AUDITION INFO
"Day Dream" At The Kennedy Center
Description:
Day Dream is a play inspired by the life of Black Homosexual Jazz Artist and Composer Billy Strayhorn.
1 Dramatic Monologue. Video Submission. 3 Min. Maximum. Resume. Headshot.
Email Submissions To huemanati@gmail.com
or click here:
https://www.backstage.com/casting/day-dream-347983/
OR
In-Person Auditions
Thursday, March 19, 2020
6-8PM
Email huemanati@gmail.com to set up an audition.
1 Dramatic Monologue. 3 Min. Maximum. Resume. Headshot.
Roles:
Billy Strayhorn (Lead) Male 25-35 Black homosexual. Small in stature. Has a quiet confidence about him. Charming, yet intensely focused on his music.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Lillian Strayhorn (Supporting): Female 25-45
Black Female. The mother of the lead character. Ages throughout production. Must be nurturing and elegant.
Aaron Bridgers (Supporting): Male, 25-35
Black homosexual. The love interest of the lead role (Billy Strayhorn).
Ambitious, but warmhearted. Genuine.
Lena Horne (Supporting): Female 25-35
The legendary Singer and best friend of the Lead role (Billy Strayhorn).
Must speak with a slightly southern accent. Must have a grace and elegance about her. Must be able to sing.
Vivian (Supporting): Female 25-45
Black Female. She is Trans. She loves life, and isn't afraid to take it by the horns. She is a nurse's aid. Tough and ambitious, yet sensual and charming.