<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:verdana, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><div style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">Karamu Performing Arts Theatre is holding Auditions</span></div><div style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">for the production of</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; background-color: transparent;"><br></div><div style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 32px; color: rgb(128, 0, 255);">The Color Purple</span></div><div style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">Music and Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Steven Bray</span></div><div style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Book by Marsha Norman</span></div><div style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">PERFORMANCE DATES: May 23 - June 15, 2014</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; background-color: transparent;"><br></div><div style="font-size:
11px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Directed by Terrence Spivey</span></div><div style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">Musical Director: Sharolyn Ferebee</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; background-color: transparent;"><br></div><div style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">AUDITION DATES</span></div><div style="font-size: 11px;"><br></div><div style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">Wednesday <span class="yiv4428020323Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>March 26, 2014 <span class="yiv4428020323Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>6:30pm - 9:30pm <span class="yiv4428020323Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Actors/Singers/Dancers</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; background-color: transparent;"><br></div><div style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">AUDITION PREPARATION</span></div><div><span style="font-size:
18px;">Karamu is seeking African American actors/singers/dancers, Teen and </span><span style="font-size: 18px;">Adult roles available. Actors/Singers must prepare 2 songs, R&B style, one </span><span style="font-size: 18px;">uptempo and one ballad. Singers must also be prepared to sing acappella. An</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">accompanist will be provided. All Actors/Singers will be asked to do a cold reading from the script. <span>Please come prepared for light movement. Those that are auditioning for Dance must come </span>dressed and prepared for movement. All who are auditioning must bring a Head shot and Resume’.</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; background-color: transparent;"><br></div><div style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">LOCATION 2355 east 89th Street, Cleveland Ohio</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; background-color: transparent;"><br></div><div
style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">ABOUT THE PLAY</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 18px;">From the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, and the moving fi lm by</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Steven Spielberg, comes this multi-Tony Award-winning, soul-stirring new musical.Th e</span><font> </font><span>Color Purple is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman who</span><font> </font>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, Th e Color Purple is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life.</span></div><div style="font-size: 24px; background-color: transparent;"><br></div><div style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">CAST OF CHARACTERS</span></div><div
style="font-size: 24px; background-color: transparent;"><br></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">CELIE: (African American 20s – Early 30s)<br>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.</span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>MISTER: (African American 30s – 40s)<br>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.</span> <span><br><br>OL' MISTER:<br>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.</span></span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">SHUG: (African American 30s – 40s)<br>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: </span></div><div
class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">SOFIA: (African American 30s)<br>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.</span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">HARPO: (African American 20s)<br>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.</span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">NETTIE: (African American 20s)<br>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.</span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">SQUEAK: (African American 20s)<br>Female, Harpo’s girl after Sofia leaves and until she
returns, spunky, fun and sassy, opinionated and not easily intimidated, soprano capability.</span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">CHURCH LADIES (DARLENE, DORIS, JARENE): (African American 20s – 50s)<br>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;</span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">ENSEMBLE SINGER/DANCERS/ACTORS:
(African American 20s – 50s)<br>Males and females, all physical and vocal types, actors, dancers, and strong personalities to play many multiple ensemble roles.</span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">CHILD SINGERS:</span></div><div style="font-size: 11px; background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="yiv4428020323MsoNormal" style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 25.5pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 African American males 9-12 years old and 3 African American females 9-12 years old.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 24px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">REHEARSALS</span></div><div><span
style="font-size: 18px;">Consists of a 8 week rehearsal schedule, 3-6 time per week. Th e cast will receive</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 18px;">a Rehearsal schedule by the first cast meeting or first rehearsal.</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">If you have any Questions feel free to contact Richard H. Morris at</span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">216.795.7070 ext.236.</span></div><div style="font-size: 14pt;"></div><div style="font-size: 14pt;"> </div><div style="font-size: 14pt;"><br></div></div></body></html>