THE COLOR PURPLE - NYC ECC Singers (Female characters) Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival | Center Valley, PA
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
Thursday, February 15, 2024
3:00 PM (E)
LOA
$875 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT)
Equity Chorus dancers for roles in THE COLOR PURPLE (see breakdown).
Please prepare 32-bars of music from The Color Purple or from something of similar style. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Pearl Studios (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
Holding room: Studio B
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Jason King Jones, Artistic Director
Choreographer, Devon Sinclair
Via Zoom: Amina Robinson, Director Christie Chiles Twillie, Musical Director
First Rehearsal June 22, 2024
Opening July 19, 2024
Closing August 4, 2024
OTHER
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.
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THE COLOR PURPLE
Excellent Dancers and Singers. Ensemble will cover some Specialty Roles that include:
Church Ladies. (Doris, Darlene, and Jarene): Female, African-American, ages 35-55. Three characters with strong comedic timing, excellent vocal abilities, and the capacity to harmonize beautifully.
Squeak. Female, African-American, ages 20-30. She is Harpo's girlfriend after Sophia, an aspring singer who grows into her own.
Olivia. Female. African-American. 18-25. Olivia is Celie's daughter raised in Africa by Nettie. Ensemble may UNDERSTUDY for the following roles:
Celie-- African American, 20s to early 30s. Transforms from a timid, subdued young woman to a confident, independent individual. Powerful belt.
Nettie-- African American, 20s. Intelligent, determined, and loving younger sister of Celie. Strong belt.
Sofia—African American, 30s. Harpo’s wife. Strong, resilient, and outspoken. Strong comedic chops and a great belt.
Shug Avery-- African American, 30s to 40s. Mister’s long-time love, a singer who lives in Memphis. Charismatic and confident. Show-stopping, Bessie Smith-style singing voice.
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