PURLIE VICTORIOUS - NYC EPA Producing Org TBD | ,
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Break: 1:00-2:00pm
Production (League)
$2323 weekly minimum
Equity actors for principal roles in PURLIE VICTORIOUS (see breakdown).
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.
Pearl Studios (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
Holding: Studio D / Audition room: Studio F
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
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.
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.
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