[Capdist-auditions] Casting Notice

[Dennis Kelly Higgins]

Dear Folks at capdist-auditions,
Hi.  Please consider posting this Notice.  I have included an Attached Word Doc and Pdf.  Thank you.  If you ave any questions, please contact me at"  Dennis Kelly Higgins  (212) 696=8560 Email: dkhrosebud at yahoo.com



Announcing Non-Union Auditions scheduledfor Spring.

This is an Advance Notice, a heads-upfor the Spring, 2016, Non-Union Auditions for an original, multi-racial drama“The Kentucky Tragedy.”

This brand new play has been presentedin New York City in four separate Developmental Workshops over the past fiveyears.

We are looking for Actors, Singers,Dancers, and Musicians with excellent technique.  The language of the text is highly stylized,elevated, close to poetry, and requires that performers have good speech andvocal training, plus a capacity for graceful movement, and an appreciation ofthe classics.

Particular attention will be given toTalent in their 20’s, as the Drama has huge potential prospects.  The Producer’s plans include a National Tour,prior to a Broadway Run.  If thisapproach peaks interest, and the desire exists to be considered, please sendpictures and resumes to: dkhrosebud at yahoo.com  The Producer is Dennis Kelly Higgins, (212)696-8560.

Based on the sensational Sharp/BeauchampMurder Trial of 1825, the O.J. Simpson Case of its’ day, marking the first timea man was executed in the State of Kentucky, “The Kentucky Tragedy” is both a Courtroom Drama and a Domestic Dramacombined.  The Family Drama is toldchronologically as the Trial unfolds. Think of “Inherit The Wind” or “Twelve Angry Jurors” melded with“Streetcar Named Desire” or “Long Day’s Journey Into Night.”

There are two extraordinary roles for aBlack Woman and a White Woman.  Additionally,there are six scenes between the two ladies, friends since birth, exploringtheir long and deep relationship.  Whathas worked well in past presentations is to assign one or two scenes to severaldifferent pairs of actresses.  These areparts written to showcase the most gifted of their generation.

There will be a Cash Stipend paid forthe run, four weeks of rehearsal, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, followed byperformances.  For background on thestory, see the Wiki entry Beauchamp/Sharp Tragedy.  The Theater Venue will be a Location inColumbia County.


 
CAST BREAKDOWN:

Anne Cooke: 22-35 years old. (Caucasian.)  Stately and beautiful.  Betrayed by her suitor, she seeks solitude,redemption, and revenge.

Ellen Reardon:  22-35 years old.  (Actress of Color.)  Closest friend to Anne.  Her confidante and critic. 

Jerry Beauchamp:  22 -30. (Caucasian.) Leading man.  Stable, self-sacrificing.  Hail fellow, well met.

John Pope:  25-45. (Caucasian.)  Leading man.  Defense Attorney.  Firm, but calm temperament.  Reliable, reassuring.

Nathaniel Whitman: 25-45.  (Actor of Color.)  Homestead Foreman.  Possesses a steady and generous nature.

Charles Bibb: 25-45.  (Caucasian.) Prosecuting Attorney.  At thecenter of a crisis.  Determined to makean impression.

Petita: 20-25.  (Actress of Color.)  Wiser than her years. Speaks truth to the powerless.

 
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