THE COLOR PURPLE Equity Principal Actors - Theater Latte Da Auditions

THE COLOR PURPLE (role of Shug Avery) - NYC EPA Theater Latte Da | Minneapolis, MN

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

SPT

$650 weekly minimum (SPT 6)

SEEKING

Equity actors for the role of Shug Avery in THE COLOR PURPLE.

All other roles are currently cast.

This production will also be performed at Geva Theatre Center (LORT B in Rochester, NY)

SHUG AVERY: (Female Identifying, 30-40s, Black, Alto E3-E5) A popular singer. We meet her at death’s door. She is attractive, confident, dynamic, powerful, and irresistible, but has a frailty, like a wounded animal. Her vulnerability is shocking later on. She is loved by both Celie and Mister. An excellent singer with a knockout, Bessie Smith-style, bluesy singing voice.

PREPARATION

Please prepare the side and song for the role of Shug Avery which you can find at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/15_5OnMrhQ7C3SHfU0_ZatPrrQc3BcJPv . An accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center 165 W 46th St

16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Director: Daniel J. Bryant

Music Director: Sanford Moore

Choreographer: Heather Beal

Artistic Director Theatre Latte Da: Justin Lucero

Book: Marsha Norman

Music and Lyrics: Brenda Russell, Alee Willis, Stephen Bray

Casting Office: Koppel Casting

Expected to attend:

Casting Director: Karie Koppel

OTHER DATES

Theater Latte Da Dates:

First Rehearsal: 2/19/2024

Tech Rehearsals begin: 3/12/2024

Opening: 3/23/2024

Closing: 5/5/2024

Geva Theare Center Dates:

First Rehearsal: 5/23/24

First Tech Rehearsal: 5/23/24

First Public Performance: 5/28/24

Press Opening: 6/1/24

Scheduled Closing: 6/30/24

OTHER

Theater Latté Da is requiring all team members to be fully vaccinated by the beginning of rehearsal. We will be testing for COVID as needed throughout the process.

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.

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