Memphis - Long Beach EPA/ECC Singers
Musical Theatre West
AUDITION DATE
Aug 15, 2016
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (PDT)
Lunch: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
APPOINTMENTS
EPA rules in effect. Sign-up begins at 9:00AM
CONTRACT
LOA
LOA ref WCLO - Agreement Pending
SEEKING
See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a song in the style of the show. You may sing from the show.
LOCATION
Musical Theatre West Rehearsal Hall
4350 East 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
PERSONNEL
Executive Director/Producer: Paul Garman, Director/Choreographer: Edgar Godineaux, Musical Director: Darryl Archibald
OTHER
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
MEMPHIS
1st rehearsal: October 3, 2016
Preview: October 21, 2016
Opening: October 22, 2016
Closing: November 6, 2016
lNote: All ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
Huey--Caucasian, 20s-30s. Motor-mouthed hero, who talks his way into becoming a DJ at a local white radio station. Ignores race barriers and eventually falls in love with Felicia, a black singer, which causes a whole new set of problems for Huey in a segregated 1950s Memphis. Tenor with a great feel for pop/rock/R&B.
Felicia--African American, 20s-30s. Beautiful, wide-eyed. Fiercley gifted singer. Follows her heart and falls in love with Huey, despite knowing that a relationship between a white man and a black woman in predjudiced Memphis is doomed. High R&B Belt.
Delray--African American, 30s-40s. Felicia's older brother. Owns the club where she sings. Realistic, protective and aware of the realities of the segregation that exists in Memphis. Baritenor with great pop/rock/R&B voice.
Gladys--Caucasian, 40s-60s. Huey's Southern blue-collar mother. SHe loves her son but constantly worries. Strong singer with alto-belt mix; excellent actor with comic skills.
Gator--African American Male, 20s-30s. Bartender at Delray's. Hasn't spoken since age five, when he saw his father killed. As the story progresses, Gator finds his voice. Requires an excellent actor. Comic timing a plus. Great R&B Baritenor.
Bobby--African American male 20s-30s. Janitor at the radio station. Full of personality and heart. Great gospel voice. Role requires an actor who is comfortable with physicality, as he has a dance break in his show-stopping number. Comic Skills a plus.
Mr. Simmons--Caucasian, 40s-60s. Conservative owner of the radio station. Strong, Southern businessman. Great actor who is comfortable singing.
Male Ensemble--All ethnicities, 20s-40s. Male dancers who sing very well, to play various ensemble characters. Excellent athletic dancers who sing.
Female Ensemble--All ethnicities, 20s-40s. Female dancers who sing very well, to play various characters. Excellent athletic dancers who sing.
Casting performers 18 or older.
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