2011-2012 Auditions and Casting

The Ensemble Theatre would like to thank everyone for their time and effort put into this year's auditions.  We had a great number of talented individuals audition with at least ten traveling from out of state. The directors are overwhelmed with excitement about the upcoming season's shows.  Most of the shows have been cast.  However, we will be holding auditions for our tour education performances August 23, 2011.
    
If you do not see your name on any of the lists please do not feel discouraged.  It is important that you stay in contact with us throughout the year as we will cast other projects. Once again, thank you all for sharing your talents, time and skills with us, and we look forward to your continued support of The Ensemble Theatre's success.  If you are interested in volunteering or working on the production staff with the theatre this year, email:
Kedrick Brown, Artistic Assistant

Lotto by Cliff Roquemore; adapted by Bryan Roquemore
Directed by Eileen J. Morris

Horace- Jason Carmichael
Pearl-Detria Ward
Mildred-Shirley Marks Whitmore
JR- Joseph Palmore
Seth- Rolondo Roy
Nett-Michelle Harper
Nick-Robert Marshall
Blaze-Henry Edwards
Lester- Byron Jacquet

Cinderella by The African-American Shakespeare Company
Music, Lyrics, and Musical Direction by Carlton Leake
Directed and Choreographed by Patdro Harris

Cinderella-Teacake
Prince Charming-Alex Kennedy
Stepmother-Rachel Hemphill Dickson
Shaniqua- Roenia Thompson
Zonita- Tamara Harper
Fairy Godmother- Rennette Brown
Duke- Ron Johnson
Page- Kendrick “Kay” Brown
Shayla- Raiya Goodman
Sherena- Tranice Shelton
Young Cinderella- Taylor Nelson
Dancers- Constance Washington
Samantha West
Alkendria Smith
Troi Bingham

The Ballad of Emmett Till by Ifa Bayeza
Directed by Elizabeth Van Dyke

Emmett Till- Kendrick “Kay” Brown
Actor #1 - Joseph Palmore
Actor #2- Broderick “Brodj” Jones
Actress #1- Lee Waddell
Actress #2- Rachel Hemphill Dickson

Cuttin' Up by Charles Randolph Wright
Directed by Eileen J. Morris

Howard- Wayne DeHart
Andre'- Henry Edwards
Rudy- Joseph Palmore
Woman- Detria Ward
Man #1- Broderick “Brodj” Jones
Man #2- TBA
Man #3- Jason Carmichael
Man #4- Byron Jacquet

King Hedley II by August Wilson                                                                                           
Directed by Eileen J. Morris

King Hedley II- Ben Cain Jr
Tonya- Rachel Hemphill Dickson
Ruby-Bebe Wilson
Elmore-Wilbert Williams
Mister- Broderick “Brodj” Jones
Stool Pigeon- Wayne DeHart

Sanctified byJavon Johnson                                                                                   
Directed and Choreographed by Patdro Harris
Musical Direction by Carlton Leake

Old Man- Tony Glover
Boy- Joseph Palmore
Thelma- Tracey Wheat
Clara- Alice M. Gatling
Deacon- Werner Richmond
Sarah- Regina Hearne
Bobby- Broderick “Brodj” Jones
Pastor Jones- Nate Jones
Sr. Pauletta- Shemica Hill
Jamal- Kendrick “Kay” Brown
Monique- Candice D' Meza

Tour Education Auditions

When:
August 23, 2011, 4:30PM-6:00PM

Where:
The Ensemble Theatre
3535 Main Street

What to Prepare
• 2 minute monologue
• Recent headshot or photo
• Bio and/or a list of performance experience
• If auditioning for a musical, bring sheet music of a song that shows voice and range in 8 bars marked for the accompanist

Who
Men, women and children of all cultural backgrounds and ages are encouraged to attend

To schedule audition an time please email Kedrick Brown, Artistic Assistant.
We hold annual auditions for the mainstage season.

Special auditions are held periodically throughout the year for touring education and additional projects.

For More Information Call 713-807-4320 or email Kedrick Brown, Artistic Assistant