YOU CAN’T FAKE THE FUNK (A JOURNEY THROUGH FUNK MUSIC)

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Pay Rate: Equity $718 p/week, Non-Union $350 p/week
Audition Date and Time: Acting/Singing Auditions JULY 13 & 14 10a-4p, Dance call JULY 15 @ 11am
Audition Location: Black Ensemble Theater 4427 N Clark St

A flash back journey with Dr. Funk to honor some of the most memorable music in FUNK.
Written and Directed by Daryl D Brooks

MUST email becasting@blackensemble.org for an audition slot

SEEKING:
ENSEMBLE – male/female 20s – 50s must sing and move well to play various roles (Dr. Funk, James Brown, Sly Stone, EWF, Chaka Khan, Gap Band, Rick James, Isaac Hayes)

Material to Prepare:

ACTING /SINGING AUDITION (JUL 13 &14)
Prepare a brief selection of any uptempo SOUL or R&B song ( to be sung a Capella)
1 contemporary monologue ( comedic or dramatic)
Bring a copy of Headshot & Resume
DANCE CALL (JUL 15)
Bring a copy of Headshot & Resume

Time Commitment:

First Rehearsal: August 11th
Tech Begins: Sept. 8th
Preview: Sept. 5, 6,11,12
Open: Sept. 13th
Close: Oct. 25th

Character Type/Restrictions:

ENSEMBLE - male/female 20s - 50s must sing and move well to play various roles (James Brown, Sly Stone, EWF, Chaka Khan, Gap Band, Rick James, Isaac Hayes)

ENSEMBLE DANCERS - male/female 20's-50s'

To apply for this job please visit blackensembletheater.org.