Now casting actor/singers for various principal roles in the Broadway production of Dreamgirls.
PERSONNEL
Director & Choreographer: Casey Nicholaw
Producer: Sonia Friedman
Productions General Manager: Bespoke Theatricals/Amy Jacobs
Book and Lyrics: Tom Eyen
Music: Henry Krieger
Music Director: Nick Finlow
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting/Eric Woodall
OTHER DATES
2018 Rehearsal/Run dates pending
All principal characters in DREAMGIRLS are African American.
BREAKDOWN
- EFFIE WHITE – 18- late 20’s. Lead singer of ‘The Dreamettes’. Later she gets fired from the group when Deena gets given the lead. Headstrong, sassy, temperamental, a diva. Powerful gospel singer required with brilliant belt. African American. Principal role.
- DEENA JONES – 18- late 20’s. Becomes the lead singer of “The Dreams.” Marries Curtis but leaves him when she finds out about his illegal activities. Wants to become an actress. Beautiful. More of a commercial pop vocal. African American. Principal role.
- LORRELL ROBINSON – 18- late 20’s. The softer of the three “Dreams” Tries to keep the peace. Starts a relationship with Jimmy. African American. Principal role
- CURTIS TAYLOR JR – Early 30’s. A used car salesman who talks himself into becoming ‘The Dreamettes’ Manager. Later becomes Jimmy’s Manager too. Resorts to payola, bribing DJ’s to play his clients music. Dates Effie but eventually marries Deena. Con man, forceful, a cheat, determined. African American. Principal role.
- JIMMY ‘THUNDER’ EARLY – Early 30’s. A popular RnB star who, over time, loses his fame. Married but has an affair with Lorrell. An outrageous ‘star’ performer. High energy, chaotic. African American. Principal role.
- C.C WHITE – 18- late 20’s. Effie’s brother. A songwriter. African American. Principal role.
- MARTY – Late 40’s-50’s. Jimmy’s Manager. Quits as Jimmy’s Manager when Curtis starts to take over. Later becomes Effie’s Manager and teaches her to rebuild her confidence. African American. Principal role.
Please prepare a ‘Motown inspired’ pop or rock and roll song of the 60’s, 70’s or 80’s. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume, STAPLED TOGETHER.
Time & Date: Tuesday July 31st 2018 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: Pearl Studios NYC (519) 519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10019
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Time & Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2018 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios (305) 2nd Floor
305 W 38th St
New York, NY 10018-2902
Source: Playbill