[NEohioPAL] Karamu Adds Audition Dates for "The Color Purple"

[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 Choreographed by 
>>Terrence Greene
>>Production Dates: October 5th thru October 28th.
>>AUDITION INFORMATION
>>>Due to the overwhelming response to The Color Purple Auditions for Saturday, 
>>>June 16th we are completely filled, but we are adding another audition day. 
>>>Saturday, June,23rd, from 3:00pm-6:00pm. No Appointment Necessary.
>>> 
>>>JUNE 23, 2012            
>>>1:00PM – 3:00PM                 DANCERS   
>>> 3:00 PM – 6:00PM                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,(Actors/Singers/Dancers) must bringa current resume and 
>>>non-returnable 8x10 headshot photo, as you will not be able to audition without 
>>>it.
>>> 
>>>If you have any further questions concerning auditions for "THE COLOR PURPLE" 
>>>please e-mail r.morrisjr at yahoo.com
>>> 
>>>Karamu Audition Staff
>>
>>
>>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.
>> 
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