Dreamgirls

Book and Lyrics by Tom Eyen
Music by Henry Krieger

Directed by Sierra Hammond

When?

Wednesday May 25, 2022, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Thursday May 26, 2022, 6:00pm -9:00pm

Callbacks - Friday May 27, 2022, 6:00pm-9:00pm

Where?

Alabama A&M University

Johnson Little Theatre, Morrison Fine Arts Building

4900 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL 35810

Who?

11 principals , plus ensemble, in a predominantly, but not completely, Black cast.

• C. C. White and Curtis Taylor, Jr, actors who sing and dance.

• Jimmy “James Thunder” Early, winning personality, strong nightclub singer who can move well.

• Lorrell, Deena, and Michelle, fashion-plate singers with excellent voices who act and dance.

• Effie, full-figured gospel singer with exceptional dramatic talent.

• Marty, Wayne, Dave, and Tiny Joe Dixon, supporting actors who sing and dance.

Auditions will consist of singing, a short dance combination, and reading from the script. You should bring sheet music (32 bars to show your range and ability) and clothes/shoes you can dance in. Accompanist provided.

Production Dates:

September 16-25, 2022 | The Von Braun Center Playhouse

Synopsis:

A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th century American pop music, Dreamgirls chronicles one Motown group's rise from obscurity to superstardom. Through gospel, R&B, smooth pop, disco and more, Dreamgirls explores themes of ambition, hope and betrayal, all set in the glamorous and competitive world of the entertainment industry.

Book and Lyrics by Tom Eyen
Music by Henry Krieger
Original Broadway Production Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler

Produced on Broadway by Michael Bennett, Robert Avian, Geffen Records and The Shubert Organization. For more information about Dreamgirls, including videos and clips of songs, visit Concord Theatricals