[Capdist-auditions] "Greenwood: An American Dream Destroyed" at TIS Audition Announcement

[Lydia Nightingale]

Hello,

Please post the following audition notice for* Greenwood: An American Dream
Destroyed*, directed by Lynnie Godfrey, at the Theatre Institute at Sage.
Thank you!

Lydia Nightingale
Administrative Assistant
Theatre Institute at Sage

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Troy, NY. Seeking African American actors for staged reading in March

The Theatre Institute at Sage is producing a staged reading of a
rarely-produced play in March of 2017 *Greenwood: An American Dream
Destroyed *by Celeste Bedford Walker directed by Lynnie Godfrey.  Some
principal roles will be played by Equity actors from outside of the capital
region. Dates: March 15-18, 2017

Auditions at Russell Sage College, Meader Little Theatre on January 25,
6-8PM.

(Snow date:  February 1, Wednesday 6-8PM)



Please send headshot and resume to Director, Lynnie Godfrey to:
goleentertain at aol.com for audition appointment.

Seeking four black actors to play supporting roles:

*BILL BOLEY*, *30’s,* WWI Vet, trying to put war behind him, but
increasingly being drawn into chaotic events, Della’s paramour.



*PEG LEG,* (Horace Taylor) 40’s, WWI Vet, Bill’s friend, general
contractor, working on Frank and Molly’s home.



*FRANK BOLEY, 40’s*, Real Estate magnate, oldest Boley son, married to
Molly, father of Solene.



*DR. JACKSON*, *50’s,* Prominent doctor in Greenwood.



*SYNOPSIS:* This two-act drama tells the story of events surrounding the
1921 race riot that took place in Greenwood, Oklahoma. Greenwood was the
premier black Boomtown of its era and was referred to as the “Negro Wall
Street”.  Greenwood had successfully achieved complete economic
independence from its neighbor Tulsa, Oklahoma until 14 blocks of the town
were burned down in one night. Follow the progress, success, joy and
prosperity of the township of Greenwood and eventually the story of its
demise.

The staged reading will be directed by Singer, Actor and Director Lynnie
Godfrey. She will bring in 6 actors from her ensemble: The Essence of
Acting, who are New York City-based.

There will be talkbacks after both performances. All actors are encouraged
to participate.
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