The Color Purple

The producers of Neptune’s production of The Color Purple are expanding the existing company of actors for this production.

The Color Purple Actors engaged in this contract will play characters who are African and African-American. In particular we encourage actors identifying as a part of the African Diaspora to submit themselves for these auditions. The roles being cast are:

Swing (m) covering Preacher, Buster, Grady, Adam

- Mezzo-Soprano; at least E3 to Ab5

Swing (f) covering Shug, Church Ladies 1/2/3, Squeak and Church soloists

- Baritone; at least Bb2 to Ab4 

Artists should be prepared as both soloist and in group harmony

These auditions were held in Toronto on Sunday, January 27, 2019 and submissions by video tape will continue be accepted until the parts are cast. Each artist is asked to provide a pop/rock/Gospel song in the style of the show. For an audition, artists are asked to send their head shot and resume to auditions@neptunetheatre.com. Video submissions may be sent to auditions@neptunetheatre.com 

Please note that the first day of rehearsal is March 12, 2019, the closing performance is June 2, 2019.

Neptune's Ethno-Cultural Mandate

Neptune Theatre is committed to fostering an environment of equity and diversity, and factor this into every casting decision we make. We encourage submissions from artists of all genders, ethnicities, abilities and identities. All artists are invited to remove measurements and physical features from the resume. Applying artists should be aware that Neptune does not tolerate any form of harassment of its employees, clients, volunteers, or any persons visiting or spending time on its premises.