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Produced by Horizon Theatre and Atlanta Children's Theatre
Directed by Spring Mason
Comedy/Drama by Shay Youngblood
From the book by Mary Hoffman |
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We're offering another "Amazing" Show this Summer!
Another collaboration between the Atlanta Children's Theatre and the award-winning Horizon Theatre! This is an exciting opportunity for selected young actors to work with professional adult actors at one of Atlanta's premier professional theatres.
We're casting ten children (boys and girls) between the ages of 8 and 14 and three adult females for this delightful and touching play based on the popular children's book, "Amazing Grace" by Mary Hoffman. The story revolves around Grace, a little girl with a big imagination who loves acting out stories, those told to her by her grandmother as well as ones she reads on her own. Her grandmother, Nana, believes that Grace can be whatever she wants to be, but Grace is told by two of her classmates that she can't be Peter Pan in the school play because she is a girl and because she is black. The play will use a variety of storytelling techniques including movement, percussion and music as Grace and her friends explore stories and life with a bit of folk wisdom.
We are committed to producing the highest quality professional production as possible. It's important for both child actors and their families to understand they are committing to a professional creative process, including preparing for and attending all rehearsals. Parents will have an opportunity to review the rehearsal schedule and disclose conflicts prior to casting.
If you're interested in auditioning, please note the following requirements: |
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Casting:
3 Female Adult Actors
10 children (boys and girls) from 8 to 14 years old
(see character descriptions below)
2010 Audition Dates:
April 17 (Saturday) - 10 am to 2:30 pm
April 18 (Sunday) - 1 to 4:00 pm
May 1 (Saturday) - 10 am to 2:30 pm
Callback Auditions: May 3 (Monday) - 6 pm - 8 pm |
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To schedule an audition appointment
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(Please do not call to schedule an appointment.) |
- Grace (8-11 years old, African-American)
- Nana (50-60 years old, grandmother of Grace, Trinidadian)
- Ma (30-40 years old, mother of Grace, Trinidadian)
- Rosalie (19-25, ballet dancer, Trinidadian)
- 5 Girls (ages 8-14 years old, seeking Asian, East European/Jewish,
African, Euro American, Hispanic)
- 4 Boys (ages 8-14 years old, seeking Hispanic, Euro American,
African American/Native American, Indian from the subcontinent of India)
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- Two copies of an 8x10 headshot or other recent photograph
- Two copies of a performance resume (if you have one)
- Preferred, but Optional: Prepare a 1-2 minute monologue of your choice
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear you can move in
- Parents: Please bring your family calendar so you can note conflicts
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For Helpful Audition Tips, including
a special "How to Audition" Video
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Rehearsal Period
May 15 - July 14, 2010 (tentative)
Typically Saturdays and Sundays (day) and two weekdays (late afternoon or evening) through July 3
Note: All actors must be available for daytime rehearsals July 5th through opening
Production Dates:
July 14 - August 18, 2010 (tentative)
Audition Location:
Horizon Theatre
1083 Austin Avenue, Atlanta GA 30307 |
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The theatre is located near the intersection of Euclid and Austin Avenues. Please use the Euclid Avenue driveway to park in the parking lot located behind the theatre. A map can be found at www.horizontheatre.com/boxoffice.htm (bottom of the page). For detailed driving directions please visit www.mapquest.com and enter your home and theatre addresses. Please note that MapQuest directions will take you to the front of the theatre building where there is limited on-street parking. Please reference the map located on the Horizon Theatre website to locate the parking lot behind the building. |
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| Please direct questions to auditions@atlantachildrenstheatre.com |
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