SHADES OF TRUTH THEATRE is now holding Auditions for
BLACK WALL STREET Fall 2014
Black Wall Street by Celeste Bedford Walker
Directed by Michael Green and Fulton Hodges
September 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, October 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2014 @ Andrew Freedman Complex
We are looking for strong Non-Equity performers who are available for week and weekend and possible daytime shows during the week. All shows are with pay. Equity Actors are encouraged to audition for future Equity Showcase.
BLACK WALL STREET by Celeste Bedford Walker
In 1921, in a small community in Tulsa Oklahoma, there was a Black paradise called Greenwood. This community consisted of Blacks, Indians, and Jews, who respected and did business with each other. In time the town was soon known as Black Wall Street. In a mere 36 block section of town, these African-Americans owned and operated up to 600 thriving businesses. One of the most popular of these businesses was Old Lady Boleys’,(fictional) an eating establishment which is where our play begins. One Sunday evening, the town’s more influential citizens gathered to have their pictures taken for the local newspaper; in honor of the community’s 20th anniversary. Before the play ends, the entire community of Greenwood is completely burned to the ground. In a 12 hour period, a major Black economic movement is halted.
CAST OF CHARACTERS / BOLEY FAMILY:
BILL BOLEY, 30’s,- Butcher, jovial, runs meat market
FRANK BOLEY, 40’s - Real estate agent, educated
MOLLY BOLEY, 40,- Wife of Frank/Mother of Princess/socialite/ part Indian
PRINCESS BOLEY,20’s, - Daughter of Frank and Molly/recently returned from Paris/planning her wedding
GRANDMOTHER BOLEY, 70’s, Matriarch, former slave from Mississippi has the history.
UNCLE RAIN, 60’s – Insightful and proud Indian.
MARIA, 30’S – Part Spanish, she is warm and friendly and works at the Boley restaurant.
DELLA,30’s, - Fun loving, live-in maid in white section/ visits Greenwood often to see Bill
DICK ROWLAND, 20’s – Energetic and optimistic, shines shoes downtown.
DR. JACKSON, 60’s – Well respected and popular surgeon in town and else where
PRICTCHARD, - late 20’s – 30’s- Reporter/Photographer - stylish & somewhat sophisticated.
Sides will be provided / A monologue or song may be requested / You may receive sides in advance upon request
Audition Information
Date: Friday July 11, 2014
Time: 4pm - 8pm
Date: Saturday July 12, 2013
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Andrew Freedman Complex,1125 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10452
Directions: Uptown "D" to E. 167th St( get on toward the rear of train which will lead you to the exit closest to the complex).Cross to opposite side of Concourse. The complex entrance is less than a quarter of a block away. Downtown "D" to E. 167th St ( get on towards the front of train). Walk from Exit less than a quarter of a block downtown to the complex entrance.
Or the "4" train to Yankee Stadium/ 161st St station and transfer downstairs for the uptown "D". Follow aforementioned directions for the uptown "D".
By car I87/ Major Degan north to exit 4. travel straight on River Av to 167th St. The complex is off Mcclellan St ( between E 167 and E 166th St)
From Harlem/local roads see link below
This is an open call audition, if you would like to schedule a time slot please contact: Michael Green @ 646 - 488 – 9576 or email shadesoftruththeatre@gmail.com / shadesofjade00@hotmail.com
Or Fulton Hodges @ 347-737-7856 / visit www.shadesoftruththeatre.com
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