Slave Letters
Created & conceived by Mark-Brian Sonna
Directed by Mark-Brian Sonna & Sarah Nichole Thompson
Play runs June 19 - 29, 2025, at the Studio Theatre
Addison Performing Arts Center
15650 Addison Road, Addison TX 75001
During the slave era of the United States most slaves were illiterate, but some secretly learned how to read and write. Some of these letters have survived and chronicle the daily life of slavery. While many detail the terrible conditions of slavery, others express intense humanity. These letters of love, longing, hope, and the quest for freedom are at times uplifting, horrifying, and even humorous, giving a voice to those who were oppressed. The reading of these letters is interspersed with Negro Spirituals and Slave Songs from the era. This ground breaking production is the first in its kind for it gives a voice to the millions who were subjugated.
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Needed immediately:
1 Female black actor 20's
1 Female black actors 30's/40's
1 Male black actor 20s/30's
Audition requirements:
Please prepare either a Negro Spiritual or Slave Song, to be sung a capella. You'll be asked to sing the first few verses of Amazing Grace. Please choose one of the letters (link below) to read as part of the audition, a second letter will be provided at the audition to rea
Rehearsals Commence May 27. Rehearsal times are Sunday thru Thursdays from 7 to 10:30 PM. Not all actors are needed at all rehearsals.
Rehearsals & Auditions ill take place at the MBS Productions Rehearsal Space:
8625 King George Drive suite 245A, Dallas, TX 75230
A $240 stipend is paid to each performer for the entire run.
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Audition Reservation:
or call 214-477-4942
Please include your name, phone number, what role you are interested and what date/time you are availalbe to audition and we will coordinate with you
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