Auditions are underway for replacement casting for season two of the 2010/2011 National Tour of THE COLOR PURPLE. Direction and choreography by the Broadway team of Gary Griffin and Donald Byrd. Produced by Stephen B. Kane and Michael McFadden/Joyful Noisemakers, LLC.
Auditions will be held on Monday, June 28th at 10am at Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th Street, between 6th and 7th Ave. NYC. Bring a hard copy picture and resume to the audition. Tour point of origin is New York. Competitive compensation package includes salary, perdiem, travel and housing. Contracts begin August 2010.
5235 Westview Drive, St 100
Frederick, MD 21703
female, 20s – 30s, insecure yet spirited, appears meek and timid but has a tough interior, has been told she is ugly and thinks so, has a sense of humor, there is much behind her eyes, treated poorly for many years, she finds love and confidence to become an independent thinker, needs a strong, passionate, belt singing voice, lead role.
male, 30s-40s real name is Albert, an outwardly attractive, dominant male presence, disrespectful, demanding and abusive of people in his life, marries Celie, out of necessity and mistreats her, true feelings are for Shug, realizes his errors and tries to make amends, strong vocalist with power, lead role.
female 30s-50s, a well known singer, very charismatic, a sexy, confident and powerful female presence, irresistible to all, loved by and comforting to both Celie and Mister, needs a dynamic Bessie Smith- style, bluesy singing voice, featured role.
female, 30s-50s, powerful , humorous, independent warrior woman, physically larger with a presence to match, comfortable and confident in her own skin, uses her sexuality, married to Harpo, will not accept mistreatment, strong belt singing voice, featured role.
male, 20s, Mister’s vulnerable, good-natured son, marries Sofia, torn between what he learned from his father and what he is learning from Sofia, learns to treat women well and becomes successful with his business, strong tenor singing voice, featured role.
female, 20s, an adventuresome, spunky and educated young woman, has a strong, unbreakable bond with her older sister, Celie, separated from Celie by Mister, she finds a new life and calling in Africa, strong belt singing voice.
female, 20s, Harpo’s girl after Sofia leaves and until she returns, spunky, fun and sassy, opinionated and not easily intimidated, strong belt and soprano capability.
male 40’s – 60s, Mister’s father, owner of the farm and house that Mister works and lives on with Celie and his children, is an irritable, nasty, self-centered man, verbally abusive towards his son, telling him what is ‘right’, strong actor who sings.
big, strong personalities and presences, character women who are the busybodies of the town, they see everything and comment on everything, all different types and ages, strong singers with comedic flair.
big personalities with even bigger voices, typically understudy MISTER, SOFIA and CHURCH LADIES. Must bring rafter raising church to their vocals.
males and females 20s – 50’s, all physical and vocal types, strong singing voices and personalities to play many ensemble roles and cover principal roles. All dancers should have strong vocal ability as well.