Equity Principal Actors for Production of "Ain’t Too Proud"
Equity principal actors for Playhouse 2026 Season show "Ain’t Too Proud: The Life And Times Of The Temptations". See the breakdown below. Rate: $1014 weekly minimum. Pension & Health + travel & housing where applicable. Additional info: Audition lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. PREPARATION: Please prepare a brief song. Bring sheet music in the correct key and a stapled headshot and resume. An accompanist will be provided. 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. First Rehearsal (Maine): April 28, 2026 First Preview: May 14, 2026 Opening: May 16, 2026 Closing: June 13, 2026 If you are interested, please apply.
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Male-presenting. Founder and last surviving original member of The Temptations. Never the flashiest performer, but always the rock of the group. A stand-up guy, tough, with a big heart and deep conscience. Baritone; strong dancer.
Male-presenting. Lead singer of The Temptations after Al, helped take the group to the top of the charts. As electric on stage as “lightning in a bottle.” Maybe the most charismatic front man in pop music history. Doubles as Guard. Lead tenor; strong dancer.
Male-presenting. Loved his Mama. The bass of the group and one of the first members Otis recruited. Nicknamed “Blue” because of his fondness for the color. Incredibly loyal to the group and, particularly, Otis. Bass; strong dancer.
Male-presenting. Friends with Paul since elementary school, Eddie created most of the group’s vocal arrangements and served as wardrobe manager. Outspoken. Loved cornbread so much, they nicknamed him “Corn.” Strong falsetto; strong dancer.
Male-presenting. No relation to Otis; one of the founding members and the group’s resident choreographer. Well-liked and kind, but unable to cope with his own demons. Baritone; strong dancer.
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