Dream Girls      NEW AUDITION DATES

Nov. 30, 2019, 2 p.m.
Dec. 1, 2019, 2 p.m.

Volunteer actors of any gender, race, ethnicity, age, language, disability/ability, sexual orientation and gender-identification are encouraged to audition. Should you need accommodations for your audition, such as an interpreter or wheelchair assistance, please email info@tylercivictheatre. For all other questions related to the audition, contact info@tylercivictheatre.com

•  Director:
• Scenic Designer/Special Effects:
• Costume Co-Designers:
• Props:

Please arrive to the TCTC lobby no earlier than 1:30 p.m. to check in and to fill out an audition form. Be prepared to state all potential rehearsal conflicts. You need only attend one night of auditions, then callbacks if requested. Auditions won’t necessarily go until 5:00 p.m. if things move quickly.

[You can print the two required forms out, fill them out and bring them with you.  Get the forms by clicking HERE.]

SPECIFIC AUDITION REQUIREMENTS/ CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Principals

(4 female; 4 male)

Effie Melody White — lead singer of the Dreamettes
Deena Jones — backup singer of the Dreamettes; later lead singer
Lorrell Robinson — backup singer of the Dreamettes
Michelle Morris — backup singer; replacement for Effie
Jimmy (James Thunder) Early — principal soul singer
C.C. (Clarence Conrad) White — composer and brother of Effie
Curtis Taylor, Jr. — Cadillac dealer and manager of the Dreams
Marty — theatrical agent for J.T. Early

Supporting

Stepp Sisters — four girl singers; non-speaking
Charlene — backup singer for J.T. Early
Joann — backup singer for J.T. Early
M.C. — master of ceremonies, Apollo Theatre
Tiny Joe Dixon — winning talent contest singer; non-speaking
Little Albert & The Tru-Tones — male quintet; non-speaking
Band (The James Early Band) — six male singers; non-speaking
Wayne — record producer/director
Dave — solo tenor; non-speaking
Sweethearts — two girl backup singers; non-speaking
Frank — press agent
Jerry Norman — nightclub owner
Carl — nightclub pianist; non-speaking
Five Tuxedos — male quintet; non-speaking
Les Styles — girls’ backup quartet; non-speaking
Edna Burke — applause meter reader; non-speaking
Dwight — TV studio director
Stage Manager — TV studio
Brian — pit orchestra drummer; non-speaking
Mr. Morgan — Effie’s lawyer
Security Guard — backstage, Chicago

Ensemble

Chorus Men & Women
Fans
Reporters
Stagehands
Party Guests
Photographers
Film Executives

The original Broadway production had a cast of 32 performers, including chorus. Some doubling was employed in the minor parts.