CASTING CALL: All black cast for a new musical
PROJECT TITLE: Flo
PROJECT TYPE: world premiere musical about Florence Ballard founding member of The Primettes later to be known as The Supremes.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
The first time Florence Ballard’s story has been told. You may know Diana Ross and Mary Wilson who made up the hit-making girl group The Supremes, but the one who started it all was Florence Ballard. The musical takes you to when it all began up to 1963 when they had their first hit record, “When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes.”
Casting:
Flo [Florence Ballard] 18-25 Black actress with an operatic voice described by many as a ‘rich soulful voice”
Maxine [Florence Ballard’s sister] 18-25 Black actress
Mary Wilson 18-25 Black actress. Mary’s voice was described as lyrical, triumphant and expressive
Betty McGlown 18-25 Black actress
Diane/Diana Ross 18-25 Black actress Diana’s voice has been described as Light lyric soprano Vocal Range: 3 Octaves C3-C#6
Barbara Martin 18-25 Black actress
Mr. Milton [Manager of The Primes] 30-40 Black actor non-singing role
Paul [Double as one of The Primes] 18-25 Black actor
Barry [Double as one of The Primes] 18-25 Black actor
Richard [Double as one of The Primes] 18-25 Black actor
Mr. Silver [School Teacher/can be doubled by Mr. Milton] 30-40 Black actor
Barry Gordy 30-40 Black actor non-singing role Founder of Motown Records
UNION STATUS: Non-Union
REHEARSAL DATES: End of April 2024 or Early May 2024
PRODUCTION DATES: June 6-22, 2024
PRODUCTION LOCATION: The Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza Portland, OR
COMPENSATION RATE: Hourly – from first read to final performance – all hours are paid
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Submissions due April 10, 2024
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
3-minute video stating name, role, song you will be singing – upload and share with auditions@trianglepro.org
Flo – “Ava Maria”
Mary, Barbara, Betty, Maxine, Diane – “After All”
Paul, Barry, Richard song: “Silent Night”
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