[Capdist-auditions] Second Coming Still Seeking Men

[Bruce Cornwell]

AUDITIONS - APRIL 19

 

SEEKING MEN FOR "SECOND COMING"

 

On Tuesday, April 19th, Jeremiah Productions, Inc. will hold auditions for
"Second Coming - The Character and Ministry of Mother Ann Lee of the United
Society of Believers (Commonly Called Shakers)." This new play-with-music,
written and directed by Bruce Cornwell, will be presented at the Shaker
Meeting House at the Shaker Heritage Society in Colonie on July 15th, 16th,
17th, 22nd, 23rd and 24th.  The auditions on April 19th and will be held at
the Community Reformed Church of Colonie, 701 Sand Creek Road in Colonie, NY
from 7 to 9 pm.  Actors should prepare a song to be sung acapella along the
lines of Greensleeves ("What Child is This?) or "Simple Gifts"/"Lord of the
Dance." Actors will be asked to read from the script.  Sides from the play
will be provided. 

 

The play tells the story of Ann Lee one of the most influential female
religious figures in western culture.  She and a small band of followers
arrived in the American Colonies in 1774 and established a Christian sect in
upstate New York which eventually grew to have thousands of followers and
which became America's most important and successful utopian community.  The
sect, which was characterized by wild shaking, impassioned singing, dancing,
and speaking in tongues believed Ann to be the female embodiment of Christ.

 

All cast members must be able to sing and handle simple choreography.  A
number of cast members portray multiple characters.  Two principal male
roles have not yet been cast:  James Whittaker (late teens or early 20s) and
William, Ann Lee's brother (age 35-45).  Several ensemble parts remain to be
cast as well.  Cast members will receive a stipend and mileage.  For
questions or additional information, please call 810-4937.

 

 

 

 

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