NATIONAL CASTING CALL FOR E. LYNN HARRIS INVISIBLE LIFE: THE MUSICAL TO HEADLINE DC BLACK
In addition to the auditions from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the event includes SUNDAE SERMON LEGENDARY HOUSE BLOCK PARTY from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, featuring music by DJ Stormin’ Norman, Founder and Executive Producer of the Sundae Sermon Music Festival. The day concludes with SUNDAY TEA LEGENDARY COMMUNITY TALK-BACK from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, hosted by Sidra Smith, Producer/Casting, and Javon Johnson, Writer/Director (Tyler Perry’s The Oval, The Lincoln Lawyer, Netflix), which brings a strong cultural and conversational close to the experience.
“Launching a national casting call for E. Lynn Harris Invisible Life: The Musical during this moment goes beyond finding talent; it honors the legacy of E. Lynn Harris, whose work gave voice to lives too often left unseen,” said Proteus Spann, Producer and Curator.
“This is an opportunity to discover artists who can carry that legacy forward for a new generation.” (FOR APPROVAL)
“The Howard Theatre has always been more than a venue; it is a cultural institution where our stories, our music, and our artistry have long had a home,” said Reggie Van Lee, Producer and Chairman of the Board of The Howard Theatre. “Bringing this event here speaks to the enduring role of theatre in our culture: it gathers people, reflects truth, and keeps our creative legacy alive in a powerful public way.” (FOR APPROVAL)
“E. Lynn Harris Invisible Life: The Musical is rooted in identity, truth, and the courage to be fully seen,” said Javon Johnson, Producer, Writer, and Director. “Keeping this work alive through theatre matters because art carries our stories forward, deepens connection, and reminds people that their lives belong at the center of the stage.” (FOR APPROVAL)
The casting event hopes to build momentum toward the November 27, 29, 30 and December 1 world premiere of E. Lynn Harris Invisible Life: The Musical at The Howard Theatre, positioning the production for continued growth in awareness and expanded audiences.
ABOUT E. LYNN HARRIS INVISIBLE LIFE: THE MUSICAL
E. Lynn Harris Invisible Life: The Musical is a new stage production based on the groundbreaking novel by E. Lynn Harris, a 12-time New York Times bestselling author whose work reshaped contemporary Black literature. Featuring an original score by Grammy Award-winning songwriters and Motown and Apollo Theater legends Ashford & Simpson, the production is being developed as both a live theatrical experience and a scalable entertainment property, with a pathway toward touring and a future Broadway run.
Event Links
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