A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue?
Created by Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman
Directed by Sharon Cook
Choreographed by Jennifer Kelly-Cooper
Musical Direction by Sherrod Brown
SYNOPSIS
Get ready to grove into the holiday season with A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue – a sensational celebration for all you lovers of Gospel, R&B, and Soul! Step into our “Groovy Wonderland,” where the magic of the 70's comes alive! Inspired by the iconic TV show Soul Train, this electrifying experience will take you back to a time of glittering lights, funky beats, and heart-pounding rhythms. Let the soulful sounds and vibrant vibes fill your heart with joy as we groove into holiday season!
AUDITIONS
Monday, October 7th, Tuesday, October 8th, and Wednesday, October 9th from 6PM - 9PM.
DANCE CALL
Sunday, October 11th at 6PM - 9PM
CALLBACKS
Monday, October 14th & Tuesday, October 15th from 6PM - 9PM. *By invitation only. Our production team will notify those who are called back.
LOCATION
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
7400 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, Va.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals start Saturday, October 19th
PERFORMANCE DATES
December 5TH - 15TH
2PM, 4PM, and 7:30PM??
PERFORMANCE LOCATION
Performances will be held on the Main Stage of:
Zeiders American Dream Theater
4509 Commerce Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
COMPENSATION
Stipend will be provided.
AUDITION DETAILS
Seeking a diverse cast of all ages to be casted as singers, dancers, and actors for our upcoming production of A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue. Casting for the following roles:
RON CORNELIUS (in the likeness of Soul Train’s founder, producer, and host Don Cornelius – a smooth, silky voiced announcer).
THE HARLEM 5 (in the likeness of The Jackson 5 -Marlon Braxton, Michael Braxton, Jermaine Braxton, Tito Braxton, and Jackie Braxton)
THE SENSATIONS (Four or Five Men) – (in the likeness of The Temptations)
LONNY HATHWAY (in the likeness of soul singer Donny Hathaway)
FRED SANFORD (in the likeness of comedian Red Foxx’s 70’s television character Fred Sanford from Sanford and Son – he is an elderly, widowed, sarcastic junk and antique dealer who constantly makes cracks at his Bible-toting sister-in-law Esther. He often feigns that he feels a heart attack coming on and he’s about to join his wife in heaven.)
ESTHER (staunchly religious, Bible-toting sister-in-law of Fred Sanford who finds little use for humor and often criticizes Fred -- from the 70’s sitcom Sanford and Son)
BACKDOOR SANTA (sings Me and Mrs. Clause – a spoof of the R&B song Me and Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul)
MARVIN SLAY (in the likeness of Motown recording artist Marvin Gaye)
TAMMI FERRELL (in the likeness of Motown recording artist Tammi Terrell)
TIANA ROSS and the EXTREMES (in the likeness of Motown recording artists Diana Ross and The Supremes)
JEENA MARIE (in the likeness of singer Tina Marie – Caucasian)
CLARETHA FRANKLIN (in the likeness of gospel/R&B singer Aretha Franklin)
BERTHA KITT (in the likeness of actress/singer/dancer Eartha Kitt)
STAGE MANAGER a person who ensures the seamless flow of the show while skillfully coordinating the celebrity music guest, keeping everything on track and in perfect harm.
ENSEMBLE CAST - includes the WONDERLAND Singers & Dancers
For more information or additional questions please contact us at upac@undergroundarts.co
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