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PENUMBRA THEATRE GENERAL AUDITION NOTICE FOR 2011-2012 SEASON Penumbra Theatre Company will be holding general auditions for their 2011-2012 season on Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24. Equity and non-Equity actors of all ages and ethnicities are strongly encouraged to submit their materials for consideration. The auditions will take place at Penumbra Theatre located at 270 N. Kent St, Saint Paul, MN 55102. All actors will be asked to prepare one contemporary American monologue which is 2 minutes or less. Singers are also encouraged to prepare a song to sing a capella, but this will not be required. Auditions will be scheduled by appointment only. Please send a copy of your headshot and resume to Allen Weeks at
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or by mail to the address below along with a cover letter. Penumbra Theatre Company
C/O Allen Weeks
270 N. Kent St.
St Paul, MN 55102
Penumbra Theatre’s 2011-2012 main stage season will include the following shows.
TWO TRAINS RUNNING by August Wilson
Directed by Lou Bellamy
Rehearsals begin August 22nd, 2011
Performances – September 27 – October 30, 2011 In Pittsburgh’s Hill District, everyone knows “Hambone,” a man driven mad by a deceitful business deal. Every day he visits Memphis’ diner where a makeshift family gathers to seek solace in simple food and familiar conversation, but ignores his obsession with the broken promise. However, when a brash, young newcomer calls attention to the dignity in Hambone’s protest, everyone finds the courage once more to face their dreams. Two Trains Running is the inspiring story of the fight for justice and equality in 1960s America. WOLF – an African-American man, late 30’s-early 50’s
MEMPHIS- an African-American man, 40’s- 50’s
STERLING- an African-American, 30’s
RISA- an African-American woman, 30’s
HAMBONE- an African-American man, 40’s
HALLOWAY- an African-American man, 50’s-60’s
WEST- an African-American, 50’s-60’s
JULIUS BY DESIGN by Kara Lee Corthron
Directed by Lou Bellamy
Rehearsals begin January 9, 2012
Performances – February 7 – March 4, 2012 Laurel and Josephine survived the murder of their teenage son by focusing on the small things in life: morning coffee, a crossword puzzle, their weekend plans. Secretly, though, Josephine has been writing letters to his killer. A story about loss, forgiveness, and courage, Julius by Design testifies to the power of hope in the wake of tragedy. JO – African American woman, early 50s
LAUREL – African American man, early 60s
ETHAN – African American man, mid 20’s
GEORGE – Young woman, early 20’s
CASEY – Woman, Early 30s
MAX – Man, Early to mid-30s
BOURBON AT THE BORDER by Pearl Cleage
Directed by Lou Bellamy
Rehearsals begin February 20, 2012
Performances – March 27 – April 22, 2012 No matter how far they travel or how much time passes, Charlie and May cannot escape the ghosts of their past. Outlaws in an unlawful society, they run for the border. Bourbon at the Border is a riveting drama that unveils the psychological effects of racial violence and terrorism upon those who were on the frontlines of the American Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi. Join us for the gripping story of their last fight for freedom. MAY THOMPSON- an African-American woman, late 40’s
ROSA ST. JOHN- an African-American woman, late 40’s
CHARLES THOMPSON- an African-American man, late 40’s
TYRONE WASHINGTON- an African-American man, late 40’s
THE AMEN CORNER by James Baldwin (to be performed on the Wurtele Thrust at the Guthrie Theater)
Directed by Lou Bellamy
Rehearsals begin April 2, 2012
Performances – May 5 – June 17, 2012 Sister Margaret Alexander, pastor of her church, has devoted her life to serving the Lord, but when her son unexpectedly reunites her with her estranged husband, she finds herself torn. Featuring live gospel music by the renowned Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, The Amen Corner illuminates the power of love and the price of salvation. MARGARET ALEXANDER - Pastor of the church, 40’s
ODESSA- Margaret’s older sister, 50’s
IDA JACKSON- A young woman, 30’s
SISTER MOORE- Elder of the church, 40’s-60’s
SISTER BOXER- Elder of the church, 40’s-60’s
BROTHER BOXER- Elder of the church, 40’s-60’s
DAVID- Margaret’s 18-year-old son, 20’s- early 30’s
LUKE- Margaret’s husband, 40’s-50’s
SISTER SALLY- Member of the congregation
SISTER DOUGLAS - Member of the congregation
SISTER RICE- Member of the congregation
BROTHER DAVIS- Member of the congregation
BROTHER WASHINGTON- Member of the congregation
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