[Capdist-auditions] Seeking Actors for Pinkster Event

Mavigliano, Michelle (PARKS) Michelle.Mavigliano at parks.ny.gov
Tue Apr 23 13:33:03 EDT 2019


Hello,

I am the educator at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site and am seeking African-American men and women to portray 18th century Black Albanians at our upcoming Pinkster event. I have attached the posting and also included it below.

Thanks very much!

Michelle Mavigliano


Seeking 10 to 12 performers for Volunteer Work at Schuyler Mansion's Pinkster Celebration in Albany: African-American Adult Men and Women, All Ages

Event Date: Saturday, June 8, 2019, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
                 32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY

Casting For: Adult men and women, all ages, to portray 18th century enslaved African-Americans attending a Pinkster celebration.

Compensation: Volunteer work

Description: Pinkster was originally a religious holiday (Pinksteren or Pentecost) brought to the colonies by the Dutch in the 17th century. During the 18th and early 19th centuries, the enslaved African and African-American communities were so successful at incorporating their own culture and traditions into the celebration that by the early 1800's, Pinkster was considered a holiday for the enslaved Black community. For enslaved men and women, this was the one time of year they were given time off from their unceasing labor.

Performers will be expected to:

  *   Perform in 18th century repro clothing
  *   Read primary and secondary sources about Pinkster
  *   Through third -person interpretation, recreate the experience and activities of Pinkster attendees. Specifically, men and women selling wares; who had traveled far and were camping on the Pinkster grounds; who were reunited with loved ones; who were planning escape.
  *   Participate in interactive dance with music performers, the ending procession, and the crowning of King Charles.
  *   Interact with the public and answer questions about what they are portraying.
  *   Ideally, actors should be available the entire event, 11 am to 4 pm.


PLEASE APPLY ASAP. Please contact Michelle Mavigliano at Schuyler Mansion: (518)434-0834, michelle.mavigliano at parks.ny.gov<mailto:michelle.mavigliano at parks.ny.gov>. Experience with historical reenactment appreciated, but not required. Headshots NOT required, however, resumes of relevant experience are appreciated.










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