If you missed our open auditions and are interested in a role, please call: 707.552.0400

Debut is TBD, ‘Leontyne & Me’ is a new musical-drama by Playwrite: Meja Pannell-Tyehimba with Composor: Tasya Abbot, Director: Mary Guzman, and Choreographer: Ava Squares.

Come be part of this musical based on the life and impact of legendary African-American soprano Leontyne Price. This musical tells a twofold story of a young African-American violist and opera’s greatest prima-donna overcoming racial barriers.

• WHAT TO BRING: Please prepare a monologue song and bring a headshot.
• OTHER INFO: Some pay; Non-equity showcase
• NEED PRODUCTION SUPPORT: Set Designer and Costume Designer
• NEED CAST ROLES: (1) The Griot/Narrator: Mature Female, African-American, 30-35 years old
(2) Sabrina James: Budding Violist, African-American, 14 years old
(3) Ms. Lee: Sabrina’s Mother, African-American, 39 years old
(4) William Warfield: Opera Singer, Bass Baritone, African-American, 41 years old
(5) Florence Kimball: Leontyne’s Vocal Coach, Female, White, 71 years old
(6) Simon Estes: Bass Baritone, Opera Singer, Male, African-American, 23 years old
(7) Grace Bumbry: Mezzo-Soprano, Opera Singer, Female, African-American, 24 years old
(8) George Shirley: Tenor, Opera Singer, Male, African-American, 27 years old
(9) Frank Talpin: NY Metropolitan Opera, Board Member, Male, White, 30 years old
(10) Rudolf Bing: NY Metropolitan Opera, Manager, White, 40 years old
(11) Starr Freed: Sexy, Female, African-American, 14 years old
(12) Juice-Eye Watts: Pot Head, Female, African-American, 14 years old
(13) Julio ‘Shy’ Cru: Gentle, Male, Puerto Rican, 13 years old
(14) Kenny Butcher: School Bully, Male, African-American, 14 years old
(15) Bobo Bass: Class Clown, Female, African-American, 14 years old
(16) 3 Dancers: Male, Female, Various Cultures and Ethnicities