Auditions for the Maplewood Strollers' Production of 'The Colored Museum'

Casting Notice: The Colored Museum

Production Title: The Colored Museum

Playwright: George C. Wolfe

Director: Victoria Lauture Duncker

Production Dates: Friday- March 14th, Saturday-March 15th, Friday-March 21st, Saturday-

March 22nd at 8pm and Sunday-March 16th at 2pm

Location:The Maplewood Strollers

Burgdorff Center

10 Durand Rd

Maplewood, NJ 07040

About the Play:

"The Colored Museum" is a powerful and satirical exploration (in the spirit of “In Living Color!”) of African American identity through a series of 11 exhibits. This thought-provoking play challenges stereotypes and celebrates Black culture with humor and heart.

Casting Requirements:

Actors who identify as African-American, Black or of the African Diaspora with improvisational skills, who are familiar with the genre of satire and the ability to embody different characters are strongly encouraged to apply

Note: All roles are open to performers of all ethnicities.

Audition Details:

• Audition Dates: Monday-January 13th and Tuesday January 14th: 7pm-10pm

• Callbacks: Wednesday-January 15th: 7pm-10pm

• Location: Burgdorff Center 10 Durand Rd Maplewood, NJ 07040

Please prepare a 90-second monologue and 16 bars of a gospel or a R&B inspired song (with clearly marked sheet music) in the style of the show. Material should show range and an understanding of dramatic satire.  Here is a link to the sides: THE_COLORED_MUSEUM_CALLBACK_SIDES.pdf - Google Drive

Join us in bringing this important work to the stage and be part of a conversation that matters!