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ArtsCentric Auditions

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Auditions

Seeking Strong African American Artists for: The Color Purple and TechniColor

 

Please sing any song from the R&B, Gospel, Jazz or African-American Musical Theatre Canon.

 

Please bring sheet music and headshot and resume. 

 

An accompanist will be provided.

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All performers auditioning for The Color Purple and Technicolor are required to attend the movement/dance call as part of the audition process. Each audition will include two sections: a mover combination that focuses on storytelling, musicality, and expressive performance, and a more advanced dance combination designed for performers with stronger technical ability and experience across multiple styles. Both productions demand physicality, versatility, and bold stage presence. This portion of the audition will allow us to assess range, energy, and the ability to shift between movement styles and character-driven choreography. Regardless of dance background, all performers must be prepared to participate fully and confidently.

 

ALL ROLES OPEN. PERFORMERS PAID A STIPEND.

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  • May 10, 2025 - 3pm - 9:30pm (Dance/Movement Call 7:00pm - 8:00pm)

  • May 12, 2025 - 6pm - 10pm (Dance/Movement Call 8:00pm-8:45pm)

 

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  • CELIE - African American, 20s-early 30s. Drives the story. Vulnerable, introverted, seemingly passive but really not, has a deep soul, has a sense of humor which is sometimes wicked. Has a great belt singing voice​

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  • NETTIE - African American, 20s-early 30s. Celie’s younger sister. Adventuresome, feisty spirit, maternal, educated. Forced by Mister to leave Celie, she starts a new life in Africa. Has a great belt singing voice​

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  • HARPO - African American, 20s-early 30s. Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation. Has a great tenor singing voice.

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  • ​SOFIA - African American, 30s. Powerful warrior woman. Comfortable being large, great sense of humor, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Has comic chops and a great belt singing voice

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  • MISTER - African American, 30s-40s. Also known as Albert. Like Celie, a deep well. Handsome, big, masculine, strong presence. Married to Celie, in love with Shug. Needs a great singing voice.

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  • SHUG - African American, 30s-40s. A popular singer. Attractive, confident, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, but has a frailty. Has a knockout bluesy singing voice.​

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  • SQUEAK - African American, 20s. Harpo’s lover. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid to take anybody on, has a caring heart. Has comic chops. Has a great singing voice with belt and soprano capability.

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  • PA - African American, 40s – 50s. An abuser and embittered man. He is father to Celie & Nettie, as well as father to Celie’s two children, whom he abducts from Celie and gives away at birth. Baritone.

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  • DORIS - Female. Any age. African American. A gossiper in the church. High gospel belt.

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  • ENSEMBLE- We are seeking passionate and versatile performers for the ensemble of The Color Purple. Ensemble members play a crucial role in shaping the world of the story, appearing as townspeople, churchgoers, juke joint patrons, African villagers, and more. Ideal candidates will be strong singers with a rich, soulful tone, the ability to blend well in group numbers, and confidence in delivering featured lines or solos. Strong movement ability is preferred, and performers should be able to embody multiple roles with authenticity, clarity, and emotional depth. Ensemble members must bring high energy, strong storytelling skills, and a deep connection to the cultural and emotional heart of the material. Special skills such as African dance, stepping, or instrumental abilities are a plus. This is a physically and vocally demanding ensemble track with opportunities for featured moments throughout the production.

  • LAURYN - Young, Finding herself, very soulful...Think Rita Wilson from Sister Act 2 - Meets Coco from Fame... Strong Belt with great riffing ability.

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  • JENNIFER - Flashy, high energy, show stopping...Think Effie from Dream Girls meets Tina from What's Love Got To Do With It?

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  • LENA  - Gentle, demure, mindful,  Soulful. Not flashy. Selina from Stormy Weather meets Sparkle.

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  • DIANA - Strong belter, not flashy.  Long powerful lines. Think Dorothy from The Wiz meets Rachel from The Bodyguard.

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  • TISCHA - Think Jane from School Daze meets Julia from The Preacher's Wife.

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  • SAMMIE - Think Sportin' Life from Porgy and Bess meets Rooster from IdleWild.

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  • NELSON - Think The Kid from Purple Rain meets Choirboy from The Five Heartbeats.

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  • John - Think Domino from Cabin In The Sky meets Ray Charles. 

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  • Paul - Low Range with Strong chest flexibility. Think Joe from Showboat meets Sammie from Sinners.

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  • Dancers/Ensemble - should be high-energy performers with strong technical training and the ability to execute multiple dance styles, including but not limited to jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, and African diasporic forms. Dancers will portray various ensemble tracks, so adaptability and performance range are key. Tumbling and acrobatic skills are a strong bonus but not required. All dancers should be comfortable with movement-based storytelling and prepared to sing or rap upon request. Please bring 16 bars of a song or a short rap verse that showcases your personality and style.

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