[NEohioPAL] KARAMU AUDITIONS FOR "THE COLOR PURPLE"
richard morris
rmorrisjr at sbcglobal.net
Sat Jun 2 18:54:46 PDT 2012
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
>>Actors/Singers Auditions for ”The COLOR PURPLE are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (in 10
>>minute intervals). Please write to karamuaudtions at gmail.comto make an audition
>>appointment. Specify name, date, phone number, 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 ACTORS/SINGERS A.E.A.
>>ONLY
>>
>>
>>JUNE 15, 2012 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM DANCE
>>Dancers do not need to schedule an appointment to audition. Just be there at
>>6:00pm.
>>
>>
>> JUNE 16, 2012 2:00 PM – 5:00PM ACTORS/SINGERS
>>
>>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: (African American 20s – Early 30s)
>>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: (African American 30s – 40s)
>>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: (African American 30s – 40s)
>>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: (African American 30s)
>>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: (African American 20s)
>>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: (African American 20s)
>>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: (African American 20s)
>>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): (African American 20s – 50s)
>>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: (African American 20s – 50s)
>>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.
>>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.neohiopal.org/pipermail/neohiopal-neohiopal.org/attachments/20120602/46eb2980/attachment-0004.htm>
More information about the NEohioPAL
mailing list