PURLIE VICTORIOUS Equity Principal Actors - Producing Org TBD Auditions

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Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

Break: 1:00-2:00pm

CONTRACT

Production (League)

$2323 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for principal roles in PURLIE VICTORIOUS (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare one of the sides for the role that fits best at

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fqjb8qggibntwpy/ AACmIJQZrYVZs3t90wKTSjLEa?dl=0 . Please bring a picture/resume.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (519)

519 8th Ave

12th Fl

New York, NY 10018

Holding: Studio D / Audition room: Studio F

PERSONNEL

Written by Ossie Davis

Directed by Kenny Leon

Producer: Jeffrey Richards

Broadway

Casting: The Telsey Office

Casting Directors in attendance: Destiny Lilly, Will Cantler, Alex Cortinas, Karyn Casl, Steven Gutierrez, Charlie Hano, Adam Caldwell

OTHER DATES

First rehearsal: o/a July 31, 2023

First performance: o/a Tuesday September 5, 2023

Opening Night: o/a Thursday, September 28, 2023

Closing performance: March 3, 2024

OTHER

EPA 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

Seeking the following roles and understudies:

Purlie Judson: Black, Male, 30s. An ambitious preacher whose bravado allows him to gain the confidence of others. He is charming, clever, and extremely intelligent. CAST

Lutibelle Gussie Mae Jenkins: Black, Female, 20s. A young woman from the country who Purlie employs in his scheme. She’s brighter than everyone thinks she is and has a few tricks up her sleeve. CAST

Gitlow Judson: Black, Male, 40s-60s. A plantation worker with old school ideas, he is slow to work and quick to drink. Strong comedy background is a must. CAST

Ol' Cap’n Cotchipee: White, Male, 40s-60s. The plantation owner. He is a formidable man but easily fooled. CAST

Charlie Cotchipee: White Male, 20s. Cap’n’s guileless and witless son. He has different values than his father. CAST

Missy Judson: Black, Female, 40s-50s. A hard working, God-fearing woman. Wife to Gitlow. CAST

Idella Landy: Black, Female, 50s-60s. A wise woman who has worked for Ol' Cap’n Cotchipee for many years. CAST

The Sheriff: White, Male, 40s-60s. A small town Sheriff. Will cover the role of Ol' Cap’n Cotchipee. CAST

The Deputy: White, Male, 20s. A small town deputy. Will cover the role of Charlie Cotchipee. CAST

Purlie Judson Understudy: Black, Male, 30s. An ambitious preacher whose bravado allows him to gain the confidence of others. He is charming, clever, and extremely intelligent.

Gitlow Judson Understudy: Black, Male, 40s-60s. A plantation worker with old school ideas, he is slow to work and quick to drink. Strong comedy background is a must.

Lutibelle Gussie Mae Jenkins Understudy: Black, Female, 20s. A young woman from the country who Purlie employs in his scheme. She’s brighter than everyone thinks she is and has a few tricks up her sleeve.

Missy Judson/ Idella Landy Understudy: Missy Judson: Black, Female, 40s-50s. A hard working, God fearing woman. Wife to Gitlow. Idella Landy: Black, Female, 50s-70s. A wise woman who has worked for Ol' Cap’n Cotchipee for many years.