CALL OUT – SOPHIATOWN AUDITIONS

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he South African State Theatre is calling for youthful, spirited, talented and passsionate individuals to audition for the historical and classical play, Sophiatown.
Candidates who wish to audition are required to prepare a song and monologue of the character they wish to audition for within the play, the characters
are as follows:

• Mamariti – (40-49 years old) Shebeen Queen and home owner.
• Lulu – (15-17 years old) Mamariti’s daughter, cheeky schoolgirl.
• Mingus – (19-25 years old) Mamariti’s son, notorious gangster.
• Princess – (18-20 years old) Mingus’ girlfriend
• Charlie – (19-22 years old) Mingus’ sidekick and friend
• Jakes – (27-32 years old) Drum Magazine journalist
• Mr Fahfee – (30-35 years old) Runner and political activist
• Ruth – (18-22 years old) Jewish white girl

To be considered for the audition, artists are required to book for this audition
by sending their CVs AND Profiles to diamond@statetheatre.co.za by Wednesday 18 January 2023 at 16:00.

Auditions are to be held at The South African State Theatre’s studio 4G as follows:
• 19 January 2023 from 10:00 until 17:00 – Bookings only
• 20 January 2023 from 10:00 until 17:00 – Bookings and walk in.

The production season will run from 1 March until 31 March 2023.