05/03/2015
From BABOWORKS Theatre Company:
We will be casting “Leaving St. Paul.” An original play inspired by the lives of a St. Paul, MN Caucasian family forced from their home during the 1960’s for opposing practices of racial segregation in neighborhoods of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Arnold (lead) – (40) Caucasian. A self-made man, brilliant, creative and kind, military veteran and community leader.
Ivah (lead) – (Late 30’s) Caucasian. Arnold’s wife. Strong-willed, progressive, socially active.
Howard – (Early 40’s) Caucasian. Local independent businessman, practical and realistic.
Georgia – (Late 30’s) Caucasian. Tough, level-headed, commanding physical presence.
Frank – (Early 40’s) Caucasian. Arnold’s business colleague, distinct and decisive personality, sees all things in terms of black and white.
Virginia – (Early 40’s) Caucasian. Frank’s wife. Hard-nosed conservative, influential member of the community.
Leon – (Early 40’s) African American. Former United States military pilot, honest family man.
Jose Vega – (Early 40’s) Mexican American. Works for Union Stockyards Company, devote family man.
Luisa Vega – (Late 30’s) Mexican American. Jose’s wife. Traditional stay at home family oriented woman.
Martin Luther King Jr. – (early 30’s) A young MLK, before becoming a public figure.
email Lindsay at [email protected]
Fringe Festival venue:
University of Minnesota Rarig Center Thrust
Performance schedule:
7/31/15 5:30 PM
8/2/15 4:00 PM
8/4/15 8:30 PM
8/8/15 10:00 PM
8/9/15 7:00 PM
Tech Week: one 3-hour block anytime July 26 until Fringe opening. Our Tech Week slot has not been assigned yet.
Rehearsals: to be scheduled
Also seeking Stage Manager.
Artists & Stage Manager will be paid a very small stipend, depending on house profits, at end of show.
The Minnesota Fringe Festival is one of the largest festivals of its kind in the United States and the biggest performing arts festivals in the Midwest. Be a part of the excitement and gain valuable theatre experience.
