| A Night with Janis Joplin is a vibrant, electrifying tribute to the legendary rock and blues singer, celebrating her life, her influences, and the raw power of her music. Through a concert-style journey, Janis shares the stage with the voices of trailblazing women who shaped her sound-from Aretha Franklin to Bessie Smith. It's a soul-stirring night of music, memories, and the unapologetic spirit of a true original. Please note: this will be a fully immersive production. |
| Director: | Ashley H. White |
| Presented by: | Circle Theatre |
| Audition Start: | December 7, 12:30pm - 6:30pm |
| Audition End: | December 8, 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Audition Details: | 1. Please select the "Equity Auditions" or "Open Auditions" below depending on your union status 2. Once there, select your preferred audition time slot via Google Calendar. 3. Please follow the submit materials button to submit your headshot and resume. Video submission portal can be found at the bottom of the Airtable form by clicking on SUBMIT MATERIALS button 4. Prepare two song choices, 36 bars or 30 seconds each One song in the style of the character (Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, etc.) One song that shows off your talent and voice best. We suggest being familiar with the script beforehand. A perusal script is available at the theatre Tuesdays-Fridays 11am-3pm. |
| Audition Location: | Circle Theatre. Our recommended parking garage is now The CITY CENTER GARAGE 2 - free after 6pm and on weekends. We can only validate 2.5 hours at Sundance Square Garage 3. |
| Callback Dates: | December 10. Times TBD |
| Rehearsal Dates: | First Rehearsal: On or around January 5, 2026 |
| Performance Dates: | Performances: January 29 - February 14, 2026 |
| To Sign Up: | Sign Up to Audition |
| Requirements: | |
| Roles Available: |
JANIS JOPLIN | Female (Any Race)
Great, authentic rock & roll/blues voice with incredible range and chords of steel. Range: G3 - A5
BESSIE SMITH (JOPLINAIRE 1) | Female (Black) Strong Blues, Rock, and Legit vocal skills required. Plays Odetta, Bessie Smith, a Chantel. Range: G3 - E5 ETTA JAMES (JOPLINAIRE 2) | Female (Black) Strong Blues, Rock, and Legit vocal skills required. Plays Etta James, a Chantel. Range: G3 - E5 ARETHA FRANKLIN & NINA SIMONE (JOPLINAIRE 3) | Female (Black) Strong Blues, Rock, and Legit vocal skills required. Plays Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone. Range: G3 - A5 BLUES, CHANTEL (JOPLINAIRE 4) | Female (Black) Strong Blues, Rock, and Legit vocal skills required. Plays Blues Singer, a Chantel. Range: G3 - A5 |
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| Originally Posted: | 2025-11-08 |