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Respect the victims

A few months ago, I was in a TV program named Unbreakable: Live to Tell. This was the second reality crime show I have done. Based on all the other Stage and TV projects I have done, it is an easy mind set to want to shout about what you have done. Most of the 50ish projects I have done, I am proud of. I want (or wanted – stage shows) people to see them.

But for the two reenactments, it’s hard to keep in mind that these horrific events happened to real people. Some victims are still trying to cope with the consequences. “Hey, look at me” seems inappropriate.

“Based on true events” shows are different. The events are most likely exaggerated. Changes are there to appeal to audiences who want a good story. I don’t have too much of an issue bragging about acting in such stories.

The point though is to keep in mind the people these events happened to. Respect them as you would anyone else you. It’s OK to be proud that you were able to tell their story. Just don’t make the story about you.

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Nominated Best Minor Supporting Actor in a Play (2017)

Jay Croft was nominated Best Minor Supporting Actor for his role as “Karl Lindner” in A Raisin in the Sun.

A Raisin in the Sun had 15 Nominations in 13 Categories with 8 Wins at the 2017 Metropolitan Atlanta Theatre Awards:

LEADING ACTOR, PLAY
Rahshaun Cormier – “Walter Lee Younger” – A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company

LEADING ACTRESS, PLAY
WINNER: Celeste Campbell – “Lena Younger” – A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company

MAJOR SUPPORTING ACTOR, PLAY
Esosa Idahosa – “Joseph Asagai” – A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company

MAJOR SUPPORTING ACTRESS, PLAY
WINNER: Jessica Wise – “Beneatha Younger” – A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company
Markia Chappelle – “Ruth Younger” – A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company

MINOR SUPPORTING ACTOR, PLAY
Bryan Anthony – “George Murchison” – A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company
Jay Croft – “Karl Lindner” – A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company

YOUTH AWARD, PLAY
WINNER: Christian Gamble – “Travis Younger” – A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company

SET DESIGN, PLAY
WINNER: Tanya Moore – A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company

COSTUME DESIGN, PLAY
Rose Bianco – A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company

LIGHTING DESIGN, PLAY
Gary White – A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company

SOUND DESIGN, PLAY
WINNER: Robert Peterson – A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company

MOIRA THORNETT DIRECTOR’S AWARD, PLAY
WINNER: Joan McElroy with Ken Crease (Ass’t Director) – A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company

BEST ENSEMBLE, PLAY
WINNER: A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company

BEST OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF A PLAY
WINNER: A Raisin in the Sun – Lionheart Theatre Company

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Auditioning for Blackpoole and Parrish

Posted on April 14 by Out of Box Theatre
Category: Theatre

Blackpoole and Parrish by David Belke, Directed by Zip Rampy
Sunday, April 26 at 7 pm – Callbacks (if needed) will be Monday, April 27 at 7 PM
Rehearsals begin the week of June 1, 2015
Performance Dates: July 17 – Aug 1, 2015

Auditions are by appt. only. If you are interested in auditioning, please email your headshot and resume to carolyn@outofboxtheatre.com. If we would like you audition, you will get a return email with your date and time.

For five millennia Harry Blackpool has been the agent for all Evil on Earth, while Rachel Parrish has represented Good. These implacable foes meet in a private club every twenty five years. With the end of the world scheduled for tomorrow at teatime, they must pass their duties to their oblivious heirs: a mild mannered physical education teacher and an aggressively Bohemian artist.

Harry Blackpool – The agent of all Evil on Earth. Of an uncertain age, somewhere between forty-five and a thousand. Exudes the attitude of an untrustworthy banker or politician; sardonic, playful, cynical and sincere.

Rachel Parrish – The agent of all Good on Earth. Of the same indeterminate age as Harry, but that’s where similarities end. Reminds one of a private girls’ schoolteacher or a head nurse; calm and self-assured but with a controlled sense of playfulness.

Timothy Page – The manager of a private club, which means he is a combination housekeeper, butler, occupant and business manager. Still in his early thirties, but he is a competent employee and determined to impress.

Adam Blackpool – Harry’s son. Twenty-five years old, trim and athletic. He is a junior high school gym teacher, but he doesn’t seem to be the embodiment of all Evil, as his father suggests.

Tiffany Parrish – Rachel’s daughter. Also twenty-five years old, she is an artist of the bohemian persuasion. Speaks with a Cockney accent. Not necessarily the embodiment of all Good, as her mother suggests.

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Onion Man Auditions

Onion Man will hold auditions on Saturday, March 21st from 3pm to 6pm.  Email james@onionmanproductions.com to reserve a time slot and please include your normal age range.

Actors will need to perform a 1-minute monologue and also possibly read from a script. Callbacks will be the following day, Sunday, from 3 to 6.

The auditions are for Onion Man’s annual collection of 10-minute plays that will be performed at Lionheart from May 28th to June 7th. All types welcome. Only for ages 18 years of age and up.