Aquarian Rising Productions
Black owned theatre company in St. Louis, MO.
Aquarian Rising Productions aims to promote dialogue and expand the reach of Black artists and Black artistry through theatrical productions and subsequent question-answer energy.
05/15/2026
Announcing the cast of "Yarns: Stories and Plays by Zora Neale Hurston". This world premiere production was adapted for the stage by Playwright-in-Residence Gregory S. Carr and directed by ARP Artistic Director Jaz Tucker!
Archie Coleman
Arriel Cummings
Sequoi King
Jeremy Thomas
Damaris Varner
June 19-21, 26-28; Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 4pm; 2241 S Jefferson Ave
Tickets are on sale now!
Aquarian Rising Productions presents the World Premiere of "Yarns: Stories & Plays" Aquarian Rising Productions proudly presents the World Premiere of "Yarns: Stories & Plays" a collection of plays and stories written by the prolific Zora Neale Hurston. This play was adapted from stories and plays written by Hurston by ARP Playwright-In-Residence Gregory S. Carr.
05/04/2026
We know y'all are patiently awaiting the cast announcement, trust and believe it is coming soon!
Thank you to all who came to auditions! We're so excited about this WORLD PREMIERE!!!
04/11/2026
We want to send a huge THANK YOU to all of the amazingly talented folks who have signed up for our auditions 🥳 Haven't signed up? What are you waiting for?!
There are still slots available for both audition dates, Sunday April 12th @ 3pm and Monday April 13th at 6pm!
Hit the link 🔗 below to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BAEAC2CAAFDC52-63239522-yarns #/
03/31/2026
ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS !!!
Aquarian Rising Productions proudly presents "Yarns: Stories & Plays" a collection of works written by the prolific Zora Neale Hurston and adapted for the stage by Playwright-in-Residence Gregory S. Carr. Directed by Jaz Tucker
Auditions will be held at the Five Star Center 2832 Arsenal St, St. Louis, MO 63118 on Sunday April 12 @ 3:00 and Monday April 13 @ 6:00. We are only seeking or non-union actors at this time.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
1 male 20s-30s
1 female 20s-30s
1 male 40+
2 females 40s+
ALL CHARACTERS ARE AFRICAN-AMERICAN
Sign up for an audition slot below. Please come prepared with headshot and resume. Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BAEAC2CAAFDC52-63239522-yarns #/
03/16/2026
"It is quite exciting to hold the center of the national stage, with the spectators not knowing whether to laugh or to weep."
-Zora Neale Hurston
"Sometimes, I feel discriminated against, but it does not make me angry. It merely astonishes me. How can any deny themselves the pleasure of my company?"
-Zora Neale Hurston
02/28/2026
"Those that don't got it, can't show it. Those that got it, can't hide it."
-Zora Neale Hurston
ARP would not be what it is, nor where it is, without Ronnie! #
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