The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center, Located at 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, NY, will be holding auditions for MEMPHIS, Monday, October 24th and Tuesday, October 25th at 730p.
Please prepare 16 bars of music from the show. Diversity is encouraged and all ethnic groups are welcome to audition!
Show Dates:
Sat., January 14, 21, February 4 at 8p
Sun., January 15, 22, 29 at 2p
Fri., January 20, 27, February 3 at 8p
Wed., January 25 at 2p
Wed., February 1 at 730p
Director: Patrick Grossman
Choreographer: M.E. Junge
Musical Director: Matthew W. Surico
Stage Manager: Karen Tese
Character Breakdown
FELICIA African American, 20s-30s. Beautiful, wide-eyed. Fiercely gifted singer. Follows her heart and falls in love with Huey, despite knowing deep down that a relationship between a white man and a black woman in prejudiced Memphis is doomed. High r&b belt.
DELRAY African American man, 25-35. Felicia's older brother. Owns the club on Beale Street where she sings. Realistic, cautious, protective, and aware of the realities of the segregation that exists in Memphis and the world beyond. Baritenor with great pop/rock/r&b voice.
GLADYS Caucasian, 40s-60s. Huey's stern, traditional blue-collar, Southern mother. Has worked her entire life to be able to support herself and her son, whom she loves, but about whom she constantly worries. Strong singer with alto-belt mix; excellent actor with comic skills.
GATOR African American man, 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 again. Requires an excellent actor and singer (great r&b Baritenor); comic timing a plus.
BOBBY African American, 30s-40s. Janitor at Mr. Simmons' 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 'Big Love”; comic skills a plus.
MR. SIMMONS Caucasian, 40s-60s. Conservative owner of the radio station where Huey gets his start. The strong, Southern, commanding businessman becomes willing to take a chance on Huey when he realizes the audience Huey reaches and the money he can command. Great actor who is comfortable singing.
MALE ENSEMBLE All ethnicities, 20s-40s. Male dancers who sing very well, to play various ensemble characters. Seeking excellent, athletic dancers who sing.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE All ethnicities, 20s-40s. Female dancers who sing very well, to play various ensemble characters. Seeking excellent, athletic dancers who sing.
For additional information, call 631-218-2810 or visit www.CMPAC.com
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