Vision Community Theatre Group, Inc. will end its 2022/2023 theater season with the Broadway hit musical, DREAMGIRLS, with music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen. The story follows the dreams and aspirations of a young female singing group who aspire to make it to the top. They finally realize their dreams and become superstars.
Auditions will be held on, March 22nd, 27th, 28th, and 29th at 6 pm at the Wilson Arts Center, 204 Nash St., S, Wilson, NC.
All roles are non-equity and experience is not required.
Auditions may be by appointment as well as walk-ins. Those with appointments will be given priority at their scheduled time and should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Actors will audition in order of arrival, except for those who have reserved a timeslot.
To prepare:
1. Experience is not required. However, those auditioning are to bring a brief bio with any information about previous theater experience.
2. Bring a headshot or recent photo. This may be embedded in the upper right corner of the bio.
3. Complete the audition registration form provided at the time of the audition.
4. Read and agree to the company Participation Agreement, provided at the time of the audition.
5. The production of DREAMGIRLS will require a large multicultural cast of singers, dancers, and actors. Those auditioning will need to: Prepare and present a 30-second – 1-minute memorized monologue.
a. Sing an R&B song from the 60’s era which you feel best displays your vocal talents & abilities. All songs will be performed acapella
Character Breakdown.
EFFIE WHITE – African American woman. Vibrant young woman who is as oversized in talent as she is in person. Effie is the true powerhouse in the group, a soaring singer whose voice overpowers and transcends Deena’s and Lorrell’s. She is smitten with Curtis from the start and is overcome with anger and jealousy when she senses his growing attraction to Deena. Effie should be full-figured, and her size carries with it a true sense of sexuality. Must have a huge gospel belt voice. Must move very well.
DEENA JONES – African American woman. The young, thin, beautiful member of the dreams. Happy singing backup to Effie until Curtis puts her in the lead and grooms her as the star of the group. Mezzo, big full belt. Must move very well.
LORRELL ROBINSON – African American woman. The third member of The Dreams. Sexy,
flirtatious girl from the projects of Detroit who has been singing with her best friends Effie and Deena for years. Carries on an affair with Jimmy Early, who refuses to leave his wife for her. Soprano, on top of most triad harmony, big full belt. Must move very well.
CURTIS TAYLOR, JR. – African American man. Handsome, and very sexy. Slick car salesman who becomes the Dreams’ manager. Has an appreciation of R&B music and a sense of what it sells. Motivated by dreams, he takes over the management of Jimmy Early’s career and also oversees the rise to stardom of The Dreams. Initially warm and approachable he becomes hardened by wealth and power and the need to control everything and everyone. Baritone. Must move well.
JAMES “THUNDER” EARLY – African American man, 30-40. James Brown-like R&B star. The Dreamettes become his backup singers. Has an affair with Lorrell. Charismatic, sexy, high energy. Rock and R & B tenor. Must move well.
C.C. WHITE – African American man. Effie’s songwriter brother; writes all the dreams hit songs. Endearing and soft-spoken, he tries to do what’s best but slowly gives up his ideals to Curtis’ controlling vision. High baritone. Must move well.
MICHELE MORRIS – African American woman. Effie’s replacement in the dreams. Thin and
beautiful, she sings bottom in the harmonies. Mezzo-soprano, big belt. Must move well.
MARTY – African American man, street savvy, the long-time manager who oversaw Jimmy’s career and rise to R & B stardom. Represents an earlier age of black entertainment. At odds with Curtis and his ideas and schemes. Later oversees Effie’s comeback. Baritone. Should move.
1 CAUCASIAN MAN AND 2 CAUCASIAN WOMEN - Strong singers who move well to play Dave and The Sweethearts (Pat Boone singer and his backup girls who sing the all-American pop version of “Cadillac Car”. Will play other ensemble roles such as reporters, press agents, etc.
1 CAUCASIAN MAN – Strong singer, character actor to play Frank, the press agent, and various supporting roles. Must move well.
Ensemble of male and female (African American/Multicultural/Caucasian) singers/dancers to play various supporting roles: must be strong singers and move very well. All ensemble members should possess unique and vivid personalities and have the ability to play a wide variety of characters. Wayne and Tiny Joe Dixon will be cast in this ensemble.
We are also seeking:
b. A music director. The position will require a musician who can read sheet music, teach vocal parts, play, and have a keyboard to use for rehearsals.
c. A choreographer with a dance background, preferably in teaching dance.
For additional information, call or text, 252-220-0797, or email us at catchthevisionwilson@gmail.com.
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DREAMGIRLS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
on behalf of Tams-Witmark, LLC.
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