Dreamgirls
Location: Hesperia CA
Type: Theater
EFFIE WHITE: African American. 20’-early 30’s. The plus-sized lead singer of the group with a HUGE voice and a Diva attitude to match. Belt/Soprano – low F (below the staff) to high C.
DEENA JONES: African American. 20- early 30’s. The beautiful back up singer who is thrust into the lead for her marketable looks and her creamy vocals. Belt/Soprano – low F (below the staff) to high A.
LORRELL ROBINSON: African American 20’s The youngest back up singer who falls in love with Jimmy Early she is the heart of the group. She should have a funny sense of humor. Belt/Soprano – middle C to high Bb.
CURTIS TAYLOR JR.: African American 20- 35. The cutthroat manager of the Dreams, willing to do whatever it takes to make his DREAM come true. High Baritone – C to G (above middle C).
JAMES “THUNDER” EARLY: African American Late 20’s-40’s a Wild entertainer who is a cross between Little Richard and James Brown. He ‘gots’ to have SOUL! Tenor – belt to Bb and strong falsetto to D.
C.C. WHITE: African American 20’- early 30’s. Effie’s soft-spoken younger brother C.C. (Clarence Conrad) serves as the main songwriter for first the Dreamettes. Tenor – sweet sound – up to Bb.
MICHELLE MORRIS: African American 20- early 30’s. Effie’s replacement when she gets fired. Belt/Soprano – low A to F.
MARTY: African American 30-50. Jimmy’s old school manager until he quits because of Curtis and then he helps Effie make a come back. Baritone – up to G.
Ensemble: To play various roles from Apollo, reporters and dancers. Must sing and move well
Please Prepare:
*A 16 to 32 bars of a song in the style of the show
(Please do not sing from the show)
Accompanist will be provided or you can bring a CD
*Head shot and Resume stapled together
*A 50-70 word Bio
Location:
17555 Mauna Loa st. Hesperia CA 92345
Show Dates:
January 19-22nd 2017 at the High Desert Center for the Arts
15615 8th street Victorville CA
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17555 Mauna Loa st
Payment: Non Paid
City or Location of call: Hesperia CA
Please submit to: Phil413pro@gmail.com by 2016-10-03
This casting notice was posted by: Phil 413 Productions
