He spends much time trying to get Sofia to obey him the way Celie obeys his father, but he is unsuccessful, as Sofia is considerably stronger than he is. HARPO (African-American, 20s): Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Comfortable being large, great sense of humor, touching, vulnerable. SOFIA (African-American, 30s): Powerful warrior woman. He transforms to a kind man by the end of the story. Handsome, big, masculine, strong presence, dominating, capable of brutal behavior but also a victim in his own way. Also known as ALBERT): Like Celie, a deep well. Needs a knockout, Bessie Smith-style, bluesy singing voice. Attractive, confident, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, but has a frailty, like a wounded animal. SHUG (African-American, 30s-40s): A popular singer, we meet her at death’s door. Needs a great belt singing voice with lots of soul. 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. Opportunities for featured casting in the ensembleĬELIE (African-American, 20s-early 30s): Drives the story. It was nominated for eleven 2006 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score. The London off-West End production opened on Broadway in 2015, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. With a book by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray,THE COLOR PURPLE premiered at the Alliance Theatre Company in Atlanta, Georgia and opened on Broadway on November 1, 2005. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues,THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life. This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. THE COLOR PURPLE is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman who, through love, finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world.

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