Auditions for First Run Theatre - REVISED

African American Actors/Actresses needed

The First Run Theatre Company will be holding auditions for its’ summer show, a premiere production of “The Seamstress of St. Francis Street”, by local playwright, Mario Farwell. The play is being directed by Sarah Richardson.

There are parts for 3 African-American females in their 30s or early 40s, 1 African-American male in his 30s or early 40s, 1 African-American boy around 11, 1 African-American male in his late 70s, and one White middle-aged male. The play takes place in a Black section of Saint Louis in 1958.

Auditions will take place at DeSmet Jesuit High School , 233 N New Ballas, Creve Coeur, 63141. Audition dates are Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3, between 1 PM and 4 PM. If auditioners wish to make an appointment in advance, they can call the director at 314-368-3523. Auditions will consist of a one-minute monologue and/or a cold reading from the script. Although the monologue is not required, that auditioners may want have one prepared.

Rehearsals will begin on June 25, at 6 PM at DeSmet, and are scheduled on Sundays from 4 to 7 PM, and on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 10 PM. Performances will be August 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19. The 12th and 19th are matinee performances.

For more information, please call Sarah (314-368-3523) or log on to our web site (www.firstruntheatre.com).