Color Purple-Indianapolis, IN   - Casting ID # 1323075

Project Type  Live Event
Submission Type   Self Response
Location   Indianapolis, IN - 46201
Union   Non-union
Rate/Pay   n/a
Release Date   02-02-13
Audition Date  
Submission Deadline   02-09-13
Casting Category   Theatre - Non-Equity
Market(s)   Columbus, OH>Louisville, KY

The Color Purple – Synopsis
THE COLOR PURPLE is an inspiring family saga that tells the
unforgettable story of a woman who, through love, finds the strength
to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world.

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel
(and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a
downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40
years forms the arc of this epic story.

With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and
blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope, a testament to the healing
power of love and a celebration of life. With a book by Marsha Norman
and music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray,
THE COLOR PURPLE premiered at the Alliance Theatre Company in Atlanta,
Georgia and opened on Broadway on November 1, 2005. It was nominated
for eleven 2006 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book, and
Best Original Score.
Role # 1 - CELIE

Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
CELIE (African-American, 20s-early 30s): Drives the story. Vulnerable, spirited, introverted, mischievous, seemingly passive but really not, has a deep, hard soul, believes that she is ugly, has a sense of humor which is sometimes wicked. She is an observer. Needs a great belt singing voice with lots of soul.
Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 20 to 34
Ethnicity: African American -
Role # 2 - SHUG

Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
SHUG (African-American, 30s-40s): A popular singer, we meet her at death’s door. Attractive, confident, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, but has a frailty, like a wounded animal. Her vulnerability is shocking later on. She is loved by both Celie and Mister. Needs a knockout, Bessie Smith-style, bluesy singing voice.
Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 30 to 45
Ethnicity: African American -
Role # 3 - MISTER

Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
MISTER (African-American, 30s-40s. Also known as ALBERT): Like Celie, a deep well. Handsome, big,masculine, strong presence, dominating, capable of brutal behavior but also a victim in his own way. Gets his power for free. Married to Celie, he abuses her. He is in love with Shug. He transforms to a kind man by the end of the story. Needs a great singing voice.
Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Male
Age: from 30 to 45
Ethnicity: African American -
Role # 4 - SOFIA

Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
SOFIA (African-American, 30s): Powerful warrior woman. Physically bigger but beautiful. Comfortable being large, great sense of humor, touching, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Needs comic chops. Needs a great belt singing voice.
Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 30 to 40
Ethnicity: African American -
Role # 5 - HARPO

Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
HARPO (African-American, 20s): Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation. He marries the independent Sofia. He spends much time trying to get Sofia to obey him the way Celie obeys his father, but he is unsuccessful, as Sofia is considerably stronger than he is. Harpo eventually establishes a jukejoint in his first house and becomes Squeak’s lover. Later, he and Sofia reconcile. Through his love of Sofia, he learns how to love a woman. Needs a great tenor singing voice.
Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Male
Age: from 20 to 30
Ethnicity: African American -
Role # 6 - NETTIE

Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
NETTIE (African-American, 20s): Celie’s younger sister. Attractive, adventuresome, feisty spirit, maternal, more educated and knowledgeable than Celie. She has a powerful bond with Celie. Forced by Mister to leave Celie, she starts a new life in Africa. Needs a great belt singing voice with African influence.
Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 20 to 30
Ethnicity: African American -
Role # 7 - SQUEAK

Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
SQUEAK ( African-American, 20s): Harpo’s lover after Sofia leaves him. Although she is mistreated, she eventually undergoes a transformation, demanding to be called by her actual name, Mary Agnes, and starting a new life. She is of mixed ancestry. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid to take anybody on, has a caring heart. Needs comic chops. Needs a great singing voice with belt and soprano capability.
Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 20 to 30
Ethnicity: African American -
Role # 8 - ADULT SINGERS

Seeking 10 talent(s) for this role
ADULT SINGERS: Males and females, 20s – 50s, African-American. All types and singing ranges. Need fantastic singing voices and dynamic personalities. To play various roles in the ensemble
The ensemble includes a trio known as Church Ladies, busybody types who are featured throughout the show.
Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Male Female
Age: from 20 to 55
Ethnicity: African American -
Role # 9 - CHILD SINGERS

Seeking 4 talent(s) for this role
And CHILD SINGERS (One African-American male 9 – 12 years old and three African-American females 9 – 12 years old.
Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Male Female
Age: from 9 to 12
Ethnicity: African American -


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Community Buzz

Jenna @ 11:51PM
does that mean we kinda have an agrent?
Tami @ 11:51PM
no verdict yet. she wants to discuss several projects with me.
Jenna @ 11:51PM
ok, yeah I am not sure how this whole agency came about, but may be good?
Tami @ 11:51PM
now i go again to meet with production company about several different projects.
Jenna @ 11:50PM
yes, yours sounds normal, an verdict yet?
Jenna @ 11:50PM
ahhh, call back, yes normal I believe, how they r doing me is not
Tami @ 11:50PM
call back after that was 5 people including the movie producer
Jenna @ 11:49PM
I do know one of the casting directors from holy wood was at the call too
Tami @ 11:49PM
it began meeting with 1 person, next call back was 3 people.
Jenna @ 11:49PM
really, what happened?
Jimmie @ 11:49PM
where are they filming at?
Emarc @ 11:49PM
okay i wondering lol
Jenna @ 11:49PM
all I know so far
Tami @ 11:49PM
@jenna - yes, makes sense. i think i'm in the same boat as you.
Jenna @ 11:48PM
just said I have to commit to 14 hrs a day, for the days I commit
Jenna @ 11:48PM
filming starts end of month and run s through aug, so may be 1 day, may be more
Jenna @ 11:47PM
me and if I am available, I respond
Jenna @ 11:47PM
emarc, this is my understanding, when I fir the group they are filming, they will message
Emarc @ 11:45PM
i mean the shooting
Emarc @ 11:45PM
jenna when u start with transformer
Jenna @ 11:44PM
ty jimmie, u awesome
Jimmie @ 11:43PM
kk jenna
Jenna @ 11:43PM
jimmie, my contest glitched, had to redo, please vote
Jenna @ 11:42PM
hey jimmie
Jimmie @ 11:42PM
hey guys
Jenna @ 11:41PM
tami, does that make since to u?
Jenna @ 11:40PM
i believe they ran call for him, gave him stuff, he picked and they handlling
Soyan @ 11:39PM
yeah i think itss just the director himself
Jenna @ 11:39PM
my understanding is, director will pick who he wants
Jenna @ 11:38PM
real style, talent agency, matches ladies names on letter, at agency and at audition
Jenna @ 11:37PM
did not know that then, but when I researched who sent message
Jenna @ 11:36PM
tami, no worries, they were they one holding the audition/call
Jenna @ 11:36PM
sorry had to reboot
Tami @ 11:33PM
sorry, so many questions. first chance i had to hop back on again today.
Emarc @ 11:32PM
i mean more easy
Emarc @ 11:31PM
oh i see but it might make more for u getting up there after u done with them
Tami @ 11:30PM
@jenna - talent agency? how did that come about?
Jenna @ 11:29PM
emarc, not hard, they tend to ruin your reputation with their shows
Emarc @ 11:27PM
so cuz it's hard jenna?
Jenna @ 11:27PM
tami, ok, I will know more as it happens if I let them film my car they pay 20 for it
Jenna @ 11:26PM
emarc, I won't even submit to reality, but that is me
Tami @ 11:25PM
@jenna - am i in the ballpark? $88 per day, perhaps a little bit more?
Soyan @ 11:25PM
yea jen remember the one i told you about the bike riding
Jenna @ 11:25PM
I am assuming I am now part of the talent agency too
Emarc @ 11:25PM
its reality show that's why iam not sure if i should go for it
Jenna @ 11:24PM
transformers did not say, they said wil vary
Soyan @ 11:23PM
the job that i didnt get the other day was an extra and it was paying 300 per day
Jenna @ 11:22PM
emarc it sounds like reality show, I won't do reality
Jenna @ 11:21PM
tami yes, but I didn't like them
Tami @ 11:21PM
a non-sag extra normally pays $88 per day.

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