posted on January 12, 2012
category: The 5 & Dime
Audition Notice for SPUNK
Audition Date: MON, JANUARY 30
Time slots begin at 6:30pm
Please email LeeH@The5andDime.org to schedule your audition time or if you have any questions
Production Information
SPUNK
Three Tales by Zora Neale Hurston
Adapted by George C. Wolfe
Music by Chic Street Man
Directed by Lee Hamby
Choreographed by Alex Rodriguez
Performance Dates: March 22, 23, 24 and 25
Available Roles
4 African American Men (1 man plays Guitar)
2 African American Women
ALL MUST SING
Preparation
Please prepare a blues, Gospel or Jazz song of your choice. You will need to bring an accompaniment CD to use for the audition. A CD player will be provided. *No a cappella auditions please*
“This critically acclaimed adaptation was originally developed at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles and was first presented in New York as a co-production of the New York Shakespeare Festival and Crossroads Theater Company. The true spunk in SPUNK belongs to Mr. Wolfe, who has gallantly met Zora Neale Hurston in the theater on her own uncompromising terms and, better still, has found the imaginative means to make good on his half of so challenging collaboration. — NY Times.
“The show—three pre-World War II vignettes of African-American life filtered through Hurston’s black, ornery and feminist sensibility — has class, wit and passion… This is a great show… another tantalizing taste of the no longer forgotten Zora Neale Hurston.” — NY Post
“Mr. Wolfe has adapted three stories by Miss Hurston — translated them, actually, into jazz and blues — giving them a powerful injection of irony and wit, which in no way diffuses their rage” — The New Yorker
The Story
Hurston’s evocative prose and Wolfe’s unique theatrical style blend to create an evening of theatre that celebrates the human spirit’s ability to overcome and endure. Utilizing the blues, choral narrative and dance, the three tales focus on men and women trapped inside the “laughin’ kind of lovin’ kind of hurtin’ kind of pain that comes from being human.” The first of the three tales, SWEAT tells the story of a young washerwoman who is abused and betrayed by her estranged husband and of her ultimate triumph over him. The second piece, STORY IN HARLEM SLANG, is told in 1940s Harlemese. It is the story of two street lotharios trying to outhustle each other and win the favor of—and a meal from—a domestic on her payday afternoon off. The third tale, THE GILDED SIX BITS, is a bittersweet story of an adoring husband’s betrayal by his loving but innocent wife.
Here are a few videos of other productions to give you a feel and style of the show
VIDEO ONE | VIDEO TWO
3 responses to “Audition Notice for SPUNK”
Tarra Jones said...
Hello!
I am interested in auditioning for Spunk. The above link for emailing did not work. Hopefully, someone will see this and let me know a time that I can come for the audition. Thanks so much, and I look forward to meeting you.
Tarra F. Jones
Caryl Butterley said...
Tarra – The director will contact you. Thanks for your interest!
Chelsea Hunt said...
I am Interested in auditioning for Spunk. If someone would please contact me and let me know a time, I would appreciate it.
Thank you,
chelsea L. hunt