Fleetwood Jourdain Theatre
Yellowman and Sweet

Pay: Yes

Description:

YELLOWMAN by Dael Orlandersmith is a memory play about an African-American woman who dreams of life beyond the confines of her small-town Southern upbringing and the light-skinned man whose fate is tragically intertwined with hers. The play explores the negative associations surrounding male blackness, as well as the effect these racial stereotypes have on black women. It is a story that is both heartwarming and ultimately heartbreaking; a beautifully composed play. (June 17-July 2, 2017)

SWEET by Harrison David Rivers poetically tells the story of Retha and Nina Baker, sisters who have always been close-folding laundry together, chasing fireflies together, and enduring the summer heat together. But when their mother dies unexpectedly and their close childhood friend, George, returns home from college, the sisters' relationship begins to fray and long-held desires threaten to tear them apart. Set on the outskirts of an all-black town in rural Kansas, SWEET is a coming of age story about the sacrifices we make to hold on to the ones we love. SWEET just made its World Premiere in New York at the National Black Theatre in Harlem. (July 15-30, 2017)

Seeking:
YELLOWMAN: African American Female, medium-darker complexion. Age range 25-40 African American Male, lighter complexion. Age range 25-40

SWEET: 2 African American Females. Age range 18-25 African American Male. Age range 20-30

Auditions will be held at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre- Studio 223/ Noyes Cultural Arts Center. 927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL 60201 Directly off the Purple line Noyes stop.

Time Commitment:

YELLOWMAN: First day of rehearsal: May 22 Tech week of June 12 Preview: June 16 Opening: June 17 Closing: July 2

SWEET: First day of rehearsal: June 20 Tech week of July 10 Preview: July 14 Opening: July 15 Closing: July 30

Material To Prepare:

Sides will be emailed once you receive an appointment.

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