"Crowns" Musical Seeks Teenagers

Seeking teens for "Crowns" Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Winner of the Helen Hayes Awards for Best Production and Best Musical, “CROWNS” is a moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of history and identity as seen through the eyes of Yolanda, a young African-American woman who has been sent South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in a northern city. As strong women tell the stories of their lives through stories of their hats, Yolanda witnesses a tradition tracing back to African rituals and slavery and forward to the New Testament and contemporary fashion. Gospel music and dance underscore and support the narratives. Additional info: Please prepare a memorized 16-32 bars of the gospel, R&B, pop, blues, rap, or hip-hop. If you read music, please bring your sheet music clearly marked. An accompanist will be provided. You may also bring an mp3 or link to the track of your music. You may be asked to sing a cappella. Everyone auditioning will also be required to sing with LIVE piano. You will also be required to learn a short dance/movement combination. Please dress accordingly. Rehearsals begin December 12, 2022 Production dates are February 10-12 and February 16-19, 2023. Please bring any known scheduling conflicts to your audition. If you are interested, please apply.