Dancers/Singers Wanted For Musical "Dreamgirls"
Seeking Equity actors for roles in "Dreamgirls" Show. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: DREAMGIRLS, the winner of 6 Tony awards, a sweeping and inspirational story that follows the history and evolution of American R&B music during the 1960s and 1970s through the eyes of a Detroit, Michigan girl group known as the Dreams. Rate: LOA $900 weekly minimum (Ref. LORT) Principals $800 weekly minimum (Ref. LORT) Ensemble Additional info: Principal Roles: All principal characters are Black/African American. If you identify as non-binary or genderfluid, you may choose which role fits you best, or submit for multiple roles as appropriate. Call Back Dates: Monday, May 1, 2023 - Principal/Dance Callbacks Monday, May 8, 2023 - Principal/Singing Callbacks First rehearsal (tentatively): the week of 9/18/23 Opening date 10/19/23 Closing date 10/29/23 An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. PREPARATION: Please prepare a short selection of 60s music in a style consistent with the character(s) you are interested in that shows your range. An aux cord and an accompanist will be provided. All performers returning for callbacks will need to sing and dance; Principals will also need to dance. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms. Holding/Audition room information: The maximum capacity in the holding room is: 200 The maximum capacity in the audition room is: 550 If you are unable to attend these auditions, you may submit a video audition: please see the document attached. To set up an audition appointment please apply.
9 roles
Female-identifying. Lead singer of ‘The Dreamettes’. Later she gets fired from the group when Deena gets given the lead. Headstrong, sassy, temperamental, a diva. Powerful gospel singer with brilliant belt.
Female-identifying. Becomes the lead singer of “The Dreams.” Marries Curtis but leaves him when she finds out about his illegal activities. Wants to become an actress. Beautiful. More of a commercial pop vocal.
Female-identifying. The softer of the three “Dreams” Tries to keep the peace. Starts a relationship with Jimmy.
Female-identifying. Replacement for Effie. A Dynamic singer/performer that better fits into Curtis' aesthetic for The Dreams. Headstrong and sure of her place. Falls in love with C.C. and facilitates the reunion of him and his sister, Effie.
Male-identifying. A used car salesman who talks himself into becoming ‘The Dreamettes’ Manager. Later becomes Jimmy’s Manager too. Resorts to payola, bribing DJ’s to play his clients music. Dates Effie but eventually marries Deena. Con man, forceful, a cheat, determined.
Male-identifying. A popular R&B star who, over time, loses his fame. Married but has an affair with Lorrell. An outrageous ‘star’ performer. High energy, chaotic.
Male-identifying. Effie’sbrother. A songwriter.
Male-identifying. Jimmy’s Manager. Quits as Jimmy’s Manager when Curtis starts to take over. Later becomes Effie’s Manager and teaches her to rebuild her confidence.
Singers and singing dancers.
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