Gwydion Theatre Company is seeking actors for its upcoming production of Lynn Nottage's 'Por'Knockers.

Director: Makari Robinson-McNeese

Synopsis: When radical action meets radical consequences when do we draw the line? Por' Knockers follows a group of civil rights activists in the hours following their bombing of what they thought was an empty building. When the bombing results in the deaths of school children playing in the building, the group struggles with the idea that their noble cause has lead to harming the very people they are aiming to protect.

When: July 15th 6pm-8pm
Where: The Greenhouse Theater Center (2257 N Lincoln Avenue)
Pay: $250 Stipend

If you are unable to attend the auditions, please send a two minute monologue to casting@gwydiontheatre.org

Callbacks by invitation only on July 19th

At Gwydion Theatre, we are committed to fostering a creative and inclusive environment for artists of all backgrounds. While the listed parts are advertised with binary gender roles, we encourage all actors to submit for any role they are interested in.

Character Breakdown:
Lance: coal-black Guyanese gold miner, twenties; disciplined, weathered, resilient. Role requires some singing and accent work.

Kwami (role cast, seeking understudy): Guyanese-American man, early forties; authoritative, introspective, faithful.

Ahmed, African-American man, early twenties; impulsive, defiant, outspoken.

Tamara, African-American woman, late twenties/early thirties; academic, ethical, observant

James (role cast, seeking understudy): African-American man, early thirties; frenetic, cynical, paranoid