DREAMGIRLS Music: Henry Krieger. Book/Lyrics: Tom Eyen. Original Broadway Dir/Chor: Michael Bennett. Dir: Robert Clater. Choreo: Lesia Kaye.
1st reh: 12/29. Runs 1/12-20.
Curtis Taylor, Jr.:
25-45, African American. Slick businessman who becomes Dreams' manager. Seduces both Effie & Deena. Tenor. Moderate dancer (must move very well). Jamie Foxx role in film. Audition suggestion: “When I First Saw You.”
Effie Melody White:
20-30, African American. Full-figured. Lead singer of Dreams. Huge gospel belt voice. Singing lead riffs & vocal gymnastics required. Must move very well. Jennifer Hudson role in film. Audition suggestion: “And I’m Telling You.”
Deena Jones:
18-27, African American. Young, thin & beautiful member of Dreams… the Diana Ross figure. Mezzo, full belt, some scat-singing. Must move very well. Beyonce Knowles role in film. Audition suggestion: “Dreamgirls.”
James “Thunder” Early:
25-40, African American. James Brown-like star who takes on Dreamettes as backup singers. Rock tenor. Singing lead riffs & vocal gymnastics required. Must move well, very physical role. Eddie Murphy role in film. Audition suggestion: “Fake Your Way To The Top.”
Marty:
25-45, African American. Veteran music agent. Baritone. Moderate dancer (helpful to move well). Danny Glover role in film. Audition suggestion: Something in style of show.
Lorrell Robinson: 18-30, African American. 3rd “Dream”, who enters into chaotic relationship w/James. Soprano, on top of most triad harmony, full belt. Must move very well. Anika Noni Rose role in film. Audition suggestion: “Ain’t No Party.”
C.C. White:
18-25, African American. Effie's songwriter brother. Very endearing & earnest. Beautiful ballad voice. Must move well. Keith Robinson role in film. Audition suggestion: “Family.”
Michelle Morris:
18-30, African American. Effie's replacement. Thin, attractive. Good, full belt; sings bottom in triad harmonies. Must move very well. Film: Sharon Leal. Audition suggestion: “Dreamgirls”
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Irving Berlin’s ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Music/Lyrics: Irving Berlin. Book: Herbert/Dorothy Fields. Revision: Peter Stone. Dir/Choreo: TBA
1st reh: Mon, 2/11. Runs 2/23-3/2
Annie Oakley:
Female lead, looks 25-35. Mezzo. Happy country girl, in love w/Frank Butler. Amazing markswoman. Sings “You Can’t Get a Man With A Gun,” “I Got Lost in His Arms”
Frank Butler:
Male lead, looks 25-40. Baritone. Suave, macho sharpshooter-falls in love w/Annie. Sings “The Girl That I Marry”
Buffalo Bill:
Male, looks 45-70. Baritone. Founder of “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.” Sings “There’s No Business Like Show Business”
Dolly Tate:
Female, looks 40-55. Alto. Winnie’s mother. Busty woman in “Wild West Show”
Winnie Tate:
Female, looks 16-21. Soprano. Tommy’s pretty girlfriend, also in “Wild West Show”. Sings “Who Do You Love, I Hope”
Tommy Keeler:
Male, looks 17-23. Baritone. Winnie’s boyfriend. Sings “Who Do You Love, I Hope”
Charlie Davenport:
Male, looks 30-45. Tenor. Manager of “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show”. Sings “There’s No Business Like Show Business”
Foster Wilson / Pawnee Bill:
Male, looks 45-70. Double role. Baritone. Wilson: Hotel owner. Pawnee Bill: Buffalo Bill’s competitor
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