DREAMGIRLS INFORMATION

All those cast in DREAMGIRLS are required to become a KVTA general member ($30) for the 2026-2027 Season by the initial cast meeting/read-thru. One parent/guardian being a member of KVTA does cover the membership requirement for all family members 17 and under. Failure to complete this requirement will result in the cast member being removed from the production.

 

Kankakee Valley Theatre Association is committed to authentic and respectful storytelling. Our upcoming production of DREAMGIRLS will be cast in accordance with the cultural context from the original Broadway production — a story rooted in the African-American experience of the 1960s/1970s music industry.

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We warmly welcome all members of our community and region to audition and participate in this production in the many roles — both onstage and off — that reflect the full diversity of the cast. We hope our audiences will walk away from this production with an understanding that the music from these artists was born not only from joy and creativity, but from resilience in the face of systemic racial injustice that sought to silence their voices while profiting from them.

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We believe that honoring the cultural integrity of this work is essential to telling it truthfully and with the dignity it deserves. There is always more to learn and more to do, and we prioritize our continuous education, reflection, and action.

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Director: Tyler McMahon

Assistant Director: Aubrey LaLuna

Vocal Director: Barbi Brewer-Watson

Choreographer: Danielle Shoven

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​​​​PERFORMANCE DATES / LOCATION:

September 18, 19, and 20, 2026

Lincoln Cultural Center  240 Warren Ave  Kankakee, IL 60901​

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CAST LIST

Congratulations to the cast of Dreamgirls! We are thrilled to create this wonderful production with you! We couldn't have asked for a better cast, and we know you will bring the house down this September!

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Effie Melody White - Jordyn Clark

Deena Jones - Cayla Crawford

Lorrell Robinson - Crystal Phillips-Pierce

Curtis Taylor - Deante Lewis

Jimmy “Thunder” Early - Darnell Crater

C.C. White - Cavelle Franklin

Marty - Romero Lewis

Michelle Morris - Julia Hilgeman

Tiny Joe Dixon/Ensemble - Shane Spicer

Little Albert/Ensemble - Camille Younger

Franny/Ensemble - Arianna Travis

Wanda/Ensemble - Jazmine Turner

Dave/Ensemble - Nick Troendle

Sweethearts/Ensemble - Victoria Eisenach, Morgan George

Additional ensemble members to be assigned.

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All auditioners must complete an audition form, a conflict calendar, and sign KVTA's policy acknowledgement form. Cast members are required to provide the following personal items: shoes, socks, and stage makeup. In addition, cast members may be asked to supply other items such as: leotards, tights, etc. Optional expenses include: a digital download from the production, a picture CD, apparel items, production party attendance, cast/staff chill times, etc. PLEASE NOTE: Child care is not available during rehearsals and performances. Cast and staff members are not permitted to bring their children, or any additional family members, to rehearsals, unless prior permission has been given by the KVTA Board of Directors. ​All rehearsals are closed to the public unless otherwise stated. All KVTA facilities are smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free. Anyone found to be in violation of these policies may be removed from the production.​​​​​​​​

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If you have already signed a policy acknowledgement form during our 2026-2027 Season, you do not need to sign this form again.

KVTA Policies: PDF

KVTA Policy Acknowledgement Form to be signed: PDF

All participants, on-stage or off-stage, will be required to sign KVTA's Social Media, Sexual Harassment, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies. If said participant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian will sign for the participant. Any parent or guardian signing for their auditioner agrees to instruct and provide information to their auditioner regarding KVTA's policies. An Emergency Card and Waiver of Liability must also be completed and signed in order to participate. These forms will be distributed when you first volunteer with KVTA. If you have any questions please email: kvta@kvta.org

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ANTICIPATED REHEARSAL TIMES:​​

Rehearsals will start the week of June 8, 2026. During June, individual cast members can expect to have rehearsal no more than three times per week. During July and August, individual cast members can expect to have rehearsal up to four times per week. While we are learning vocals, choreography/movement, and blocking, not all actors will be needed at all rehearsals. Once we begin running the acts, rehearsals may be full cast.

 

Please list all conflicts that you have June 8 through September 20 on the conflict calendar you will turn in at auditions. Conflicts will not preclude you from being cast; they are needed for us to develop a rehearsal schedule, which will be based on cast and staff availability. Attendance for the Sitzprobe (to be determined) and during Tech Week (September 14-17) is mandatory.

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Rehearsal dates are subject to change. We want to have all of the cast at ALL of our final tech rehearsals, so please be open and honest when completing your conflict calendar. Please be sure to list all of your conflicts from the audition date through the final performance date. If you have any questions about the information provided here, please email the Director, Tyler McMahon, at dreamgirls@kvta.org.

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For those cast in the show, our CAST MEETING and READ THRU will be held June 13 at the KVTA Studios at 7 pm.

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Further questions regarding auditions, callbacks, or casting may be emailed to the Director, Tyler McMahon, at: dreamgirls@kvta.org  Please include Dreamgirls in the subject line.

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Congratulations!

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Sincerely,

The Staff of Dreamgirls​