Theater Company: Detroit Repertory Theatre

Production: COVENANT by York Walker

Theater Type: professional

Audition Times:

Thursday and Friday, September 19 and 20, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Detroit Repertory Theatre
3103 Woodrow Wilson
DetroitState: MI  48238

Appointment required? Yes

To schedule an appointment:

313-868-1347

Character Breakdown:

ALL ROLES ARE RACE SPECIFIC.

Seeking:
RUTHIE- [black woman] 19, the innocent one, obsessed with love or the idea of it.
VIOLET- [black woman] 19, Ruthie’s best friend, black sheep of the family, loves her older sister Avery fiercely.
AVERY- [black woman] 24, dreams of seeing the world outside of this town, a woman coming into her own and terrified.
MAMA- [black woman] early 40s, Violet and Avery’s mother, full of regret, the only thing holding her world together is her love for Avery and her belief in God.
*JOHNNY “HONEYCOMB” JAMES [black man] 24, guitar player, local celebrity, awkward turned ladies man. Has been in love with Avery since he was 12 years old.
*Actors auditioning for JOHNNY: Please note that JOHNNY sings a song and plays guitar within the play.

Audition Preparation:

Knowledge of the script is highly recommended.
Scripts are available at the Repertory and may be taken from the Theatre overnight with a $20 refundable deposit. The audition will consist of reading sides from the script. Sides will be provided at the time of audition.

Equity Contract:

SPT Tier 1

Salary/Pay Rate: $323 AEA Weekly, $200 Non-Equity weekly.

Rehearsal Dates:

Rehearsals begin April 14, 2025

Performance Dates:

May 16 to July 6, 2025. Fridays at 8 p.m. Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

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