[Capdist-auditions] BIPOC production team seeking Black performers!

[Zoe Lewis]

Acting with Aaron and YouthFX seek local Black musical theatre actors and
singers to participate in a cabaret-style performance.

Project details: The project- ‘Going Black to Broadway’ is a fundraiser for
Acting with Aaron (see details on AwA below), celebrating Black talent in
the Capital Region. This production is produced by an entirely BIPOC team.
Performances for the cabaret will be recorded ON-SITE at YouthFX in Albany,
August 25th and 26th, and will be compiled for a digital release. To
maintain social distancing, we ask that performances are kept to duets or
solos. Performers are asked to prepare a performance of any musical theatre
song of their choosing.

Audition/Performance requirements: We are currently accepting submissions
from Black performers only! Please audition by submitting a short clip of
the song you wish to perform, accompanied by a backing track. The song
should be from Broadway, but ‘Broadway adjacent’ is fine (Disney,
Off-Broadway, stand-alone showtunes, etc). Your full performance of this
song will have a 5 minute limit, so please choose a song that falls within
these parameters. Don’t worry about movement in this audition (we’ll add
that in later!), just show us you can sing your chosen song with feeling!!
If you’re selected, we’ll reach out to you for scheduling specifics. A
short movement/direction rehearsal will take place with the director the
day of your recording. The only thing you’ll need to provide day-of is
yourself and your backing track, as YouthFX will be handling all of our
audio/video recording.

Please send all video submissions (30 seconds to 2 minutes) and/or
questions to director, Zoё Lewis, at actingwithaaronmoore at gmail.com with
your name, song/musical choice, and the best way to contact you. Due
Saturday 8/15. We’ll reach out with specific recording dates after
selection.

Thanks!!

Acting with Aaron was created by Aaron Moore in 2014. As a multi-faceted
performing arts company, its mission is to bring the performing arts to
underserved communities in the Capital Region and surrounding areas.
AwA achieves
this through producing published plays, original productions, providing
classes on acting, public speaking, and movement. Previously, we have
collaborated with a number of local theatre companies and organizations,
including Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY, Youth FX, Creative Action
Unlimited, Young Futures, Root3d, as well as Proctors and Capital Repertory
Theatre. Acting with Aaron looks forward to continuing to bring the
performing arts to the Capital Region area and beyond. Follow us on
Facebook at ‘Acting with Aaron’ and on Instagram @actingwithaaron.

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*Zoë Lewis*
*Acting with Aaron*
she/they
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