Tutti Frutti- The Life and Music of Little Richard (Audition)

**Audition Notice** for the Premiere of Tutti Frutti- The Life and Music of Little Richard live in Dallas, TX with plans to tour in 2025-2026. Pay Range $100.00 - $225.00 weekly

8 week contract including Show week/performance. Show: December 21. 2024 Website: Show Description: ​

Tutti Frutti The Musical tells the story of The Architect of Rock and Roll,Richard Wayne Penniman, better known to The World as Little Richard. From his early days (1951) being discovered by the Godmother of Rock and Roll Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Starting out and spanning nearly 7 years of what would become a monumental career until his abrupt stop (1957); we see how a divided music industry, troubled but impactful childhood, sexual fluidity, ever so changing of the sounds of music and the murder and love for his father. shaped the artists’ work. A live band accompanies, bringing the passion of his music alive while offering a message of freedom, breaking racial boundaries, artistic exploration and being bold enough to be Authentically You. From The Creators of Award Winning Musical Remembering James- The Life and Music of Little Richard Written by Dedrick Weathersby

Director: Snoop Robinson

Choreography: Jordan Burns Characters: Little Richard (50’s -60’s)

Lead. Male. 19-27

Ethnicity: Black / African Descent

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel Mr. Little Richard Penniman

Lead. Male. 40-60

Ethnicity: Black / African Descent

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel Bumps Blackwell Supporting. Male. 35-45

Ethnicity: Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel Alan Freed

Supporting. Male. 20-30

Ethnicity: White / European Descent

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel Scott

Lead. Male. 22-30

Ethnicity: White / European Descent

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Lead. Female. 30-40

Ethnicity: Black / African Descent

ARequired Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel Audrey Robinson

Supporting. Female. 19-22

Ethnicity: Ambiguous / Multiracial, Black/ African Descent

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel Billy Wright

Supporting. Male. 18+

Ethnicity: Black / African Descent

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel Art Rupe Supporting. Male. 38-50

Ethnicity: White / European Descent

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel Ernestine Harvin Supporting. Female. 19-22

Ethnicity: Black / African Descent

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel Clint Brantley Supporting. Male. 30-40

Ethnicity: Black / African Descent

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel Ensemble (Multiple Track characters from 1950’s to late 60’s) Chorus / Ensemble. Female, Trans Female. 18-28 Ensemble (Playing Multiple Tracks from 1950’s to 60’s) Chorus / Ensemble. Male, Trans Male. 18-30