The Zora Project is seeking community participants for its upcoming production of Color Struck by Zora
Neale Hurston to be presented at the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center on April 28-30, 2023.
Florida’s award-winning writer and folklorist was associated with the Harlem Renaissance and was noted
for her celebration of African American culture of the rural south. In 1925, she was the winner of three
literary awards from Opportunity Magazine, including the drama award for Color Struck. Sadly, the play
was never produced during her lifetime, but we are happy to announce the Florida premiere of the play in
its original setting—St. Augustine! Auditions will be held at the Lincolnville Museum & Cultural
Center located at 102 Martin Luther King Avenue on Tuesday, March 7 from 6:00-9:00 pm and on
Wednesday, March 8 from 6:00-8:00 pm.

The production, directed by Deborah Dickey, is seeking actors and members of the community in St.
Augustine to recreate the authentic atmosphere of the Cake Walk competition featured in Hurston’s play.
With a dance born in controversy, but later embraced by African American communities, Color Struck
depicts a competition that attracted couples from across North Florida. The dance phenomenon swept the
south before moving onto the world stage and was the first popular dance to cross the color barrier. This
production is being presented through the generous support of the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Society
and The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida.

Antonio C. Scott, a professional dancer, choreographer, and composer, who has worked with Dance Theatre
of Harlem and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, is looking for anyone who loves to get up and
move to the music, no professional training required. When not mixing with New York’s literary society,
Hurston could be seen dancing in many Harlem storefront churches. So, if you are like Zora and can’t resist
joining in the fun when the music starts, come join us for the opportunity to celebrate Hurston’s play. All
ages are welcome!

Principal roles are available for 5 women and 5 men, and honorariums for actors will be provided.
Backstage crews and understudies are also needed for the production.

For further information contact:
Deborah Dickey ddickey@arizona.edu