DREAMGIRLS - NYC EPA
Producing Org TBD
AUDITION DATES
Tue, Jan 29, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
Wed, Jan 30, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
Production (League) $2095/week current minimum
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for all roles. All characters are African-American
PREPARATION
Please prepare a ‘Motown inspired’ pop or rock and roll song of the 60’s, 70’s or 80’s. An accompanist will be provided.
Please bring a picture and resume, STAPLED TOGETHER.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6504
4th floor
PERSONNEL
Director & Choreographer: Casey Nicholaw
Producer: Sonia Friedman Productions
General Manager: Bespoke Theatricals
Book and Lyrics: Tom Eyen
Music: Henry Krieger
Music Director: Nick Finlow
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting/Tara Rubin
OTHER DATES
Show dates: TBA 2019/2020
OTHER
Pursuant to the terms of a concession made to this employer's agreement, the employer has agreed that any Equity member who attends this call will have an opportunity to be seen.
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
All principal characters in DREAMGIRLS are African American.
EFFIE WHITE- 18- late 20’s. Lead singer of ‘The Dreamettes’. Later she gets fired from the group when Deena gets given the lead. Headstrong, sassy, temperamental, a diva. Powerful gospel singer required with brilliant belt. African American. Principal role.
DEENA JONES- 18- late 20’s. Becomes the lead singer of “The Dreams.” Marries Curtis but leaves him when she finds out about his illegal activities. Wants to become an actress. Beautiful. More of a commercial pop vocal. African American. Principal role.
LORRELL ROBINSON- 18- late 20’s. The softer of the three “Dreams” Tries to keep the peace. Starts a relationship with Jimmy. African American. Principal role.
CURTIS TAYLOR JR- early 30’s. A used car salesman who talks himself into becoming ‘The Dreamettes’ Manager. Later becomes Jimmy’s Manager too. Resorts to payola, bribing DJ’s to play his clients music. Dates Effie but eventually marries Deena. Con man, forceful, a cheat, determined. African American. Principal role.
JIMMY ‘THUNDER’ EARLY- early 30’s. A popular RnB star who, over time, loses his fame. Married but has an affair with Lorrell. An outrageous ‘star’ performer. High energy, chaotic. African American. Principal role.
C.C WHITE- 18- late 20’s. Effie’s brother. A songwriter. African American. Principal role.
MARTY- Late 40’s-50’s. Jimmy’s Manager. Quits as Jimmy’s Manager when Curtis starts to take over. Later becomes Effie’s Manager and teaches her to rebuild her confidence. African American. Principal role.
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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