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Auditions

DREAMGIRLS

Music by Henry Krieger
Book and Lyrics by Tom Eyen
Directed by Greg Williams Jr.

When Dreamgirls first opened on Broadway in 1981, it racked up the awards and garnered the acclaim that made it the classic favorite we know and love today. Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, Dreamgirls tells the story of an up-and-coming, 1960s girl singing group and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.

Performances run October 14-24, 2010 @ Independence Park Theatre

AUDITIONS @ Independence Park Theatre
7800 Independence Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 2:00pm General Auditions

Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 3:00pm Call Back Auditions
(Call Back Resources can be found online at www.newventuretheatre.com)

Everyone auditioning will have 90 seconds to perform a memorized monologue and 16 bars of music appropriate for the show. All songs will be performed a-cappella, no sheet music please. No exceptions.
*** There will be a short dance audition so dress comfortably***
(Everyone MUST participate in both singing and dance auditions)

Need Help Preparing Your Audition?  Please attend New Venture Theatre’s Audition Workshop scheduled Monday, August 2 @ 6:00pm.  Email Ashley Self at ASelf64@gmail.com to sign-up.  No cost to attend workshop…you just need to register!

Rehearsals begin Monday, August 16, 2010

AVAILABLE ROLES

Actors must be able to play a role within the age brackets to be considered for that role. It has nothing to do with your actual age. Most roles are written for African-Americans; however, a few roles are not specifically race identified.  New Venture Theatre will color-blind cast all roles that are not race specific.

Deena Jones
The “Dreamettes” backup, later lead singer (age 18-35)

Effie Melody White
The “Dreamettes” lead singer (age 18-35)

Lorrell Robinson
The “Dreamettes” backup singer (age 18-35)

C.C. (Claridge Conrad) White
Composer, Effie’s brother (age 16-26)

Jimmy (James Thunder) Early
Famous Soul Singer (age 20-35)

Michelle Morris
backup singer, replacement for Effie (age 18-35)

Curtis Taylor, Jr.
Cadillac Dealer/Manager of Dreams (age 25-40)

Marty
Theatrical Agent for J.T. Early (age 30-50)

Wayne
Record Producer/Director (age 20-30)

Dave
Solo Tenor (age 16-30) Caucasian Male Singer

Sweethearts
two girl backup singers (age 18-30)
Caucasian American Females

Frank
press agent (age 20-30)

Stepp Sisters – four girl singing group (age 16-23)

Charlene – backup singers for J.T. Early (age 20 – 30)

Joann – back up for J.T. Early (age 20 – 30)

M.C. - Master of Ceremonies, Apollo Theatre (age 30’s)

Tiny Joe Dixon – Winning Talent Contest Singer (age 25-30’s)

Little Albert and The Tru- Tones (kids singing group)
(age 8 – 16) Role for Kids!!!

Jerry Norman – nightclub owner (age 30 – 60’s)
Carl – nightclub pianist, non-speaking (age 20 – 30’s)
Five Tuxedos – male quintet (age 16-30’s)
Les Styles – girls’ backup quartet (age 16-30’s)
Edna Burke – applause meter reader for Apollo Theatre (age 20’s)
Dwight – TV Studio Director (age 20-40’s)
Stage Manager – TV Studio (age 20-40’s)
Mr. Morgan – Effie’s Lawyer (age 30 – 40’s)
Security Guard – backstage (age 20-30’s)
Ensemble

 

CONTACT ALVIN A. TEMPLE OR GREG WILLIAMS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO AUDITION!
(225) 266-0774 ALVIN A. TEMPLE
 (225) 939-3874 GREG WILLIAMS
OR EMAIL US AT
INFO@NEWVENTURETHEATRE.ORG

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