The Color Purple And The Colored Museum - St. Louis, MO EPA

THE COLOR PURPLE AND THE COLORED MUSEUM

• ST.

LOUIS, MO EPA

(06.08.26)

CATEGORY

PERFORMER St Louis Black Repertory | Saint Louis, MO Saint Louis, MO JOB DETAILS DESCRIPTION

Notice:

Audition Call Type:

EPA AUDITION DATE Monday, June 8, 2026 10:00 AM

• 6:30 PM (C) Lunch 1:00 PM
• 2:00 PM APPOINTMENTS To schedule an audition appointment please contact Brian McKinley at: 314-730-9408 or BrianMtheblackrep , Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm.

CONTRACT

SPT $565 weekly minimum (SPT 5)

• until 1/3/27 $582 weekly minimum (SPT 5)
• after 1/4/27 SEEKING Equity actors for roles in

THE COLOR

PURPLE and

THE COLORED MUSEUM

(See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare one monologue and one song or one monologue not to exceed 90 seconds. Actors should be prepared, if asked, to attend a movement call at 6:30pm on the same day.

LOCATION

St Louis Black Repertory Company 813 N Skinker Blvd St Louis, MO 63130 Parking and entrance is on the Vernon Ave side of the building.

PERSONNEL

Geovonday Jones

• Artistic Associate Expected to attend: Ron Himes
• Producing Director Daniel Bryant
• Director, THE

COLOR PURPLE

Jermaine Manor

• Music Director, THE

COLOR PURPLE

Heather Beal

• Choreographer, THE

COLOR PURPLE

Brian McKinley

• Director of Education & Community Engagement

OTHER DATES

THE

COLOR PURPLE

First Rehearsal

• August 11, 2026 Opening
• September 11, 2026 Closing
• September 27, 2026 THE

COLORED MUSEUM

First Rehearsal

• December 15, 2026 Opening
• January 8, 2027 Closing
• January 24, 2027 OTHER theblackrep An Equity Monitor will not be provided.

The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity's contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity ismitted to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Breakdown

THE COLOR

PURPLE and

THE COLORED MUSEUM

THE

COLOR PURPLE

SEEKING:

Celie:

This role has been cast. (African American, 20s-30s). 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. Needs a great belt singing voice with a lot of soul.

Shug/Ensemble:

This role has been cast. (African American, 20s-30s) Alto. A popular singer, we meet her at death's door. Attractive, confident, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, but has a frailty, like wounded animal. Needs a knockout, Bessie Smith-style, bluesy singing voice.

Mister/Ensemble:

This role has been cast. (African American, 20s-30s) Baritone/Bass. 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. Needs a great singing voice.

Sofia/Ensemble:

(African American, 20s-30s): Alto. Physically bigger but beautiful. Comfortable being large, great sense of humor, touching, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Needsic chops. Needs a soulful, belting voice.

Harpo/Ensemble:

(African American, 20s-30s): Mister's confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation, he strives to be seen as a man by both his father and his wife. He marries the independent Sofia.

Nettie/Ensemble:

(African American, 20s-30s): Celie's younger sister. Attractive, adventuresome, feisty spirit, maternal, educated and knowledgeable. She has a powerful bond with Celie. Forced by Mister to leave Celie, she starts a new life in Africa. Strong belt.

Squeak/Ensemble:

(African American, 20s): Harpo's lover after Sofia leaves him. Although she is mistreated, she eventually undergoes a transformation. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid totake anybody on. Belt and soprano capability.

Ensemble:

Males and females of all ages, African American. Strong singing voices, strong movers, and dynamic personalities to play various roles including Church ladies, Preacher, Prison Guard, etc.

THE COLORED MUSEUM

SEEKING:

2 men, and 3 women: Multiple roles. All are Black. The piece is ensemble-driven, fast-moving, and demandsedic precision and emotional depth: Woman 1 Woman 2 Woman 3 Man 1 Man 2 SALARY SPT $565 weekly minimum (SPT 5)

• until 1/3/27 $582 weekly minimum (SPT 5)
• after 1/4/27 NON-UNION