Audition Announcement! WEDDING BAND, by Alice Childress, directed by Hettie Barnhill.
Auditions: Thursday, March 5th and Friday, March 6th from 6:00-8:30 PM, and Saturday, March 7th from 1:30-4 PM
Callbacks (if needed): Tuesday, March 10th from 6:00-8:30 PM.
Audition and Callback Location: The First Congregational Church, 405 Quail St, Albany, NY 12208.
You do not need to bring a prepared monologue; we will have selections from the script for you to read at auditions. These selections are available ahead of time by emailing bttuny518@gmail.com.
WEDDING BAND: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White by Alice Childress is a powerful and deeply human drama set in 1918 South Carolina during the influenza pandemic.
Performances: June 4th-14th @ theREP, 251 N. Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207.
The story centers on Julia, a Black seamstress, and Herman, a white German-American baker, who have sustained a secret interracial relationship for ten years in a world governed by anti-miscegenation laws and violent racism. The play explores love, survival, race, class, and the painful realities of societal judgment—from both white and Black communities.
This production seeks actors who are emotionally available, grounded in truth, and committed to bold, intimate storytelling.
Available Roles:
Julia Augustine
30s | Black | Female-identifying
A skilled seamstress in a long-standing secret relationship with Herman. Strong, guarded, loving, and resilient.
Herman
40s | White (German-American) | Male-identifying
A baker deeply in love with Julia but constrained by social convention and fear.
Lula Green
40s | Black | Female-identifying
Julia’s neighbor and friend. Sharp, observant, and conflicted about Julia’s relationship.
Mattie
20s | Black | Female-identifying
A young mother struggling to survive. Sensitive and worn by circumstance.
Nelson Green
20s | Black | Male-identifying
Lula’s adopted son, recently returned from World War I. Carries pride, trauma, and hope.
Herman’s Mother
50s–60s | White | Female-identifying
Concerned with status and social appearances. Strongly opposed to the relationship.
Annabelle
30s | White | Female-identifying
Herman’s sister.
Fanny Johnson
50s–60s | Black | Female-identifying
A self-made woman in the community. Confident and respected.
The Bell Man
30s | White | Male-identifying
A tradesman who moves between spaces in the community.
Teeta
Under 12 | Black or Brown | Child
A child in the neighborhood.
Princess
Under 12 | White | Child
A child in the neighborhood.
Rehearsals for WEDDING BAND will begin in late March. There will be weekday evening and weekend daytime rehearsals. Please bring your calendars/conflicts to auditions.
If you have questions relating to the auditions and performances, or if you have a conflict with the audition dates but are still interested in being considered for a role, please email or call:
bttuny518@gmail.com. 518-833-2621.