Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous
by Pearl Cleage
June 5 - July 3, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00pm
Sundays Jun 21 & 28 @ 2:00pm
As a young artist in the 1990s, actress Anna Campbell sparked a theatrical firestorm with a staging of August Wilson monologues spoken from a female perspective performed entirely in the nude. Decades later, her provocative performance that changed the trajectory of her career, rises like a ghost, when it is to be included at a woman’s theater festival. But there’s a catch. A much younger and inexperienced actress whose credits are less than desirable has been asked to perform, causing Anna to spiral in a whirlwind of insecurity and hesitancy. With support from her manager and long-time friend Betty, Anna grapples with the choice to step aside on a road she helped to pave so that a new generation can continue the journey.
Director Christopher Krause is seeking cast members to fill 4 roles.
Sunday, April 19 @ 2:00pm
Monday, April 20 @ 7:30pm
Auditions are held at Theatre Suburbia (5201 Mitchelldale St, Suite A3) on Sunday afternoon and Monday evening following the opening of the prior show. Sign in starts one hour prior to start.
Auditions are open to the public and consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring your resume and headshot if you have them. If not, we have audition forms and a camera. Those cast are required to become a member of the theatre.
Everyone who auditions will receive a complimentary ticket for two to the current production. Additionally, those cast will receive a complimentary ticket for two to their show.
Read through generally occurs the Tuesday or Wednesday following auditions. Full rehearsals normally start the following Monday and run through the opening of the show.
Rehearsals are usually Monday through Thursday evenings, as well as on Fridays once the previous show closes. Additionally, there may be pick up rehearsals on the two Thursdays following opening.
Character Breakdown
Director Christopher Krause is seeking cast members to fill 4 roles.
An African American manager/agent looking for a home
An African American actress and performance artist looking for a future
An African American producer looking for a hit
An African American burlesque artist looking for a change
Stick around after the Sunday audition. Theatre Suburbia directors will conduct a short workshop to help you improve your auditioning skills.
Want to get involved, but not sure on stage is the place for you? Theatre Suburbia is always looking for volunteers to help out with a variety of things.
Feel free to drop by the theatre during auditions to get a feel for the place, meet others involved here and get more information.
Cast & Crew
