Casting Call: "Speaking to the Heart of a Man" gospel stage play February 21, 2009

SEEKING:
Timothy “Deac” Frazier: (m) Loud, know-it-all, co-owner of SpeakCafé —early to mid-30’s
Charles Foster: (m) Loving, devoted husband & co-owner of SpeakCafé—early to mid-30’s
Maurice Pittman: (m) Fun-loving, wise-cracking single father of two & co-owner of SpeakCafé —late 20’s
Irving Davis: (m) Cynical co-owner of SpeakCafé who dislikes black women—late 20’s
Mr. Kyle: (m) Janitor at SpeakCafé and spiritual father to its owners—in his 60’s
Robert: (m) Bartender at SpeakCafé—mid-20’s
Papa Davis: (m) Irving’s father—in his 60’s
Mr. Rodriquez: (m) Melina’s father—in his 50’s
Godfather: (m) Melina’s godfather, of Indian, Native American, or Hispanic descent—in his 50’s
Artemis: (m) Eclectic spoken word artist—early 30’s
Kendrick: (m) Frazzled and disgruntled spoken word artist—mid to late 30’s
Angela Frazier: (f) Deac’s God-fearing, loyal wife—in her late 20’s
Candace Foster: (f) Restless wife of Charles & background singer at SpeakCafé—late 20’s
Niesha Watts: (f) Full-figured best friend of Maurice & background singer at SpeakCafé—late 20’s
Melina Rodriquez: (f) Irving’s love interest who appears to be of mixed heritage—late 20’s
Renee Calhoun: (f) Mother of two and waitress at SpeakCafé—early 20’s
Pamela: (f) Waitress at SpeakCafé —mid to late 20’s
Mrs. Rodriquez: (f) Melina’s mother—in her 50’s
Godmother: (f) Melina’s godmother, of Indian, Native American, or Hispanic descent—in her 50’s
Waitress: (f) mid to late 20’s
Nurse: (f) female, mid-40’s
Mrs. Catherine: (f) Mr. Kyle’s wife; very energetic—in her 60’s
The Ferocious One: (f) Female spoken word artist—mid to late 20’s

REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare for a Cold Reading from the script
Must prepare a 1 min. monologue
If auditioning for the following parts, you must prepare a 1 min. song excerpt that showcases your vocal abilities: Timothy, Charles, Maurice, Irving, Candace, and Niesha
If auditioning for the following parts, you must prepare a 1 min. spoken word excerpt (does not have to be an original composition) to showcase your ability to convey spoken word: Timothy, Maurice, Irving, Artemis, Kendrick, Niesha, The Ferocious One
Bring a head shot to the audition (they do not have to be professional, but they must have good resolution)

Questions, Comments, or Concerns?
Contact: Shamika Austin - dreams.fulfilled@hotmail.com
Or Syreeta Hay - syreeta_h@yahoo.com