AIN’T TOO PROUD – The Life and Times of the Temptations - NYC EPA
Producing Org TBD
AUDITION DATES
Wed, Dec 12, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
Thu, Dec 13, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
Fri, Dec 14, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
CONTRACT
Production (League) $2095/week current min.
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for 5 roles. All characters are African-American men
PREPARATION
Please bring a Motown song to sing and bring your book.
Please bring a picture and resume, STAPLED TOGETHER.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
PERSONNEL
Producer: Ira Pittelman & Tom Hulce
Director: Des McAnuff
Book by: Dominique Morisseau
Choreographer: Sergio Trujillo
Music Director: Kenny Seymour
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: Thursday, February 14, 2019
1st Preview: Thursday, February 28, 2019
Opens: Thursday, March 21, 2019
OTHER
Stage Managerial information will be posted shortly
EPA Procedures are in effect for 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 the following principal roles:
OTIS WILLIAMS
30s-40s – African-American male. Founder and last surviving original member of The Temptations. Never the flashiest performer, but always the rock of the group. A stand-up guy, tough, with a big heart and deep conscience. BARITONE; Strong mover; PRINCIPAL
DAVID RUFFIN
20s-30s – African-American male. Lead singer of The Temptations after Al, helped take the group to the top of the charts. As electric on stage as “lightning in a bottle.” Maybe the most charismatic front man in pop music history. Also plays GUARD. LEAD TENOR & strong dancer; PRINCIPAL;
MELVIN FRANKLIN
20s-30s – African-American male. Loved his Mama. The bass of the group and one of the first members Otis recruited. Nicknamed “Blue” because of his fondness for the color, Melvin was incredibly loyal to the group and, particularly, Otis. BASS & strong dancer; PRINCIPAL
EDDIE KENDRICKS
20s-30s – African-American male. Friends with Paul since elementary school, Eddie created most of the group’s vocal arrangements and served as wardrobe manager. Outspoken. Loved cornbread so much, they nicknamed him “Corn.” STRONG FALSETTO & Strong Dancer; PRINCIPAL.
PAUL WILLIAMS
20s-30s – African-American male. No relation to Otis, Paul was one of the founding members of the Temptations and the group’s resident choreographer. Well-liked and kind, but unable to cope with his own demons. STRONG DANCER; PRINCIPAL.
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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