Don't Call Me Brother
by JW Hill Productions, LLC

Jul. 31 - Aug. 02 (2017)

Jeanette Hill’s award-winning play 'Don't Call Me Brother' examines the struggle of a protagonist whose life is a front-page American dichotomy: A self-made, fast-rising star in his Police Department who was born and bred in the same streets where he’s sworn to uphold the law. The delicate balance of his life spins out of control when an unarmed African American youth is killed by a fellow cop in his old neighborhood.

 

Another black youth has been killed by a police officer under questionable circumstances. Recently promoted Andrew Merritt’s first task as Chief of the Community Liaison Department is to restore his former community’s confidence in the police department.  At the same time he attempts to maintain the respect of his activist family and his fellow police officers. His loyalty is in question from both sides.

Is this new job a step up…or a set up?

AUSTIN-AREA AUDITIONS FOR 'DON’T CALL ME BROTHER!’ 
 
July 31st and August 2nd, 2017 from 3 pm to 8 pm
Location to be communicated
 
There will be up to 3 weekly rehearsals culminating in six performances on September 21 through September 24th 2017.
 
Paid roles, non-Equity.
 
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
 
Andrew Merritt                40s, male African American
Hassan Merritt                  30s/early 40s male African American       
Carolyn Merritt                 30s, female, African American
Liston Stone                       60s, male, African American
David Merritt                     15, male, African American
Margeaux Merrit              30s/early 40s, female
 
 
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
To be considered, please e-mail the following with the subject DCMB AUDITION AUSTIN to jeanette@jwhillprod.com 
No later than July  25th with the following:
·         A recent head shot
·         Acting resume
·         Preferred method of contact/contact info
 
 
DO NOT send directions to your website or social media page. Persons who do not follow the submission instructions will be not be considered for this production. 
 
 
SELECTION PROCESS: Actors selected from the initial screening will be contacted starting July 28th . Audition time slots, side and audition location will be given at that time.