"Memphis" The Musical Looking For Actors
"Memphis" musical seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Memphis tells the story of how African American music (called “race” music at the time) found its way into the musical mainstream of the 1950s, and became the foundation of Rock ‘n Roll. Memphis is also a romance. Huey Calhoun is a poor white boy with a love for the blues - what he calls "the music of my soul." He falls in love with Felicia Farrell, a fabulous singer, limited only by the racial attitudes of her time. Finally Memphis is about the power of music to challenge societal norms, racism and resistance to change. The music is thrilling and the story uplifting. Additional info: Ages are approximate and refer to the character, not the actor. Please familiarize yourself with the song(s) for the character(s) for which you will be auditioning. June 1, dance and vocal workshop at 10:00 am. Rehearsal schedule: TBD. You must be available for all tech and dress rehearsals. Performance dates: September 4 (preview), 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, & 21 at 8:00 p.m/Sept. 8, 15, & 22 at 2:00 pm. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
Down on his luck. In love with the Black music of the early 1950s. Poor, but ambitious. Audition Songs – The Music of My Soul; Memphis Lives in Me. Vocal Range: C3-B4
Nightclub singer with a fabulous voice. Held back only by the limited opportunities of her environment. Audition Songs – Colored Woman; Someday. Vocal Range: G3-A5
Owns a nightclub that plays the Black music of the time. Also Felicia’s brother. Audition Song – Underground. Vocal Range: Bb2-Bb4
Works at the radio station and hangs out at Delray’s at night. Audition Song – Big Love. Vocal Range: G3-C5
Hangs out at Delray’s. Mute due to a childhood trauma, but regains his voice in a crisis. High tenor. Audition Song – Say a Prayer. Vocal Range: F#3-A4
Huey’s mother. Has traditional views on race, but adapts to change. Audition Song – Change Don’t Come Easy. Vocal Range: B3-A5
Owner of radio station. Light singing. Audition Song That’s Not Possible.
Featured singer. Think Little Richard. Audition Song: Scratch My Itch. Will play other small roles and be part of the ensemble. Vocal Range: Eb3-Gb5.
DJ at Simmons’ radio station. Light singing. Audition Song: That’s Not Possible. Will play other small roles.
Think Temptations or Miracles. Audition Song – Everybody Wants to be Black on Saturday Night. Will play other small roles and be part of the ensemble.
The Ensemble are the most important roles in the musical. Their singing, dancing & acting will drive the production & are featured in many of the big production numbers. Looking to cast approximately 6 African American and 6 Caucasian singers/dancers for the ensemble & a variety of small parts (some singing, some spoken lines). Of the 12, 6-8 will be young (some young enough to pass for teenagers) and 4-6 will be old enough to have teenage children. Audition Songs – Radio; Steal My Rock 'n Roll.
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