"Dreamgirls" Musical Needs Performers

Auditions for "Dreamgirls" show. Looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Summary: Act I In 1962, at the world-famous Apollo Theatre in New York City, The Dreamettes arrive late for a talent contest that they hope will launch their R&B career. The trio, featuring the powerful lead singer Effie White backed up by willowy Deena and sassy Lorrell, is accompanied by Effie's brother C.C., who writes all their material. Smooth-talking businessman Curtis Taylor manipulates the contest, and The Dreamettes do not win the trophy. Instead, Curtis becomes the group's manager, and he negotiates a job for the girls as backup singers for gospel star Jimmy Early. Jimmy and The Dreamettes begin touring, and they soon record their first song, "Cadillac Car," written by C.C. But the song is also recorded and popularized by a white group in a bland pop style. The girls, C.C., Curtis, and Jimmy's agent Marty are all outraged. Curtis vows that the group will not be taken advantage of again ("Steppin' to the Bad Side"). Curtis books Jimmy and The Dreamettes as the first black act to appear in Miami Beach, and everyone is elated. Meanwhile, Curtis begins a relationship with Effie, primarily to manipulate the fortunes of the group, and Jimmy - despite being married - begins a relationship with Lorrell. Seeking a wider audience, Curtis promotes the girls as their own act, The Dreams. But first, Curtis decides to replace lead singer Effie with Deena, whom he believes has the 'look' of success. Effie, embittered by this betrayal, resists singing backup, and C.C. and the group try unsuccessfully to comfort her ("Family"). Meanwhile Jimmy, enticed by Curtis' aggressive management style, leaves his agent, Marty. The Dreams, now led by Deena, find greater success ("Dreamgirls"). Privately, however, relationships within the group continue to deteriorate. Effie's behavior and appearance further decline, and tempers flare ("It's All Over"). Curtis is forced to replace Effie with Michelle, and Effie's pain and frustration finally spill over ("And I'm Tellin' You I'm Not Going"). The new trio, redubbed Deena Jones and The Dreams, headlines at the Las Vegas Hilton, and their future appears bright. Act II Five years later, Deena and The Dreams are at the pinnacle of their career. Effie, on the other hand, struggles to pull herself together. With Marty now acting as her agent, Effie auditions for a job in a Chicago club ("I Am Changing")... Additional info: Looking for diverse, energetic, experienced actors and actresses. Audition Requirements: General: Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork. Please bring a complete list of conflicts between September 1st and February 11th. Please bring a resume and headshot if you have them. Vocal: Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of Dreamgirls that best shows your vocal range and talent. Please bring sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist, who will be provided. Monologue: Please prepare two one-minute contrasting monologues. Dance: Please come prepared to move with appropriate shoes. There will be a short dance routine to learn. Callbacks: Sunday, August 27th from 7PM-9:30 PM Performance Dates: February 2 @ 8:00 PM February 3 @ 8:00 PM February 4 @ 3:00 PM February 9 @ 8:00 PM February 10 @ 8:00 PM February 11 @ 3:00 PM When applying, please include your information.