Question 27, Question 28

By Chay Yew

Directed by Jack Nee

​This documentary theatre piece recounts the history of Japanese Americans forcibly removed from the West Coast, and incarcerated in concentration camps across the United States. Using the interviews, transcripts and testimonials of Japanese American and non-Japanese American women, real stories from World War II and its aftermath are recalled, including the “loyalty questionnaire” of the play’s title.

Produced by Strollers Theatre at Bartell Theater's Drury Stage, 113 E. Mifflin St. , Madison

Performances: February 20-22, 2020

Performance Times: TBA

Ticket Prices: TBA

Call TBA for reservations or more information.

Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

11/17/2019
11/18/2019

All of the roles are historical figures. There is a main cast of 4 women; 3 who recreate Japanese American women of a variety of ages 20s-70s (named as “Tamlyn”, “Dian”, and “Emily” in the script) and 1 who recreates various Caucasian women 40s-70s (named as “Shannon” in the script). One additional performer may be cast for prerecorded segments. A small stipend is available for all performers.

Preparation
You can sign up for an audition slot at: www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4daeae2aa7f94-question
Sides will be available at: strollerstheatre.org/auditions
Please be prepared to read from the script, as well as additional activities. If you have a contemporary monologue prepared, we may ask to hear it.
Resumes are encouraged. Headshots are not required.
Please be prepared to provide all conflicts from January 19th – February 22nd.
Audition Form to be provided at auditions.