Auditions: Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye"

Auditioning ADULT actors for the Nashville Professional Theatre Premiere of Toni Morrison's THE BLUEST EYE, adapted by Lydia Diamond and Directed by Kenetha carr. Presented by Amun Ra Theatre.

AUDITIONS: Sun, Jan 17th, 2010 3-6 p.m., ART Playhouse

REHEARSALS: Begin Jan 27th

PERFORMANCES: Feb 25th-March 14th, Thurs-Sun

INFO LINE: 615-329-iAct(4228)

COMPENSATION: No Pay, but acting credit, the opportunity to work with one of the most comprehensive companies in town, and company membership with associated benefits.

The Bluest Eye is about the tragic life of a young black girl in 1940s Ohio. 11-year old Pecola Breedlove wants nothing more than to be loved by her family and schoolmates. Instead, she faces constant ridicule and abuse leading her to blame her dark skin and to pray for blue eyes. This powerful adaptation of an American classic is filled with rich language and bold vision.

*All roles will be played by adults.

SEEKING:

PECOLA: shy, quiet, and somewhat pained presence. nice looking, dark brown skin a must.

FRIEDA/DARLENE: Stern, and not quite personable. an older sister to Claudia.

MAMA: Possesses an imposing presence. loves her children quite evidently.

DADDY/SOAPHEAD CHURCH: Charasmatic, odd, charming, mature.

CHOLLY: A Shell of a man who may have been physically impressive at one time.

MAUREEN PEARL/WHITE GIRL: light-skinned, more complicated than simply "snotty."

Please Call: 329-4228 to reserve an audition time. if no time is reserved, actors will be seen in available slots.