Ma Rainey in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Springer Opera House
Columbus, GA
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

CONTRACT:
$500 per week + travel stipend & housing provided

LOCATION:
Springer Opera House
Columbus, GA

The Springer is a 153 year old National Historic Landmark and the State Theatre of Georgia.

SEEKING:
MA RAINEY - 35+, Female presenting, Black, a popular blues singer.

Both union and non-union performers encouraged to submit.

AUDITION:
Please submit a 90-second package with a dramatic monologue and song, preferably a Blues piece.

SYNOPSIS:

It’s 1927, and Ma Rainey, the Mother of the Blues, is in a recording session in a rundown Chicago studio. Fiery and determined, Ma Rainey fights to retain control over her music while her cocky trumpet player, Levee, dreams of making his own way in the business. As they struggle with the exploitation and rampant racism in the music industry, the action builds to a dramatic conclusion. More than music goes down in August Wilson’s riveting portrayal of the African American experience.

DURATION

Jan 7, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025

SALARY

$400.00 – $500.00 per week

UNION

AEA

HOW TO APPLY

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