Billy, Lena and the Duke
- Photo/Resume Request
Juneteenth Legacy Theatre Manhattan Experimental Café Code (approval pending) Stipend provided; transportation paid.
Founder/Artistic Dir/Book/Stage Dir: Lorna Littleway
Mus Dir: Ivan Thomas
CD: Lawrence Evans
1st reh: On/about 10/11/11. Rehearses days/weekends, including daytime of 11/10-11/12 for tech. Eight perfs 11/14-11/19 (including matinee, TBD).
NYC appointment auditions are coming up.
To be considered, send picture/resume to Lawrence Evans at
Those invited to audition should prepare two songs from among the following:
“The Lady Is a Tramp”, “From This Moment On”, “Come Rain or Come Shine” or “In a Sentimental Mood”. Accompanist provided. Sides for a brief scene will also be provided.
Full title: Billy, Lena and the Duke: a Night of Ellington Music! Four-character cabaret, 31-song tribute to the music of Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn and Lena Horne.
Seeking:
Club Owner:
African American man, 40s – early 50s. Mature.
Doll:
African American woman, 40s. Club Owner’s wife.
Dolly:
African American woman, late 20s. Doll’s daughter.
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