Equity Actors Audition for Production of "Purple Rain"
Equity actors for roles in "Purple Rain". See breakdown below. Rate: Development Agreement $1055 weekly minimum (Tier 2) - July 6th - July 17th, 2026. $1425 weekly minimum (Tier 3) - October 26th - November 21, 2026. Additional info: Audition breaks: 1:00PM - 2:00PM. PREPARATION: Please prepare a short cut of a rock song of your choice. Please bring your headshot and resume. If you play an instrument, please be prepared to tell about it. They will have an accompanist in the room but you are welcome to accompany yourself. Please note directors anticipate some other table reads within this period Tier 2 Workshop: July 6th - July 17th, 2026 Tier 3 Workshop: October 26th - November 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. Please note, some of the roles have been cast. Directors are seeking understudies and possible replacements. If you are interested, please apply.
7 role s
Alternate/Cover for THE KID. A musical genius. The center of our story. Front man of his band. Charming, funny, with the soul of an artist. Magnetic. He’s a star. A highly skilled guitarist, pianist and singer. Extremely skilled on guitar and piano and have a vocal range that includes tenor and baritone, and comfortable singing in falsetto. NOTE: In addition to guitar and piano, directors are open and excited to performers who play additional instruments. Prince originated this role.
Plays guitar in the rock band. She’s a rockstar. Highly skilled on guitar. Able to sing and is skilled with harmonies. NOTE: All voice parts welcome.
Plays keys in the rock band. A rockstar who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. A highly skilled piano player. Able to sing and is skilled with harmonies. NOTE: All voice parts welcome.
Plays drums in the rock band. Just wants to play the good music and skip the drama. A highly skilled drummer. Able to sing and skilled with harmonies. NOTE: All voice parts welcome.
Owner of the music club, The First. A big personality and serves as the Emcee of the club. Tries to foster positive relationships between the young musicians at his club. Sympathetic to their artistic journeys but ultimately must focus on money and attracting customers.
The Kid’s dad. A haunted man. He’s struggling and trying to forge a new and better relationship with The Kid. NOTE: Piano playing a plus.
Morris's flunky. Wherever you find Morris, you’ll find Jerome. He’s always there to go along with Morris’ schemes and jokes. Able to sing and is skilled with harmonies. A strong mover/ has coordination. NOTE: All voice parts welcome.
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