Actors Job For Musical “The Color Purple”
Auditions for musical “The Color Purple”. Seeking cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. About the project: Synopsis: This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life. Rate: Actors will receive a small performance stipend. Exact amount to be discussed once offered a role. Additional info: REHEARSALS: A tentative rehearsal calendar will be provided upon auditioning. Rehearsal conflicts must be noted on the audition form. Resumes and headshots are welcomed and encouraged. All technical rehearsals and performance dates are mandatory. Only local talent considered. SHOW RUN: March 8 – March 10, 2024. If you are interested, please apply.
15 roles
Drives the story. Vulnerable, spirited, introverted, mischievous, seemingly passive but really not, has a deep, hard soul, has a sense of humor which is sometimes wicked. She is an observer. Needs a great belt singing voice with lots of soul.
Celie’s younger sister. Adventuresome, feisty spirit, maternal, more educated, and knowledgeable than Celie. She has a powerful bond with Celie. Forced by Mister to leave Celie, she starts a new life in Africa. Needs a great belt singing voice with African influence.
Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation. He marries the independent Sofia. He spends much time trying to get Sofia to obey him the way Celie obeys his father, but he is unsuccessful. Harpo eventually establishes a juke joint in his first house and becomes Squeak’s lover. Later, he and Sofia reconcile. Through his love of Sofia, he learns how to love a woman. Needs a great tenor singing voice.
Powerful warrior woman. Comfortable being large, great sense of humor, touching, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Needs comic chops. Need a great belt singing voice.
(Also known as Albert): Like Celie, a deep well. Handsome, big, masculine, strong presence. Married to Celie, in love with Shug. Needs a great singing voice.
A popular singer. Attractive, confident, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, but has a frailty. Needs a knockout, Bessie Smith-style, bluesy singing voice.
Harpo’s lover after Sofia leaves him. Although she is mistreated, she eventually undergoes a transformation, demanding to be called by her actual name, Mary Agnes, and starting a new life. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid to take anybody on, has a caring heart. Needs comic chops. Needs a great singing voice with belt and soprano capability.
Ensemble: strong singers. All types and singing ranges. Need fantastic singing voices and dynamic personalities. To play various roles in the ensemble.
Ensemble: strong singers. All types and singing ranges. Need fantastic singing voices and dynamic personalities. To play various roles in the ensemble.
Ensemble: strong singers. All types and singing ranges. Need fantastic singing voices and dynamic personalities. To play various roles in the ensemble.
Ensemble: strong singers. All types and singing ranges. Need fantastic singing voices and dynamic personalities. To play various roles in the ensemble.
Ensemble: strong singers. All types and singing ranges. Need fantastic singing voices and dynamic personalities. To play various roles in the ensemble.
Ensemble: strong singers. All types and singing ranges. Need fantastic singing voices and dynamic personalities. To play various roles in the ensemble.
Who are featured throughout the show. Ensemble: strong singers. All types and singing ranges. Need fantastic singing voices and dynamic personalities. To play various roles in the ensemble.
Ensemble: strong singers. All types and singing ranges. Need fantastic singing voices and dynamic personalities. To play various roles in the ensemble.
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