Aurora Civic Center Authority
CONTRACT
LOA $791 weekly minimum (LOA ref COST)
SEEKING
Strong equity actors and singers of all genders, ethnicities, ages and types for roles in DREAMGIRLS (see breakdown).
All stage managerial positions have been filled.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit a video along with your headshot/resume via YouTube, Vimeo, or Dropbox. The video should include one one-minute cut of a song in the style of the show, or you may use the accompaniment at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0vwu8n7n5fdaqmb/AAC4kHC8Rnf__8AQcsJY9pjIa?dl=0 .
Deadline: Mon, Jan 24, 2022
SUBMIT TO
casting@paramountarts.com
PERSONNEL
Christopher D. Betts- Director
TBD- Choreographer
TBD- Music Director
Jim Corti- Artistic Director
Amber Mak- Artistic Producer
Viewing auditions:
Trent Stork, CSA - Casting Director
Rueben Echoles - Associate Casting Director
Paul-Jordan Jansen - Associate Artistic Producer
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: August 1, 2022
Tech Begins: August 25, 2022
First Preview: August 31, 2022
Opening Night: September 9, 2022
Closing Night: October 16, 2022
OTHER
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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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
DEENA JONES: (Black, Female, 20s-30s) Initially modest and svelte backup singer for The Dreamettes, turned lead singer of The Dreams. An endearing ingenue with regality, grace, and quiet confidence. Her humble beginnings make her an unsuspected underdog. As the lead singer, she is magnetic, effortless, and effervescent. Replaces her best friend, Effie under pressure. Embodies both innocence and star power.
EFFIE MELODY WHITE: (Black, Female, 20s-30s) Lead Singer of The Dreamettes. A powerhouse and a soaring singer with undeniable talent. The true underdog. A vibrant, confident, and outspoken young woman who wears her heart of gold on her sleeve. Becomes overcome with anger, jealousy, and paranoia when Curtis betrays her trust. Her journey from snappy confidence to depths of betrayal ultimately ends in triumph.
LORRELL ROBINSON: (Black, Female, 20s-30s) The group's youngest member. Bubbly, energetic, youthful, and pragmatic. Eager for success, she's swept off her feet by the married James Thunder Early. Speaks her mind. A high-energy, quirky, hopeless romantic. Has a keen sense of humor and comedic skill.
C.C. WHITE: (Black, Male, 20s) Effie's songwriting younger brother. Idealistic, loyal, endearing, and soft-spoken. While initially inspired by Curtis's business savvy, his efforts to do the right thing are ultimately eclipsed by Curtis' controlling vision. Goes through the journey of losing and regaining himself.
MICHELLE MORRIS: (Black, Female, 20s-30s) Replacement for Effie. A Dynamic singer/performer that better fits into Curtis' aesthetic for The Dreams. Headstrong and sure of her place. Falls in love with C.C. and facilitates the reunion of him and his sister, Effie.
JAMES THUNDER EARLY: (Black, Male, 30s - 40s) Self-proclaimed King of Soul. A chart-topping and dynamic performer. A sexy, high-energy star full of flash, charisma, and pizazz. Once a trendsetter, the newer trends threaten to pass him by. A deeply troubled showman of the era, who lets loose in every aspect of his life.
CURTIS TAYLOR JR: (Black, Male, 20s - 40s) Former Cadillac dealer turned entertainment manager, turned music mogul. Charming, funny, handsome, smooth, and seductive but ruthless in the pursuit of his dreams. He is motivated by his hunger for mainstream success, an appreciation for crossover music, and keen business mind. Takes over the management of Jimmy Early's career and oversees the rise to stardom of The Dreams. Initially warm and approachable, he becomes hardened by wealth, power, and control.
MARTY: (Black, Male, 40s-60s) NON-SINGING. Street savvy, long-time manager of Jimmy's career, and the one to clean up after his mistakes. Represents an earlier age of black entertainment; honest and loyal, never overstepping his bounds. At odds with Curtis and his ideas and schemes. Later oversees Effie's comeback.
ENSEMBLE OF EXCELLENT SINGER / DANCERS: (Black, Any Ages) Singer/Dancers for various supporting roles: strong singers who move very well. All possess unique and vivid personalities and have the ability to play a wide variety of characters including Tiny Joe Dixon, Dave & the Sweethearts, The Stepp Sisters, The Tuxedos, Charlene, Joann, M.C., Stage Manager, Little Albert, Mr. Morgan, The Tru-Tones, Dwight, fans, reporters, stagehands, party guests, photographers, film executives, etc.
DAVE (White, Male, 20s-30s) Cadillac Car soloist. Lead singer of Dave and The Sweethearts. “All American” pop singer of the 1960s. Covers Jimmy Early and the Dreamettes’ ‘Cadillac Car’ and steals their thunder.
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 submit.
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