Auditions for “The Color Purple”

Details

Auditions are for performers ages 18 and up ONLY.

If you are interested in auditioning, send an email by using the button below.

Please bring a headshot and resumé. Come dressed to move. Be prepared to sing 32 bars of your assigned song. A dance combination will be taught. Perform your assigned sides.

Use the button below to receive sides and songs for the audition.

SEEKING:

• CELIE – African- American, 20s early 30s. Drives the story. Needs a great belt singing voice with lots of soul
• SHUG – African – American, 30s-40s A popular singer. Needs a knockout, Bessie Smith – style bluesy singing voice.
• MISTER – African – American, 30s – 40's needs a great singing voice and strong acting abilities.
• SOFIA – African- American, 30s Powerful warrior woman. Needs comic chops. Needs a great belt singing voice.
• HARPO – African- American, 20s – vulnerable, confused, good hearted. Needs a great tenor singing voice.
• NETTIE – African – American, 20s needs a great belt singing voice with African influence.
• SQUEAK – African- American, 20s needs comic chops. Needs a great singing voice with a belt and soprano capabilities.
• ADULT SINGERS – African American Males and Females, 20s – 70s all types of singing ranges. Need fantastic singing voices and dynamic personalities.
• ENSEMBLE ROLES – African Americans, 20s – 70s MISTER'S DAUGHTER, HENRIETTA, CHURCH SOLOIST/CHURCH LADY, CHURCH LADY DORIS, CHURCH LADY DARLENE, JARENE, DAISY, PREACHER, PRISON GUARD, PA, OL MISTER, BUSTER, CHIEF, GRADY, BOBBY, OLIVIA, ADAM