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Open Casting Call For Broadway's 'Motown: The Musical' To Be Held In Detroit

DETROIT (WWJ) - If you're a soulful singer, this could be your chance to appear on Broadway and in a national productionAn open casting call for "Motown: The Musical" will be held in Detroit — the city where it all started.

WWJ's Jackie Paige spoke with casting director Cesar Rocha, who will be in town later this month.

"The musical is a story about Barry Gordy and his rise in Motown from Detroit to LA ... the story between him and Diana Ross," said Rocha. "You know, you get Mr. Gordy's story; you also Marvin Gay, you know, and a ton of iconic artists such as Stevie Wonder...and you get all the awesome songs that are iconic in the Motown catalog.

Rocha said they're looking for amazing singers for all the show's starring roles.

"The last time we held this call we found our bass, Jawan Jackson, who is from Detroit," Rocha said. "So it was successful last time, so we're looking forward to having another call in Detroit to have as much success as we did last time."

Specifically, the production is seeking African-American men and women, ages 20s-40s, with exceptional voices. Also being cast are African-American boys, ages 8 to 13, to play a young Michael Jackson, Berry Gordy and Stevie Wonder.

The call will be held Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with sign-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Motown Museum, 2648 W Grand Blvd. in Detroit.

No prior theatre experience is necessary and all vocal parts are encouraged to attend.

Those auditioning should bring sheet music for a song of choice from the Motown songbook that best features their vocal range. Also, a picture and resume including contact information (cell phone, email) stapled together. (A recent snapshot is sufficient in the absence of a formal headshot). An accompanist will be provided.

For more information on the open call auditions visit this link. For more details about what to bring and what to prepare, send an email to casting@motownthemusical.com.

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"Motown: The Musical" will play at Detroit's Fisher Theatre, Oct. 21 – Nov. 16, 2014.  Single tickets are currently on sale and are available at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Fisher Theatre box office.

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