"Dreamgirls" Show Seeking Teens
Looking for teens ages 17+ for the "Dreamgirls" Show. Please see the details below. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: All roles are non-equity and experience is not required. 1. Experience is not required. However, those auditioning are to bring a brief bio with any information about previous theater experience. 2. Bring a headshot or recent photo. This may be embedded in the upper right corner of the bio. 3. Complete the audition registration form provided at the time of the audition. 4. Read and agree to the company Participation Agreement, provided at the time of the audition. 5. The production of DREAMGIRLS will require a large multicultural cast of singers, dancers, and actors. Those auditioning will need to: Prepare and present a 30-second – 1-minute memorized monologue. a. Sing an R&B song from the 60’s era which you feel best displays your vocal talents & abilities. All songs will be performed acapella. Show Date: June 24th, 7 pm If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
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 voiceover powers 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.
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. Must move very well.
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. Must move very well.
Handsome, and very sexy. Slick car salesman who becomes the Dreams’ manager. Has a 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 also 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 Brown-like R & B star. The Dreamettes become his backup singers. Has an affair with Lorrell. Charismatic, high energy. Rock and R & B tenor. Must move well.
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.
Effie’s replacement in the dreams. Thin and beautiful, she sings bottom in the harmonies. Mezzo-soprano, big belt. Must move well.
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. Should move.
1 male and 2 female talent. 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.
Strong singer, character actor to play Frank, the press agent and various supporting roles. Must move well.
(African American/Muticultural/Caucasian) Singers/dancers to play various supporting roles: must be strong singers and move very well. All ensemble members should possess unique and vivid personalities and have the ability to play a wide variety of characters. Wayne and Tiny Joe Dixon will be cast from this ensemble.
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