| Title | for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf | ||
| Playwright | Ntozake Shange | ||
| Director | Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates (Dr. T) | ||
| Choreographer | Christine Wyatt | ||
| Stage Manager | Meenakshi Chinmai | ||
| Category | Mainstage, Mabie Theatre | ||
| First Rehearsal | October 8 | ||
| Load In/Tech /Dress | November 1-7 | ||
| Performances | November 8-10 & 14-16 | ||
| Roles to be cast | Age (Presentation) | Gender (Presentation) | Description |
| Lady in Purple | 18-50 | Anyone who identifies as a woman who is also a person of color | |
| Lady in Yellow | |||
| Lady in Red | |||
| Lady in Green | |||
| Lady in Blue | |||
| Lady in Orange | |||
| Lady in Pink | |||
| Lady in Teal | |||
| Lady in Gold | |||
| Lady in Lavender | |||
| Lady in Fuchsia | |||
| Synopsis | “For Colored Girls…” is a chorepoem written by Ntozake Shange. It’s a piece that explores the stories, experiences and journey of growing up as a woman of color in America. The play uses music, dance and poetic drama to take us through the tragedy and the triumphs of life, and life’s struggles, as we move from childhood to womanhood embracing the power of self discovery, self determination and affirmation. | ||
| Notices | Please note that this production will audition separate from the general auditions, similar to our musical audition process. Information on what to prepare can be found here. The themes explored are for mature audiences. Recommendation is 15 years and up. Some content may be “triggering”, there’s strong language and some sexual content. | ||
| Important Dates/Holidays | 10/3-10/12 Navaratri, 10/12 Dasara/ Dussehra, 10/12 Yom Kippur*, 10/14 Indigenous Peoples' Day, 10/14 Columbus Day (Fed. Observed), 10/16-10/23 Sukkot*, 10/23-10/25 Sh’mini Atzeret *, 10/25 Simchat Torah*, 10/31 Halloween/ All Hallows Eve, 10/31-11/1 Diwali, 11/1 All Saints Day, 11/1 Dia de los Muertos, 11/1 Samhain*, 11/3 Daylight Saving Time Ends, 11/5 Election Day, 11/11 Veteran’s Day (Fed. Observed), 11/15 Loy Krathong | ||
for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf
CALLBACK LIST
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024 | Time: 1 pm – 4pm Location: Room 172
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Alicia Philadelphia Kayla Leacock Alyssa Benitez Asha Keller Madeline Rodriguez Sophia Polking Zafyre Sexton Niyati Deshpande
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*Please wear clothes and shoes that you are comfortable moving in. There will be movement and dance choreography as part of your callback.
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Please contact Meenakshi Chinmai, stage manager, with any questions or concerns. Email: meenkn@uiowa.edu | |
Cast List
| CHARACTER | NAME |
| Lady in Purple | Alicia Philadelphia |
| Lady in Blue | Alyssa Benitez |
| Lady in Yellow | Asha Keller |
| Lady in Green | Kayla Leacock |
| Lady in Orange | Niyati Deshpande |
| Lady in Pink | Sophia Polking |
| Lady in Red | Zafyre Sexton |
Please email Meenakshi Chinmai (meenakshi-kn@uiowa.edu)
to accept or decline the role.
Questions or concerns?
Meenakshi Chinmai, Stage Manager: meenakshi-kn@uiowa.edu