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Seeking
Village Theatre is seeking African American performers for all ensemble singer and dancer roles for our production of
My Heart is the Drum.
Preparation
Familiarity with Modern/Contemporary, African Dance, Caribbean Dance, and Ballet is a plus. Callback candidates should have a 16 count movement phrase to demonstrate upon request
Other Dates
First Rehearsal: February 16th, 2016, Preview: March 16th, 2016, Issaquah Opening, March 17th, 2016, Issaquah Closing, April 24th, 2016, Everett Tech Rehearsal: April 28th, 2016, Everett Opening:April 29th, 2016, Everett Closing:
May 22nd, 2016
Other
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Personnel
Director: Schele Williams, Music Director: Chris Littlefield, Choreographer: Sonia Dawkins, Artistic Director: Steve Tomkins, Casting & Company Manager: Jessica Spencer
· Chorus rules are in effect.
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
To schedule an appointment please email
auditions@villagetheatre.org with your name and union status
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Available roles:
Balinda Dagumbo 16, Efua’s beautiful cousin and best friend, naïve and romantic
Edward Adu Early 20s, Sakuro’s farm helper, shy, in love with Efua, resists change
Catherine Seidu 30s, Efua’s high-school teacher and advocate
Nana 60s, the spirit of Efua’s grandmother, a story-teller
Sakuro Kuti Early 40s, Efua’s father, proud
Kofi Kuti 18, Efua’s brother, naïve
Lishan, Desta 15-18, village boys, carefree friends of Kofi
Marjani, Tanisa 15-18, village girls, inexperienced and flirtatious
Essie Dagumbo 30s-40s, Balinda’s mother, conventional, a worrier
Charles Dagumbo 40s, Balinda’s father, a merchant
Abena 30s, hardworking, warmhearted friend of Essie’s
Caesar Nabuto 40s, brothel owner, clever, charming, amoral
Kanika 20s, prostitute, carries a sadness, a depth of feeling
Fayola, Oni 20s, prostitutes; Fayola, angry; Oni, resigned
Miles, Joe 20s, Caesar’s bodyguards, opportunists
Dr. Goro Any age; doctor at underfunded medical clinic in Accra (Male or Woman)
Erasto, Horace, 20s-60s, male brothel customers, prosperous
Mandou, Jemilla, 6-10, village children who adore Efua
Ensemble Spirits, Villagers, Mourners, Vendors, Marketplace People (including Wake Up Volunteers), Caesar’s Clients, Clinic Patient
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