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"Dreamgirls" Musical Seeking Equity Actors

New York, NY, United States
ID: 274622Exp: 12/6/2024
$1,318/week
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Equity actors for roles in "Dreamgirls" show. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $1318 weekly minimum (LORT A) Additional info: Theatre is committed to diversity and engages in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, directors encourage performers of ALL ethnicities, gender identities, body types, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to apply. Potential audition date: December 16, 2024 1st Rehearsal: March 4, 2025 Performances: March 25 - May 4, 2025 Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to apply. When applying, please include your headshot and resume with the subject line "Dreamgirls Submission - Last Name".

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5 roles

EFFIE WHITEFemale26-29 y.o.African-American

Lead Singer of The Dreamettes. A powerhouse and soaring singer with undeniable and overpowering talent. The true underdog. A headstrong, vibrant, confident, and outspoken young woman. A diva. Has an exceptional belt and vocal stamina to sustain 8 performances/week.

DEENA JONESFemale26-29 y.o.African-American

Initially modest backup singer for The Dreamettes, turned lead singer of The Dreams. An ‘ingenue’ who possess the poise of what Curtis assumes a stereotypical leading lady to look like, and a quiet confidence beyond her years. Mezz, with a full belt.

LORELL ROBINSONFemale26-29 y.o.African-American

The softest and youngest of the three Dreams. Although she is bubbly, youthful, and flirtatious, she is also pragmatic and eager for success. Soprano, on top of most triad harmony, with a full belt.

CURTIS TAYLOR JRMale36-56 y.o.African-American

Slick and forceful used car salesman, who becomes the Dreams’ and Jimmy’s manager. Dates Effie, but eventually Deena. Becomes consumed with wealth and power. Handsome Tenor.

JAMES THUNDER EARLYMale30-56 y.o.African-American

James Brown-like star who takes on Dreamettes as backup singers. A showbiz type who is high-energy, verging on chaotic with an endless amount of charm and charisma. Rock/R&B tenor.