CHICKEN & BISCUITS Equity Actors - Alabama Shakespeare Festival Auditions

CHICKEN & BISCUITS

Alabama Shakespeare Festival | Montgomery, AL

CONTRACT

PERSONNEL

LORT Non-Rep Director: Ron Himes

$839 weekly minimum (LORT D)

OTHER DATES

• Auditions: planned for the week of 2/23
• First rehearsal: May 12
• Preview: June 4
• Opening: June 5
• Closing: June 21
• No roles will be understudied
• Venue: Octagon Stage

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your headshot and resume for consideration. Please include “C&B” in the subject line.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.

Deadline: 02/12/2026

Submit to:
kcactorsubmissions@gmail.com

BREAKDOWN

SYNOPSIS

Laughter and chaos collide as the Jenkins family gathers to lay their beloved patriarch to rest—only to have the service turn into a feast of family drama when a shocking revelation bursts into the room. As past wounds resurface and tempers flare, this uproarious Broadway comedy dares to ask: what happens when the truth shows up uninvited? With biting humor and a whole lot of heart, Chicken & Biscuits serves up a deliciously messy feast of Black joy, forgiveness, and the fierce love that holds us together—even when everything’s falling apart.

SEEKING

Baneatta Mabry — Black woman, late 40s to mid-50s. A dignified, devout Christian matriarch. Mother to Kenny and Simone, wife to Reginald. Baneatta is loving—sometimes to a fault—but rigid in her faith and traditional values. She means well, but often leads with judgment instead of grace. Balances emotional control with moments of vulnerability and humor.

Reginald Mabry — Black man, 50s. Baneatta’s loyal husband and the newly appointed pastor of their home church. A warm, affable peacekeeper with a steady presence and a knack for corny dad jokes. The heart of the family, he radiates patience and love. Grounded with strong comedic warmth.

Kenny Mabry — Black man, mid to late 20s. The youngest child of Baneatta and Reginald. Kenny is openly queer and confident—except around his mother, whose disapproval still deeply affects him. Sensitive, quick-witted, and deeply yearning to be seen and accepted. Requires emotional depth, comedic timing, and nuance.

Logan Leibowitz — White man, mid to late 20s. Kenny’s high-strung, overly analytical Jewish boyfriend of four years. Full of nervous energy, Logan is eager to make a good impression and struggles to stay calm under pressure—often turning to his weed pen for comfort. Brings neurotic charm, sharp timing, and heart.

Beverly Jenkins — Black woman, 40s–50s. Baneatta’s younger sister. Loud, lively, and always dressed to impress. The self-proclaimed “fun aunt” who’d rather party than parent. Beverly is brash, unapologetic, and the life of every room—until real feelings sneak through. Big comedic energy with emotional grounding beneath the surface.

La'Trice Franklin — Black female-identifying actor, age 16 (or able to play teen). Beverly’s daughter. Bold, nosy, and always in the middle of adults’ business. A Gen Z firecracker with a sharp tongue and no filter—but it’s all out of love.

Simone Mabry — Black woman, 30s. Kenny’s older sister. Polished, poised, and Baneatta’s pride and joy. Simone appears put-together but is privately unraveling after a failed engagement. She's sharp, slightly shady, and fiercely guarded.

Brianna Jenkins — Black woman, 40s–50s. The half-sister no one expected. Daughter of the deceased, born from an affair. Sweet, grounded, and emotionally open. She arrives at the funeral not to stir drama, but to find peace and connection.