Walnut Street Theatre Company
Philadelphia, PA
US

DESCRIPTION

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$1318 weekly minimum (LORT A)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in DREAMGIRLS (See breakdown).

Walnut Street Theatre is committed to diversity and engages in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, we encourage performers of ALL ethnicities, gender identities, body types, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your headshot and resume with the Subject Line - "Dreamgirls Submission - Last Name"

Deadline: 12/06/2024

SUBMIT TO

[email protected]

PERSONNEL

Gerry McIntyre - Director/Choreographer

Bernard Havard - Producing Artistic Director

Brian Kurtas, CSA - Associate Artistic Director

OTHER DATES

Potential audition date: December 16, 2024

1st Rehearsal: March 4, 2025

Performances: March 25 - May 4, 2025

OTHER

walnutstreettheatre.org

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

DREAMGIRLS

SEEKING:

EFFIE WHITE – Female late 20s Black / African American. Lead Singer of The Dreamettes. A powerhouse and soaring singer with undeniable and overpowering talent. The true underdog. A headstrong, vibrant, confident, and outspoken young woman. A diva. Has an exceptional belt and vocal stamina to sustain 8 performances/week.

DEENA JONES – Female late 20s Black / African American. Initially modest backup singer for The Dreamettes, turned lead singer of The Dreams. An ‘ingenue’ who possess the poise of what Curtis assumes a stereotypical leading lady to look like, and a quiet confidence beyond her years. Mezz, with a full belt.

LORELL ROBINSON – Female late 20s Black / African American. The softest and youngest of the three Dreams. Although she is bubbly, youthful, and flirtatious, she is also pragmatic and eager for success. Soprano, on top of most triad harmony, with a full belt.

CURTIS TAYLOR JR - Male late 30s+ Black / African American. Slick and forceful used car salesman, who becomes the Dreams’ and Jimmy’s manager. Dates Effie, but eventually Deena. Becomes consumed with wealth and power. Handsome Tenor.

JAMES THUNDER EARLY – Male 30+ Black / African American. James Brown-like star who takes on Dreamettes as backup singers. A showbiz type who is high-energy, verging on chaotic with an endless amount of charm and charisma. Rock/R&B tenor.

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $1318 weekly minimum (LORT A)

UNION

AEA