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| Created Date | April 23, 2017 | |
| Expiration Date | July 01, 2017 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Florida | |
| City | Miami | |
| Location | the Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025 | |
| Project Type | Play | |
| Project Title | Dreamgirls Casting | |
Description:
Miramar Cultural Center announces ENSEMBLE CASTING for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical DREAMGIRLS, book and lyrics by Grammy and Tony Award-winner Tom Eyen and music by Academy Award-nominee Henry Krieger. DREAMGIRLS headlines the Broadway Festival of South Florida with concert-style performances on Saturday, July 22 at 8 PM and Sunday, July 23 at 2 PM.
DREAMGIRLS stars American Idol finalist LaKisha Jones as Effie. Carbonell Award-winner Ron Hutchins directs and choreographs, with music direction by Carbonell Award-winner Caryl Fantel.
All Ensemble Members also have the opportunity to participate in classes and workshops with visiting Guest Artists from New York including Broadway Director/Choreographer/Actor BAAYORK LEE (A Chorus Line, Promises Promises, Flower Drum Song) and Writer/Lyricist/ Director GERARD ALESSANDRINI (Writer/Director of Forbidden Broadway and Spamilton), as part of MCC’s Broadway Festival of South Florida.
Seeking diverse cast, Non-Equity, 16 or older as of July 1, 2017 for ENSEMBLE ROLES ONLY. Will be considered to understudy Principal Roles, as well. No Pay. No housing or transportation provided or reimbursed. VIDEO SUBMISSIONS ONLY. Please prepare at least 16 bars of an R&B or Motown standard from the 70’s. Please include picture/resume with submission.
Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, DREAMGIRLS tells the story of an up-and-coming 1960s girl singing group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. DREAMGIRLS sizzles with dazzling dance and the legendary songs “One Night Only,” “I Am Changing” and “I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.” DREAMGIRLS is a show about a time in American musical history when what is called rhythm and blues blended with other styles of popular music creating a new American sound.
Breakdown:
| Role Name | Gender | Ethnicity | Age Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE (& THE SWEETHEARTS) | Male | Any Ethnicity | Any Age | (Pat Boone types) |
| WAYNE | Male | Any Ethnicity | Any Age | assistant to Curtis |
| FRANK | Male | Any Ethnicity | Any Age | press agent |
| DWIGHT | Male | Any Ethnicity | Any Age | TV director M.C., Male or Female (as male), master of ceremonies at The Apollo Theater |
| CHARLENE & JOANN | Female | Any Ethnicity | Any Age | backup singers for J.T. Early |
| MORGAN | Female | Any Ethnicity | Any Age | Effie’s lawyer |
| JERRY | 0 | Any Ethnicity | Any Age | Nightclub owner |
| Singing Groups | 0 | Any Ethnicity | Any Age | TBA |
| STEPP SISTERS | 0 | Any Ethnicity | Any Age | TBA |
| TINY JOE DIXON | 0 | Any Ethnicity | Any Age | Winner of 6 Tony Awards, DREAMGIRLS is a smash Broadway musical based upon the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and others. The musical follows the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago, Illinois called “The Dreams”, who become music superstars. |
