DREAMGIRLS - NYC EPA
White Plains Performing Arts Center | White Plains, NY
Monday, January 27, 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (E)
LOA
$530 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT) + pension and health. 3 to 5 performances per week
Equity actors for roles in DREAMGIRLS (see breakdown). The theatre’s casting note: Because of the short, intense rehearsal schedule, we are open and interested in seeing performers who may have done the show before. But it is NOT a requirement.
Please prepare no more than a one-minute cut of a song from the show. See breakdown for some suggestions for you to cut down. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
Studio 17V.
Book & Lyrics: Tom Eyen
Music: Henry Kreiger
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Directors: Marc Tumminelli & Anthony Murphy
Choreographer: Anthony Murphy
Music Director: Stephen Ferri
1st Rehearsal: March 24 (rehearses in NYC, within 10 am-6 pm range)
Tech: April 5-10 in White Plains
Shows: April 11-13, 17-19, 23-27, May 1-4 (3-5 performances/week)
*Please note there are NO performances on Easter
Please bring any and all conflicts to the auditions and note that the rehearsal times may vary. You must be available for all shows and tech week to audition.
Theater is located 35 min from NYC via train or car.
If you cannot attend or wish to submit a video instead, please do so by Jan 30. See breakdown for instructions.
Questions email
auditions@wppac.com
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
DREAMGIRLS
If you cannot attend or wish to submit a video instead, please do so here by Jan 30.
Video Submit all materials via this link:
Video Submission
1. Videos must be uploaded to (YouTube, Vimeo etc) and sent as a link. Please no password-protected videos etc.
2. Include Headshot and Resume (In one file not separate files)
3. In your recording, slate your name, union status.
4. Make sure we see as much of you as possible.
5. Accompaniment should be played on a separate device and be sure there is no editing, effects etc. to your vocal recording.
Through gospel, R&B, smooth pop, disco and more, DREAMGIRLS explores themes of ambition, hope and betrayal, all set in the glamorous and competitive world of the entertainment industry.
NOTE: All characters are POC.
(Female, 20s-30s) Initially modest backup singer for The Dreamettes, turned lead singer of The Dreams. An endearing ingenue with regality, grace, and quiet confidence. Her humble beginnings make her an unsuspected underdog. As the lead singer, she is magnetic, effortless, and effervescent. Replaces her best friend, Effie under pressure. Embodies both innocence and star power.
(Female, 20s-30s) Lead Singer of The Dreamettes. A powerhouse and a soaring singer with undeniable talent. The true underdog. A vibrant, confident, and outspoken young woman who wears her heart of gold on her sleeve. Full figured with huge gospel belt.
(Female, 20s-30s) The group's youngest member. Bubbly, energetic, youthful, and pragmatic. Eager for success, she's swept off her feet by the married James Thunder Early. Speaks her mind. A high-energy, quirky, hopeless romantic. Has a keen sense of humor and comedic skill.
(Male, 20s) Effie's songwriting younger brother. Idealistic, loyal, endearing, and soft-spoken. While initially inspired by Curtis's business savvy, his efforts to do the right thing are ultimately eclipsed by Curtis' controlling vision. Goes through the journey of losing and regaining himself.
(Female, 20s-30s) Replacement for Effie. A Dynamic singer/performer that better fits into Curtis' aesthetic for The Dreams. Headstrong and sure of her place. Falls in love with C.C. and facilitates the reunion of him and his sister, Effie. NOTE: Will also be in the Ensemble.
(Male, 30s - 40s) Self-proclaimed King of Soul. A chart-topping and dynamic performer. A sexy, high-energy star full of flash, charisma, and pizazz. Once a trendsetter, the newer trends threaten to pass him by. A deeply troubled showman of the era, who lets loose in every aspect of his life.
(Male, 30s - 40s) Former Cadillac dealer turned entertainment manager, turned music mogul. Charming, funny, handsome, smooth, and seductive but ruthless in the pursuit of his dreams. He is motivated by his hunger for mainstream success, an appreciation for crossover music, and keen business mind. Takes over the management of Jimmy Early's career and oversees the rise to stardom of The Dreams. Initially warm and approachable, he becomes hardened by wealth, power, and control.
(Male, 40s-60s). Street savvy, long-time manager of Jimmy's career, and the one to clean up after his mistakes. Represents an earlier age of African American entertainment; honest and loyal, never overstepping his bounds. At odds with Curtis and his ideas and schemes. Later oversees Effie's comeback.
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