auditions

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS

 

RON CORNELIUS

(in the likeness of Soul Train’s founder, producer, and host Don Cornelius – a smooth, silky voiced announcer)

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THE HARLEM 5

(in the likeness of The Jackson 5) Marlon Braxton, Michael Braxton, Jermaine Braxton, Tito Braxton, and Jackie Braxton)

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THE SENSATIONS

(Four or Five Men) – (in the likeness of The Temptations)

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LONNY HATHWAY

(in the likeness of soul singer Donny Hathaway)

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FRED SANFORD

(in the likeness of comedian Red Foxx’s 70’s television character Fred Sanford from Sanford and Son – he is an elderly, widowed, sarcastic junk and antique dealer who constantly makes cracks at his Bible-toting sister-in-law Esther. He often feigns that he feels a heart attack coming on and he’s about to join his wife in heaven.)

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ESTHER

(staunchly religious, Bible-toting sister-in-law of Fred Sanford who finds little use for humor and often criticizes Fred -- from the 70’s sitcom Sanford and Son)

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BACKDOOR SANTA

(sings Me and Mrs. Clause – a spoof of the R&B song Me and Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul)

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MARVIN SLAY

(in the likeness of Motown recording artist Marvin Gaye)

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TAMMI FERRELL

(in the likeness of Motown recording artist Tammi Terrell)

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TIANA ROSS and the EXTREMES

(in the likeness of Motown recording artists Diana Ross and the Supremes)

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JEENA MARIE

(in the likeness of singer Tina Marie – Caucasian)

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CLARETHA FRANKLIN

(in the likeness of gospel/R&B singer Aretha Franklin)

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BERTHA KITT

(in the likeness of actress/singer/dancer Eartha Kitt)

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STAGE MANAGER

a character who ensures the seamless flow of the tv show while skillfully coordinating the celebrity music guest and keeping everything on track.

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ENSEMBLE CAST

includes the WONDERLAND Singers & Dancers .​