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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions (3 days)
Thursday, April 16th, 2015 >>>>>
10 AM to 6 PM
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
Friday, April 17th, 2015 >>>>>
10 AM to 6 PM
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
Monday, April 20th, 2015 >>>>>
10 AM to 6 PM
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
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Contract
Production (League)
$1861/week min.
Location
Pearl Studios NYC 500
500 Eighth Avenue (35th/36th Streets)
New York, NY
4th floor
Ripley-Grier 520 (Everyone must show
government photo ID to enter building.)
520 8th Ave. (36th/37th)
New York NY
16th floor
Telsey + Company
311 West 43rd Street, 10th floor
New York NY
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Seeking
Equity actor/singers for various roles in the upcoming Broadway Revival.
NOTE: “The Color Purple” is based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel. A Steven Spielberg movie version was released in 1985.
see breakdown
Preparation
Prepare a brief standard that can be interpreted as soulful, or a brief gospel-type song. Show singing range. Bring sheet music. A piano accompanist will be provided.
Bring picture/resume, stapled together.
Other Dates
1st Rehearsal: October 5th, 2015
1st Preview: November 9th, 2015
Opens: December 3rd, 2015
General Manager: Bespoke Theatricals / Amy Jacobs
Other
Make sure to note the audition location for the day you are auditioning, as there are different locations each day.
Personnel
Director: John Doyle
Book: Marsha Norman
Music and Lyrics: Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray
Music Supervisor: Catherine Jayes
Casting: Telsey + Company / Justin Huff
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
NOTE: “The Color Purple” is based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel. A Steven Spielberg movie version was released in 1985.
SEEKING:
CELIE
Female, African-American, 20s - mid 30s. Drives the story. Vulnerable, spirited, introverted, mischievous, seemingly passive but really not, has a deep, hard soul, believes that she is ugly, has a sense of humor which is sometimes wicked. She is an observer. Her eyes are very telling. Eventually breaks away from a life of mistreatment and finds love and independence. Needs a great belt singing voice with lots of soul. LEAD (Role CAST - actors may be considered for possible replacement)
MISTER
Male, African-American, 30s - 40s. Also known as Albert. Handsome, masculine, strong presence, dominating, capable of brutal behavior but also a victim in his own way. Gets his power for free. Married to Celie, he abuses her. He is in love with Shug. He transforms to a kind man by the end of the story. Needs a great singing voice. LEAD
SHUG
Female, African-American, 30s - 50s. A popular singer, we meet her at death’s door. Comfortable in her sexuality, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, has a frailty, like a wounded animal. Her vulnerability is shocking later on. She is loved by both Celie and Mister. Needs a knockout, Bessie Smith-style, bluesy singing voice. PRINCIPAL (Role CAST - actors may be considered for possible replacement)
SOFIA
Female, African-American, 30s - early 40s. Powerful warrior woman. Physically bigger but beautiful. Comfortable being large and sexual, knows how to use her sexuality, great sense of humor, touching, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Needs comic chops. Needs a great belt singing voice. PRINCIPAL
HARPO
Male, African-American, 20s-30s. Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation. He marries the independent Sofia. He spends much time trying to get Sofia to obey him the way Celie obeys his father, but he is unsuccessful, as Sofia is considerably stronger than he is. Harpo eventually establishes a jukejoint in his first house and becomes Squeak’s lover. Later, he and Sofia reconcile. Through his love of Sofia, he learns how to love a woman. Needs a great tenor singing voice. PRINCIPAL
NETTIE
Female, African-American, 20s-30s. Attractive, adventuresome, feisty, educated. She has a powerful bond with her older sister, Celie. Forced by Mister to leave Celie, she starts a new life in Africa. Needs a commanding actress with a great belt singing voice. PRINCIPAL
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