Casting Performers for "Dreamgirls" Musical Show

Chicago Heights, IL, United States

ID: 276083Exp: 1/13/2025

Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Dreamgirls" Musical and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Inspired by Motown and R&B legends of the 1960s-70s, Dreamgirls follows the rising stardom of the Dreamettes, an all-girl singing trio from Chicago. The three best friends—the phenomenally talented, but demanding Effie White, the beautiful and appealing Deena Jones, and the eager, romantic Lorrell Robinson—team up with driven, demanding manager Curtis Taylor, who is determined to see their—and his—star rise. As their careers begin to take off, changes are made to ensure their mass appeal to the pop market. Egos are bruised, tempers flare, and hearts are broken in pursuit of stardom. Inspired by the stories of groups such as The Supremes and The Shirelles and featuring many iconic classic songs, Dreamgirls is a love letter to American R&B music and the artists that make such music great. Additional info: No roles are available for pay. Please bring all of your conflicts to the auditions for review. Performances : April 4-6th & April 10th - 13th with two shows on Saturday and a possible added show. Please apply if interested.

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EFFIE WHITEFemale20-40 y.o.African-American

Vibrant young woman who is as oversized in talent as she is in person. Effie is the true powerhouse in the group, a soaring singer whose voice overpowers and transcends Deena’s and Lorrell’s. She is smitten with Curtis from the start and is overcome with anger and jealousy when she senses his growing attraction to Deena. Effie should be full-figured, and her size carries with it a true sense of sexuality. Must have a huge gospel belt voice. Must move very well.

DEENA JONESFemale20-30 y.o.African-American

The young, thin, beautiful member of the dreams. Happy singing backup to Effie until Curtis puts her in the lead and grooms her as star of the group. Mezzo, big full belt voice. Must move very well.

LORRELL ROBINSONFemale20-30 y.o.African-American

The third member of The Dreams. Sexy, flirtatious girl from the projects of Detroit who has been singing with her best friends Effie and Deena for years. Carries on an affair with Jimmy Early, who refuses to leave his wife for her. Soprano, on top of most triad harmony, big full belt voice. Must move very well.

CURTIS TAYLOR, JR.Male30-40 y.o.African-American

Handsome, and very sexy. Slick car salesman who becomes the Dreams’ manager. Has an appreciation of R & B music and a sense of what it sells. Motivated by dreams, he takes over the management of Jimmy Early’s career and oversees the rise to stardom of The Dreams. Initially warm and approachable he becomes hardened by wealth and power and the need to control everything and everyone. Baritone. Must move well.

JAMES “THUNDER” EARLYMale30-40 y.o.African-American

James Brown-like R & B star. The Dreamettes become his backup singers. Has an affair with Lorrell. Charismatic, sexy, high energy. Rock and R & B tenor. Must move well

C.C. WHITEMale18-30 y.o.African-American

Effie’s songwriter brother writes all “The Dreams” hit songs. Endearing and soft-spoken, he tries to do what’s best but slowly gives up his ideals to Curtis’ controlling vision. High baritone. Must move well.

MICHELE MORRISMale20-29 y.o.African-American

Effie’s replacement in “The Dreams”. She sings bottom in the harmonies. Mezzo soprano, big belt. Must move well.

MARTYMale30-50 y.o.African-American

Street savvy, long-time manager who oversaw Jimmy’s career and rise to R & B stardom. Represents an earlier age of Black entertainment. At odds with Curtis and his ideas and schemes. Later oversees Effie’s comeback. Baritone voice. Should move well.

Talent #1Both genders18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

Strong singers who move well to play Dave and The Sweethearts (Pat Boone singer and his backup girls who sing the all-American pop version of “Cadillac Car”.) Will play other ensemble roles such as reporters, press agents, etc.

Talent #2Male18-56 y.o.White / Caucasian

Strong singer, character actor to play Frank, the press agent, and various supporting roles. Must move well.

Tiny Joe DixonFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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Dave & the SweetheartsMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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The Stepp SistersFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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The TuxedosMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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CharleneFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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