THE COLOR PURPLE - Lawrenceville, GA EPA Aurora Theatre, Inc. | Lawrenceville, GA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Saturday, March 23, 2024
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (E)
BREAK: 4:00PM - 5:00PM
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LOA
$400 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT)
Equity actors for roles in THE COLOR PURPLE (see breakdown).
Local actors are encouraged to audition. All roles will be understudied. All Stage Managerial positions are currently filled.
Please prepare the music and book side(s) for the character for which you’d like to be considered. Materials can be found at the following link:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/pbxzamx54qd12gozy2fz5/h?rlkey=7b5leu1st9fza69q64rmvlodq&e=1&dl=0
For those invited to callbacks, please be prepared to learn a short movement call.
Lawrenceville Arts Center
175 N Clayton Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Book by Marsha Norman
Music and Lyrics by Allee Willis, Brenda Russell, Stephen Bray
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Candy McLellan (Director)
Ann-Carol Pence (Producing Artistic Director & Music Director)
Pytron Parker (Choreographer)
Amy Duffy (Casting Associate)
Katie Chambers (Director of Production) Chanél Bailey (Assistant Music Director)
Callbacks:
Mon, 3/25 & Tues, 3/26: 1:30-9:30pm (Meal break from 4-5pm)
Wed, 3/27: 3-10pm
(Meal break from 5-6pm)
*Movement calls will be held during callbacks.*
First Rehearsal: July 20, 2024
Opening: August 15, 2024
Closing: September 8, 2024
Possible Extension: September 15, 2024
Performance Schedule:
Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm
Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm.
There will be a 10am performance on Wednesday August 21, 2024.
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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.
THE COLOR PURPLE
CASTING NOTE: All characters listed are of Black/African descent.
Celie - Drives the story. Vulnerable, spirited, introverted, mischievous, seemingly passive but really not, has a deep, hard soul, believes that she is ugly, has a sense of humor which is sometimes wicked. She is an observer. Has a great belt singing voice with lots of soul.
Gender: Female
Age: Character ages 14-40s.
Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano-Soprano
Shug Avery - A popular singer, we meet her at death’s door. Attractive, confident, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, but has a frailty, like a wounded animal. Her vulnerability is shocking later on. She is loved by both Celie and Mister. Has a knockout, Bessie Smith-style, bluesy singing voice. Gender: Female
Age: 30-40s
Vocal Range: Alto-Mezzo Soprano
Mister - Like Celie, a deep well. Handsome, big, masculine, strong presence, dominating, capable of brutal behavior but also a victim in his own way. Gets his power for free. Married to Celie, he abuses her. He is in love with Shug. He transforms to a kind man by the end of the story. Has a great singing voice.
Gender: Male
Age: Character ages 30s to 50s
Vocal Range: Baritone-Bass
Sofia - Powerful warrior woman. Physically bigger and beautiful. Comfortable being large, great sense of humor, touching, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Needs comic chops. Has a great belt singing voice.
Gender: Female
Age: 30s
Vocal Range: Alto
Nettie - Celie’s younger sister. Attractive, adventuresome, feisty spirit, maternal, educated and knowledgeable. She has a powerful bond with Celie. Forced by Mister to leave Celie, she starts a new life in Africa. Has a strong belting voice with improv skills.
Gender: Female
Age: Character ages 13-40s
Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano-Soprano
Harpo - Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation. He marries the independent Sofia. He spends much time trying to get Sofia to obey him the way Celie obeys his father, but he is unsuccessful, as Sofia is considerably stronger than he is. Harpo eventually establishes a jukejoint in his first house and becomes Squeak’s lover. Later, he and Sofia reconcile. Through his love of Sofia, he learns how to love a woman. Has a great tenor singing voice. Gender: Male
Age: Character ages 18-40s
Vocal Range: Tenor
Squeak/Ensemble - Harpo’s lover after Sofia leaves him. Although she is mistreated, she eventually undergoes a transformation, demanding to be called by her actual name, Mary Agnes, and starting a new life. She is of mixed ancestry. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid to take anybody on, has a caring heart. Needs comic chops. Has a great singing voice with belt and soprano capability.
Gender: Female
Age: Character ages 18-40s
Vocal Range: Soprano
Ensemble - All types and singing ranges. Fantastic singing voices and dynamic personalities. To play various roles in the ensemble. The ensemble includes a trio known as Church Ladies, busybody types who are featured throughout the show. Other ensemble roles include MISTER’S DAUGHTER, HENRIETTA; CHURCH SOLOIST/CHURCH LADY, DORIS; CHURCH LADY, DARLENE; CHURCH LADY, JARENE; DAISY; PREACHER; PRISON GUARD; PA; OL’ MISTER; BUSTER; CHIEF; GRADY; BOBBY; OLIVIA; ADAM.
Gender: Female and Male
Age: 16-50s
Vocal Range: All
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