DREAMGIRLS – THE MUSICAL
Location: Orlando Florida
Type: Theater
Directed by KYONA LEVINE FARMER (NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts graduate, Award-nominated director)
Music Direction by JEANINE McADAMS NESBIT (Worked with artists such as Prince, Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis, Luther Vandross, Janet Jackson, Ann Nesby, Sounds of Blackness, and the NDE Production of “Joyful a Gospel Christmas celebration” at Epcot.)
Performance Location: The Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center | Performance Dates: March 15-17, 2019
Orlando Audition Location: DGBEK Studios, 4677 LB McLeod Rd, Suite I, Orlando, FL 32811
Orlando Audition Date: Saturday, November 10, 2017 – 11:00 – 1:00
Audition Notes: Please be familiar with THE MUSICAL and not the movie! Actors should come prepared to audition with a one-minute monologue and 16 bars of a musical theatre song, from the show or in the style of the show. Seeking strong actors and strong singers wanted. Director will cast non-traditional types. There is no pay for roles. Sign up for the Orlando audition at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f49a8a82fa7f85-dreamgirls. OR, visit: www.sparkylentertainment.com.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
EFFIE MELODY WHITE: Female, 20-40ish, African American – powerful belt, large and in charge, lead singer of The Dreamettes. Journeys from snappy confidence to depths of betrayal, but triumphs in the end. Seeking actor with willingness to dig deep emotionally as well as belt.
DEENA JONES: Female, 18-40ish, African American – mezzo soprano, initially modest backup singer for Dreamettes. Replaces Effie, under pressure. And falls for Curtis, knowing Effie had him. The Diana Ross-esque character, so must move from innocent to “star.”
LORRELL ROBINSON: Female, 18-30ish, African American – soprano, the youngest backup singer. Speaks her mind. Eager for success, swept off her feet by married James Thunder Early. High energy and attitude encouraged for this role, with a touch of the romantic.
MICHELLE MORRIS: Female, 18-40ish, Any Ethnicity – soprano, replacement backup for Effie. Wants to stay out of in-fighting. Falls in love with C.C., and helps bring brother and sister together in the end.
CURTIS TAYLOR: Male, 25-45ish, African American – tenor/high baritone, a Cadillac dealer turned Dreams’ brilliant manager, then music mogul. Charming, smooth, and funny, he’s ruthless in the pursuit of his dreams. Dumps Effie and James in pursuit of glory.
C.C. WHITE: Male, 20-30, African American – tenor, talented song writer for the Dreamettes/Dreams and is Effie’s brother. Initially enthralled by Curtis’ business smarts.
JAMES “THUNDER” EARLY: Male, 30-50, African American – tenor/strong falsetto, a James Brown-like flashy star of early R&B that Curtis steals from Marty. A trendsetter, but trends pass him by. Be ready to be a showman, and let loose.
MARTY MADISON: Male, 40’s-60’s, Any Ethnicity – baritone, early manager of James Early, cleans up after many of James’ messes, old-school, honest and loyal.
Male Ensemble (Chorus / Ensemble): Male, 20-50
to play various characters, all vocal types, open ethnicities.
Female Ensemble (Chorus / Ensemble): Female, 20-40
to play various characters, all vocal types, open ethnicities.
Payment: Non Paid
City or Location of call: Orlando, Florida
Please submit to: sparkyl.entertainment@gmail.com
This casting notice was posted by: SparKyL Entertainment Inc