Black Girl Magic/Harlem Renaissance Auditions

press release: Samantha J.

By Cynthia Hart; directed by Cynthia Hart

A heart-felt story about a woman who is battling breast cancer. She wants to repair her relationship with her daughter and gain her forgiveness before it’s too late. She befriends another woman that is going through her own trials and tribulations. They help one another through life’s most difficult moments.

Open casting call for: Serious Actors, no prior experience necessary-only talent and dedication required

Principal Role:

Samantha Carmichael Main Character Female 50s-early 60s

She is very poised, proper, and well kept, looking much younger than her age. (Sings)

Supporting Roles:

David Carmichael Samantha’s Husband Male 50s-early 60s

A clean-cut man, loyal, supportive (Sings)

Catrice Bartoni Samantha’s and David’s Daughter Female Mid to Late 30s

She is fashionable, modelesque, and smart. Fashion forward with an urban flair. A little bougie in nature, and book smart

Danni Smith Samantha’s Friend Female Mid 30s

30 something African-American, physically fit, sharp, young business professional (Sings)

Chandon Smith Danni’s Husband Male Mid to Late 30s

Physically built, has an English accent

Justin Bartoni Catrice’s Husband Male Mid to Late 30s

Modelesque, a New Yorker, somewhat cocky, but down to earth. He is intelligent and has street smarts.

Mr. Winkleman Catrice’s Nosey Neighbor Male 50s-early 60s

Inquisitive, intrusive, a detective-like White neighbor and Neighborhood Watch (Sings)

Joshua Smith Danni’s Son Male 7 years old

A very wise, old spirited child

Bruce Landon Samantha’s Older Brother Male 50s-early 60s

He is very protective of Samantha

Dr. Hart Samantha’s Oncologist Female Late 40s-early 50s

She is a strong African-American Woman, eclectic, and very worldly

Dr. Garcia Samantha’s Pathologist Male 50s

Average height, physically fit, and attractive, of Latin descent

Dr. Wong Samantha’s Radiologist Female Late 40s

Short, Asian woman, very plain and studious

Dr. Linden Oncologist Male Early 40s

Young, Jamaican oncologist

Caitlin Landon Samantha’s Sister-in-Law Mid 50s-60s

Bruce’s wife

Pastor/Rev. Hamilton-Reverend

Southern Baptist-type preacher, with a southern accent, with loads of book knowledge

Choir member-male or female (sings only)  

Compensation: This is unpaid work with the opportunity to showcase your talents on a main stage  

Audition: Cold reading from sides provided. Actors may be asked to sing.

Produced by Black Girl Magic/Harlem Reniassance at Madison Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, WI 53703

Performances: May 3-12, 2019

Performance Times:

May 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th and 12th, 2019

Ticket Prices: $10.00

Call 608-358-6007 for reservations or more information.