Casting Teen Performers for "Grease" and "The Color Purple" Play
Seeking teen performers for the play "Grease" and "The Color Purple." Please find the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "THE COLOR PURPLE" June 27 – July 6, 2025 "GREASE" August 15 – 24, 2025 Rate: One-time stipends range from $1000-$1500 per contract, dependent on role and swing tracks. No housing was provided. A one-time housing/travel stipend may be provided to out-of-town actors for select roles. Additional info: What to prepare: -32 bars of a song in the style of THE COLOR PURPLE or GREASE -Optional: Submit a 1-2 minute video showcasing your dance/movement abilities -Resume -Headshot Note: Actors interested only in the role of Miss Lynch in GREASE may submit a 1-minute monologue in place of a song. CALLBACKS AND CASTING Callbacks will be a mix of live and digital based on the availability of the auditionee and production staff. In-person callbacks for GREASE will take place in the evening on Sunday, February 23 and callbacks for THE COLOR PURPLE will take place in the evening on Monday, February 24. All auditionees will be notified of casting outcomes by Friday, March 14. Local-hire AEA actors may be considered for principal roles using the Guest Artist Agreement. Rehearsals will take place in the evenings and on weekends. Daytime rehearsals may be added based on the availability of the cast and production staff. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
23 roles
(Mezzo-Soprano, Alto) Vulnerable, spirited, introverted, mischievous, she has a deep, hard soul, and a sense of humor which is sometimes wicked. Needs a great belt singing voice with lots of soul. "The Color Purple"
(Baritone/Bass) Celie’s husband. Like Celie, a deep well. Handsome, big, masculine, strong presence, dominating, capable of brutal behavior but also a victim in his own way. Needs a great singing voice. "The Color Purple"
(Tenor) Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation. Needs a great tenor singing voice. "The Color Purple"
(Alto) Powerful warrior woman. A great sense of humor, touching, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Needs a great belt singing voice. "The Color Purple"
(Mezzo/Soprano) Celie’s younger sister. Attractive, adventuresome, feisty spirit, maternal, educated and knowledgeable. Needs a great belt singing voice with African influence. "The Color Purple"
(Alto) A popular singer. Attractive, confident, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, but has a frailty, like a wounded animal. Needs a knockout, Bessie Smith-style, bluesy singing voice. "The Color Purple"
(Soprano) Harpo’s lover after Sofia leaves him. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid to take anybody on, has a caring heart. She is of mixed ancestry. Needs comic chops and a great singing voice with belt and soprano capability. "The Color Purple"
(All singing ranges) Need strong singing voices and dynamic personalities to play various roles in the ensemble. The ensemble includes a trio known as Church Ladies, busybody types who are featured throughout the show. "The Color Purple"
(Range: tenor, D4–B5) The leader of the boys; good-looking, strong and confident, with an air of easy-going charm. "Grease"
(Range: Soprano, A3–F#5) New girl in town; sweet, wholesome, naive, cute, and innocent. "Grease"
(Range: Alto A3–C5) Leader of the Pink Ladies; tough, sarcastic, and outspoken but vulnerable. "Grease"
(Range: Alto, A3–D5) A dreamer; good-natured but not too smart. She can’t wait to finish high school so she can be a beautician. "Grease"
(Range Alto, C4–C5) The ‘beauty’ of the ladies. She tries to act sophisticated, but betrays her age when she opens her mouth. "Grease"
(Range: Alto, A3-C5) Funny, loud, and awkward member of the Pink Ladies. Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with boys. "Grease"
(Range: Tenor, D4-A5) The youngest of the guys; with a hero-worshipping attitude towards the other guys. He plays the guitar. "Grease"
(Range: Tenor, C4–F5) The second in command of the boys; tough-looking, tattooed, surly, and avoids any show of softness. "Grease"
(Range: baritone, G3–A5) One of the boys; he is a braggart who thinks he’s a real lady-killer. "Grease"
(Range: Tenor, D4-A5) A clown who enjoys winding people up, he is always dreaming up half-baked schemes and ideas. "Grease"
(Range: Alto, C4–C5) The best dancer at St. Bernadette’s; a loud mouth, she wins the dancing competition with Danny. "Grease"
(Range: Tenor, A3–E5) The class valedictorian; physically awkward, with weak eyes and a high-pitched voice – both smug and pompous, but gullible. "Grease"
(Range: Alto, D4-A4) A typical cheerleader; attractive, athletic, sure-of-herself, prone to bursts of disconcerting enthusiasm. "Grease"
(Range: Tenor, G4-E5) A typical ‘teen audience’ disc jockey; slick, egotistical and fast-talking. "Grease"
(Range: Tenor, E4–F5) Frenchy’s suave and slick guardian angel, who encourages her to stay in school. "Grease"
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