The Color Purple
by Marsha Norman, Alice Walker
Music & Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, Stephen Bray
Current Season
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: March 26, 2025 — March 27, 2025
- Submit to: *******@*****.***
- Andi Meyer (Casting Dir.)
Audition Location:
Kansas City Repertory Theatre - Artistic Offices
4747 Troost
Comments: To schedule an audition appointment, please email: (LINK 1). No phone calls please. Please prepare - For a Musical: 16-bars of a song in the style of the show you are interested in and one contrasting monologue, not to exceed 3-minutes total. An accompanist will be provided. For a Play: 2 contrasting monologues, not to exceed 3-minutes total. Actor-musicians for THE WIZARD OF OZ should bring your instrument and demonstrate your ability to read music and play proficiently.
Original Audition Notice: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Original Audition Notice: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT B+
Audition Dates: July 8, 2024
- Lauren Port (Casting Dir.)
- Grace Dolezal-Ng (Casting Coordinator)
- Sierra Reynolds (Assistant — Casting)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph ST, 1st FL
Comments: Please prepare one brief cut (approximately one minute in length) of a song of your choice. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Audition Dates: February 16, 2024 — February 18, 2024
- Submit to: ****************.***************************************
- Brandon Ivie (Associate Artistic Director — New Works)
- Arika Matoba (Casting Associate)
Audition Location:
Village Theatre - First Stage Studio
120 Front St N
Comments: Please be prepared to dance. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: Dancers
Original Audition Notice: Dancers
Original Audition Notice: Dancers
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: Special Agreement
Audition Dates: February 17, 2024 — February 21, 2024
- Submit to: ****************.***************************************
- Brandon Ivie (Associate Artistic Director — New Works)
- Arika Matoba (Casting Associate)
Audition Location:
Seattle Center House
305 Harrison St
Armory, 4th Floor
Comments: To set up an audition appointment please go to (LINK 1). Please prepare up to two short song selections, no more than one verse/one chorus each. An accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Original Audition Notice: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Prior Seasons
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: COST I
Audition Dates: November 17, 2024
- Submit to: **************.************************************************************
- Wally Jones (Executive Producer)
Audition Location:
Casa Manana
3101 W Lancaster Ave
Holding room - Studio B
Comments: To schedule an audition appointment please go to (LINK 1). Prepare a short song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Bring headshot and resume stapled back-to-back.
Original Audition Notice: Ft Worth, TX EPA
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref. LORT
Audition Dates: March 23, 2024 — March 23, 2024
- Submit to: ****************.*************************************** | ***********.*******.***************************************************************************
- Ann-Carol Pence (Producing Artistic Director)
- Amy Duffy (Associate — Casting)
Audition Location:
Lawrenceville Arts Center
175 N Clayton Street
Comments: To schedule an appointment, provide information via (LINK 1). Please prepare the music and book side(s) for the character for which you’d like to be considered. Materials can be found at (LINK 1). For those invited to callbacks, please be prepared to learn a short movement call.
Original Audition Notice: Lawrenceville, GA EPA
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA/SPT
Audition Dates: January 28, 2024 — January 28, 2024
- Submit to: *******@*************.***
- Jason King Jones (Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Labuda Center For Perf Arts
2755 Station Ave
Comments: To schedule an appointment please email (LINK 1). Walk-ins will also be accepted.
Original Audition Notice: Center Valley, PA EPA
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA/SPT
Audition Dates: January 29, 2024 — January 29, 2024
- Submit to: *******@*************.***
- Jason King Jones (Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
Holding room: Studio 412 Audition Room: Studio 401
Comments: Please prepare a monologue no longer than three minutes OR a brief cut from a song from your book OR a 90-second monologue and a 32-bar cut of a song. Auditions should not exceed 3 minutes. An accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring a copy of your headshot and resume.
Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA/SPT
Audition Dates: February 12, 2024 — February 12, 2024
- Submit to: *******@*************.***
- Jason King Jones (Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut St
Comments: To schedule an appointment please email (LINK 1). Walk-ins will also be accepted.
Original Audition Notice: Philadelphia, PA EPA
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref LORT
Audition Dates: February 15, 2024 — February 15, 2024
- Jason King Jones (Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
Comments: Please visit individual breakdown for specific instructions.
Original Audition Notice: Female Dancers
Original Audition Notice: Male Dancers
Original Audition Notice: Female Singers
Original Audition Notice: Male Singers
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Open Call
Union: UNION
Contract: RMTA
Audition Dates: January 18, 2024
- Submit to: ************.******.*******************************************************************************
- Mark Fleischer (Executive Producer)
- Billy Mason (Associate Producer)
- Anna Hanson (Producing Assistant)
Audition Location:
CLO Academy - Pittsburgh CLO
130 Cecil Way
Comments: To set up an audition appointment please see link. You will receive an email confirmation within two business days with your audition time. Please check your spam mail if you have not heard from us. PLEASE NOTE: Pittsburgh CLO does NOT accept video submissions. Auditions are by appointment only. Please prepare a brief traditional or contemporary musical theatre selection. Be prepared to sing a contrasting cut if requested. Also bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Audition Type: Open Call
Union: UNION
Contract: RMTA
Audition Dates: January 19, 2024
- Submit to: ************.******.*******************************************************************************
- Mark Fleischer (Executive Producer)
- Billy Mason (Associate Producer)
- Anna Hanson (Producing Assistant)
Audition Location:
CLO Academy - Pittsburgh CLO
130 Cecil Way
Comments: To set up an audition appointment please see link. You will receive an email confirmation within two business days with your audition time. Please check your spam mail if you have not heard from us. PLEASE NOTE: Pittsburgh CLO does NOT accept video submissions. Auditions are by appointment only. See original audition post for more detailed instructions.
Original Audition Notice: Singers
Original Audition Notice: Dancers
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: RMTA
Audition Dates: February 5, 2024 — February 6, 2024
- Billy Mason (Associate Producer)
- Anna Hanson (Producing Assistant)
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
Holding room - Studio 409
Comments: Please visit individual breakdown for specific instructions.
Original Audition Notice: Female Singers
Original Audition Notice: Male Singers
Original Audition Notice: Female Dancers
Original Audition Notice: Male Dancers
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION
Contract: RMTA
Audition Dates: February 6, 2024 — February 6, 2024
- Billy Mason (Associate Producer)
- Anna Hanson (Producing Assistant)
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
Holding room - Studio 412
Comments: Please prepare a brief traditional musical theater selection and prepare a contracting piece if asked. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: Male Singers
Original Audition Notice: Female Singers
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: RMTA
Audition Dates: February 7, 2024 — February 8, 2024
- Billy Mason (Associate Producer)
- Anna Hanson (Producing Assistant)
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
New York
Comments: Please prepare a brief traditional musical theater selection and prepare a contracting piece if asked. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Original Audition Notice: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
Audition Dates: May 15, 2023 — May 15, 2023
- Karie Koppel (Casting Dir.)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
Comments: Please prepare either two contrasting monologues or one monologue and one song not exceeding two minutes in length. An accompanist will be provided. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: Various Producers
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref. LORT & SPT VII
Audition Dates: April 28, 2023 — May 1, 2023
- Yolanda Treece (Artistic Associate)
Audition Location:
Nashville Public Television
161 Rains AVE
Comments: See original post for specific instructions.
Original Audition Notice: April 28th Audition
Original Audition Notice: April 29th Audition
Original Audition Notice: April 30th Audition
Original Audition Notice: May 1st Audition
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT VI
Audition Dates: April 24, 2023 — April 25, 2023
- Submit to: ****************.*********************
- Sheena Janson Kelley (Casting Dir.)
- Elissa Adams (Associate Artistic Director — Director of New Work)
Audition Location:
Theater Latte Da
345 13th Ave NE
Comments: Appointment sign ups will be sent to those who fill out (LINK 1). Please prepare a brief cut of a contemporary musical theatre song, not a cappella, that shows your vocal range, and a contemporary monologue no longer than 3 minutes. An accompanist will be provided.
Original Audition Notice: Monday, April 24, 2023
Original Audition Notice: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT VI
Audition Dates: November 28, 2023 — November 28, 2023
- Submit to: *************.******.*******************************************************
- Karie Koppel (Casting Dir.)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
Comments: Please prepare the side and song for the role of Shug Avery which you can find at (LINK 1). An accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: Role of Shug Avery
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT
Audition Dates: September 5, 2023 — September 5, 2023
- Submit to: ********@***************.*** | ***********.***************.*************
- Edward Carignan (Artistic Director)
- Dionysia Williams (Associate Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Short North Stage
1187 N. High St.
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT V
Audition Dates: September 12, 2023 — September 12, 2023
- Submit to: ***********.**********.*****************************************************************************************************************************************************. | ********@***************.***
- Edward Carignan (Artistic Director)
- Dionysia Williams (Associate Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St 16th Fl
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Audition Dates: February 20, 2023 — February 20, 2023
- Submit to: *************.*********************
- Jacqueline Hubbard (Executive/Artistic Director)
- Todd Underwood (Associate Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
Comments: Please prepare a short song in the style of the show. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: NYC EPA
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: SPT II
Audition Dates: February 13, 2023 — February 15, 2023
- Submit to: *********@****************.***
- Brian Boruta (Artistic Director)
Audition Location:
The Umbrella Community Arts Center
40 Stow St
Comments: To schedule an appointment or for additional questions or information please email (LINK 1). Please prepare a 1 to 2 minute monologue from African American theatre, literature or poetry. Selections should be memorized AND A spiritual or hymn of your choosing (other than Amazing Grace), either a cappella or accompanied. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Original Audition Notice: Monday, February 13, 2023
Original Audition Notice: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref COST
- Submit to: *********@*********.***
- Submission Deadline: December 27, 2022
Online/Video Submission
Comments: Submit via (LINK 1). Please visit individual breakdown for materials.
Original Audition Notice: PRINCIPAL
Original Audition Notice: CHORUS DANCER
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref. COST
- Submit to: *********@*********.*** | ***********.*******.***********************************************************************
- Submission Deadline: December 27, 2022
Online/Video Submission
Comments: Please submit (LINK 1) your headshot, resume and a downloadable audition video link. On the video, please slate your name. In the subject line please type, “AEA ECC Singers SUBMISSION – YOUR LAST NAMEâ€. Please prepare a selection of your own choosing, in the style of the show OR one of the selections provided at (LINK 2).
Original Audition Notice: CHORUS SINGERS
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: May 9, 2022 — May 11, 2022
- Submit to: ************.***********
- Grady Soapes (Casting Dir.)
Online/Video Submission
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
- Submit to: ***********.************.*********-*******************
- Submission Deadline: May 11, 2022
- Grady Soapes (Casting Dir.)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: Submission instructions, preparation and materials will be provided by Denver Center for the Performing Arts after you have signed-up via link (under EQUITY AUDITION SIGN UP).
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: Special Agreement
- Submit to: ***@******************.***
- Submission Deadline: January 14, 2022
- Scott Klier (Artistic Director — President)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Please submit current HEADSHOT and RESUME as attachments, and prepared VIDEO SUBMISSION as a downloadable link. You may provide links to additional videos (Any additional video submissions will only be viewed if time allows). Please type your full name in the subject line of the email.
Original Audition Notice: PRINCIPAL
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: Special Agreement
- Submit to: *********@******************.*** | *********@******************.***
- Submission Deadline: January 14, 2022
- Scott Klier (Artistic Director — President)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Please submit current HEADSHOT and RESUME as attachments, and prepared VIDEO SUBMISSION as a downloadable link. You may provide links to additional videos (Any additional video submissions will only be viewed if time allows). Please type your full name in the subject line of the email. Submit to email of specific talent.
Original Audition Notice: CHORUS
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT D
- Submit to: *******@**********.***
- Submission Deadline: June 1, 2021
Online/Video Submission
Comments: SEE BREAKDOWN FOR PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS. Please email your self-tape video (any video format that is compatible with YouTube, Dropbox, or Vimeo upload is welcome) via attachment or private link, along with your headshot and resume in PDF format attached. The subject line and name of video files should read as “(last name), (first name) 2021 Signature EPA Submission.†Clearly note your Equity status on your resume. Please make sure that you have your contact information on your resume as well. Submit via email.
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: MUSA
- Submit to: ****.*********.*************
- Submission Deadline: December 27, 2021
- Mike Isaacson (Artistic Director & Executive Producer)
- Michael Baxter (Artistic Associate)
- Kamal Lado (Casting Assistant)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: SEE PREPARATION IN BREAKDOWN. Please title your video FULL NAME (first and last) – Muny 2022 and specific show/role. To submit, please fill out this form: (LINK 1)
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: MUSA
- Submit to: ************.*********.************************* | ************.*********.**************************
- Submission Deadline: February 1, 2022
- Mike Isaacson (Artistic Director & Executive Producer)
- Michael Baxter (Artistic Associate)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Please title your video FULL NAME (first and last) – Muny 2022 and specific show/role. SINGERS submit (LINK 1) DANCERS submit (LINK 2).
Original Audition Notice: CHORUS
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref LORT D
- Submit to: *************@****.***
- Submission Deadline: March 1, 2022
Online/Video Submission
Comments: Please prepare a brief song and a 1 min Shakespeare monologue. Please slate your audition with your name, and the pieces you are using.
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION
Contract: LOA ref LORT
- Submit to: ***.******************.*************
- Submission Deadline: February 4, 2022
- Shuler Hensley (Artistic Director)
- Natalie Barrow DeLancey (Executive Director)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: Please prepare a brief cut of a song of your choice in the style of the show. Accompaniment and the submission form can be found at (LINK 1).
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: Appointment
Union: UNION / NON-UNION
Contract: LOA ref. LORT D
- Submit to: *********@**************.*** | *************.******.*****************************************-*******-*************
- Submission Deadline: June 14, 2021
- Michael Barnard (Producing Artistic Director)
- Pasha Yamotahari (Associate Producing Director)
Online/Video Submission
Comments: Auditions may be submitted through Actor's Access or emailed. For Musical auditions, prepare 1 minute of an up-tempo song; 1 minute of a ballad & 1-1 ½ minute monologue. audition with songs of your own choosing or use one provided (see link). For Non- Musical (straight play) auditions, prepare 2 contrasting monologues, no more than 1 1/2 minutes each.
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT B
Audition Dates: February 26, 2020
Audition Location:
Pearl Studios
500 Eighth AVE, 3rd FL
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT B & D
Audition Dates: March 3, 2020
Audition Location:
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th ST, 16th FL
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION
Contract: LORT B - D
Audition Dates: March 10, 2020 — March 11, 2020
Audition Location:
Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell AVE
Comments: Joint EPA for Arena Stage and Signature Theatre. No advanced appointments. AEA members seen on first come, first serve basis.
Prior Audition Info
Audition Type: EPA
Union: UNION / NON-UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: March 21, 2020 — March 22, 2020
Audition Location:
Phoenix Theatre
1825 N Central AVE
Audition Type: ECC
Union: UNION / NON-UNION
Contract: LORT
Audition Dates: March 23, 2020
Audition Location:
Phoenix Theatre
1825 N Central AVE
Prior Broadway / Off-Broadway
- FILM: Production Wrapped
CLOSED- Director: Blitz Bazawule
- Writer: Marcus Gardley
Casting: The Telsey Office
- TOUR: Production Closed
CLOSED
- BROADWAY: Production Closed
CLOSEDCasting: The Telsey Office