University of Pittsburgh
July 9, 1998

PITT'S KUNTU REPERTORY THEATRE TO HOLD OPEN AUDITIONS, JULY 20

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PITTSBURGH, July 10 -- Pitt's internationally-known Kuntu Repertory Theatre will hold open auditions for the play "Ancestors Walking" from 6 to 11 p.m., Monday July 20. Auditions will be held in Room 3T01 of the Forbes Quadrangle Building on Pitt's Oakland campus.

Roles are available for:

• Black males, approximate ages 21-50;

• Black females, approximate ages 23-50;

• White males and females, approximate ages 30-50.

All auditioning actors are required to have a prepared monologue not to exceed two minutes.

Anyone interested in auditioning must register by calling 412-624-7298.

If needed, call backs will be held Tuesday, July 21.

Written by Valerie Lawrence, "Ancestors Walking" will be directed by Vernell A. Lillie. Performances will be held September 24 through October 10.

The Forbes Quadrangle Building is located at 230 S. Bouquet Street, behind Hillman Library.

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