DREAMGIRLS - Equity Video Submissions (principal) North Carolina Theatre | Raleigh, NC
Notice: Submission
CONTRACT
LOA
$874 weekly minimum (LOA ref COST)
SEEKING
Equity actors for principal roles in
DREAMGIRLS (see breakdown).
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit your headshot, resume and a downloadable video link of you singing EITHER the cut of music provided for each vocal part at
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eqk9p1fmv22rqxt /AADSZkqEV7vnqq3viM1Lip0wa?dl=0
OR
a selection of your own choosing, in the style of the show.
Please slate your name. In the subject line please type “AEA EPA SUBMISSION – YOUR LAST NAME”.
Deadline: 11/10/2022
SUBMIT TO
Auditions@NCTheatre.com
PERSONNEL
Book and Lyrics: Tom Eyer
Music: Henry Kreiger
Producing Artistic Director: Eric Woodall Production Manager/Associate Producer: Lauren Juengel
Director/Choreographer: Brittney Griffin (viewing auditions)
Music Director: Ilana Atkins (viewing auditions)
Casting Director: Eric Woodall, CSA (viewing auditions)
OTHER DATES
January 23, 2023 First Rehearsal
February 7, 2023 First Performance February 12, 2023 Final Performance
OTHER
Performances at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
SEEKING:
[EFFIE WHITE] 18-early 30s. Lead singer of ‘The Dreamettes’. Later she gets fired from the group when Deena gets given the lead. Headstrong, sassy, temperamental, a diva. Powerful gospel singer with brilliant belt. African American.
[DEENA JONES] 18-early 30s. Becomes the lead singer of “The Dreams.” Marries Curtis but leaves him when she finds out about his illegal activities. Wants to become an actress. Beautiful. Pop vocal, with strong, high belt. African American.
[LORRELL ROBINSON] 18-early 30s. The little sister of the group, Lorell becomes a woman over the course of the show. While she doesn’t aspire to Deena-level stardom, Lorell is a strong dynamic singer and proves she’s not one to be stepped on. Flirtatious and fun. African American.
[CURTIS TAYLOR JR.] Early 30s. A used car salesman who talks himself into becoming ‘The Dreamettes’ Manager. Later becomes Jimmy’s Manager too. Resorts to payola, bribing DJ’s to play his clients music. Dates Effie but eventually marries Deena. Con man, forceful, a cheat, determined. African American.
[JIMMY 'THUNDER' EARLY] Early 30s. A popular R&B star who, over time, loses his fame. Married but has an affair with Lorrell. An outrageous ‘star’ performer. Sexy and wild with a devil may care attitude, there is no holding Jimmy back and he climbs the charts. African American.
[C.C. WHITE] 18-early 30s. Effie’s brother. A songwriter. CC is well intentioned, idealistic and fiercely loyal to the vision of the Dreams. African American.
[MARTY] Late 40s-50s. Jimmy’s Manager. Quits as Jimmy’s Manager when Curtis starts to take over. Later becomes Effie’s Manager and teaches her to rebuild her confidence. African American.
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