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"The Colored Museum" Seeks Teen Actors

Maplewood, NJ, United States
ID: 578959Exp: 1/14/2025
Description:

Teen actors sought the production of 'The Colored Museum'. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: "The Colored Museum" is a powerful and satirical exploration (in the spirit of “In Living Color!”) of African American identity through a series of 11 exhibits. This thought-provoking play challenges stereotypes and celebrates Black culture with humor and heart. Additional info: Casting Requirements: Actors who identify as African-American, Black, or of the African Diaspora with improvisational skills, who are familiar with the genre of satire, and the ability to embody different characters are strongly encouraged to apply. Note: All roles are open to performers of all ethnicities. Please prepare a 90-second monologue and 16 bars of a gospel or an R&B-inspired song (with clearly marked sheet music) in the style of the show. The material should show the range and an understanding of dramatic satire. The callback sides are attached. Callbacks: Wednesday-January 15th: 7 pm-10 pm. Production dates: Friday- March 14th, Saturday-March 15th, Friday-March 21st, Saturday- March 22nd at 8 pm and Sunday-March 16th at 2 pm. If you are interested, please apply.

3 roles

The KidBoth genders16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A manifestation of a man's younger self, fighting against discarding past memories

Normal Jean ReynoldsMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A naive young country girl who has an unusual encounter which challenges her innocence

Lala Lamazing GraceMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A superstar (Josephine Baker inspired), ex-pat of France, returning home to the US after a long departure, confronting her past