"Porgy & Bess" (2012 Version) Seeks Boys and Girls

Theatre Company is currently seeking a dynamic cast of local, non-union artists for our upcoming production of PORGY AND BESS. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Known worldwide as a masterpiece and an “American Folk Opera,” Porgy and Bess® was George Gershwin’s final work for the musical stage. Based on DuBose and Dorothy Heyward’s play Porgy, Porgy and Bess® combines elements of jazz, classical and American folk music. Musical numbers include “Summertime,” “A Woman Is a Sometime Thing,” ”My Man’s Gone Now,” “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” “Bess, You Is My Woman Now” and “I’m On My Way.” Rate: All performers will receive a small stipend between $200-$300. Self-tapes should contain 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. YouTube links are preferred. If sending via Google Drive, please ensure anyone provided the link can access. Deadline for self-tapes is Wednesday, January 28th @ 5:00 pm. If interested, please apply.