MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Equity Principal Actors - Flint Repertory Theatre Auditions

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AUDITION DATE

Monday, June 22, 2026

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM (E)

Break 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment, you may EITHER fill out the following audition form at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvxExKP 311-wRFfqXZIGOTZUiEIikv9Rq6IrO5kScsz OPKA/viewform OR you may email

enichter@flintrep.org or call 810-237-2520. If you are unable to attend these in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition. Please see breakdown for video submission instructions.

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract

$565 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM (See breakdown).

Flint Rep is committed to diversity and encourages performers of all ethnicities, backgrounds, gender identities, body types, and abilities to audition for all available roles.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one Side for the character of your choosing. Sides may be found here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ECz4CRQlC3- gVdvRrfZf8zG7Y8n6to6o . Here is a link to the full script for reference:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1c1nSOHX prpDsv4SoIkRO9hWCvKn14nk . Note: You do not need to bring a physical copy of your headshot and resume to your in-person appointment.

Breakdown

MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM

Video Submission Instructions:

LOCATION

Flint Repertory Theatre

1220 E. Kearsley Street

Flint, MI 48503

Rehearsal Studio 1.

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Producing Artistic Director: Nicole Samsel

Director: Rico Bruce Wade

Administrative and Literary Coordinator: Emily Nichter

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: August 18, 2026

Opening: September 18, 2026

Closing: October 4

Possible extension to October 11, 2026

OTHER

https://thefim.org/flintrep/about/auditions/

For additional questions, contact Emily Nichter at enichter@flintrep.org, 810-237-2520

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

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 attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

If you are unable to attend these in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition.

Please submit your headshot, resume and video audition at EITHER this email: enichter@flintrep.org OR

Use this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFmQvKS5NjftI3q9vMCiAV_n35a6t33km26 CLlPizWiRsieg/viewform?pli=1

Videos can be submitted via a link to your Vimeo, YouTube, personal website or other online account you prefer through the form. Videos should be viewable without requiring downloads. Submissions should include a digital copy of your headshot and resume.

The submission deadline is by the end of the day on June 22, 2026.

Please Note: Actors in Ma Rainey’s band will play live music during the production. All members of the band must be able to play live music on their stated instrument.

SEEKING:

MA RAINEY: 40-50s. Female-presenting. Black. Blues Singer. The legendary “Mother of the Blues.” Fierce, commanding, sensual, funny, and shrewdly strategic.

STURDYVANT: 40-50s. Male-presenting. White. Owner/producer of the Chicago recording studio where Ma Rainey is recording. A perpetrator of the exploitative machinery of the music business.

IRVIN: 40-50s. White. Male-presenting. Ma’s manager and Sturdyvant’s partner. Diplomatic, and perpetually attempting to manage conflict between Ma and the recording studio executives.

DUSSIE MAE: 20-30s. Female-presenting. BIPOC. Ma’s young lover. Attractive, flirtatious, and aware of the power her sexuality gives her in male dominated spaces.

SYLVESTER: Early 20s. Male-presenting. Black. Ma’s nephew. Earnest, prickly, dignified, and ‘country’. He possesses a pronounced stutter.

POLICEMAN: 20-40s. Male-presenting. White. A Chicago police officer who is the embodiment of institutional authority with a particular charge of keeping people of color in line.

THE BAND:

CUTLER: 50s. Male-presenting. Black. Trombone and guitar player. The practical, steady member of the band. Functions as mediator, protector, and moral anchor within the ensemble. Note: Plays trombone/guitar

TOLEDO: 50-70s. Male-presenting. Black. Piano player. The intellectual philosopher of the band. He is educated, reflective, and politically conscious. Note: Plays piano

SLOW DRAG: 40-50s. Male-presenting. Black. Bass player. Easygoing, humorous, and observant. The social glue within the band. Note: Plays bass

LEVEE GREEN: Male-presenting. 30s. Male-presenting. Black. Trumpet player. Ambitious and charismatic with dreams of transforming popular music and escaping poverty. Note: Plays trumpet