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Equity Actors for "Dreamgirls" Musical

New York, NY, United States
ID: 293567Exp: 9/30/2025
$1,425/week
Description:

Equity actors for roles in "Dreamgirls". See breakdown below. Rate: Development Agreement. The minimum base weekly salary for the positions being auditioned for is established by a collective bargaining agreement between The Broadway League Inc., on behalf of the above-named producer, and Actors' Equity Association. For Broadway, it is anticipated that the base weekly salary for each of the below-listed roles will range between a minimum of $1,384 per week (which equals an annualized base salary of $71,968) and a maximum of $1,384 per week (which equals an annualized base salary of $71,968). As of 2/9/25, the minimum will be bumped to $1,425 per week (which equals an annualized base salary of $74,100). Additional info: Audition breaks: 1:30PM - 2:30PM PREPARATION: Please prepare a short cut of a song in the style of the show that shows off your range with sheet music for an accompanist. Picture and Resume stapled together. Show: January 26, 2026-February 21, 2026 EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. 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 attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. If you are interested, please apply.

8 roles

DEENAFemale20-29 y.o.African-American

Can transform from a girl to a woman. Embodies class. Roots in Detroit. A church girl. Beautiful and always told that she is beautiful but wants the world to know there is more to her. Savvy. Clever. Originally a back-up singer in The Dreams who gets promoted to the lead singer and becomes a pop star. A strong singer, and strong dancer. Mezzo with a high belt.

EFFIEFemale20-29 y.o.African-American

Can transform from a girl to a woman. Embodies vivacity. Roots in Detroit. Powerhouse vocals. A church girl. A full-bodied woman. Loves her figure. Confident. Bold. Knows what she wants and says what she wants. Survivor. Originally the lead singer of The Dreams who is eventually pushed out of the group. A strong singer, and strong dancer. A high belter with powerhouse vocals.

LORRELLFemale20-29 y.o.African-American

Can transform from a girl to a woman. Embodies youth. Roots in Detroit. A church girl (pastor’s daughter). Sweet. Comedic. Innocent to a point. Stands up for herself. Trains at the local dance school. The third member of The Dreams. A strong singer, and strong dancer. Soprano with a high belt.

MICHELLEFemale20-29 y.o.African-American

Opportunist. Knows what she wants. Commercial beauty. Very malleable. Becomes a member of The Dreams when they kick Effie out of the group. A strong singer, and strong dancer. Mezzo or Soprano with a high belt.

CURTISMale30-39 y.o.African-American

Tall, dark, and handsome. Charismatic. Magnetic. Charming. Gritty. Trickster. Car salesman who becomes the manager of The Dreams. A strong singer, and strong dancer. 5’9 or taller. Rich baritone with a high belt.

JIMMYMale30-39 y.o.African-American

Amazing entertainer and dancer who can do tricks a la James Brown. Electric. Funny, but not a joke. Womanizer. A talented artist born before his time. A strong singer, dancer. 5’9 or taller. High tenor.

C.C.Male26-34 y.o.African-American

Effie’s Brother. Roots in Detroit. A very gifted composer. Songwriter for the The Dreams. Boyish charm, but not a kid. Strong willed. Genuine. A strong singer, and strong dancer. 5’9 or taller. High baritone.

MARTYMale40-59 y.o.African-American

Old-school. Hip to the game. Loyal. Father-figure. Jimmy’s original manager who is replaced by Curtis. A strong singer. 5’9 or taller. Baritone.