St. Louis Black Repertory Company: In Person Auditions For Colored Girls - 7 Roles in Missouri

Seeking Talent From: Missouri

Union Status: AEA

Pay: $582 weekly minimum (SPT 5)

Posted: 10/6/2026 Updated: 10/6/2026 Deadline for Submissions: 10/23/2026

Looking for Equity actors for roles in The St. Louis Black Repertory Company 2026-27 Season 2nd Half in the production of "for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf". SEVEN characters - dynamic and diverse female-identified and of color with depth and range. Performers with spoken word, movement, and/or singing abilities are encouraged to audition. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Casting / Shoot Info

Please prepare two contrasting monologues and bring a copy of your headshot and resume.

Expected to attend:
Ron Himes - Producing Director
Geovonday Jones - Artistic Associate
Ellie Schwetye - Associate Producer
Jacqueline Thompson - Director
Brian McKinley - Director of Education & Community Engagement

NOTE: Submit your resume to casting notices within the initial 24-hour window. Promptness often translates to increased visibility.

Casting: In Person, Saturday, October 24, 2026
First Rehearsal Date: 2/9/2027
Performance Dates: 3/3/2027- 3/28/2027
Location: St Louis Black Repertory Company, 813 N Skinker Blvd, St Louis, MO 63130 (Parking and entrance is located on the Vernon side of the building.)

To schedule an audition appointment please contact Brian McKinley at EITHER: 314-534-3807 OR BrianM@theblackrep.org . Monday-Friday, 10:00am- 4:00pm

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The Lady in Brown |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–100 |Role Type: Principal

The grounded narrator; introspective and wise. She opens and frames the story.

The Lady in Yellow |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–100 |Role Type: Principal

Youthful and joyful; speaks of first love and innocence.

The Lady in Orange |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–100 |Role Type: Principal

Bold and brash; deals with apology and accountability in relationships.

The Lady in Red |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–100 |Role Type: Principal

Passionate and intense; represents sensuality and betrayal.

The Lady in Green |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–100 |Role Type: Principal

Strong, sarcastic, yet vulnerable; speaks truth with emotional clarity.

The Lady in Purple |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–100 |Role Type: Principal

Spiritual, grounded, and maternal; a voice of healing and divine strength.

The Lady in Blue |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–100 |Role Type: Principal

Dreamy and intellectual; connected deeply to art and loss.