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Arts Judaica is seeking PERFORMERS and MUSICIANS for our upcoming production of Female, Ashkenazi with a Sewing Machine by Jamie Greenblatt, directed by Izadorius Tortuga.
Synopsis: In “Female, Ashkenazi with a Sewing Machine,” the diagnosis of ovarian cancer propels adoptee Anna on a journey, with her sewing machine, to find her deepest roots. It’s a non-linear, dimension defying journey, as she walks along the horizon, acutely aware of death on the other side, aided and challenged by the shape shifting Ashkenazi Foundress. Along the way, she collides with her genetic mutation, stumbles into chapters of Ashkenazi history, with indigo, her favorite color, ever present, taking her home.4
Email izadorius@gmail.com with FEMALE, ASH AUDITION in the subject line and a note of interest.
Material to Prepare:
Sides will be provided
Time Commitment:
Rehearsals: July 1-August 1, 2025
Tech: August 4-6, 2025
Performances: August 7-23 (Thur/Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm) at the Berger Park Coach House
Rehearsals at Edgewater Presbyterian Church: 1020 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Tech and Performances at the Berger Park Coach House: 6205 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
Character Type/Restrictions:
Anna**: seamstress, woman, white, Jewish, late 20s-early 40s
Benjamin**: gardener, man, multiracial, Jewish, late 20s-early 40s
Ashkenazi Foundress and others: shape shifter, woman, any ethnicity, any age,
with a rich singing voice.
Violinist: woman, any ethnicity, any age, alter ego of the foundress. Must play the violin well and be comfortable singing and memorizing sheet music.
*All roles must be comfortable with movement and singing.
**The roles of Benjamin and Anna require some physical intimacy. We will have an intimacy coordinator on staff.
To apply for this job email your details to izadorius@gmail.com