Theatre Casting Call for "The Color Purple"
Auditions for "The Color Purple". Directors are looking for actors, please see the details below. Rate: COST $915 weekly minimum (Tier 1) Additional info: Prepare a short song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Bring headshot and resume stapled back-to-back. Callbacks, if warranted, may be the same day. Rehearsals Start: February 15, 2025; Show Opens: March 1, 2025; Show Closes: March 9, 2025. To be considered, please apply.
11 roles
Drives the story. Vulnerable, introverted, seemingly passive but really not, has a deep soul, has a sense of humor which is sometimes wicked. Has a great belt singing voice.
Celie’s younger sister. Adventuresome, feisty spirit, maternal, educated. Forced by Mister to leave Celie, she starts a new life in Africa. Has a great belt singing voice.
Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation. Has a great tenor singing voice.
Powerful warrior woman. Comfortable being large, great sense of humor, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Has comic chops and 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. Has a knockout bluesy singing voice.
Harpo’s lover. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid to take anybody on, has a caring heart. Has comic chops. Has a great singing voice with belt and soprano capability.
An abuser and embittered man. He is father to Celie & Nettie, as well as father to Celie’s two children, whom he abducts from Celie and gives away at birth. Baritone.
A gossiper in the church. High gospel belt.
A gossiper in the church. High gospel belt.
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