See the tab below for information about each show. Audition appointments can be made and questions answered by emailing CASTING@ACTORSTHEATRELR.ORG.
Actors Theatre of Little Rock announces auditions for BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes. Auditions will be held BY APPOINTMENT Saturday, May 6, 2023. Audition appointments can be made and questions answered by emailing CASTING@ACTORSTHEATRELR.ORG.
Auditions will be held at Pinnacle View Middle School (5701 Ranch Dr, Little Rock, AR 72223), and appointments will begin at 12:00pm. Callbacks, if needed, will be held by invite only at a later date.
Performance dates are December 7-17, 2023. Rehearsals will begin mid-October. This production will be co-directed by Dariane Mull and Caelon Colbert with music direction by Cordell Piggee.
Those auditioning are asked to prepare a 32-bar selection of a gospel song. An accompanist will be provided. While it is preferable that you utilize accompaniment, karaoke tracks are acceptable if you don’t have sheet music. If you sing acapella, you will be asked to sing something with the piano.
Those auditioning must be 6 years old by May 1, 2023 to be considered for casting. No roles have been precast. All roles are paid.
Actors Theatre of Little Rock emphasizes inclusivity and diversity in casting regarding but not limited to race, gender, ethnicity, body positivity, age, etc. While this approach may be considered “non traditional casting”, we prefer to think of it as acknowledging humanity in all its forms. Each person is valuable and deserves to have their story shared on stage, regardless of previous practices that heightened ableism, racial prejudice, gender binaries, thinness, and others.
We encourage performers of ALL ethnicities, race, gender identities, body types, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities to attend every audition.
Non-binary and trans actors will be seen and considered for all roles.
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Synopsis:
Black Nativity is a celebration of the nativity story through gospel music imbued with the Black experience. A generational story that is given life through words, music, narrative, movement, and the connection found in fellowship. After Christmas service, the family has traveled far and wide to spend the holidays with the matriarch after losing their father, their familial rock and pastor. Learning to grieve and find stability during the holidays.
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Character Breakdown:
Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following character descriptions. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.
Actors Theatre of Little Rock announces auditions for SKELETON CREW by Dominique Morisseau. Auditions will be held BY APPOINTMENT Saturday, May 6, 2023. Audition appointments can be made and questions answered by emailing CASTING@ACTORSTHEATRELR.ORG.
Auditions will be held at Pinnacle View Middle School (5701 Ranch Dr, Little Rock, AR 72223), and appointments will begin at 12:00pm.
Performance dates are August 10-13, 2023. Rehearsals will begin April 4th. This production will be directed by DeAndre Lewis.
Once an appointment is made, those auditioning will be provided with sides from the script to prepare. We expect a well-prepared, committed performance, but memorization is not required. A copy of the script is available to read upon request. Those auditioning must be 18 years old by June 1, 2023 to be considered for casting. At this time, we are only looking to cast the roles of Faye and Shanita. The roles of Dez and Reggie have been cast.
Actors Theatre of Little Rock emphasizes inclusivity and diversity in casting regarding but not limited to race, gender, ethnicity, body positivity, age, etc. While this approach may be considered “non traditional casting”, we prefer to think of it as acknowledging humanity in all its forms. Each person is valuable and deserves to have their story shared on stage, regardless of previous practices that heightened ableism, racial prejudice, gender binaries, thinness, and others.
We encourage performers of ALL ethnicities, race, gender identities, body types, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities to attend every audition.
Non-binary and trans actors will be seen and considered for all roles.
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Synopsis:
At the start of the Great Recession, one of the last auto stamping plants in Detroit is on shaky ground. Each of the workers have to make choices on how to move forward if their plant goes under. Shanita has to decide how she'll support herself and her unborn child, Faye has to decide how and where she'll live, and Dez has to figure out how to make his ambitious dreams a reality. Power dynamics shift as their manager Reggie is torn between doing right by his work family, and by the red tape in his office. Powerful and tense, Skeleton Crew is the third of Dominique Morisseau's Detroit cycle trilogy.
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Character Breakdown:
Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following character descriptions. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.
FAYE
Black woman, mid-late 50’s, Working class woman. Tough and a lifetime of dirt beneath her nails. Somewhere, deep compassion.
DEZ - This role has been cast.
Black man, mid-late 20’s, Working class man. Young hustler, playful, street-savvy, and flirtatious. Somewhere, deeply sensitive.
SHANITA
Black woman, mid-late 20’s, Working class young woman. Pretty but not ruled by it. Hard-working. By-the-books. Believes in the work she does. Also, pregnant. Somewhere, a beautiful dreamer.
REGGIE - This role has been cast.
Black man, late 30’s. White collar man. Studious. Dedicated. Compassionate. The Foreman. Somewhere, a fire brims.
If you are a playwright with a play you think we might be interested in producing, please submit your play to info@actorstheatrelr.org. We are also actively checking in with the New Play Exchange for new works. We are striving toward racial equity by producing seasons featuring at least 50% BIPOC writers. We are also striving toward gender equity by producing seasons featuring at least 50% women, trans, non-binary writers. When you email your submission, please highlight the reasons why your show would suit our mission.
Actors Theatre of Little Rock currently only hires local (within 50 miles to Little Rock) directors for our productions. Directors are chosen 1-2 years in advance of production dates. If you are interested in being considered for future projects, please submit your resume, portfolio, proposal, and any other materials you’d like considered to info@actorstheatrelr.org.
Actors Theatre of Little Rock is continuously looking to expand our talent pool. If you are interested in working for our theater, please submit your resume and portfolio to info@actorstheatrelr.org.
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