American Idol watch out: Sister Cities Call Backs are amazing!

Hi all--we had an amazing turn out for the Sister Cities/Shiloh Rules auditions. The show will run at The University of Kansas at the end of June. I will post ticket information and show times soon. My colleague, Mechele Leon is directing a sister project that will open after Sister Cities entitled Shiloh Rules, a hilarious play about Civil War reenactors learning their craft in the midst of a fake battle. The play is written by Doris Baizley, another California playwright.

I emailed Colette Freedman about casting and she is very excited that the show will go up in the Midwest after successul runs in Los Angeles, NYC, Seattle, Edinburugh,and a few others I am sure I am missing. Colette Freedman is a longtime sister-friend. We co-founded (the now defunct) Mountaintop Players Ensemble in Los Angeles. This is a great turn in my career as an actor/director/scholar to be able to direct this show. Stay tuned until tomorrow when we find out who will play the roles of AUSTIN, DALLAS, CAROLINA, BALTIMORE and MARY.

Sister Cities Auditions this Saturday, March 27th

I will be casting for all roles for my forthcoming production of Sister Cities at The University of Kansas summer theater. I am seeking actresses of all ages and ethnicities ages 18-50 (one role for woman 50+). Sign up is Friday in room 317 of Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive on the Lawrence campus. Open call is Saturday, March 27 from 11-2 call backs from 3-8pm--same Murphy Hall location. Please prepare two contrasting monologues and be prepared to talk about yourself. Break a leg--and spread the word.

Auditions for Sister Cities announced!

KU Summer Theatre 2010
Auditions
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Murphy Hall
1530 Naismith Drive
PRODUCTIONS AUDITIONING
• Sister Cities by Colette Freedman
Cast of 5 women, directed by Nicole Hodges Persley
• Shiloh Rules by Doris Baizley
Cast of 6 women, directed by Mechele Leon
The KU Summer Theatre is seeking actresses who can to commit to a repertory schedule for
the summer of 2010. Actresses will be cast to play roles in both plays and so are required to
commit to an intensive rehearsal schedule and performance schedule of seven to eight hours daily.
Rehearsals will begin in early June, both shows will run in July. This is a semi-professional
production: all performers are paid.
AUDITION SIGN-UP
Noon - 4:00 p.m. • Friday, March 26 • Murphy Hall Lobby
Auditions are open to all KU students enrolled in six hours or more.
You must submit a photo with your name on it when you sign up.
OPEN CALL
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Saturday, March 27 • Room 209, Murphy Hall
Everyone attends the open call and is strongly encouraged to prepare memorized audition material.
Prepare two contrasting monologues totaling three minutes
We strongly encourage all actresses to read the full scripts before coming to auditions.
You may be asked to improvise from both works. Scripts are available in Room 317, Murphy Hall.
We are seeking actresses ages 18 - 50 of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds
Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to improvise.
CALLBACKS
3:00 – 8:00 p.m. • Saturday, March 27 • Rooms 209 & 235, Murphy Hall
Callback lists will be posted in the Green Room.
Cast lists will be posted Monday, March 29.
For additional information or questions, contact
the University Theatre, 317 Murphy Hall, 864-3381.