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LTA's Memphis: The Musical AuditionsSIGN UP TO AUDITION HERE: https://bit.ly/LTAMemphisAuditions
Audition Location and Dates
The Little Theatre of Alexandria | 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Sunday, April 28 – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, April 29 – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Callbacks – Wednesday, May 1 – by invitation only
Performance Dates: July 20 – August 10, 2024
Director: Rikki Howie Lacewell
Assistant Director: Kadira Coley
Producers: Jennifer Thomas and Eleanore Tapscott
Music Director: Scott Richards
Choreographer: Stefan Sittig
Individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are needed and encouraged to audition for all roles. All roles are open and unpaid.
Please sign up for an audition slot and download, complete, and bring your audition form, as well as a headshot and resume if you have them. Sign-ups are preferred but walk-ins will be accomodated as scheduling allows. The last walk-in is at 4:15 pm on Sunday and 8:15 pm on Monday. Please also be ready to provide all conflicts between May 13-August 10, 2024.
For the Audition:
Actors should prepare 16-32 bars from a song appropriate to the style of show. Please bring sheet music (an accompanist will be provided). Arrive dressed to dance. Dance shoes (character shoes, ballet slippers, or jazz slippers) are recommended but not required.
Unable to attend in-person auditions, self-tapes will be accepted until 6 pm, Monday, April 29. Submit self-tapes to [email protected]; subject line -- Memphis Audition. Note: the vocal video must be an unlisted youtube (or other channel) video so that entire artistic team can view the video.
About the Show:
From the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of 1950s Memphis, comes this musical filled with
explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, it tells the story of a
young, white DJ named Huey Calhoun who falls in love with everything he shouldn’t: rock and roll and an electrifying
black singer, Felicia Farrell. Experience the cultural revolution that erupted when his vision met her voice, and the music
changed forever.
Character Breakdown:
HUEY – Caucasian male identifying, 20s-30s. Frenzied, bombastic, motor-mouthed hero, who talks his way into
becoming a DJ at a local white Radio station. Ignores race barriers and eventually falls in love with Felicia, a talented
black singer, which causes a whole new set of problems for Huey in a segregated 1950s Memphis. Tenor with a great feel
for pop/rock/r&b style.
FELICIA – African American female identifying, 20s-30s. Beautiful, wide-eyed. Fiercely gifted singer. Follows her heart
and falls in love with Huey, despite knowing deep down that a relationship between a white man and a black woman in
prejudiced Memphis is doomed. High r&b belt.
DELRAY – African American male identifying, 30s-40s. Felicia’s older brother. Owns the club on Beale Street where she
sings. Realistic, cautious, protective, and aware of the realities of the segregation that exists in Memphis and the world
beyond. Baritenor with great pop/rock/r&b voice.
GLADYS – Caucasian, 40s-60s female identifying. Huey’s stern, traditional blue-collar, Southern mother. Has worked her
entire life to be able to support herself and her son, whom she loves, but about whom she constantly worries. Strong
singer with alto-belt mix; excellent actor with comic skills.
GATOR – African American male identifying, 20s-30s. Bartender at Delray’s – hasn’t spoken since age five, when he saw
his father killed. As the story progresses, Gator finds his voice again. Requires an excellent actor and singer (great r&b
Baritenor); comic timing a plus.
BOBBY – African American male identifying, 30s-40s. Janitor at Mr. Simmons’ radio station. Full of personality and
heart. Great gospel voice. Role requires an actor who is comfortable with physicality, as he has a dance break in his showstopping number ”Big Love”; comic skills a plus.
MR. SIMMONS – Caucasian male identifying, 40s-60s. Conservative owner of the radio station where Huey gets his
start. The strong, Southern, commanding businessman becomes willing to take a chance on Huey when he realizes the
audience Huey reaches and the money he can command. Great actor who is comfortable singing.
ENSEMBLE – All ethnicities and gender identities, 20s-40s. Seeking 20 ensemble
One of the most beautiful aspects of MEMPHIS is the choreography. The choreography blends styles of “black and white music” of the 1950s to integrate the races. This show requires diverse styles of dancing.
Commitment to Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive Theatre Practices:
LTA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. As such, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages to attend auditions.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
600 Wolfe St, Alexandria, VA, United States, Virginia 22314