THE COLOR PURPLE (SEAT Tour) - NYC ECC / Female Singers
The Color Purple on Tour LLC
AUDITION DATE
Mar 30, 2017
2:00 pm (EDT)
CONTRACT
Short Engagement TouringCat. 2 / $859/week. ($55/day single occupancy, $73/day double occupancy)
SEEKING
Equity singers for the ensemble and special chorus parts in the upcoming SETA Tour.
PREPARATION
Prepare a brief standard that can be interpreted as soulful, or a brief gospel-type song. Show singing range. Bring sheet music and a photo/resume stapled together. A piano accompanist will be provided.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (500)
500 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10018-6504
12th floor
PERSONNEL
Director: John Doyle
Book: Marsha Norman
Music and Lyrics: Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray
Music Supervisor: Catherine Jayes
General Manager: TROIKA Entertainment / Jim Lanahan
Casting: Telsey + Company / Justin Huff
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: o/a September 4, 2017
1st Paid Performance: o/a October 7, 2017
Opens: o/a October 10, 2017 in Schenectady, NY
OTHER
NOTE: “The Color Purple” is based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel. A Steven Spielberg movie version was released in 1985.
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
SEEKING:
[SQUEAK]
Female, African-American, 20s - 30s. To appear in the onstage ensemble with a specialty as SQUEAK (Harpo's lover after Sofia leaves him. Although she is mistreated, she eventually undergoes a transformation, demanding to be called by her actual name, Mary Agnes, and starting a new life. She is of mixed ancestry. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid to take anybody on, has chutzpah and a caring heart). Needs a commanding actress who also have comic chops and a good singing voice with belt and soprano capability. FEATURED ENSEMBLE. THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
[CHURCH LADY, u/s CELIE]
Female, African-American, early 20s - mid 30s. To appear in the onstage ensemble as a CHURCH LADY (A trio of busybody types who love to gossip about the people of their town. They comment on the action throughout the show), and cover the principal role of CELIE (Drives the story. Vulnerable, spirited, introverted, mischievous, seemingly passive but really not, has a deep, hard soul, believes that she is ugly, has a sense of humor which is sometimes wicked. She is an observer. Her eyes are very telling. Eventually breaks away from a life of mistreatment and finds love and independence. Needs a great belt singing voice with lots of soul). FEATURED ENSEMBLE
[CHURCH LADY, u/s SOFIA]
Female, African-American, early 30s - mid 40s. To appear in the onstage ensemble as a CHURCH LADY (A trio of busybody types who love to gossip about the people of their town. They comment on the action throughout the show) and understudy the principal role of SOFIA (Powerful warrior woman. Physically bigger but beautiful. Comfortable being large and sexual, knows how to use her sexuality, great sense of humor, touching, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her). FEATURED ENSEMBLE. THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
[CHURCH LADY, u/s SHUG]
Female, African-American, 30s - 40s. To appear in the onstage ensemble as a CHURCH LADY (A trio of busybody types who love to gossip about the people of their town. They comment on the action throughout the show), and understudy the principal role of SHUG (A popular singer, we meet her at death’s door. Comfortable in her sexuality, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, has a frailty, like a wounded animal. Her vulnerability is shocking later on. She is loved by both Celie and Mister. Needs a knockout, Bessie Smith-style, bluesy singing voice). FEATURED ENSEMBLE. THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
[GRADY, u/s HARPO]
Male, African-American, 20s - 30s. To appear in the onstage ensemble with a specialty as GRADT and understudy the principal role of HARPO (Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation. He marries the independent Sofia. He spends much time trying to get Sofia to obey him the way Celie obeys his father, but he is unsuccessful, as Sofia is considerably stronger than he is. Harpo eventually establishes a jukejoint in his first house and becomes Squeak’s lover. Later, he and Sofia reconcile. Through his love of Sofia, he learns how to love a woman). Must have a great baritenor voice. FEATURED ENSEMBLE. THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
[PA]
Male, African-American, 30s - 40s. To appear in the onstage ensemble with a specialty as PA (Also known as Alphonso. Celie and Nettie’s stepfather who rapes and abuses Celie and gives away her two children). Needs a commanding actor with a fantastic high baritone singing voice. FEATURED ENSEMBLE
[OLIVIA]
Female, African-American, 20s. Celie's daughter grown up. No text. This track will also cover a principal role. Must be a fantastic actor who sings very well. ENSEMBLE
[GUARD]
Male, African-American, 30s – 40s. To appear in the onstage ensemble with a specialty as GUARD (Prison guard at the jail where Sofia is being held.) ENSEMBLE
[BOBBY]
Male, African-American, 20s – 30s. To appear in the onstage ensemble with a specialty as BOBBY (Young handy man who helps Celie around her house. Expresses a fondness for Celie.) ENSEMBLE
[ADAM / BUSTER]
Male, African-American, 20s - 30s. To appear in the onstage ensemble as BUSTER (Appearance of a boxer. Sense of comedy. Small singing role) and ADAM (Celie’s son grown up. No text) Needs a great TENOR singing voice. ENSEMBLE
[PREACHER, OL’ MISTER]
Male, African-American, 40s. To appear in the onstage ensemble with a specialty as PREACHER and OL’ MISTER (Mister’s father. He owns the farmland on which Mister works and lives with Celie and his children. Ol’ Mister is a mean-spirited, selfish man who disapproves of his son). Needs a commanding actor with a fantastic high baritone singing voice. ENSEMBLE
[FEMALE SWING #1]
Female, African-American, 20s – 30s. To cover the onstage ensemble and possibly a featured or principal role. Must be a fantastic actress who sings very well. ENSEMBLE
[FEMALE SWING #2]
Female, African-American, 30s – 40s. To cover the onstage ensemble and possibly a featured or principal role. Must be a fantastic actress who sings very well. ENSEMBLE
[MALE SWING #1]
Male, African-American, 20s – 30s. To cover the onstage ensemble and possibly a featured or principal role. Must be a fantastic actor who sings very well. ENSEMBLE
[MALE SWING #2]
Male, African-American, 30s – 40s. To cover the onstage ensemble and possibly a featured or principal role. Must be a fantastic actor who sings very well. ENSEMBLE
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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