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Singing Audition for "A Soulful Christmas" Play

Norfolk, VA, United States
ID: 271613Exp: 10/9/2024
Description:

Male and female talent needed for "A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue​". Please see the details below. About the project: Join us this holiday season for A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue – a sensational celebration for all you lovers of Gospel, R&B, and Soul! Step into our “Groovy Wonderland,” where the magic of the 70's comes alive! Inspired by the iconic TV show Soul Train, this electrifying experience will take you back to a time of glittering lights, funky beats, and heart-pounding rhythms. Let the soulful sounds and vibrant vibes fill your heart with joy as we groove into the holiday season! Rate: The stipend will be provided. Additional info: Please prepare a one-minute monologue and a song in the style of the show. (Songs from the Motown catalog, songs from the likes of Aretha Franklin, The Jacksons, The Temptations, etc.) CALLBACKS: Monday, October 14th; Tuesday, October 15th, 6 PM - 9 PM. *By invitation only. Our production team will notify those who are called back. PERFORMANCE DATES: December 5TH - 15TH; 2 PM, 4 PM, and 7:30 PM.​​ If interested, please apply.

16 roles

RON CORNELIUSMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

In the likeness of Soul Train’s founder, producer, and host Don Cornelius – a smooth, silky voiced announcer

THE HARLEM 5Male18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

In the likeness of The Jackson 5) Marlon Braxton, Michael Braxton, Jermaine Braxton, Tito Braxton, and Jackie Braxton

THE SENSATIONSBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Four or Five Men) – (in the likeness of The Temptations)

LONNY HATHWAYMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

In the likeness of soul singer Donny Hathaway

FRED SANFORDMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

In the likeness of comedian Red Foxx’s 70’s television character Fred Sanford from Sanford and Son – he is an elderly, widowed, sarcastic junk and antique dealer who constantly makes cracks at his Bible-toting sister-in-law Esther. He often feigns that he feels a heart attack coming on and he’s about to join his wife in heaven.

ESTHERFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Staunchly religious, Bible-toting sister-in-law of Fred Sanford who finds little use for humor and often criticizes Fred -- from the 70’s sitcom Sanford and Son

BACKDOOR SANTAMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Sings Me and Mrs. Clause – a spoof of the R&B song Me and Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul

MARVIN SLAYMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

In the likeness of Motown recording artist Marvin Gaye

TAMMI FERRELLMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

In the likeness of Motown recording artist Tammi Terrell

TIANA ROSS and the EXTREMESFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

In the likeness of Motown recording artists Diana Ross and the Supremes

JEENA MARIEFemale18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

In the likeness of singer Tina Marie

CLARETHA FRANKLINFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

In the likeness of gospel/R&B singer Aretha Franklin

BERTHA KITTFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

In the likeness of actress/singer/dancer Eartha Kitt

STAGE MANAGERMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A character who ensures the seamless flow of the tv show while skillfully coordinating the celebrity music guest and keeping everything on track.

SingersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE CAST - includes the WONDERLAND Singers.

DancersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE CAST - includes the WONDERLAND Dancers​​.