[NEohioPAL] THE COLOR PURPLE AUDITIONS AT KARAMU HOUSE

[richard morris]

THE COLOR PURPLE
Book by Marsha Norman
Music and Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Steven Bray
Directed by: Terrence Spivey / Musical Director: Ed Ridley
Production Dates: October 5th thru October 28th.
 
 
AUDITION APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Auditions for ”The COLOR PURPLE are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (in 10 minute 
intervals).  Please write to karamuaudtions at gmail.com to make an audition 
appointment. Specify name, date and window of availability and we will email you 
back with a specific appointment. Also, people without an appointment who drop 
in at auditions will be placed on a Standby List.While we will try to get as 
many stand-bys in as possible, we do not know how many—if any- Stand-bys will be 
able to audition on any given day and may or may not be seen. E-mails will be 
handled on a first come first served basis.
 
AUDITION DATES & CRITERION
 
JUNE 14, 2012     6:00 PM – 9:30 PM     SINGERS            ACTORS EQUITY ONLY
 
JUNE 15, 2012     6:00 PM – 9:30 PM     DANCE                NON-EQUITY
 
JUNE 16, 2012     2:00 PM – 5:00PM      SINGERS            NON-EQUITY
 
Please prepare 16-32 bars (1-2min) of music of your choice, preferably in the 
soul, blues, gospel, or musical theater genre. Please bring sheet music for 
piano accompaniment. No monologue preparation is necessary. Sides with be 
provided at the audition. For the Dance auditions, please come prepared for 
movement and be ready to dance barefoot (if required).
 
All who are Auditioning must bringa current resume and non-returnable 8x10 
headshot photo. This is a must……….
 
LOCATION:  2355 East 89th Cleveland Ohio 
 
 
ABOUT THE PLAY
From the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, and the moving 
film by Steven Spielberg, comes this multi-Tony Award-winning, soul-stirring new 
musical. The Color Purple is an inspiring family saga that tells the 
unforgettable story of a woman who -- through love -- finds the strength to 
triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. Set to a 
joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues, The Color Purple is a 
story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of 
life.
 
ROLES  AVALIABLE: (descriptions copied from published script)
 
CELIE:
Female, insecure yet spirited, appears meek and timid  but has a tough interior, 
has been told she is ugly and thinks so, has a sense of humor, treated poorly 
for many years, she finds love and confidence to become an independent thinker, 
strong, passionate, singing voice, lead role. 

 
MISTER:
Male, real name is Albert, an outwardly attractive, dominant male presence, 
disrespectful, demanding  and abusive of people in his life, marries Celie, out 
of necessity and mistreats her, true feelings are  for Shug, realizes his errors 
and tries to make amends, strong vocalist with power. 


OL' MISTER:
Male, Mister's stubborn father, outwardly demeaning, disrespectful, and 
constantly puts down his son. He has never approved of Shug Avery or his son's 
relationship with her. 

 
SHUG:
Female, a well known  singer, very charismatic, a sexy, confident and powerful 
female presence, irresistible to all , loved by and comforting to both Celie and 
Mister. Call-back sides: 
 
SOFIA:
Female, powerful, humorous, independent warrior woman, physically larger with a 
presence to match, comfortable  and confident in her own skin, uses her 
sexuality, married to Harpo, will not accept mistreatment.
 
HARPO:
Male, Mister’s vulnerable, good-natured son, marries Sofia, torn between what he 
learned from his father and what he is learning from Sofia, learns to treat 
women well and becomes successful with his business. 
 
NETTIE:
Female, an adventuresome, spunky and educated young woman, has a strong, 
unbreakable bond with her older sister, Celie, separated from Celie by Mister, 
she finds a new life  and calling in Africa.
 
SQUEAK:
Female, Harpo’s girl after Sofia leaves and until she returns, spunky, fun and 
sassy, opinionated and not easily intimidated, soprano capability. 

 
CHURCH LADIES (DARLENE, DORIS, JARENE):
Big, strong personalities and presences, character women who are the busybodies 
of the town, they see everything and comment on everything, all different types 
and ages, singers with comedic flair;
 
ENSEMBLE SINGER/DANCERS/ACTORS:
Males and females, all physical and vocal types, actors, dancers, and strong 
personalities to play many multiple ensemble roles.
 
CHILD SINGERS:
3 African American males 9-12 years old and 3 African American females 9-12 
years old.
 
 
REHEARSALS
There will be 9 weeks of rehearsals,On weekday afternoons or evenings, and 
weekends - mornings, afternoons or evenings 3-6 times per week, mainly in the 
evenings.
 
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Richard H. Morris at 
r.morrisjr at yahoo.com.
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