The Color Purple Audition Notice
Book: Marsha Norman
Music & Lyrics: Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray
Director: Michelle Gilliam
Assistant Director: TBA
Music Director: TBA
Choreographer: Iris Goode
Synopsis:
This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story.
With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life. It premiered at the Alliance Theatre Company in Atlanta, Georgia and opened on Broadway on November 1, 2005, where it was nominated for eleven 2006 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score. The London off-West End production moved to Broadway in 2015, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
Audition Dates/Times:
Friday September 1, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monday December 2, 2023 11:00 pm - 2:00 pm
All technical rehearsals and performance dates are mandatory.
Rehearsal Dates: TBA
A tentative rehearsal calendar may be provided upon auditioning. Rehearsal conflicts must be noted on the audition form. Resumes and headshots are welcomed and encouraged.
Performance Dates:
Friday evenings & 2 shows on Saturdays beginning February 9, 2023
Requirements:
EVERYONE AUDITIONING MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19.
Vocal Audition: All auditionees must come prepared with 16 bars of a song in the style of the show. Sheet music is welcomed. A pianist/accompanist will be provided. After the vocal audition, some actors may be asked to do readings from the script. Advance preparation is not required.
Callbacks: Some auditionees will participate in a dance/movement callback. Wear or bring comfortable clothes and shoes.
Auditionees should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled audition time to complete audition forms.
Auditionees should plan on staying for the entirety of the audition or until dismissed by the director.