Casa Manana, Inc. | Fort Worth, TX
Sunday, November 17, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C)
Lunch 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
To schedule an audition appointment please go to:
https://signup.com/go/pnwLYLg.
$915 weekly minimum (Tier 1)
Equity actors for roles in THE COLOR PURPLE (See breakdown). Casa Mañana encourages performers of all gender identities and/or expressions, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. All roles may be understudied. All Equity stage managerial positions have been filled.
Prepare a short song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Bring headshot and resume stapled back-to-back.
Casa Manana
3101 W Lancaster Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107-3042
Casa Mañana Studios are located directly behind the Theatre. Grey Building behind the Main Dome Theatre. Holding room - Studio B
Expected to attend:
Wally Jones, Executive Producer
Gerry McIntyre, Director/Choreographer
Ilana Atkins, Music Director
Callbacks, if warranted, may be the same day.
Rehearsals Start: February 15, 2025
Show Opens: March 1, 2025
Show Closes: March 9, 2025
www.casamanana.org
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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
All characters are strong actors and singers.
African American, 20s-early 30s. Drives the story. Vulnerable, introverted, seemingly passive but really not, has a deep soul, has a sense of humor which is sometimes wicked. Has a great belt singing voice.
African American, 20s-early 30s. Celie’s younger sister. Adventuresome, feisty spirit, maternal, educated. Forced by Mister to leave Celie, she starts a new life in Africa. Has a great belt singing voice.
African American, 20s-early 30s. Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation. Has a great tenor singing voice.
African American, 30s. Powerful warrior woman. Comfortable being large, great sense of humor, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Has comic chops and a great belt singing voice.
African American, 30s-40s. Also known as Albert. Like Celie, a deep well. Handsome, big, masculine, strong presence. Married to Celie, in love with Shug. Needs a great singing voice.
African American, 30s-40s. A popular singer. Attractive, confident, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, but has a frailty. Has a knockout bluesy singing voice.
African American, 20s. Harpo’s lover. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid to take anybody on, has a caring heart. Has comic chops. Has a great singing voice with belt and soprano capability.
African American, 40s – 50s. An abuser and embittered man. He is father to Celie & Nettie, as well as father to Celie’s two children, whom he abducts from Celie and gives away at birth. Baritone.
Female. Any age. African American. A gossiper in the church. High gospel belt.
Female. Any age. African American. A gossiper in the church. High gospel belt.
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