THE COLOR PURPLE and THE COLORED MUSEUM Equity Principal Actors - St Louis Black Repertory Auditions

THE COLOR PURPLE and THE COLORED MUSEUM - St. Louis, MO EPA

St Louis Black Repertory | Saint Louis, MO

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Monday, June 8, 2026
St Louis Black Repertory Company
813 N Skinker Blvd
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (C)
St Louis, MO 63130
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Parking and entrance is on the Vernon Ave side of the building.

APPOINTMENTS

PERSONNEL

To schedule an audition appointment please contact Geovonday Jones - Artistic Associate
Brian McKinley at: 314-730-9408 or
BrianM@theblackrep.org, Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm. Expected to attend:
Ron Himes - Producing Director
Daniel Bryant - Director, THE COLOR PURPLE
Jermaine Manor - Music Director, THE COLOR PURPLE
Heather Beal - Choreographer, THE COLOR PURPLE
Brian McKinley - Director of Education & Community Engagement

CONTRACT

SPT
$565 weekly minimum (SPT 5) - until 1/3/27
$582 weekly minimum (SPT 5) - after 1/4/27

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE COLOR PURPLE and THE COLORED MUSEUM (See breakdown).

OTHER DATES

THE COLOR PURPLE
First Rehearsal - August 11, 2026
Opening - September 11, 2026
Closing - September 27, 2026

THE COLORED MUSEUM
First Rehearsal - December 15, 2026
Opening - January 8, 2027
Closing - January 24, 2027

theblackrep.org

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

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

THE COLOR PURPLE

SEEKING:

• Celie: This role has been cast. (African American, 20s-30s). 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. Needs a great belt singing voice with a lot of soul.
• Shug/Ensemble: This role has been cast. (African American, 20s-30s) Alto. A popular singer, we meet her at death's door. Attractive, confident, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, but has a frailty, like a wounded animal. Needs a knockout, Bessie Smith-style, bluesy singing voice.
• Mister/Ensemble: This role has been cast. (African American, 20s-30s) Baritone/Bass. Handsome, big, masculine, strong presence, dominating, capable of brutal behavior but also a victim in his own way. Gets his power for free. Married to Celie, he abuses her. He is in love with Shug. Needs a great singing voice.
• Sofia/Ensemble: (African American, 20s-30s): Alto. Physically bigger but beautiful. Comfortable being large, great sense of humor, touching, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Needs comic chops. Needs a soulful, belting voice.
• Harpo/Ensemble: (African American, 20s-30s): Mister's confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation, he strives to be seen as a man by both his father and his wife. He marries the independent Sofia.
• Nettie/Ensemble: (African American, 20s-30s): Celie's younger sister. Attractive, adventuresome, feisty spirit, maternal, educated and knowledgeable. She has a powerful bond with Celie. Forced by Mister to leave Celie, she starts a new life in Africa. Strong belt.
• Squeak/Ensemble: (African American, 20s): Harpo's lover after Sofia leaves him. Although she is mistreated, she eventually undergoes a transformation. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid to take anybody on. Belt and soprano capability.
• Ensemble: Males and females of all ages, African American. Strong singing voices, strong movers, and dynamic personalities to play various roles including Church ladies, Preacher, Prison Guard, etc.

THE COLORED MUSEUM

SEEKING:

• 2 men, and 3 women: Multiple roles. All are Black. The piece is ensemble-driven, fast-moving, and demands comedic precision and emotional depth:
• Woman 1
• Woman 2
• Woman 3
• Man 1
• Man 2