The Reverend Paul(i) Murray
by Overtime Theater
Apr. 29 - Apr. 30 (2022)
Pauli Murray's queerness is brought to the forefront of her identity as Kalina, a student, questions her professor's assessment of a recent essay that she wrote for his class. However, when Kalina's essay-version of Pauli is confronted with Pauli, herself, Kalina is forced to ponder the many ways that by upholding Murray's legacy she is denying Murray of her humanity.
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT: Ada A. is an early-career playwright who graduated from the University of Chicago with a B.A in anthropology. Currently, Chicago-based, she is working on cultivating and honing a voice unique to her.
AUDITION NOTICE: THE REVEREND DR. PAUL(I) MURRAY BY ADA A.
The Overtime is seeking 3 actors for The Reverend Dr. Paul(i) Murray by Ada A. Directed by Amy Abrigo. This show is an official selection of the 2022 New Play Development Series. Join us at auditions for a chance to be part of the Texas premiere of The Reverend Dr. Paul(i) Murray.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
The Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray - (portraying age 40, gender nonconforming in the 1950s, historically female at birth, African-American) the one and only, Dr. Pauli Murray.
Kalina - (referred to with she/her pronouns, may be presented as gender nonconforming, can be played by actors 18-40s, race unspecified) a student (could be undergraduate or masters). Will stop at nothing to defend her grade, her paper, and her theories.
Bryan - (referred to with he/him pronouns, can be played by actors ages 30s-80s+, race unspecified) Doctoral history professor.
WHAT TO PREPARE: Please email (or bring) your headshot (a recent photo of yourself) and a resume if you have one to abrigoa@gmail.com and prepare the following:
AUDITION MATERIALS FOLDER: https://drive.google.com/.../1O-jRnEft...
Actors reading for Kalina please prepare a 1 minute monologue (heightened text preferred) or the side labeled "Kalina monologue." Please also prepare to read from other sides with your character name in the audition materials folder.
Actors reading for Bryan, please prepare a 1 minute monologue or the side labeled "Bryan monologue." Please also prepare to read from other sides with your character name in the audition materials folder.
Actors reading for Pauli, please prepare a 1 minute monologue, poem, or prepare the side labeled "Pauli monologue." Please also prepare to read from other sides with your character name in the audition materials folder.
AUDITION DATES: Actors only need to be available for their 5min time slot and may be asked to stay to read with other performers but will not be faulted if unable to stay. Please notify Stage Manager at check in if you need to leave by a certain time. Callbacks may be announced at a later date if necessary.
Friday April 29th @ 5:00 - 7:00pm
Saturday April 30 @ 11:00am - 1:00pm
Audition Sign Up Sheet:
https://docs.google.com/.../1PY3zjpesysP9PeF68iaW.../edit...
If unable to attend the audition, Zoom auditions are available by appointment April 26th or 28th before 6 p or Fri April 29th before 4 p. Or, you may submit a video audition! Please submit your video audition to abrigoa@gmail.com along with a headshot and resume (if you have one) by 11 am on Saturday, April 30, 2022. You may slate your name, pronouns, and one thing about yourself, or just include your monologue/poem/side(s). You do not need to do all three, pick your favorite! One is enough and we will contact you if more is needed.
REHEARSAL DATES:
May 10 - June 2, 2022
Tuesdays - Thursdays @ 7-9p
Fridays @ 8-10p (except Fri May 27th at 7-9p)
SHOW DATES:
June 3 - 25, 2022
Fridays and Saturdays @ 7pm (Actors Called at 6pm)
For more information and helpful links for this audition please visit our website at https://theovertimetheater.org/auditions/. In adherence to our Covid safety protocol, face masks are recommended during rehearsals. This is a volunteer position.
