Beacon Theatre Productions (https://www.beacontheatreproductions.org/) is seeking non-union Black women/nonbinary actors, with Covid vaccination.  All ages are welcome to apply.  

Stipend $100

Rehearsal Dates: 

Tuesday, Nov. 1st, 5:30 - 7:30 Zoom 

Wednesday, Nov 2nd, 5:30 - 7:30 Zoom

Thursday, Nov. 3rd, 5:30 - 8:30pm at Second Baptist Church of Germantown

Performance Dates: 

Friday, Nov. 4th, 6 - 9:30pm (7pm performance in Germantown)

Saturday, Nov. 5th, 12 - 3:30pm at Central Parkway Library (1pm performance) 

Primary audition day: Saturday, Oct. 8th from 4-8:30pm at Second Baptist Church of Germantown (6459 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19119)

Beacon Theatre Productions is excited to produce a staged reading of “When the Truth Comes Out,” written and directed by Terri Lyons, a play about a fictional encounter of the leaders of the Civil Rights movement.  

Please note: If you are unavailable for this particular opportunity, but are interested in future workshops/productions with Beacon Theatre Productions, please mention that in the audition form and submit your photo and resume for us to have on file. 

CHARACTER LIST 

DAISY BATES
Black woman. Stately but not soft spoken. She says what she means, and she means what she says.

JO ANN ROBINSON 
Black woman. Petit. Distinct southern accent. Direct and to the point.

PAULI MURRAY 
Black non-binary person. Direct, feisty. Unapologetically honest. Impatient at times

ELLA BAKER
Black woman. Preachy but profound and at times a little loud. Matronly in style.

FANNIE LOU HAMER 
Black woman. Empathetic heart and robust spirit. Enjoys a good laugh.

BARBARA JORDAN 
Black woman. Conservative dress. Over emphasizes speech.

SHIRLEY CHISHOLM 
Black woman. Loves a good time. Stresses her point of view. Laughs out loud.

PATRICIA HARRIS
Black woman. Smiles, but rarely laughs. Serious nature.

CONSTANCE BAKER MOTLEY 
Black woman. Reserved and low key. Laughs quietly.

More info: 
https://www.beacontheatreproductions.org/
info@beacontheatreproductions.org