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Posted: 5/2/05 at 2:50pm
Found this in my fax from my agent.
NOVEMBER 2005
(Los Angeles, CA) -
ASAP
Title: DREAMGIRLS. CAST, Beyonce Knowles; PROD, Laurence Mark; DIR/SCR, Bill Condon. Shoot Dates: November, 2005 (in Los Angeles).
Breakdown--
Curtis: 30’s-40’s. A handsome, charismatic African-American Cadillac salesman, he has a keen appreciation of R&B music and an intrinsic sense of what sells. Imbued with a dream, Curtis takes over the management of Jimmy Early’s career and later oversees the ascent of the Dreams to superstardom. Initially warm and approachable, years later Curtis becomes a domineering kingpin, hardened by wealth and power - not to mention his sordid and unethical business practices.
Must Sing.
Lead; Effie White: First seen in her late teens, this vibrant young African-American woman is as oversized in talent as she is in person. Driven and often full of herself, Effie is the true powerhouse in the group, a soaring singer whose voice overpowers and transcends Deena’s and Lorrell’s. Smitten with Curtis from the beginning, Effie is overcome with anger and jealousy when she senses his growing attraction to Deena. Effie should be full-figured but not obese and her size carries with it a true sense of sexuality.
Must Sing. Lead; Lorrell Robinson: First seen at age 17, Lorrell is a sexy, flirtatious African-American girl from the projects of Detroit who has been singing with her best friends Deena and Effie for years. Lorrell carries on an uneven affair with Jimmy Early, a singing star who refuses to leave his wife for Lorrell. Upset by the commotion in the group caused by the temperamental Effie, Lorrell is even more disturbed by her nowhere affair and ultimately announces that she’s leaving Jimmy for good. She later has cause to regret her actions. Must Sing and have comedic instincts.
Lead; Marty Madison: 50’s +. A street-savvy African-American man, he’s Jimmy’s longtime manager who oversaw Jimmy’s ascent from singing for pennies on the street to stardom. Marty represents the faded age of the chitlin’ circuit and broken down vaudeville houses. When Curtis happens upon the scene with new ideas, Marty refuses to change with the times and ultimately quits Jimmy’s employ. Later he oversees Effie’s comeback bid.
Lead; Wayne: 40’s, African-American. A Cadillac salesman who works with Curtis, Wayne is a trusted associate who comes to work at Rainbow Records during the early days. He remains by Curtis’ side as they rise from rags to riches. Later, even the loyal Wayne is disturbed by Curtis’ increasingly unethical behavior.
Must Sing; Magic: 7-9, a pretty African American. She’s Effie’s daughter. Curtis is her father, although Effie has never informed either one of them of that fact. Initially embarrassed by her big and awkward mom, Magic is later moved to admiration and awe by her mother’s transcendent talent;
Teddy Campbell: 10, a shy but ambitious African-American boy. He’s an up-and-coming pop star whose family group, the Campbell Connection, is the hottest act in the business. Teddy models his moves and flair on his idol,Deena. Must Sing and Dance.
NOVEMBER 2005
(Los Angeles, CA) -
ASAP
Title: DREAMGIRLS. CAST, Beyonce Knowles; PROD, Laurence Mark; DIR/SCR, Bill Condon. Shoot Dates: November, 2005 (in Los Angeles).
Breakdown--
Curtis: 30’s-40’s. A handsome, charismatic African-American Cadillac salesman, he has a keen appreciation of R&B music and an intrinsic sense of what sells. Imbued with a dream, Curtis takes over the management of Jimmy Early’s career and later oversees the ascent of the Dreams to superstardom. Initially warm and approachable, years later Curtis becomes a domineering kingpin, hardened by wealth and power - not to mention his sordid and unethical business practices.
Must Sing.
Lead; Effie White: First seen in her late teens, this vibrant young African-American woman is as oversized in talent as she is in person. Driven and often full of herself, Effie is the true powerhouse in the group, a soaring singer whose voice overpowers and transcends Deena’s and Lorrell’s. Smitten with Curtis from the beginning, Effie is overcome with anger and jealousy when she senses his growing attraction to Deena. Effie should be full-figured but not obese and her size carries with it a true sense of sexuality.
Must Sing. Lead; Lorrell Robinson: First seen at age 17, Lorrell is a sexy, flirtatious African-American girl from the projects of Detroit who has been singing with her best friends Deena and Effie for years. Lorrell carries on an uneven affair with Jimmy Early, a singing star who refuses to leave his wife for Lorrell. Upset by the commotion in the group caused by the temperamental Effie, Lorrell is even more disturbed by her nowhere affair and ultimately announces that she’s leaving Jimmy for good. She later has cause to regret her actions. Must Sing and have comedic instincts.
Lead; Marty Madison: 50’s +. A street-savvy African-American man, he’s Jimmy’s longtime manager who oversaw Jimmy’s ascent from singing for pennies on the street to stardom. Marty represents the faded age of the chitlin’ circuit and broken down vaudeville houses. When Curtis happens upon the scene with new ideas, Marty refuses to change with the times and ultimately quits Jimmy’s employ. Later he oversees Effie’s comeback bid.
Lead; Wayne: 40’s, African-American. A Cadillac salesman who works with Curtis, Wayne is a trusted associate who comes to work at Rainbow Records during the early days. He remains by Curtis’ side as they rise from rags to riches. Later, even the loyal Wayne is disturbed by Curtis’ increasingly unethical behavior.
Must Sing; Magic: 7-9, a pretty African American. She’s Effie’s daughter. Curtis is her father, although Effie has never informed either one of them of that fact. Initially embarrassed by her big and awkward mom, Magic is later moved to admiration and awe by her mother’s transcendent talent;
Teddy Campbell: 10, a shy but ambitious African-American boy. He’s an up-and-coming pop star whose family group, the Campbell Connection, is the hottest act in the business. Teddy models his moves and flair on his idol,Deena. Must Sing and Dance.
