The New Conservatory Theatre Center Announces Auditions For THE SUGAR WITCH 10/5

The New Conservatory Theatre Center is pleased to announce auditions for their 2009-2010 Pride Season production of The Sugar Witch by Nathan Sanders and directed by Dennis Lickteig.

About the show:

A Florida family confronts madness, truth, and the destructive legacy of racism as the spirits of the dead walk the dark swamp, haunting the hearts of all who reside there. Dark family secrets are revealed, and unusual passions are ignited.

Casting the following roles (Non-AEA ONLY):

SISSER (late 30s): Southern, obese, and somewhat mad. A wheel-chair-bound love of Little Debbie snake cakes. Capable of anything-even murder.

RUTH ANN MEEKS (late 30s): Southern, racist, and half-insane. A "church-goer", plain, not too attractive. Most likely the product of incest.

ANNABLLE (45-50s): African-American; Southern swamp mystic and conjure woman. Brews magical potions from sugar cane molasses. The last in a long-line of powerful "sugar witches".

HANK HARTLEY (30s): Southern, handsome and strong, tall. The play's "gentleman caller". Recently returned to Sugar Bean to take over his family's funeral home business. Madly "in-love" yet hiding a dark secret.

GRANDDADDY MEEKS (60s-70s): Southern redneck; racist, abusive and mean. Ruth Ann's grandfather.

*The role of MOSES has been cast*

When:
Monday October 5th, 2009
7-10pm
(General Auditions)
Tuesday October 6th, 2009
7-10pm
(Callbacks at director's request)

Where: The New Conservatory Theater Center 25 Van Ness @ Market, Lower Lobby.
Prepare: 2 minute Dramatic Monologue

Creative Team:
Artistic Director/Producer: Ed Decker
Director: Dennis Lickteig
Casting Director: Jovan Olague
Rehearsals: January 18th-February 25th, 2010
Production Dates: February 26th, 2009-April 17th, 2010.

Pay: $750.00 (Non-negotiable and inclusive with rehearsals and performances)

For more information or to set up an audition time, please send a headshot and résumé, to Jovan Olague, Casting Director @ Jovan@nctcsf.org. You may also request a copy of the script as well to the e-mail above. Auditions will be held by invitation only, based on submission. E-mails that do not include headshots and resumes will not be considered. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!