25-60; 2 African-American boys 7-12; and 2 white women 25-65; 3 white males 30-65; and 1 white boy 7-11. The Roles: Caroline Thibodeaux,
a resilient African-American domestic, works for the Gellmans, should be able
to play 39, a strong alto singer and lead actress! In the Laundry room, the objects that
define Caroline’s work and keep her company: The Washing Machine,
an alto, R&B female singer. Ageless The Dryer, an
R&B baritone with strong, fun presence. Ageless, Also plays The Bus. The Radio, a Motown
trio of women, like the Supremes, (Alto and Soprano) Noah Gellman, a
huge role for a white boy who looks 8, and is a strong boy soprano and actor in
no danger of imminent voice change! Grandma Gellman, Grandpa Gellman, and
Grandpa Stopnick, all older white character
actor/singers, much of their music is talk-sung, Jewish and comic. Rose Stopnick,
large role for white female soprano 28-45, Noah’s new stepmother. Stuart Gellman,
Noah’s father, 30-45, tenor, still mourns his wife’s death and
ignores his son. Dotty Moffett,
Caroline’s girlfriend, African American, 30’s, pragmatic about the
times, a domestic who is going back to school, fun part, soprano The Moon,
African American female singer, lyrical alto, the spirit of the night and change.
Emmie Thibodeaux,
Caroline’s daughter, strong actress with a soprano belt, who embodies the
new young black-power movement, should look 16 or 17. Jackie Thibodeaux
and Joe Thibodeaux,
Caroline’s sons, should look 10 and 8, very musical kids needed. Joyce Casey
Terrence Spivey Artistic Director
Artistic Director Dobama Theatre
Karamu House ### |