THE DETROIT PROJECT - NYC ECC / Female Singers
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Nov 18, 2016 10:00 am (EDT)
CONTRACT
LORT Non-RepLORT B; $861/week current min
SEEKING
Equity Singers and Dancers for the ensemble and to play featured chorus parts. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please be prepared to sing a Motown song. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.
Please bring a picture and resume, STAPLED TOGETHER.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (500) 500 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10018-6504
12th floor
PERSONNEL
Director: Des McAnuff
Choreographer: Sergio Trujillo
Music Director: Kenny Seymour
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting
OTHER DATES
Dates: February 6th – March 16th
OTHER
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
DENNIS EDWARDS
Lead singer of The Temptations after David Ruffin. A vocal powerhouse with the ego to match. Also plays STRAIGHT TALK FELLA and DELIVERY MAN.
BERRY GORDY
The Chairman!!! The founder of Motown and a man who needs no introduction.
SHELLY BERGER
Not your typical Motown manager. His quick wit and level head helps The Temptations achieve their success. Also plays JUDGE and TV ANNOUNCER.
SMOKEY ROBINSON
The Temptations’ songwriter that put the group on the map. A legendary singer in his own right. Also plays SLICK TALK FELLA.
RICHARD STREET
An aspiring singer who stepped in at certain performances until becoming a full-fledged member later on in The Temps’ career. Also plays OFFSTAGE GANG and LAMONT, Otis’ son.
JOSEPHINE
Otis’ teenage wife who grows up fast. She takes care of their son while he’s on the road. Also plays DIANA ROSS.
MAMA ROSE
Melvin’s mother, bold as brass. Also plays WOMEN’S VOICES and FLORENCE BALLARD.
MARY WILSON
A member of The Supremes who dated Melvin. Also plays YOUNG BOY and WOMEN’S VOICES.
TAMMI TERRELL
A singer in Motown who had a tumultuous relationship with David Ruffin. Also plays WOMAN VOICES and JOHNNIE MAE.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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