"The Color Purple" Show Seeks Teenagers
Looking for performers ages 16+ for the November 2024 production of "The Color Purple". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: DURATION Sep 30, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024 Rehearsal dates: September 30th (or there abouts) to November 14th typically 3 weekday evenings and one weekend day. (We are hoping to lock in a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, evenings and Saturday morning/afternoon schedule based on cast availability.) More rehearsal days will be required as the production opening approaches. Performances: Friday November 15th @ 10:00AM & 7:30PM, Saturday November 16th @ 7:30PM and Sunday November 17th at 2:00PM. Please note there is a performance for area schools on November 15th @ 10:00AM. WHAT TO PREPARE All auditionees are asked to prepare 32 bars of their best music selection in the style of the show. Please bring your sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist. If you have one available, please bring a copy of your headshot and resume. If interested, please apply.
4 roles
Drives the story. Vulnerable, spirited, introverted, mischievous, seemingly passive but really not, has a deep, hard soul, believes that she is ugly, has a sense of humor which is sometimes wicked. She is an observer. Needs a great belt singing voice with lots of soul.
Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation. He marries the independent Sofia. He spends much time trying to get Sofia to obey him the way Celie obeys his father, but he is unsuccessful, as Sofia is considerably stronger than he is. Harpo eventually establishes a juke joint in his first house and becomes Squeak’s lover. Later, he and Sofia reconcile. Through his love of Sofia, he learns how to love a woman. Needs a great tenor singing voice.
Celie’s younger sister. Attractive, adventuresome, feisty spirit, maternal, more educated and knowledgeable than Celie. She has a powerful bond with Celie. Forced by Mister to leave Celie, she starts a new life in Africa. Needs a great belt singing voice with African influence.
Harpo’s lover after Sofia leaves him. Although she is mistreated, she eventually undergoes a transformation, demanding to be called by her actual name, Mary Agnes, and starting a new life. She is of mixed ancestry. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid to take anybody on, has a caring heart. Needs comic chops. Needs a great singing voice with belt and soprano capability.
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