What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Color Purple And The Colored Museum - St. Louis, MO EPA (06.08.26) position at St Louis Black Repertory | Saint Louis, MO?
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 [email protected] , 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.org
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed 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. Needs comic 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
demands comedic 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