KARAMU
PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2008/09 Season Auditions of
“A L’il Night Music and a Whole Lotta BLUES!”
WAITIN’ 2 END
HELL
Saturday,
August 9th - 11am - 2pm Arena Theatre
Where: Karamu House
2355 East 89th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
due to construction access us from East 89th and Cedar
What to Prepare:
·
Two contrasting monologues not exceeding three minutes each
bring a copy of a recent headshot or
photo plus a Bio and or
a list of your performance experience
Who: Karamu is a multicultural institution and
encourages artist of all nationalities and religions to attend the casting
call.
Karamu House is a Non-Equity theatre. However,
Equity artist are invited to audition.
WAITIN’ 2 END HELL
(Comedy-Drama-Midwest Premiere)
By William a. Parker
October 24 – November 16, 2008 (Arena)
Director: Terrence Spivey
Dante and Diane Jones have been married for twelve years. What does Diane
really want? The play raises issues about relationships, family values, and
divorce problems in our community. This comic family drama was an
Off-Broadway and a huge hit at the 2005 National Black Theatre Festival was
first produced by theatre legend Woodie King Jr. It plays on the title of Terry
McMillan’s “Waiting to Exhale.”
CAST OF CHARACTERS
The play takes place in any City
U.S.A.
Dante Jones: Black professional, college
graduate, Parole Agent, Mid to late 30's. Male
Diane Jones: Black professional, Account Executive, Mid
to late 30's. Female
Alvin:
Black, married to Angela for 5 years, was previously married, friend of
the Jones couple. Mid to late 30's. Male
Angela: Asian, loves her some Alvin, her husband, was previously
married, accepts her husband's leadership as head of their union,
friend of the Jones couple Mid to late 30's. Female
Shay: Black, friend of the Jones couple. Was married (never
again) and divorce twice. Mid to late 30's. Female
Larry: Black, fri end of the Jones couple. Was
married (never again) divorce twice. Mid to late 30's. Male
Mark: Black, well paid legal counselor, works with Diane at the
advertising firm, nice and smooth with an immaculate style of dress.
40's. Male
REHEARSAL START DATE: September 15, 2008