NON-UNION: Casting West Chester's 2nd Annual Juneteenth Play, a reenactment of the History surrounding the events of Juneteenth 1865. The script by Rev. Dr. Richelle Gunther tells the History of Juneteenth, and Decoration Day. This powerful new telling of this fundamental part of American History will take place in front of the Old Courthouse steps in West Chester. We are casting a diverse cast. This is a Non-Union production but will include a travel stipend for those out of the area. Directed by Stephen Lyons
Casting:
TWO NARRATORS: (African American and White)
5 SCHOOL CHILDREN (Preferably with Family) both African American and White / Ages 8-16)
TOWNSPERSON 3 (African American): Speaking role
TOWNSPERSON 4: (African American): Speaking role
SOLDIERS: Both African American and White to portray Union Soldiers and Confederate
TOWNSPEOPLE: Both African American and White to portray non-speaking Townspeople of Galveston, TX
MUSICIANS: DRUMMERS / PERCUSSIONISTS
DATE OF PERFORMANCE: JUNE 19, 2025 1pm - 2pm, Old Courthouse Steps West Chester, PA
REHEARSALS: Tuesdays, Thursdays 6-8pm and Saturdays 10am - 2pm in West Chester. We can work with Actor schedules
Please EM West Chester Juneteenth Casting at: [email protected]
