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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT
Saturday December 13, 2014
2 PM to 7 PM
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Contract
LOA
ref. to LORT; $563/week minimum
Location
Southwest Arts Center
915 New Hope Road
Atlanta, GA 30331
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Seeking
Equity actor/singers and actor/singer/musicians for various roles.
see breakdown.
Preparation
Prepare a monologue and also prepare material indicated in the role that your are auditioning (specifics are indicated under each character description)
Bring 2 pictures and 2 resumes, stapled together.
Other Dates
1st Rehearsal – June 9, 2015
Open – July 10, 2015
Close – August 2, 2015
Other
** Please note that at this time True Colors can not provide local housing.
Personnel
Artistic Director: Kenny Leon
Written By Kevin Ramsey
Directed and Choreographed by Kevin Ramsey
Musical Director Jeremy Cohen
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
see breakdown for instructions to make an appointment.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Synopsis:
Chasin' Dem Blues: The Untold Story of Paramount Records, is a foot-stomping, roof-raising, multi-media musical celebration. It thrills audiences with storytellers' accounts of how a small Midwest town changed the landscapes of American music, and ushered in the sound of the early 20th century, a sound that still reverberates today. Paramount Records was located in Grafton, Wisconsin, during the time of the Great Depression, and was a small recording studio in an old chair factory. Louis Armstrong, Alberta Hunter, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Skip James, Son House, Ma Rainey, and even Jimmie O’Bryant’s Famous Original Washboard Band recorded for Paramount Records. This exuberant musical celebration of the popular music of the time is sure to enchant and entertain.
SEEKING:
BLUE
(Male 35-55 – African American) Charismatic MC and leader of the band with music and dance in his blood. He is the bearer of history and speaks with elegance and grace. He is a great storyteller with a soulful and powerful singing voice. Prepare a blues up-tempo and ballad as well as a spiritual.
QUEEN
(Female Ages 35 – 55, African American) She is a powerhouse gospel and blues singer/ actress with a great voice and a lot of presence who moves well. Prepare a blues up tempo and ballad, as well as the spiritual “Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child”
HARP
(35-55) is a master of the slide and electric guitar with a powerful soulful singing voice. Must play the electric guitar, the slide National steel guitar, the banjo, and the harmonica very well. Prepare a blues up-tempo and ballad as well as a spiritual
PROFESSOR
(White Male age 25 – 50) A versatile pianist, vocalist, and actor with a great voice and a lot of presence . IN addition to the sides, actor should prepare two contrasting blues compositions that show range and versatility. ***This role has been cast.
DRUMMER/PERCUSSIONIST
(25-55) Must possess great timing, rhythm and understanding varies styles of the blues. (Non-speaking) Important Note: This role will most likely be cast NON-AEA Prepare: a brief percussion solo. If you are planning to audition for the Drummer, please indicate this when making an appointment so that the casting team is prepared and a drum kit can be made available.
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