[Capdist-auditions] The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial Of Mz. Martha Washington

[Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY]

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Please post the following auditions announcement:
Thank you so much. 


Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York, Inc.
Announces Auditions for
The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington by James Ijames
 Directed by Patrick White
The First Congregational Church
405 Quail Street
3/26 & 3/27 at 7PM


Auditions will be held 3/26 and 3/27 at The First Congregational Church, 405 Quail Street, Albany, NY at 7pm. Readings from the script.
There will be 20 rehearsals Sunday thru Wednesday nights starting last week of April thru opening night.
7 Performances 6/7-6/16 at the Meader Little Theatre, Sage Colleges, Troy

Martha Washington(White)-70 years old. George Washington's widow. Mother of America. Can be played by a much younger actress.

Ann Dandridge-Mulatto half-sister of Martha. House slave.

Chorus, part backup singers, part storytellers. They are:

Davy (African American)who also plays George Washington, Mad King George and Jacky Custis (Martha's son from a previous marriage who raped Ann and is William's father.

Priscilla (African American)who also plays Abigail Adams.

Sucky Boy (African American)-who also plays Mr. Lawyer Man (Martha's counsel), Thomas Jefferson & Southern Belle.

Doll-House (African American) who also plays Queen Charlotte, Betsy Ross & Sista Lawyer Girl, an around the way girl.

William-10-12 year-old boy slave. Ann's son.


The "Mother of America" -- Martha Washington, recently widowed wife of the United States' first president -- lies weak and powerless in her Mount Vernon bed. Impaired by illness, Martha is currently under the care of the very slaves who should be guaranteed their freedom the moment she dies. The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington is a fever dream of theatricality that investigates the life of Martha Washington, from her family ties to her historical legacy. Written by award-winning actor and playwright James Ijames, The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washingtonmakes its Capital Region premiere at Sage College's Meader Little Theatre presented by Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York, Inc.

"The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington is theatrical discovery of the best kind-a terrific script not to be missed..."- DC Metro Theater Arts
























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