'I've Cried The Blues'

Casting for "I've Cried the Blues," a powerful American story told through intense dialogue and sung-through music. It follows Mattie, a fierce and determined African-American woman in 1940s Little Rock, Arkansas, who dreams of a better life beyond the suffocating grip of the segregated South. The branches of her family are pulled by racism, sexism, poverty, and inequality, and Mattie must find a way to keep them grounded while facing the challenges life throws her way. Through a soul-stirring blend of blues, jazz, and gospel, the musical delves into the pain and resilience of Mattie’s journey, capturing the profound emotional cost of breaking free from oppression. This is a story of triumph over the forces that would seek to silence her.