Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Auditions

Flint Repertory Theatre is holding auditions for 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'.

**AUDITION DATE**: Monday, June 22, 2026, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM (E), with a break from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

**APPOINTMENTS**: Schedule an audition by filling out the [audition form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvxExKP311-wRFfqXZIGOTZUiEIikv9Rq6IrO5kScszOPKA/viewform) or email [email protected], or call 810-237-2520. If unable to attend in person, video auditions are accepted with specific submission instructions below.

**CONTRACT**: Independent Theatre Contract, $565 weekly minimum.

**SEEKING**: Equity actors for various roles in 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'. Flint Rep encourages diversity in auditions from performers of all ethnicities, backgrounds, gender identities, body types, and abilities.

**PREPARATION**: Prepare one Side for a character of your choosing. Sides are available [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ECz4CRQlC3-gVdvRrfZf8zG7Y8n6to6o). The full script for reference can be accessed [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1c1nSOHX-prpDsv4SoIkRO9hWCvKn14nk). Note: Do not bring a physical headshot and resume to your appointment.

**LOCATION**: Flint Repertory Theatre, 1220 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503, Rehearsal Studio 1.

**PERSONNEL**: Expected attendees include Producing Artistic Director Nicole Samsel, Director Rico Bruce Wade, and Administrative and Literary Coordinator Emily Nichter.

**OTHER DATES**: First Rehearsal: August 18, 2026; Opening: September 18, 2026; Closing: October 4, 2026, with a possible extension to October 11, 2026.

Equity Membership cards should be brought to auditions. For video submissions, actors should submit headshot, resume, and video at [email protected] or via the [submission form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFmQvKS5NjftI3q9vMCiAV_n35a6t33km26CLlPizWiRsieg/viewform?pli=1) by the end of the day on June 22, 2026. Note that actors in Ma Rainey's band will play live music during the production. All band members must be able to play live music.