Ruby: The Ruby Bridges Story

In honor of Black History Month, Revival Productions is pleased to present Ruby: The Ruby Bridges Story.

This productions is produced by Heather Grayberg and directed/choreographed by Gabrielle Hines.

Auditions will be held LIVE by appointment on Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd by appointment only. 

If you wish to submit via video,  that is also an option. Please submit to heathergrayberg@revival-productions.com

Callbacks will occur on Tuesday, November 24th in person. 

What To Prepare (online or in person)

-32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show.

-1 minute contemporary monologue

SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION SLOT HERE:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4BAFA82DA6FE3-ruby

All roles are paid a per performance stipend

You must wear a mask during your audition. Slots are spaced to allow for cleaning between auditions. Callback times will be staggered.

In accordance with COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines, we will be following strict protocol and will potentially turn to streaming, if that is the safest option for our team.

 Young Ruby- Black actor, can play age range 5-12, must be in grade 2nd-4th, small in height and stature, must be able to read well

Older Ruby- Black actor, can play age range 16-21

Lucille Bridges- Black actor, can play age range 25-35, very caring but aware of the realities of the time

Michael Bridges- Black actor, Ruby’s younger brother, can play age range 5-10, small in height and stature, must be able to read well

Milton Bridges- Black actor, Ruby’s older brother, can play age range 14-17

Joana Bridges- Black actor, Ruby’s younger sister, can play age range 5-10, small in height and stature, must be able to read 

Barbara Henry- White actor, Ruby’s teacher, can play age range 25-35

Named Ensemble

Jill- Black actor, Ruby’s friend, can play age 5-12,  must be in grade 2nd-4th, must read well

Diana- Black actor, Ruby’s friend, can play age 5-12,  must be in grade 2nd-4th, must read well

Yvonne

Tessie

Gail

Leona

Greg

Marshalls

Protestors

Parents

• Michael, Milton, Joana and possible Mrs. Henry will double as ensemble when possible
• Note- We encourage performers of all races, ages, and backgrounds to auditions. There are roles which call for wide demographics.

Please forward all questions to heathergrayberg@revival-productions.com