Jean Thomas “Traipsin’ Woman”
Here's some information about upcoming auditions in Kentucky for actors of all ages:
The Grayson Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Inc. is pleased to announce an upcoming arts event in Carter County.
The project will be a community drama featuring the life and adventures of Jean Thomas (the Traipsin' Woman) as she traveled on a "jolt wagon" throughout Eastern Kentucky, and how her experiences with the musical traditions and folkways of mountain people led to her to form the “American Folk Song Festival.”
The performances are set for June 13 at East Carter Middle School and on June 14 at West Carter High School; others to be announced.
This project was funded through an Appalachian Regional Commission grant through the Kentucky Department for Local Government and administered by Brushy Fork Institute of Berea College. These funds are made available to distressed ARC counties in Kentucky for projects that are designed to build capacity in these communities. Additional funding and/or support will be provided by the sponsoring organizations as well as community, business and individual supporters.
Tryouts for this production will be on April 29 and 30 at 6 p.m. each evening at the Grayson Gallery and Art Center, located at 301 E. Third St. in Grayson, KY.
All are small speaking parts with the exception of Jean Thomas. The adult actors that do not require singing are: Jean Thomas (the Traipsin’ Woman); Modern Day Teacher; Judge; Lawyer, Sheriff and the Preacher.
We are seeking talented middle and high school students who can act and sing for the parts of Bride and Groom. The scene of Harper Valley PTA requires acting and singing in the parts of a Middle-aged Woman to play the part of the Mother and a High School-aged girl to play the part of the Daughter.
For questions and information, please contact Robin Waggoner, Project Coordinator via e-mail: robin.waggoner76@gmail.com and watch for additional details coming soon.
(Photo of Jean Thomas is courtesy of University of Louisville Digital Collections; Louisville, KY)
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