AIN'T TOO PROUD - NYC ECC/singers (all genders - afternoon) Get Ready Tour, LLC | Summit, NJ
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
2:00 PM (E)
Touring Agreement
$1,149 weekly minimum (Level 4 Tour)
Equity singers for possible replacements in the tour production of AIN'T TOO PROUD (see breakdown).
Please prepare a cut of a song from the Motown era. Singers should also bring a stapled together picture and resume.
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6504
Studio #401 (Audition Room) / Studio #402 (Holding Room)
Producer: Ira Pittelman & Tom Hulce Executive Producer: Stephen Gabriel – Work Light Productions
General Manager: Courtney King – Work Light Productions
Director: Des McAnuff
Resident Director: Brian Harlan Brooks Book: Dominique Morisseau
Choreographer: Sergio Trujillo
Associate Choreographer: Edgar Godineaux Music Supervisor: Kenny Seymour
Music Director: Jonathan Smith
Casting Director: Tara Rubin Casting / Merri Sugarman, CSA
Casting Assistant/Associate: Spencer Gualdoni, CSA
THE TOUR IS CLOSING MARCH 2024.
OTHER
Expected to attend: Kenny Seymour (Music Supervisor), Peter Van Dam (Casting Director), Xavier Rubiano (Casting Director) and an Accompanist.
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
[ENSEMBLE/BERRY GORDY] – Male-Presenting; 30s-40s; The Chairman! The founder of Motown and a man who needs no introduction. Strong Mover. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
[ENSEMBLE/DENNIS EDWARDS & OTHERS] – Male-Presenting; 20s-30s; Lead singer of The Temptations after David Ruffin. A vocal powerhouse with the ego to match. Also plays STRAIGHT TALK FELLA and DELIVERY MAN. Tenor/Baritone. Gospel sound a plus. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
[ENSEMBLE/ELBRIDGE “AL” BRYANT & OTHERS] – Male-Presenting; 20s-30s; An original member of the group who didn’t last long due to his hot temper. Also plays NORMAN WHITFIELD, a writer of some of the Temps’ biggest hits, et. al. Tenor. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
[ENSEMBLE/RICHARD STREET & OTHERS] – Male-Presenting; 20s-30s; An aspiring singer who stepped in at certain performances until becoming a full-fledged member later on in The Temps’ career. Tenor. Strong Dancer. Also plays OFFSTAGE GANG. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
[ENSEMBLE/SMOKEY ROBINSON & OTHERS] – Male-Presenting; 20s-30s; The Temptations’ songwriter that put the group on the map. A legendary singer in his own right. Strong Tenor. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
[ENSEMBLE/LAMONT & OTHERS] – Male-Presenting; 20s; Otis Williams’ son. Strong Tenor. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
[ENSEMBLE/SHELLY BERGER] – Male-Presenting; 20s-40s; Not your typical Motown manager. Character man; His quick wit and level head helps The Temptations achieve their success. Also plays JUDGE and TV ANNOUNCER. Strong Tenor. This character is Caucasian. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
[ENSEMBLE/JOSEPHINE] – Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; Otis’ teenage wife who grows up fast. She takes care of their son while he’s on the road. Alto/Very High Belt. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
[ENSEMBLE/DIANA ROSS & OTHERS] – Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; Strong Singer. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
[ENSEMBLE/MARY WILSON & OTHERS] – Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; A member of The Supremes who dated Melvin. Also plays JOHNNIE MAE, et al. Soprano Belter. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
[ENSEMBLE/TAMMI TERRELL & OTHERS] – Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; A singer in Motown who had a tumultuous relationship with David Ruffin. Also plays MAMA ROSE, et al. Soprano. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
[4 OFFSTAGE MALE-PRESENTING SWINGS] – 20s-30s. Will understudy some of the Five Classic Temps and cover various specialty ensemble tracks. Strong singers and dancers. These roles are Black. THESE ROLES ARE CAST.
[1 OFFSTAGE FEMALE-PRESENTING SWING] – 20s-30s. To cover the female ensemble. Strong singers and dancers. These roles are Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.
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