Actors for play reading, "Mississippi Summer"

About the project and the company

Seeking actors for a reading of “Mississippi Summer” by Art Feinglass, a play about civil rights workers in Mississippi in 1965. The play is based on the personal experiences of the author.

The reading of the play will take place on Monday evening, March 27, at the Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center in the Central District. Cast members for the reading will be considered for roles in the full production of the play scheduled for the fall at Langston Hughes and other venues in the Seattle area.

Auditions will be conducted on Zoom. Callbacks and rehearsals will be in-person. Fee for the reading $100. Please send resume and headshot to artfeinglass@gmail.com.

Location of Audition

First auditions on Zoom. Please send email request for appointment with headshot and resume to artfeinglass@gmail. Callbacks will be in-person at Seattle Public Library, Northeast Branch and Queen Anne Branch.

Audition requirements

If you need to reschedule an audition appointment please let us know in advance.

Character breakdown / Project needs

Stokely

Male, Black, 20’s-30’s. Civil rights leader in 1965 Mississippi.

Steve

Male, white, 20’s, New civil rights volunteer in Mississippi 1965.

Ruby

Female, Black, 40’s-50’s, Civil rights office manager, in Jackson, Mississippi in 1965

Judith

Female white, 20’s -30’s, experienced civil rights worker in Mississippi in 1965

Marybeth

Female white 20’s, fiery personality, new civil rights worker in Mississippi in 1965

Deputy Graham

Male, white 40’s-50’s, veteran Mississippi deputy sheriff in 1965

Deputy Prince

Male, white 30’s, new Mississippi deputy sheriff in 1965

Additional information

Preferred method of submission

Audition/Interview dates

Zoom auditions begin first week of March. In-person callbacks on March 7 and 13.

Pay type

Stipend

Audition location

Seattle WA

Pay type

$100 $100

Callbacks or second audition/interview?

Callbacks March 7 and 13.

Submission instructions

Headshot and resume, demo reel if available, not essential.

Union Requirements

Open to All

Website specific to project

http://www.SeattleJewishTheater.com

Sides or script location

http://www.SeattleJewishTheater.com

Equity Contract

Non-Union